STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG FEBRUARY/MARCH MEETING 2022
1ST DAY, SUNDAY, 27TH FEBRUARY 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 |
|
3 |
FLINT |
App A Nazir |
App A Najib |
Medical |
|
7 |
SACRED EMPIRE |
App A Nazir |
CK Khaw |
Medical |
|
8 |
SUPREME JUSTICE |
J Daniel |
Y Aify |
Medical |
|
9 |
BALBOA |
J Daniel |
HS Gill |
Medical |
RACE 1 (R264) CLASS 5(B) – 1200M
Emergency acceptors PARISBAS and MY MONEY were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.
GOLDEN COIN (Y Aify) was slow into stride.
At about the 1100M-mark, MATILDA (J Low) shifted in, resulting in interference to DARCI SUPER (S Salee). At a subsequent Inquiry, Jockey J Low, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44((9)(a)(ii) and was suspended for 2 (two) race days effective Monday, 28th February 2022 and to expire on Saturday, 12th March 2022, both days inclusive. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (1.35 pm).
At approximately the 900M-mark, HEART FEELING (App R Nuqman) had a tendency to lay outwards.
Passing the 800M-mark, HEART FEELING was crowded and had to check when FUNKADELIC (App YY Oon) shifted inwards. At a subsequent Inquiry, App YY Oon, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Mr B Ng, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44((9)(a)(ii) and was suspended for 2 (two) race days effective Monday, 28th February 2022 and to expire on Saturday, 19th March 2022, both days inclusive. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (3.00 pm).
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ROCK ME EASY (HS Gill) returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LOYALTY’S ANGEL (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality, MAKE U FAMOUS (HK Cheng) returned having cast its near fore plate and MATILDA returned cut into its near hind.
The Stewards inquired into the improved performance of FUNKADELIC. Trainer S Hamilton, when questioned, stated that FUNKADELIC enjoyed the going today coupled with the fact that it was able to lead and in her opinion, that accounted for the gelding’s improved performance. Her explanation was noted and she was advised to race FUNKADELIC in a similar manner in future.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
FUNKADELIC |
App YY Oon |
1:12.6 |
– |
|
2nd |
TWILL GUY |
KC Wong |
– |
¾ |
|
3rd |
MATILDA |
J Low |
– |
1¾ |
|
4th |
L’KEN |
R Narendran |
– |
¾ |
RACE 2 (R265) CLASS 5(A) – 1200M
Emergency acceptors, JOON HO and ROCK ARTIST were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.
PLATOON, a course scratching as it had sustained multiple injuries both fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SNEAKY GETAWAY (App S Hafis) jumped awkwardly outwards and YES BOSSY (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly inwards, resulting in HALLELUJAH (HK Cheng) being inconvenienced.
At about the 700M-mark, PURE SPARK (App R Nuqman) was crowded and had to check when D’GREAT CHANCE (AM Aizat) shifted inwards. At a subsequent Inquiry, Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of D’GREAT CHANCE, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for careless riding and was suspended from riding in races for a period of 2 (two) race days effective Monday, 28th February 2022 and to expire on Saturday, 19th March 2022, both days inclusive. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (2.00 pm).
App WW Cheah, the rider of LOUEY VELOCE and Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of D’GREAT CHANCE, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of LOUEY VELOCE revealed no obvious abnormality and D’GREAT CHANCE returned cut into its off hind.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ALCATRAZ (App YY Oon) bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of YES BOSSY revealed no obvious abnormality and GHOST AFFAIR (SS Vanan) returned cut into its off hind.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
BAGHDAD |
Y Aify |
1:11.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
TILSWORTH SYDNEY |
S Saddam |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
GOLDEN SHOW |
App S Saran |
– |
3 ¼ |
|
4th |
SNEAKY GETAWAY |
App S Hafis |
– |
3 ¼ |
RACE 3 (R266) CLASS 5(A) – 1200M
Emergency acceptor, STRONG MAN was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
QUASAR and LUCK MAK MAK, both course scratching as they had sustained cellulitis off fore fetlock and bruised off fore fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Stewards permitted App A Najib to replace App A Nazir as the rider of FLINT when the latter was medically stood down.
ZILFKAR (App Z Ahmad) jumped awkwardly.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SECKILL (Y Aify) bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
QIJI LOVE |
HS Gill |
1:12.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
MR MOSA |
L De Souza |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
PENANG MAN |
App R Nuqman |
– |
2 ½ |
|
4th |
SUNNY FIGHTER |
App S Hafis |
– |
½ |
RACE 4 (R267) CLASS 4(A) – 1100M
HARVEYWALLBANGER , a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
HONEY BOWL and TERMS OF REFERENCE which were up 17kgs and 21kgs in body weight respectively and SIMBA which was down 20kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
MASTER JIANGMEN (App S Hafis) was slow into stride.
The saddle on MADE IN CHINA (L De Souza) slipped backwards in the running.
App R Nuqman, the rider of DIRECTOR, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of DIRECTOR revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SIMBA (J Low) bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
App A Najib, the rider of WHY NOT, was shown the video of his ride with regard to his whip use. He was warned that he would be expected to improve his riding style drastically.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
D’GREAT RICH |
KC Wong |
1:04.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
FLYING BABY |
AM Aizat |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
SHENG PROISIR |
R Rueven |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
WHY NOT |
App A Najib |
– |
1 |
RACE 5 (R268 ) CLASS 4(A) – 1100M
HAALAND and MACEO, both course scratching as they had corneal ulcer right eye and stone bruise off fore foot respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
NINGALOO (SU Lim) jumped awkwardly.
TILSWORTH JACOBI (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.
TRUDY (S Salee) was hanging out in the straight.
NINGALOO shifted out from the whip in the straight and finished the race wide.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that TILSWORTH JACOBI returned having cast its off fore plate.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
NINGALOO |
SU Lim |
1:04.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
SHOWCASE THE GOLD |
Y Aify |
– |
Head |
|
3rd |
CENTURY SPEED |
App R Nuqman |
– |
½ |
|
4th |
TRUDY |
S Salee |
– |
½ |
RACE 6 (R269) CLASS 4(B) – 1100M
KRATOS, a course scratching as it had sustained cellulitis near hind cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MOONSHINE MISTRESS (App A Najib) was slow into stride.
At approximately the 300M-mark, App S Hafis, the rider of SOLID BRISK, got his whip entangled in his rein.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
BLACK QUAIL |
L De Souza |
1:05.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
POLO BOY |
K Eirwan |
– |
1 ½ |
|
3rd |
PULAU PINANG |
App R Nuqman |
– |
1 ¾ |
|
4th |
WILLOW SPRINGS |
S Salee |
– |
Head |
RACE 7 (R270) RAPID STAKES A (SW) – 1400M
(ONLY APPRENTICE ALLOWANCES PERMITTED
The Stewards permitted Jockey CK Khaw to replace App A Nazir as the rider of SACRED EMPIRE when there was no suitable Apprentice available.
PLACE YOUR BET (S Saddam) was slow into stride.
App A Saran, the rider of AGUERO JR, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Mr T Asogan, was fined a sum of RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for striking his mount forward of its shoulder on a number of occasions.
App R Nuqman, the rider of ARAGORN, reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of ARAGORN revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of MR AK (Y Aify) revealed that the gelding returned having cast its near hind plate.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
CHINA CAPTAIN |
HK Cheng |
1:22.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
GOLD SKY BILLION |
J Low |
– |
2 ¾ |
|
3rd |
NOT USUAL PRINCE |
HS Gill |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
AGUERO JR |
App A Saran |
– |
¾ |
RACE 8 (R271) CLASS 5(A) – 1600M
JOEY, MAZANZE and BERLINETTA, all course scratching as they had sustained epiglottic ulcer, bruised both hind bumpers and bruised near fore fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Trainer S Deva Raj was fined RM500/- (Ringgit Malaysia Five Hundred) under PNTC Official Programme Clause 3.4 for scratching CODIGOS without an Official Veterinary Certificate.
The Stewards permitted Jockey Y Aify to replace Jockey J Daniel as the rider of SUPREME JUSTICE when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.
GHAZALAH (R Narendran) and DESTINY KNIGHT (SU Lim) were both slow into stride.
APOLLO ROCK (L De Souza) was pulling hard in the early stages.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SUPREME JUSTICE |
Y Aify |
1:37.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
GURNEY DRIVE |
S Saddam |
– |
Neck |
|
3rd |
TONGARIRO |
App WW Cheah |
– |
1 ½ |
|
4th |
SECOND CHANCE |
App S Hafis |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 9 (R272) CLASS 5(B) – 1600M
Emergency acceptors, BABEL and RELIC WARRIOR were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.
AMAZING DRAGON, a course scratching as it was bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MAGICAL PARK which was down 20kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
The Stewards permitted Jockey HS Gill to replace Jockey J Daniel as the rider of BALBOA.
FORTUNE SPIRIT (CK Khaw) and SING DARCI (S Saddam) were both slow into stride.
App WW Cheah, the rider of CROWN DELIGHT, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of CROWN DELIGHT revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that HOOGA NET (HK Cheng) returned having cast its off fore plate.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
KING RAVANA |
R Rueven |
1:37.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
MAGICAL PARK |
App S Hafis |
– |
4 ½ |
|
3rd |
HOOGA NET |
HK Cheng |
– |
2 ½ |
|
4th |
MERRY BELL |
App R Nuqman |
– |
Head |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
INQUIRY CONCERNING URINE SAMPLE CODED J-6393 WHICH WAS TAKEN FROM APP AB RIDUAN ON 29th JANUARY 2022 AT THE PENANG TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2022 AND RETURNED POSITIVE TO “MITRAGYNINE” WHICH IS A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE IN TERMS OF THE MRA RULES
The Stewards today (27th February 2022) concluded an Inquiry into the above matter. Evidence was taken from App AB Riduan in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Mr HY Cheng, Dr Chan Sue Hay, Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory and Mr Jason Tan from Usains Biomics Laboratory.
App AB Riduan pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 136(3)(b) and the particulars of the charge were that a urine sample coded J-6393, submitted by him on 29th January 2022 at the Penang Turf Club January Meeting 2022, upon analysis, revealed the presence of “Mitragynine”, which is a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.
In deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his guilty plea, the nature and the seriousness of the prohibited substance and the fact that it is his second offence within 12 months for the same prohibited substance. App AB Riduan was disqualified for a period of one (1) year backdated to Saturday, 29th January 2022, which is the date when he was stood down from riding and to expire on Saturday, 28th January 2023, both days inclusive. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (10.50 am).
App AB Riduan was informed that he would be required to provide a clear urine sample for analysis before resuming riding.
App AB Riduan, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Mr HY Cheng further pleaded guilty to 2 other charges under MRA Rule 152(3)(a) and MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that at approximately 12.30 pm on 29th January 2022 at the designated urine collection area within the Penang Turf Club, he falsely informed the Stipendiary Steward on duty that he did not have anything concealed in his clothing when in fact and known to him, he had concealed in his under clothing a plastic bottle containing urine which he had brought with him with an intention to substitute the urine in the concealed plastic bottle for his urine sample that had been expressly requested for analysis. In so doing, App AB Riduan committed a breach of MRA Rule 152(3)(a) in that he had acted in a manner which in the opinion of the Stewards is prejudicial to the integrity, proper conduct or reputation of horse racing in Malaysia. App AB Riduan also committed a breach of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that he had misconducted himself on the race course.
In deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his guilty plea, the seriousness of the offence, and his mitigating factors. App AB Riduan was disqualified for a period of one (1) year for each offence, the penalties are to run concurrently. The disqualification will take effect from Sunday, 29th January 2023 and to expire on Sunday, 28th January 2024, both days inclusive. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (10.50 am).
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
ADDENDUM
RACE 8 (R232) CLASS 4(B) – 1400m (sc)
DAY 1, SATURDAY – 19th FEBRUARY 2022
PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2022
Jockey Tan Chee Kit (CK Tan) rode his 80th winner on KRUGER and therefore would only be eligible to claim 1kg rider allowance with effective from 22.02.2022.
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PNTC – SUNDAY, 27TH FEBRUARY 2022 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
NEVERUNCONDITIONAL |
Stone bruise off fore foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
MBAPPE |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
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|
5 |
CASTLE OCEAN |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
9 |
SUCCESS STREET |
Bruised near fore sole |
Vet examination
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PNTC, SUNDAY, 27TH FEBRUARY 2022 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
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1 |
ROCK ME EASY |
1000M & vet examination |
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2 |
PLATOON |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
ALCATRAZ |
Bleeder’s test (3 months) |
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3 |
QUASAR & LUCK MAK MAK |
Vet examination each |
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3 |
SECKILL |
Bleeder’s test (3 months) |
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4 |
HARVEYWALLBANGER |
1000M & vet examination |
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4 |
SIMBA |
Bleeder’s test (3 months) |
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5 |
HAALAND & MACEO |
Vet examination each |
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6 |
KRATOS |
Vet examination |
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7 |
Nil |
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8 |
JOEY, MAZANZE & BERLINETTA |
Vet examination each |
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9 |
AMAZING DRAGON |
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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R7 |
App A Saran |
AGUERO JR |
27/2/2022 |
500/- |
41(6)(c)(i) |
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R8 |
Trainer S Deva Raj |
CODIGOS |
27/2/2022 |
500/- |
PNTC Official Programme Clause 3.4 |
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Suspension(s) |
R1 |
Jockey J Low (MATILDA) – suspended 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) App YY Oon (FUNKADELIC) – suspended 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R2 |
Jockey AM Aizat (D’GREAT CHANCE) – suspended 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Disqualification |
PNTC 29/1/2022 |
App AB Riduan – Disqualified 1 year under MRA Rule 136(3)(b) App AB Riduan – Disqualified 1 year each under MRA Rule 152(3)(a) and MRA Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |
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