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)
RACE 1 (R444) CLASS 5(B) – 1400M
MAGICAL PARK (App S Hafis) which stood and lost considerable ground at the start, will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.
OUR RIVER DANCER (J Daniel) had to steady passing the 1200M when SUPREME SASSO (App S Saddam) rolled inwards.
Jockey J Daniel, the rider of OUR RIVER DANCER, reported that his mount was not striding out freely and was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
QUASAR |
App p Mogun |
1:28.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
GRAND SHOW |
App R Ruwaidy |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
MR RIGHT |
R Rueven |
– |
Neck |
|
4th |
TAN’S LEGENDARY |
KC Wong |
– |
2 ½ |
RACE 2 (R445) CLASS 5(A) – 1400M
VENUS DE MILO, a course scratching as it had corneal ulcer right eye, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SILENT BOSS and ROBBEN which were up 29kgs and 16kgs in body weight respectively since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
MY FIRST MILLION, MASTRO GEPPETTO and FORTUNE SPIRIT which were down 26kgs, 18kgs and 23kgs in body weight respectively since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
App P Mogun, the rider of MY FIRST MILLION, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that MY FIRST MILLION returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of JACKS SECRET (Z Khairil) revealed no obvious abnormality. JACKS SECRET which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
MASTRO GEPPETTO |
HS Gill |
1:28.3 |
– |
|
2nd |
CAPE LINCOLN |
S Ruzaini |
– |
4 |
|
3rd |
BALL AND CHAIN |
R Rueven |
– |
2 ¾ |
|
4th |
HAPPY SIXTYSIX |
J Daniel |
– |
2 ¼ |
RACE 3 (R446) CLASS 4(B) – 1300M
Emergency acceptor, MAZANZE was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
GENERAL CHENG and AUSSIE EAGLE which were up 22kgs and 17kgs in body weight respectively since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of INDIAN JEWEL, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality. INDIAN JEWEL which raced poorly, will be required pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of AUSSIE EAGLE (KC Wong) and HALLELUJAH (R Ruzaini) revealed no obvious abnormality. HALLELUJAH which raced poorly, will be required pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
MR MOSA |
App L De Souza |
1:21.1 |
– |
|
2nd |
GENERAL QIN |
S Muniandy |
– |
Head |
|
3rd |
BIG BANK |
C Goon |
– |
3 ¾ |
|
4th |
GENERAL CHENG |
S Anandan |
– |
3 ½ |
RACE 4 (R447) BANDED 62-89 – 1300M
[SET-WEIGHTS] [ONLY APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE PERMITTED]
FLYING DARCI which was up 35kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
FLYING DARCI (App S Hafis) jumped away awkwardly.
MULTIBLUE SHARK (App P Mogun) was tightened shortly after the start when PEER GYNT (App I Firdzriel) shifted out and at the same time SACRED TONIC (KC Wong) shifted in on jumping away.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
NOT USUAL PRINCE |
HS Gill |
1:18.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
MULTIBLUE SHARK |
App P Mogun |
– |
3 ¾ |
|
3rd |
ANONYMOUS |
S Anandan |
– |
1 |
|
4th |
GLORIA MARIS |
M Ganeesh |
– |
¾ |
RACE 5 (R448) RESTRICTED MAIDEN – 1100M
[2 & 3 YEAR OLDS ONLY] [WEIGHT-FOR-AGE]
TAOCA WARRIOR, a course scratching as it was bruised off fore heels, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors, D’GREAT LOVE and GLENAFTON were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.
SYMBOL OF COURAGE 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.
PENANG GENERAL (App R Narendran) stood when the gates were released and was slow to begin.
LET’S COME ON BABY (J Low) was slow into stride.
LONG ZHONG HO (S Muniandy) raced greenly and hung out from the 800M, racing wide out on the track.
SYMBOL OF COURAGE (App L De Souza) laid in from the 200M until the finish of the race.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
GOLD SKY BILLION |
S Ruzaini |
1:07.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
SYMBOL OF COURAGE |
App L De Souza |
– |
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
TRUDY |
S Salee |
– |
2 ½ |
|
4th |
CENTURY SPEED |
HS Gill |
– |
5 ¼ |
RACE 6 (R449) CLASS 4(B) – 1100M
TEAM WINNER, a course scratching as it was sore off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
CASTLE CHOICE which was down 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Racing to the 800M, LUCKY GIANT (KC Wong) had to steady when O’REILLY’S
DANCER (J Low) rolled outwards and CASTLE CHOICE (App P Haris) rolled inwards.
LUCKY GIANT raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
A post-race veterinary examination of CASTLE CHOICE revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
FUNKADELIC |
S Salee |
1:07.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
LOUEY VELOCE |
App CK Khaw |
– |
1 |
|
3rd |
LUKE MAN |
AK Lim |
– |
½ |
|
4th |
WORLD HARMONY |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
1 ¾ |
RACE 7 (R450) CLASS 5(B) – 1200M
Emergency acceptors, GOLD SEAL, STRONG MAN and YELLOW JADE HORSE were all withdrawn due to a capacity field.
MR DREYFUSS and SATELLITE GENIUS which were down 21kgs and up 18kgs in body weight respectively since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
Trainer HY Cheng was fined RM1,000/- for failing to ensure that the vaccination status (Tetanus) was current for DRAGONITE (App I Firdzriel) in terms of MRA Regulation 20.3.4 and punishable under MRA Regulation 20.6. DRAGONITE was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 3.20pm.
MAYWEATHER (S Anandan) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.
JOCKEY AK Lim, the rider of WILL BE BETTER and Jockey R Rueven, the rider of CAVATINA, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of both geldings revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
MR DREYFUSS |
Z Khairil |
1:14.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
PARISBAS |
HS Gill |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
GOLDEN STATES |
App CK Khaw |
– |
3 ½ |
|
4th |
D’GREAT LORD |
J De Souza |
– |
1 |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
PRE-RACE BLOOD TEST –2ND DAY, SATURDAY, 25TH JULY 2020
PENANG TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2020
The report dated 25th July 2020 (PNTC #20/06) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 89 coded blood samples were received from the above-mentioned race meeting for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. All the samples were analyzed and passed the pre-race testing criteria.
PNTC SECURITY DEPARTMENT REPORT DATED 25TH MARCH 2020 AGAINST TRAINER B NG
The Stewards today (25th July 2020) investigated into the above report and after hearing evidence from Trainer B Ng and Assistant Security Officer Mr. Mahandaraj Singaravelu, it was established that both had an exchange of words over personal matters. Both parties agreed to accept each other’s apology and no further action was taken.
PNTC LETTER DATED 17TH APRIL 2020 TO TRAINER B NG REGARDING HIS EMPLOYEE MR. CHOO CHUIN LEONG
The attention of Trainer B Ng was drawn to the PNTC Standing Instructions and Regulations via Circular No.T3/20 dated 28th March 2020. Trainer B Ng was informed that all his staff must comply with the directive in the Circular in light of Covid-19 SOP, failing which action may be taken against him.
PNTC SECURITY DEPARTMENT REPORT DATED 30TH APRIL 2020 AGAINST TRAINER HS LIM REGARDING NON COMPLIANCE WITH PNTC STANDING INSTRUCTIONS AND REGULATIONS
The Stewards today (25th July 2020) investigated into the above report. After taking evidence from Trainer HS Lim, the Stewards advised him that he must comply with PNTC Standing Instructions and Regulations in light of the Covid-19 SPO, failing which action may be taken against him.
2ND DAY, SATURDAY, 25TH JULY 2020, PENANG JULY MEETING 2020
Following the running of Race 6, it was reported to the Stewards that Trainer S Hamilton, the trainer of FUNKADELIC (S Salee), the winning horse, had violated PNTC SOPs in light of the Covid-19 with respect to the number of owners present at the Winning Enclosure.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry into the matter, Trainer S Hamilton pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that she failed to comply with the PNTC SOP Circular No. T12/20 dated 13th July 2020 and she was fined a sum of RM2,500/- . She was informed of her Right of Appeal (5.40pm).
GENERAL REPORT – SLTC
SATURDAY, 18 JULY 2020, SLTC TRACKWORK
The inquiry into the reason for newly registered Track Rider Fandi Bin Ahmad riding LISTEN (J412) on the main grass was conducted on Wednesday, 22 July 2020.
Initial evidence was taken from Trainer MW Teh who was not present at the track at that time. Due to requirement to clarify Mr Teh’s statement, the inquiry was adjourned. Trainer MW Teh was instructed that until the inquiry was concluded, Track Rider Fandi would not be permitted to ride trackwork at SLTC under MRA Rule 21(1)(f).
SLTC OFFICIAL TEST
The following horses have undergone their respective tests on the dates as stated below:
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Name of Horse |
MRA Brand |
Trainer |
Test |
Result |
Date of Test |
|
1 |
FIRST LIGHT |
E193 |
R Lines |
1 Starting stall |
Passed |
23 July 2020 |
|
2 |
OK KID |
E449 |
S Siva |
Bleeder’s test |
Passed |
23 July 2020 |
FRIDAY, 24 JULY 2020, SLTC GENERAL REPORT
POST RACE URINE:
19 JULY 2020
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY SPECIAL MEETING 2020
The report dated 23 July 2020 (V20/041) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 29 bottles of coded urine samples and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 19 July 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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PNTC – SATURDAY, 25TH JULY 2020 |
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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 |
STANDOUT |
Sole bruise near fore |
Vet examination |
|
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2 |
L’KEN |
Sore off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
CHINA CAPTAIN |
Corneal ulcer right eye |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
PENANG MAN |
Skin allergy |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SATURDAY, 25TH JULY 2020 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
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1 |
MAGICAL PARK |
1 starting stall test |
|
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2 |
VENUS DE MILO |
Vet examination |
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2 |
JACKS SECRET & MY FIRST MILLION |
1000M & vet examination each |
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3 |
INDIAN JEWEL & HALLELUJAH |
1000M & vet examination each |
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4 |
Nil |
|
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5 |
TAOCA WARRIOR |
Vet examination |
|
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6 |
TEAM WINNER |
Vet examination |
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7 |
Nil |
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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 |
|
R7 |
Trainer HY Cheng |
DRAGONITE |
25/7/2020 |
1,000/- |
20.6 |
|
25/7/2020 |
Trainer S Hamilton |
FUNKADELIC |
25/7/2020 |
2,500/- |
152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
Nil |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |
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