STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG OCTOBER MEETING 2022
SATURDAY, 8TH OCTOBER 2022
STATE OF TRACK: SOFT
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward), and Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Stipendiary Steward)
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
2 |
PENANG MAN |
App R Nuqman |
App SN Shiva |
Unable to make the carded weight |
RACE 1 (R1179) CLASS 5(B) – 1300M
DAWNBREAKER (KC Tham) stood and was slow to begin. In view of its adverse history of being slow to begin, DAWNBREAKER will be required to pass one (1) starting stall before being declared to race again.
POWER EXPRESS (R Rueven) was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.
PARISBAS (App R Nuqman), when racing tight at approximately the 600M-mark, was inconvenienced slightly between HYDRANT (App Clyde Leck) and NOVA DASHING (AM Aizat).
Between the 200M-mark and the 100M-mark, LEEDSTHEWAY (App S Sia) was held tight on the inside of D’GREAT MAGIC (J Low). Jockey J Low was shown the video of the incident and warned to give sufficient room to runners on his inside under similar circumstances in future.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that PARISBAS returned having cast its off fore plate.
Post-race veterinary examinations of DAWNBREAKER and LEEDSTHEWAY revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
POWER EXPRESS |
R Rueven |
1:22.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
SILVER SIXTYSIX |
App A Azizi |
– |
Head |
|
3rd |
LIM’S KEYWAY |
App Z Syafifie |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
PARISBAS |
App R Nuqman |
– |
½ |
RACE 2 (R1180) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M
App R Nuqman was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight on PENANG MAN. The Stewards permitted App SN Shiva to replace App R Nuqman as the rider of PENANG MAN.
App A Saran (GOLD SKY TRILLION) was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 44(2) for failing to arrive on course at least 1 hour prior to the advertised time of his first carded engagement.
PULAU PINANG (App Z Syafifie) was re-saddled at the start. Acting on a report from the Official Starter, Trainer C Robert was warned that in future, he must pay greater attention to the saddling of his runners, failing which action may be taken against him.
GOLD SKY TRILLION jumped awkwardly outwards, making contact with GUILTY PLEASURES (App Clyde Leck).
NOVA PHOENIX (SU Lim) raced wide in the early and middle stages.
The saddle on PULAU PINANG slipped backwards in the running.
At approximately the 900M-mark, CHIPS (J Low) became crowded and was inconvenienced when PULAU PINANG rolled inwards slightly.
Jockeys R Rueven and AM Aizat, the respective rider of JULIUS CAESAR and D’GREAT STRIKE, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of JULIUS CAESAR and D’GREAT STRIKE revealed no obvious abnormality. D’GREAT STRIKE which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GOLD SKY TRILLION returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. Despite this report, the Stewards were not satisfied with the manner in which this gelding was ridden and decided to open an Inquiry into the running and handling of GOLD SKY TRILLION.
After taking evidence from Trainer K Ananthen, the trainer of GOLD SKY TRILLION and App A Saran in the presence of his Employing Trainer, T Asogan and after reviewing the video. App A Saran was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a) in that whilst riding GOLD SKY TRILLION, he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that GOLD SKY TRILLION was given full opportunity of winning or of obtaining the best possible placing.
The particulars of the charge were that:-
- at about the 1100M-mark, he took his mount approximately 6 horses wide for no apparent reason;
- he continued to race 5-6 horses wide around the turn and into the straight, covering unnecessary ground;
- he entered the home straight wide and took hold of his mount in the straight, restraining it when it was running on strongly, finishing in second place, 1 length off the winner.
When deciding on the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the facts of this case, App A Saran’s riding record and his points of mitigation. After considering the provisions of MRA Rule 44(8)(a), App A Saran was disqualified from riding in races for a period of twelve (12) months with effect from Sunday, 9th October 2022 and to expire on Sunday, 8th October 2023, both days inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM30,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit Thirty Thousand). He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6.55pm).
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
PERFECT MISSION |
KC Tham |
1:21.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
GOLD SKY TRILLION |
App A Saran |
– |
1 |
|
3rd |
PENNSYLVANIA |
M Yusri |
– |
3 |
|
4th |
LEESTOWN EXPRESS |
S Salee |
– |
Neck |
RACE 3 (R1181) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M
BEST TO ROCK, a course scratching as it had sustained a nail prick off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
QIJI LOVE (App R Nuqman) broke through the barrier and galloped a short distance, was apprehended, checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.
BIG BUS (AM Aizat) and PENANG GENERAL (R Rueven) bumped on jumping.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BIG BUS returned having cast its off fore plate.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
QIJI LOVE |
App R Nuqman |
1:21.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
TWILL GUY |
Y Aify |
– |
3 |
|
3rd |
ZILFIKAR |
S Salee |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
MENTAL |
App Clyde Leck |
– |
1 ¾ |
RACE 4 (R1182) BANDED 62 – 89 (SW) – 1400M
(ONLY APPPRENTICE ALLOWANCE PERMITTED)
Trainer CC Ooi was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for STRONG N POWERFUL (App R Nuqman).
BERRY BLISS (App Clyde Leck) jumped awkwardly inwards at the start.
Approaching the 600M-mark, BERRY BLISS steadied off the hind quarters of CHINA CAPTAIN (Y Aify) which was improving on its outside.
Approaching the 300M-mark, BERRY BLISS was carried wide by STRONG N POWERFUL which shifted out.
Passing the 200M-mark, ARC TRIUMPH (SU Lim) rolled out against the whip under pressure.
App R Nuqman, the rider of STRONG N POWERFUL, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of STRONG N POWERFUL revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of MR CROWE (App S Sia) revealed no obvious abnormality. MR CROWE which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
CHINA CAPTAIN |
Y Aify |
1:27.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
ARC TRIUMPH |
SU Lim |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
BERRY BLISS |
App Clyde Leck |
– |
Head |
|
4th |
STRONG N POWERFUL |
App R Nuqman |
– |
Neck |
RACE 5 (R1183) CLASS 4(A) – 1400M
D’GREAT RICH (J Low) which was pulling hard in the early stages, compounded at approximately the 500M-mark. A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT RICH revealed no obvious abnormality, however, the Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that the mare cast its near fore plate in the running.
A post-race veterinary examination of GEORGETOWN (R Rueven) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
DIRECTOR |
App R Nuqman |
1:28.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
MAGIC CITY |
M Yusri |
– |
1 |
|
3rd |
GOLDEN KING |
AM Aizat |
– |
Head |
|
4th |
WHITE PEACH |
App Clyde Leck |
– |
3 ¼ |
RACE 6 (R1184) CLASS 4(B) – 1400M
OUD WOOD (KC Tham) stood and was slow into stride.
Jockey M Yusri was shown the video of his ride on BRISTOL DIAMOND and was warned against the practice of covering unnecessary ground.
MR PABNO (Y Aify) raced poorly, trailed the field, collapsed and died in the pull-up area. A post-mortem would be conducted.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
HARLEY FLAME |
App A Saran |
1:28.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
D’GREAT OCEAN |
J Low |
– |
3 ¼ |
|
3rd |
I AM KHAN |
App A Azizi |
– |
2 ¾ |
|
4th |
BRISTOL DIAMOND |
M Yusri |
– |
¾ |
RACE 7 (R1185) CLASS 5(A) – 1700M
SMART WARRIOR, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
LEGACY WARRIOR, a course scratching as it had a fracture medial sesamoid bone, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Acting on veterinary advice that MAZANZE (Y Aify) had sustained abrasion wound on both fore arms, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 5.05 pm. MAZANZE will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Prior to the start, Trainer T Asogan advised the Stewards that DREAMS CAN BE REAL (M Yusri) has a tendency to hang in very badly. The Stewards noted in the race that DREAMS CAN BE REAL was difficult to ride and was hanging in badly throughout.
MYSTICAL STAR (K Eirwan) and DREAMS CAN BE REAL were both slow into stride.
Shortly after the start, TONGARIRO (AM Aizat) shifted in from the whip, inconveniencing MERRY BELL (R Rueven). Jockey AM Aizat was shown the video of this incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of MERRY BELL, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MERRY BELL revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SILENT PRINCE |
App Clyde Leck |
1:47.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
RAISE ME UP |
SS Vanan |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
3rd |
JEFFREY |
KC Tham |
– |
2 ½ |
|
4th |
MYSTICAL STAR |
K Eirwan |
– |
6 |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
GENERAL REPORT – PNTC
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE)
17TH SEPTEMBER 2022
PENANG SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022
The report dated 29th September 2022 (V22/146) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 22 coded urine and 26 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 19th September 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
17TH SEPTEMBER 2022
PENANG SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022
The report dated 29th September 2022 (V22/147) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 19th September 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE)
24TH SEPTEMBER 2022
PENANG SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022
The report dated 6th October 2022 (V22/150) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 22 coded urine and 26 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 26th September 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
24TH SEPTEMBER 2022
PENANG SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022
The report dated 6th October 2022 (V22/151) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 26th September 2022 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected except for sample coded J-6426, which upon analysis, was tested positive to “Amphetamine Methamphetamine Mitragynine”, a prohibited substance.
Upon decoding, it was established that sample coded J-6426 was provided by App Z Ahmad. App Z Ahmad was notified of the finding from Usains Biomics Laboratory through his Employing Trainer, S Hamilton on Friday, 7th October 2022. He was also informed of the provisions of MRA Rule137 and MRA Regulation 46 with regard to the Referee Sample.
Under MRA Rule 136(3), App Z Ahmad is stood down from riding races and riding track-work, barrier trials and tests with immediate effect, pending an Inquiry being conducted at a date to be fixed.
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
INQUIRY INTO THE POST–RACE URINE SAMPLE CODED “33815” TAKEN FROM RACEHORSE “BLUE EYED BOY” WHICH FINISHED 2ND PLACING IN RACE 2 (R1040) CLASS 5(B) -1400M(lc) – PEDU LAKE HANDICAP, SATURDAY, 3RD SEPTEMBER 2022, DAY 1, PERAK TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022 WHICH RETURNED POSITIVE TO “KETOPROFEN”, A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE IN TERMS OF THE MRA RULES
The Panel of Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the above matter on Friday, 7th October 2022 at the Perak Turf Club.
Evidence was taken from Trainer Evert Van Breukelen, the trainer of BLUE EYED BOY, Dr. Chan Sue Hay, Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory, Dr. Reza Singam, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, PRTC.
Trainer EV B’kelen pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(13) and punishable under MRA Rule 134(7) in that he as the Trainer and person responsible for presenting and accepting to run BLUE EYED BOY in the above race in which it finished 2nd placing and its post-race urine sample coded “33815” subsequently upon analysis, had returned positive to Ketoprofen, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.
When deciding on the penalty, the Stewards took into account Trainer EV B’kelen’s guilty plea, mitigating factors and his previous record. Trainer EV B’kelen was fined a sum of RM30,000/- (Ringgit Malaysia Thirty Thousand). He was informed of his Right of Appeal (3.03pm).
In terms of MRA Rule 134(11), BLUE EYED BOY was disqualified from the above race and the results will be amended accordingly.
BLUE EYED BOY will be subjected to provide a clearing sample under MRA Rule 134 (12) before being declared to race again.
INQUIRY CONCERNING URINE SAMPLE CODED “J-3879” WHICH WAS TAKEN FROM APP M EKDIHAR ON 4TH SEPTEMBER 2022 AT THE PERAK TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022 RETURNING POSITIVE TO “MITRAGYNINE” WHICH IS A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE IN TERMS OF THE MRA RULES
The Panel of Stewards concluded the Inquiry into the above matter on Friday, 7th October 2022 at the Perak Turf Club.
Evidence was taken from App M Ekdihar in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim, and Dr. Chan Sue Hay, Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory.
App M Ekdihar pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 136(3) (b) and the particulars of the charge were that a urine sample coded J-3879, submitted by him on 4th September, 2022 at the Perak Turf Club September Meeting 2022, upon analysis, revealed the presence of Mitragynine, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.
In deciding on the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account his guilty plea and his clean record. App M Ekdihar was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months backdated to Saturday, 17th September 2022 on which is the date when he was stood down from riding and to expire on Thursday, 16th March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (2.25pm).
Apprentice M Ekdihar was informed that he would be required to provide a clear urine sample for analysis before resuming riding track work/barrier trials and tests.
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PNTC – SATURDAY, 8TH OCTOBER 2022 |
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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 |
AIR POWER |
Bruised off fore tendon |
Vet examination |
|
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2 |
UNSHADOWED GENERAL |
Cut in the mouth |
Vet examination |
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|
2 |
RAINBOW FISH |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
DOGE TO THE MOON |
Skin allergy |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
HAYAGRIVA |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
GRAND CHOICE |
Bruised near fore tendon |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
VULCAN |
Near fore nail bind injury |
Vet examination |
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5 |
SMART RACER |
Bruised back |
Vet examination |
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5 |
ZERO TO HERO |
Mild tendonitis near fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
PLACE YOUR BET |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
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6 |
D’GREAT SUPREME |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
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7 |
CIRCUIT FLYER |
Stone bruise off fore |
Vet examination |
|
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7 |
MAINSTREAM |
Bruised near fore knee |
Vet examination |
|
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7 |
RELIC WARRIOR |
Bruised both fore fetlocks |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SATURDAY, 8TH OCTOBER 2022 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
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1 |
DAWNBREAKER |
1 starting stall test |
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2 |
GOLD SKY TRILLION & D’GREAT STRIKE |
1000M & vet examination each |
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3 |
BEST TO ROCK |
Vet examination |
|
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4 |
MR CROWE |
1000M & vet examination |
|
|
5 |
Nil |
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6 |
Nil |
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7 |
LEGACY WARRIOR |
1000M & vet examination |
|
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7 |
SMART WARRIOR & MAZANZE |
Vet examination each |
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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 |
|
R2 |
App R Nuqman |
PENANG MAN |
08/10/2022 |
500/- |
152(5)(a) as read with 107(10) |
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R2 |
App A Saran |
GOLD SKY TRILLION |
08/10/2022 |
500/- |
152(5)(a) as read with 44(2) |
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R2 |
App A Saran |
GOLD SKY TRILLION |
08/10/2022 |
30,000/- |
44(8) punishable under 44(8)(a) |
|
R5 |
Trainer CC Ooi |
STRONG N POWERFUL |
08/10/2022 |
100/- |
65(5)(c) |
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PRTC 7/10//2022 |
Trainer EV B’kelen |
BLUE EYED BOY |
07/10/2022 |
30,000/- |
134(6)(a) |
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Suspension(s) PRTC 7/10/2022 |
App M Ekdihar |
Suspended from riding in races for a period of 6 months under MRA Rule 136(3) (b) |
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Disqualification R2 |
App A Saran (GOLD SKY TRILLION) |
Disqualified from riding in races for a period of 12 months under MRA Rule 44(8) punishable under MRA Rule 44(8)(a) |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |
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