STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG MARCH MEETING 2019 –2ND DAY, SUNDAY
17TH MARCH 2019
STATE OF TRACK: GOOD
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Philip Anderson (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward), Mr Devaraj Arujunen and Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Stewards)
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
3 |
SILVER POWER |
R Shafiq |
S Salee |
Medical |
|
3 |
SUNTZU |
AM Aizat |
KC Wong |
Disqualified |
|
5 |
GREAT SCOTT |
App J Daniel |
App L De Souza |
Medical |
RACE 1 (R335) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M
SWINGLOWSWEETJACKYand DARK EXPRESS, course scratchings as they were both sore off fore fetlock, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
HUN YEANG SQUARE (K Selvan) jumped away awkwardly and was very slow to begin. The gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
RANGITAIKI (HK Cheng) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
App S Saddam, the rider of BAIL OUT, reported that his mount was making respiratory noises.
A post-race veterinary examination revealed that BAIL OUT returned broken-winded and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ENDURANCE (App L De Souza) and TRIPLE COIN (App CK Khaw) revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
PEACH BOWL |
F Yap |
1:11.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
DICAPRIO |
KC Wong |
¾ |
|
|
3rd |
RED RACKHAM |
S Salee |
– |
1 ¾ |
|
4th |
ENDURANCE |
App L De Souza |
– |
Head |
RACE 2 (R336) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M
D’GREAT LORD (KC Wong) had to steady passing the 900M when MAGICAL TEN (F Yap) rolled in.
NEVERUNCONDITIONAL (M Yusri) and SUPER WOMAN (HK Cheng) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
HEAVENLY GIFT (App S Saddam) had to be steadied and shifted out for clear running at the 100M when POLO TYCOON (J Mallyon) rolled in under pressure.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SHREDDER (S Muniandy) returned having cast its near fore plate.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of WAR LORD, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
App S Saddam, the rider of HEAVENLY GIFT, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that HEAVENLY GIFT returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LEONARDO (App L De Souza) and BLACK GHOST (Y Aify) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
ALRINA |
Z Khairil |
1:11.3 |
– |
|
2nd |
TAIL SPIN |
App CK Khaw |
– |
1 ½ |
|
3rd |
NEVERUNCONDITIONAL |
M Yusri |
– |
Head |
|
4th |
HEART FEELING |
App A Zaimuddin |
– |
Head |
RACE 3 (R337) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M
PULAU PINANG and ALL SERENE, both course scratching as they were bruised off fore fetlock and sore off fore suspensory ligament respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
PARAGON STAR, a course scratching as it had a sore back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Stewards permitted Jockey S Salee to replace Jockey R Shafiq as the rider of SILVER POWER as the latter was medically stood down.
The Stewards permitted Jockey KC Wong to replace Jockey AM Aizat as the rider of SUNTZU as the latter had been disqualified.
TH MAXIMS (App CK Khaw) cast its near fore plate behind the barriers and had to be re-shod. The gelding was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.
App CK Khaw, the rider of TH MAXIMS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CIZEN (J De Souza), TOTALITY (HS Gill) and ROBBEN (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Stewards questioned Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of ROBBEN as to why that gelding got so far back in the race. Jockey HK Cheng stated that ROBBEN had a habit of being slow to begin and having no early pace and it raced in the same manner today. He was of the opinion that the gelding would be better suited on softer ground and over a longer distance. Jockey HK Cheng further stated that he shifted out for clear running at the 200M and the gelding responded to his riding, however, laid in under pressure over the final 100M. The Stewards noted his explanation.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
PACHELBEL’S CANON |
Z Khairil |
1:10.3 |
– |
|
2nd |
HANGMAN |
J Low |
– |
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
TEAM WINNER |
Y Aify |
– |
4 ¼ |
|
4th |
POLO BOY |
J Mallyon |
– |
Neck |
RACE 4 (R338) RESTRICTED MAIDEN – 1200M
[3 YEAR OLDS ONLY] [WEIGHT-FOR-AGE]
GOD’S FATE 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.
ARTEMISTER, a course scratching as it had a sore back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
CIRCUIT WINNER (K Selvan) jumped away awkwardly.
Racing to the 900M, DOCTOR GINGER (M Yusri) rolled in resulting in D’GREAT SPEED (App CK Khaw) shifting in and UNCHAINED MELODY (App R Ruwaidy) which was racing in restricted galloping room having to be steadied, checked and lost its position.
GOD’S FATE (App L De Souza) and UNCHAINED MELODY brushed on several occasions between the 700M and 500M.
The following riders reported that their mounts raced greenly during the race:
Jockey J Low (MAGICAL PARK)
Jockey CK Tan (MASTER JIANGMEN
Jockey S Salee (MBAPPE)
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GOD’S FATE returned cut into both hind legs and will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MAGICAL PARK and D’GREAT SPEED revealed no obvious abnormality.
SWISS ROLL (App S Saddam), CIRCUIT WINNER and MAGICAL PARK which raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SELANGOR STAR |
HS Gill |
1:10.7 |
– |
|
2nd |
DOCTOR GINGER |
M Yusri |
– |
2 ½ |
|
3rd |
MBAPPE |
S Salee |
– |
1 ¾ |
|
4th |
UNCHAINED MELODY |
App R Ruwaidy |
– |
½ |
RACE 5 (R339) COSMO A – 1300M
[SET WEIGHTS] ONLY APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE PERMITTED
The Stewards permitted App L De Souza to replace App J Daniel as the rider of GREAT SCOTT as the latter was medically stood down.
Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of BLACK AND WHITE broke his whip during the running of the race.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ARAGORN (J De Souza) and WHITE CHIN (Y Aify) revealed no obvious abnormality. DUKE OF NORMANDY (S Salee) returned having cast its near fore plate.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
KERAUNO |
App S Rosmizan |
1:15.7 |
– |
|
2nd |
DUKE OF NORMANDY |
S Salee |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
MULTIBLUE SHARK |
KC Wong |
– |
½ |
|
4th |
BIG TRUCK |
App A Zaimuddin |
– |
Neck |
RACE 6 (R340) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M
Trainer K Coetzee was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for BRISTOL DIAMOND (HS Gill).
TURQUOISE KING (S Salee) jumped away awkwardly.
FOLLOW THE WIND (J Mallyon) and DOUBLE RAINBOW (HK Cheng) were slow to begin.
IKING (App L De Souza) was slow into stride.
A post-race veterinary examination of ELITE CONQUEROR (App A Zaimuddin) revealed that the gelding returned with dorsal displacement of soft palate and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of WINDCHASER (App R Ruwaidy) and CASTLE CHOICE (App CT Lee) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
BRISTOL DIAMOND |
HS Gill |
1:22.6 |
– |
|
2nd |
IKING |
App L De Souza |
– |
1 |
|
3rd |
TURQUOISE KING |
S Salee |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
NORTHERN KNIGHT |
J De Souza |
– |
Short head |
RACE 7 (R341) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M
OUR RIVER DANCER and BIG PARIS, both course scratchings as they had cellulitis off fore and was bruised near fore suspensory respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Trainer K Coetzee was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for SING ENERGY (HS Gill).
Jockey Y Aify, the rider of IMMORTAL LEGACY, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of KARIGARA (KC Wong) and SING ENERGY revealed no obvious abnormality. SING ENERGY was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
The Stewards questioned Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of SING ENERGY into that gelding’s poor performance today. His only explanation was that his jockey HS Gill had reported that the gelding was better suited on softer going. The Stewards noted his explanation and his attention was drawn to the rules regarding “in- and-out” running. (MRA Rule 117(3))
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
THE MILLIONAIRE |
Z Khairil |
1:23.8 |
– |
|
2nd |
POWER EXPRESS |
M Yusri |
– |
Head |
|
3rd |
TOKO |
J De Souza |
– |
Neck |
|
4th |
SWIFT |
S Anandan |
– |
1 ¼ |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
RACE 4 (R120) CLASS 4(B) – 1200M, 1ST DAY, SUNDAY, 27TH JANUARY 2019, PENANG JANUARY/FEBRUARY MEETING 2019
At the conclusion of an Inquiry today (17th March 2019) into the running and handling of CASTLE CHOICE in the above race, evidence was taken from Jockey AM Aizat and Trainer HS Lim, the rider and trainer of CASTLE CHOICE respectively.
Jockey AM Aizat was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a) in that he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that CASTLE CHOICE was given full opportunity of winning or obtaining the best possible placing. The particulars of the charge were:-
- That he failed to get a good jump and ride with sufficient vigour to carry out his instructions;
- That he raced unnecessarily wide from the 1000M to the 600M and failed to get a better position in the race;
- That he failed to ride CASTLE CHOICE out with sufficient vigour from the 400M until the 100M;
- That at about the 50M, he unnecessarily restrained the gelding and lost unnecessary ground.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey AM Aizat’s riding record and mitigating factors. He was disqualified for a period of one (1) year with effect from Sunday, 17th March 2019 and to expire on 16th March 2020, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM20,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit Twenty Thousand). He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2.00pm).
APLICATION FOR STAY OF SENTENCE:
JOCKEY R RUEVEN (BLIXEM) – DISQUALIFIED 6 MONTHS AFTER PLEADED GUILTY TO A CHARGE UNDER MRA RULE 121(3) AS READ WITH MRA RULE 152(5)(a) FOR FAILING TO WEIGH-IN FOR “BLIXEM”, THE 3RD PLACE GETTER IN RACE 7 (R333) CLASS 5(A)- 1200M, 1ST DAY, SATURDAY, 16TH MARCH 2019, PENANG MARCH MEETING 2019
Jockey R Rueven exercised his Right of Appeal against the penalty and applied for a Stay of Sentence which was not granted by the Stewards. He was advised to appeal to the PNTC Racing Stewards against the decision of the Stipendiary Stewards.
The PNTC Racing Stewards today (17th March 2019) heard the appeal from Jockey R Rueven for a Stay of Sentence which was not granted. His deposit was forfeited.
The appeal proper will be heard at a date to be fixed.
GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC
APPLICATIONS FOR STAY OF SENTENCE:
- APP I FIRDZRIEL (NAPOLEON) – SUSPENDED 4 MONTHS WHEN FOUND GUILTY UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) FOR HIS RIDING & HANDLING OF “NAPOLEON” IN RACE 4 – CLASS 5(B) – 1600M(lc), 2ND DAY, SATURDAY, 2ND MARCH 2019, PERAK FEBRUARY/MARCH MEETING 2019
The Panel of Stewards today (17th March 2019) heard the above application from App I Firdzriel in the presence of his Master, Trainer S Cook. The application for Stay of Sentence was GRANTED and the appeal will be heard at a date to be fixed.
- APP P MOGUN – DISQUALIFIED ONE YEAR WHEN FOUND GUILTY FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 47(1) PUNISHABLE UNDER RULE 47(2) AND ONE YEAR FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 152(3)(a) TO BE SERVED CONCURRENTLY
The Panel of Stewards today (17th March 2019) heard the above application from App P Mogun in the presence of his Master, Trainer S Cook. The application for Stay of Sentence was NOT GRANTED and the appeal will be heard at a date to be fixed.
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PNTC – SUNDAY, 17th MARCH 2019 |
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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 |
I’M A GENIUS |
Swelling left stifle |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
INDOMITABLE SPEED |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
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|
6 |
HAPPY BABY |
Sole bruise off fore |
Vet examination |
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7 |
FRANCES |
Bruised near fore tendon |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SUNDAY, 17TH MARCH 2019 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
|
1 |
SWINGLOWSWEETJACKY & DARK EXPRESS |
Vet examination each |
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|
1 |
HUN YEANG SQUARE |
1 starting stall test |
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|
1 |
BAIL OUT |
1000M & vet examination |
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2 |
HEAVENLY GIFT |
1000M & vet examination |
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3 |
PULAU PINANG, ALL SERENE & PARAGON STAR |
Vet examination each |
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4 |
ARTEMISTER & GOD’S FATE |
Vet examination each |
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4 |
SWISS ROLL, CIRCUIT WINNER & MAGICAL PARK |
1000M & vet examination each |
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5 |
Nil |
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6 |
ELITE CONQUEROR |
1000M & vet examination |
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7 |
OUR RIVER DANCER & BIG PARIS |
Vet examination each |
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SUMMARY |
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Fine (s) |
R6 |
Trainer K Coetzee (BRISTOL DIAMOND) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) |
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R7 |
Trainer K Coetzee (SING ENERGY) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c). |
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PNTC R4 27/1/2019 |
Jockey AM Aizat (CASTLE CHOICE) – fined RM20,000/- under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a) |
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Suspension (s) |
Nil |
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Disqualification |
PNTC R4 27/1/2019 |
Jockey AM Aizat (CASTLE CHOICE) – disqualified one year under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a) |
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Follow-up (s) |
Nil |
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