Penang Meeting – 1 May 2022

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG MAY MEETING 2022  

1ST DAY, SUNDAY, 1ST MAY 2022

STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING

Panel of  Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward), Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen and Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Stewards)

Change of Rider(s):

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

HEART FEELING

HS Gill

R Narendran

Medical

16

EXCALIBUR

App M  Ruvanesh

Unfixed

EA

3

DREAMS CAN BE REAL

HS Gill

SU Lim

Medical

3

MA BAO BAO

App A Nazir

Unfixed

EA

5

CHER

HS Gill

R Narendran

Medical

7

SORRY BILL

HS Gill

J Low

Medical

8

PENANG BANK

HS Gill

App N Varmah

Medical

 RACE 1 (R525) CLASS 5(B) – 1300M

 MR DREYFUSS and HOOGA NET, both course scratching as they had sustained cellulitis near fore cannon and was knocked off fore foot respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptor, ROBBEN was withdrawn due to a capacity field.              

MAJESTY WARRIOR (KC Tham) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of DARCI SUPER (S Salee) revealed no obvious abnormality.

At the conclusion of an Inquiry into the running and handling of HEART FEELING and after taking evidence from Jockey R Narendran and Trainer T Asogan, the rider and trainer of HEART FEELING respectively and reviewing the video, Jockey R Narendran pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.  The details of the charge were that he failed to give sufficient rein to HEART FEELING on jumping, resulting in the mare being unable to race to its best advantage.   

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into account Jockey R Narendran’s guilty plea, his riding record and mitigating factors.  Jockey R Narendran was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months effective from Monday, 2nd May 2022 and to expire on Tuesday, 1st November 2022, both days inclusive.  He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5.10pm).  

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

AWATERE

R Rueven

1:18.9

2nd

GORDON G

S Ruzaini

1

3rd

RAISE ME UP

AM Aizat

½

4th

EXCALIBUR

App M Ruvanesh

½

RACE 2 (R526) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M                          

FLEDGELING and ZILFIKAR, both course scratching as they were bruised near fore suspensory and had generalised skin allergy reaction respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

HALLELUJAH (SU Lim) was slow into stride.

GHOST AFFAIR (App N Varmah) and SUNNY STAR (S Saddam) brushed at approximately the 1000M-mark.

AMAZING CHOICE (App A Nazir) was pulling hard in the early stages.

NOVA FACTOR (S Ruzaini) was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.

A post-race veterinary examination of NOVA FACTOR revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Trainer F Maynard was questioned with regard to the improved performance of AMAZING CHOICE.  He explained that in its previous run, AMAZING CHOICE had jumped awkwardly and brushed the gate, resulting in it missing the start.  Today, he was confident if the horse had a good start, that it would run well and it did so accordingly.  His explanation was noted.  However, his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding “in-and-out” running.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

AMAZING CHOICE

App  A Nazir

1:18.0

2nd

ELUSIVE EMPEROR

App Z Ahmad

1 ¼

3rd

TUN O’REILLY

S Salee

Nose

4th

WILDFIRE

KC Tham

1 ½

 RACE 3 (R527) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M

LEESTOWN EXPRESS, MAKE U FAMOUS and BIG SUPER were all course scratching.  LEESTOWN EXPRESS had sustained cellulitis near hind leg, MAKE U FAMOUS had sustained cellulitis near fore leg and BIG SUPER had respiratory infection.  Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MARCUS ANTONIUS (App S Hafis) and TILSWORTH MICK (KC Wong) were tightened on jumping when racing tight between MA BAO BAO (App A Nazir) on the outside and SUNNY FIGHTER (S Saddam) on the inside.

GOLDEN SHOW (Y Aify) was crowded shortly after the start between PULAU PINANG (App N Varmah) and CALVADOS (S Ruzaini).                                                 

App YY Oon, the rider of MODRIC, reported that his mount was not striding out freely.  A post-race veterinary examination of MODRIC revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that CITY KNIGHT (HK Cheng) returned cut into near hind coronet and PULAU PINANG returned having cast its off hind plate.

At the conclusion of an Inquiry into the running and handling of MODRIC and after taking evidence from App YY Oon in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer B Ng and Trainer S Hamilton, the trainer of MODRIC and after reviewing the video, App YY Oon pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.  The details of the charge were that he failed to give sufficient rein to MODRIC on jumping, resulting in him being unable to ride MODRIC to instructions which were to be handy.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into account App YY Oon’s guilty plea, his riding record and mitigating factors.  App YY Oon was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months effective from Monday, 2nd May 2022 and to expire on Tuesday, 1st November 2022, both days inclusive.  He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6.25pm).  

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

I’M SMART GREY

J Low

1:18.0

2nd

SUNNY FIGHTER

S Saddam

2

3rd

MARCUS ANTONIUS

App S Hafis

Nose

4th

GOLDEN SHOW

Y Aify

2 ½

RACE 4 (R528) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M

                            (WEIGHT-FOR-AGE)

I LOVE YOU 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.

I LOVE YOU (KC Wong) jumped awkwardly.

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of NIGHT LIGHT, was fined a sum of RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip at the 200M-mark. 

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

RS DIAGO

S  Ruzaini

1:12.0

2nd

BATTLESTAR

KP Lim

1 ½

3rd

I LOVE YOU

KC Wong

¾

4th

PENANG MAN

App R Nuqman

1 ¾

4th

SIMLONG BEACH

S Salee

Dead Heat

 RACE 5 (R529) CLASS 4(A) – 1100M

YOGI, a course scratching as it was knocked off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptor, SHANGANI was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

WILLOW SPRINGS (S Salee) jumped awkwardly.

Approaching the 800M-mark, WILLOW SPRINGS shifted inwards, carrying CITY OF DREAM (KC Tham) inwards, resulting in BIG BUS (App N Nuqman) becoming crowded and having to check.  At a subsequent Inquiry, Jockey S Salee pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) and he was suspended for two (2) race days with effect from Monday, 2nd May 2022 and to expire on Sunday, 8th May 2022, both days inclusive.  He was informed of his Right of Appeal (4.10pm).

Over the concluding stages, WILLOW SPRINGS shifted in over the heels of MYO (WK Lee) to obtain clear running and in so doing, bumped POLO BOY (K Eirwan).

A post-race veterinary examination of FLYING BABY (AM Aizat) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

MYO

WK Lee

1:04.9

2nd

WILLOW SPRINGS

S Salee

Head

3rd

OTTAWA

Y Aify

Neck

4th

TERMS OF REFERENCE

App YY Oon

1 ½

 RACE 6 (R530) CLASS 4(B)  – 1100M                 

KRATOS, a course scratching as it was sore near fore foot – nail pricked, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

CAORUNN (S Salee) jumped awkwardly.

D’GREAT STRIKE (J Low) was hanging in at the early and middle stages.

At approximately the 700M-mark, IAMBUTTER (S Ruzaini) steadied in a tightly-bunched field, resulting in D’GREAT STRIKE which was following, having to steady. 

A post-race veterinary examination of CASTLE OCEAN (K Eirwan) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

NO REGRETS

KP Lim

1:05.0

2nd

BLACK QUAIL

App WW Cheah

1 ½

3rd

GENERAL NIX

R Narendran

1 ¼

4th

DESIRE SKY

WK Lee

1 ½  

 RACE 7 (R531) CLASS 5(A) – 1600M

MYSTICAL STAR (App S Hafis) was slow into stride.

Approaching the 200M-mark, GURNEY DRIVE (AM Aizat) rolled outwards slightly, brushing BACK TO THE FUTURE (Y Aify).

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

BACK TO THE FUTURE

Y Aify

1:37.3

2nd

TWILL GUY

S Ruzaini

1 ¼

3rd

SONNY BILL

J Low

Short head

4th

GURNEY DRIVE

AM Aizat

1 ¼

RACE 8 (R532) CLASS 5(A) – 1600M

TONGARIRO, a course scratching as it was knocked near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

The Stewards permitted App N Varmah to replace Jockey HS Gill as the rider of PENANG BANK as there was no other suitable rider available.

CROWN DELIGHT (App WW Cheah) was slow into stride.

The saddle on BIG POWER (App R Nuqman) slipped back on jumping, resulting in the gelding becoming bucking and ducking outwards shortly, resulting in App R Nuqman losing the use of his stirrup irons and being unable to assist his mount thereafter.

The saddle on CROWN DELIGHT (App WW Cheah) slipped back in the running.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BULLSEYE (S Ruzaini) returned having cast its near hind plate.

Trainer HS Lim will be questioned regarding the improved performance of  SACRED GALAXY (R Rueven).

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

SACRED GALAXY

R Rueven

1:37.3

2nd

CLOUD SHADOW

AM Aizat

2 ¼

3rd

DROUGHT

App S Hafis

Head

4th

MERRY BELL

S Saddam

3 ½

 

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

RACE 2 (R518) CLASS 5(A) -1200m (lc) VENUS HANDICAP

DAY 3, SATURDAY, 30TH APRIL 2022, PERAK APRIL MEETING 2022

Jockey C Goon (LOOKS GOOD) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal against the finding and the penalty of 3 months’ suspension imposed by the Stewards for a contravention of MRA Rule 44(10) and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted.

The Appeal will be heard at a date to be fixed.

PNTC – SUNDAY, 1ST MAY 2022

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED

Race

Horse(s)

Finding/Reason

Test(s)

Remark(s)

1

ARECIBO

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet examination

 

2

TILSWORTH SYDNEY

Corneal ulcer left eye

Vet examination

 

2

FLINT STAR

Sore back

Vet examination

 

2

POWER EXPRESS

Swollen near fore pastern

Vet examination

 

3

CRU BOURGEOIS

Bruised near fore fetlock and suspensory ligament

Vet examination

 

6

TILSWORTH JACOBI

Swollen off fore fetlock

Vet examination

 

6

CRACKING TOTTIE

Cellulitis off fore leg

Vet examination

 

PNTC,  SUNDAY. 1ST MAY 2022

SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO

Race

Horse(s)

Test(s) Imposed

Remarks

1

MR DREYFUSS & HOOGA NET

Vet examination each

 

1

MAJESTY WARRIOR

1000M & vet examination

 

2

FLEDGELING & ZILFIKAR

Vet examination each

 

2

NOVA FACTOR

1000M & vet examination

 

3

LEESTOWN EXPRESS, MAKE U FAMOUS & BIG SUPER

Vet examination each

 

4

Nil

 

 

5

YOGI

Vet examination

 

6

KRATOS

Vet examination

 

7

Nil

 

 

8

TONGARIRO

Vet examination

 

SUMMARY

Fine(s)

Name of Licensee

Horse name

Date of Fine imposed

Fine amount (RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

R4

Jockey SU Lim

NIGHT LIGHT

1/5/2022

250/-

152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

R1

Jockey R Narendran (HEART FEELING) – suspended for six (6) months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

 

R3

 

App YY Oon (MODRIC) – suspended for six (6) months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

 

R5

Jockey S Salee (WILLOW SPRINGS) – suspended for two (2) race days under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for careless riding.

Follow-up(s)

R8

Trainer HS Lim (SACRED GALAXY)