STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG DECEMBER YANG DI-PERTUA NEGERI GOLD CUP MEETING 2023
1ST DAY, SATURDAY, 9TH DECEMBER 2023
STATE OF TRACK: GOOD
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward) – Chairman
Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Tan Wai Yuan – Assistant Stipendiary Steward
Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Assistant Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (MRA 1321) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M
MY AIM which was down 16kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Jockeys S Saddam and S Hafis both encountered traffic problem enroute to the Club. The Stewards permitted Jockey K Eirwan to replace Jockey S Saddam as the rider of SUNNY STAR. As there was no suitable jockey available, the Stewards permitted App R Nuqman to replace Jockey S Hafis as the rider of LISBOA STAR.
SILVER JOY (HS Gill) dipped on jumping.
LISBOA STAR jumped awkwardly.
PENANG GENERAL (How Yang) was hanging in shortly after the start and showed no pace despite being urged.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LEEDSTHEWAY returned having cast its off hind plate.
Trainer P Arumugam was questioned regarding the improved performance of LEEDSTHEWAY (R Narendran) today. He explained that today, he changed his instructions and instructed the jockey to come from off the pace and give the horse a chance early and come with a strong run in the straight. This, in his opinion, accounted for the improvement. Trainer P Arumugam’s explanation was noted and his attention was drawn to the rules regarding “in- and-out” running. (MRA Rule 117(3)).
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
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1st |
6 |
LEEDSTHEWAY |
R Narendran |
1:17.2 |
– |
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2nd |
7 |
LUCK HAPPY |
L De Souza |
– |
Neck |
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3rd |
5 |
SILVER JOY |
HS Gill |
– |
Neck |
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4th |
1 |
SUNNY STAR |
K Eirwan |
– |
Short head |
RACE 2 (MRA 1322) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M
UNSHADOWED GENERAL, a course scratching as it had sustained an infected wound near fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MYSTICAL STAR (App N Shahronnizam) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
The Stewards permitted Jockey S Ruzaini to replace Jockey S Saddam as the rider of SUNNY FIGHTER.
TRIPLE ONE STAR (S Hafis), MY MONEY (SU Lim) and POWER EXPRESS (App SN Shiva) were all slow into stride.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SUNNY FIGHTER and POWER EXPRESS revealed no obvious abnormality.
Trainer B Ng was questioned regarding the improved performance of BIG MONKEY (App R Nuqman) today. The only explanation he was able to offer was that the horse is home-based, he enjoyed this track, coupled with the fact that this was a weaker field. Trainer B Ng’s explanation was noted and his attention was drawn to the rules regarding “in- and-out” running. (MRA Rule 117(3)).
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockeys S Saddam and S Hafis both pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for misconduct in that despite arriving on course on time for Race 2, they failed to proceed to the Weighing Room immediately, resulting in a delay to the weighing-out and the start of the race. Jockeys S Saddam and S Hafis were each fined a sum of RM500/- and advised of their Right of Appeal (4.35 pm).
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
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1st |
3 |
BIG MONKEY |
App R Nuqman |
1:17.1 |
– |
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2nd |
1 |
MY MONEY |
SU Lim |
– |
1 ¾ |
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3rd |
7 |
MERRY BELL |
L De Souza |
– |
1 ¼ |
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4th |
5 |
TRIPLE ONE STAR |
S Hafis |
– |
1 ½ |
RACE 3 (MRA 1323) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M
MYO, a course scratching as it was bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Trainer S Hamilton was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for WINNER’S EUPHORIA (App SN Shiva).
Trainer S Hamilton was further fined RM500/- under PNTC Official Programme Clause 3.4 for scratching TERMS OF REFERENCE without an Official Veterinary Certificate.
SIMLONG BEACH (S Ruzaini) raced keenly in the early stages.
GHOST MARI (App R Nuqman) was hanging inwards in the straight.
App R Nuqman, the rider of GHOST MARI, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of GHOST MARI revealed no obvious abnormality.
Trainer S Hamilton was questioned regarding the improved performance of WINNER’S EUPHORIA today. She explained that it was not a strong field coupled with the fact that it was a small field and this, in her opinion, accounted for the improvement. Her explanation was noted and her attention was drawn to the rules regarding “in- and-out” running. (MRA Rule 117(3)).
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
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1st |
2 |
BATTLESTAR |
HS Gill |
1:09.7 |
– |
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1st |
5 |
WINNER’S EUPHORIA |
App SN Shiva |
– |
Dead Heat |
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3rd |
4 |
SIMLONG BEACH |
S Ruzaini |
– |
1 |
|
4th |
1 |
GHOST MARI |
App R Nuqman |
– |
4 ¼ |
RACE 4 (MRA 1324) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M
GENERATION M which was up 16kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Passing the 200M-mark, GAIN ECLIPSE (App SN Shiva) shifted in away from the whip.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
BIG POWER |
App R Nuqman |
1:04.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
3 |
LUKE MAN |
SU Lim |
– |
¾ |
|
3rd |
6 |
GAIN ECLIPSE |
App SN Shiva |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
4 |
PARISBAS |
K Eirwan |
– |
1 ½ |
Change of Rider(s):
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
1 |
SUNNY STAR |
S Saddam |
K Eirwan |
Traffic problem |
|
1 |
LISBOA STAR |
S Hafis |
App R Nuqman |
Traffic problem |
|
2 |
SUNNY FIGHTER |
S Saddam |
S Ruzaini |
Traffic problem |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
18TH NOVEMBER 2023
PENANG NOVEMBER MEETING 2023
The report dated 30th November 2023 (V23/180) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 5 sets of coded urine and 7 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 20th November 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
18TH NOVEMBER 2023
PENANG NOVEMBER MEETING 2023
The report dated 30th November 2023 (V23/181) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 sets of coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 20th November 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
STEWARD’S EMBARGO FROM PRTC EQUINE HOSPITAL FROM 22 OCTOBER 2023 TO 21 NOVEMBER 2023
The Senior Veterinary Surgeon of Perak Turf Club reported that the following horse had undergone corrective surgery at the Perak Turf Club Equine Hospital between 22nd October 2023 to 21st November 2023 and as such, will be subjected to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again :
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ARC TRIUMPH (E343) Tr. HY Cheng – Colic Surgery – 1000M/Vet
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
26TH NOVEMBER 2023
PERAK NOVEMBER MEETING 2023
The report dated 8th December 2023 (V23/183) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 28 sets of coded urine and 30 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 26th November 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
26TH NOVEMBER 2023
PERAK NOVEMBER MEETING 2023
The report dated 8th December 2023 (V23/184) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 sets of coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 26th November 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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PNTC – SATURDAY, 9TH DECEMBER 2023 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
THE JEWELLER |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
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1 |
WINNING SMILE |
Bruised both fore fetlocks |
Vet examination |
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2 |
BRISTOL DIAMOND |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SATURDAY, 9TH DECEMBER 2023 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
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2 |
UNSHADOWED GENERAL |
Vet examination |
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3 |
MYO |
Vet examination |
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PRTC |
ARC TRIUMPH |
1000M & vet examination |
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SUMMARY |
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Fine(s) |
Name of Licensee |
Horse name |
Date of Fine imposed |
Fine amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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R2 |
Jockey S Saddam |
– |
9/12/2023 |
500/- |
152(5)(a) |
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R2 |
Jockey S Hafis |
– |
9/12/2023 |
500/- |
152(5)(a) |
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R3 |
Trainer S Hamilton |
WINNER’S EUPHORIA |
9/12/2023 |
100/- |
65(5)(c) |
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R3 |
Trainer S Hamilton |
TERMS OF REFERENCE |
9/12/2023 |
500/- |
PNTC Official Programme Clause 3.4 |