KELAB LUMBA KUDA PULAU PINANG PENANG TURF CLUB STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT PENANG TURF CLUB LATE JUNE MEETING 2015 SUNDAY, 28TH JUNE 2015 STATE OF TRACK: GOOD Panel of Stipendiary Stewards: Mr David Anthony Fisher (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward - Chairman), Mr Lee Seng He, Mr Devaraj Arujunen and Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Stewards) Change of Rider: Race Horse 1 ROCK D’ BOAT 1 KEY LARGOLD 2 DALMATION 3 GOOD POWER Rider R Burnett Unfixed Unfixed WH Lao Replaced By Y Aify App AK Lim K Eirwan K Eirwan 5 6 POCKET ACE OIL TOWN CAPTAIN K Eirwan H Bukhari M Yusri WK Yan 7 7 WORLD HARMONY GHOST STREET K Eirwan WH Lao CK Tan J Shankar 8 8 GHOST SPEEDY MOVIE GOER K Eirwan App R Fakruddin I Fadzlei App KC Wong Reason To be investigated Unable to produce Work Permit for verification Medical Unable to make the carded weight Medical Unable to produce Work Permit for verification Medical Unable to make the carded weight RACE 1 (R819) Class 5 – 1400m SPOTAVANA HANDICAP LEGAL LORD, which was up 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. ALI BABA, a course scratching as it had swollen hind legs, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again. COCONUT, a course scratching as it was sore both fore cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again. As Jockey R Burnett had failed to arrive on course, the Stewards permitted Jockey Y Aify to replace him on ROCK D’ BOAT. This matter will be investigated. Stipendiary Stewards’ Report PNTC, Sunday, 28th June 2015 1 WHAT A SNIP (S Mutaza) hesitated at the start, was slow to begin and showed no pace in the back straight. At the start, ZENIDIN (App KL Lee) jumped awkwardly outwards, bumping YOUSINGWEDANCE (K Eirwan) onto ASTROHEAT (App CT Lee). YOUSINGWEDANCE lost ground in this incident and showed no pace in the back straight. SPEED MAN (App S Shafrizal) fly-jumped at the start. SHINING SUPREME (HS Gill) was trapped wide on the first turn. SHINING SUPREME laid inwards in the home straight and at about the 100M mark, steadied off the heels of GO IT ALONE (App WT Chung) which drifted outwards. At about the 100M mark, CLASSIC ARROW (App KC Wong) switched inwards for a clear run and at about the 50M mark, steadied on the inside of BERNI DANCER (KT Cheng) which rolled inwards slightly. ZENIDIN stumbled in the concluding stages. SYCE CRACKER (M Zairi) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that ROCK D’ BOAT and CLASSIC ARROW both returned, having cast its off fore plate and near hind plate respectively. A post-race veterinary examination of YOUSINGWEDANCE revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination. App M Hanif, the rider of EXCELLENT GOAL, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality. When questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of BERNI DANCER (KT Cheng), Trainer P Pereira was of the opinion that BERNI DANCER was not suited to the 1100m straight course in Ipoh on 16th May 2015. He also found that this mare had been having skin trouble and as such, had been kept in air-conditioned stabling since the last run. His explanation was noted and his attention was drawn to the rules regarding “in-and-out” running. He was advised that should BERNI DANCER prove to be inconsistent or unreliable in the future, it may be suspended. Stipendiary Stewards’ Report PNTC, Sunday, 28th June 2015 2 Placing 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Horse BERNI DANCER CLASSIC ARROW ASTROHEAT LEGAL LORD Rider KT Cheng App KC Wong App CT Lee J Shankar Time 1:23.1 - Distance [length(s)] 1 Neck ½ RACE 2 (R820) Class 5 – 1400m SO SORRY II HANDICAP GLORY BETTING, which was down 18kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start. TRY THE CHANCE, a course scratching as it had near hind cellulitis, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again. Emergency acceptor, DIAMOND FLAME was withdrawn due to a capacity field. PROVIDENCE (S Thai Yang) was checked by the Veterinary Surgeon behind the barrier and passed fit to race. FREE GIFT (S Mutaza) cast its near fore plate behind the barriers . The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of FREE GIFT at 1.43 pm acting on veterinary advice that the gelding could not be re-shod. GLORY BETTING (App WT Chung) reared at the start and was a little slow to begin. FRENCH EXPRESS (App S Shafrizal) hesitated at the start and was a little slow to begin. PROVIDENCE and DALMATION (K Eirwan) were trapped wide approaching the first turn. Shortly after the 300M, GEORGIE BOY (App I Amirul) was inconvenienced when tightened between PHILIP (App KC Wong) and CHINESE STREET (J Shankar) which shifted inwards. Jockey J Shankar, the rider of CHINESE STREET, was shown the video replay and warned to take more care when shifting ground in future. At about the 200M and again at about the 100M, GLORY BETTING was held up for a clear run behind FRENCH EXPRESS which ran about under pressure. Post-race veterinary examinations of FRENCH EXPRESS, TRACK MAC (App M Hanif) and COSTAMIALOT (J Low) revealed no obvious abnormality. FRENCH Stipendiary Stewards’ Report PNTC, Sunday, 28th June 2015 3 EXPRESS and COSTAMIALOT were impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination. Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of PERHAPS, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that PERHAPS returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. Placing 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Horse RUNFORIT CHINESE STREET GEORGIE BOY PHILIP Rider App AM Aizat J Shankar App I Amirul App KC Wong Time 1:24.3 - Distance [length(s)] 1 3 1½ RACE 3 (R821) Cosmo D (SW) - 1600m BLACK BELT STAKES (RIDERS ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) SUPER CROWN, a course scratching as it had a bruised near fore knee, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again. MOGAN’S PRIDE (App CT Lee) which became restless and broke through the front gate prior to the start, was checked by the Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and was re-boxed. ROYAL GREEN (CK Tan) jumped awkwardly at the start and was further inconvenienced when tightened between VICTORY MARCH (App S Shafrizal) which rolled inwards and SIR RALLY (S Salee) which rolled outwards. MAYWEATHER (M Yusri) showed no early pace from an outside draw. TAKEAIM (HS Gill) was trapped wide on the home turn. RIGHT TIMING (Y Aify) had a tendency to lay inwards at the top of the home straight. SIR RALLY showed no pace throughout the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality. SIR RALLY was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination. SIR RALLY which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that MAYEATHER returned having cast its off fore plate, and GOOD CODE (I Fadzlei) returned, having cast its off hind plate. Stipendiary Stewards’ Report PNTC, Sunday, 28th June 2015 4 Jockey K Eirwan, the rider of GOOD POWER, reported that his mount was not striding out. Post-race veterinary examinations of GOOD POWER and VICTORY MARCH revealed no obvious abnormality. VICTORY MARCH was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination. Placing 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Horse RIGHT TIMING HIGH TENSILE MOGAN’S PRIDE LUCK DRAGON Rider Y Aify S Mutaza App CT Lee J Shankar Time 1:35.3 - Distance [length(s)] ½ 1½ Neck RACE 4 (R822) Maiden - 1200m SIMBA HANDICAP SANDY MIGHT, a course scratching as it had sustained a penetrating wound to the right shoulder, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. HOLLYWOOD BOY, a course scratching as it had a stone bruise off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again. MONEY FISH (M Zairi) was restless in the barrier prior to the start. LEAP OF FAITH (CK Tan) was slow to begin and showed no early pace. At the start, AWINISAWIN (App I Amirul) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped FOREVER NICE (J Low) . MULTI WEALTH (Y Aify) was tightened shortly after the start between FOREVER NICE and CUTTING TORCH (App AK Lim) DEVIL BULL (HS Gill) took little interest in the early part of the race despite being urged and steadied at about the 1000M when tightened on the inside of MULTI WEALTH which laid inwards. FOREVER NICE was trapped wide on the home turn. DEVIL BULL had a tendency to lay inwards in the home straight. Stipendiary Stewards’ Report PNTC, Sunday, 28th June 2015 5 When questioned about the disappointing performance of DEVIL BULL, Trainer J Tan advised the Stewards that he was of the opinion that 1200M is a little short for DEVIL BULL and the fast pace was too quick for this horse in the early part of today’s race. Trainer J Tan’s explanation was noted. A post-race veterinary examination of DEVIL BULL revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination. Placing Horse 1st 2nd 3rd 4th KUANTAN BAO AWINISAWIN SACRED ACHIEVER MONEY FISH Rider WK Yan App I Amirul S Salee M Zairi Time 1:11.0 - Distance [length(s)] 2½ Neck Head RACE 5 (R823) Class 5 – 1200m KING POT HANDICAP RISE UP THE RANK, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised back muscles, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. POCKET ACE, which was down 30kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start. POCKET ACE (M Yusri) which jumped awkwardly and was slowly away, showed no early pace and raced at the rear of the field. CABRERA (M Ganeesh) was trapped wide on the turn. BLACK AHEAD (HS Gill) raced keenly and was difficult to settle approaching the turn. Approaching the 800M, LAZAROO (App CT Lee) steadied when racing tight on the inside of BY INVITATION ONLY (App KC Wong). CIVIL UNION (App AK Lim) and LEE’S SURPRISE (S Salee) raced tight at about the 800M. A post-race veterinary examination of LAZAROO revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that CIVIL UNION returned cut off fore, and LEE’S SURPRISE returned, having cast its near hind plate and was cut off fore. Stipendiary Stewards’ Report PNTC, Sunday, 28th June 2015 6 Placing Horse Rider Time 1st 2nd 3rd 4th PIUS TOUCH BY INVITATION ONLY TRIPLE COIN LEE’S SURPRISE App S Shafrizal App KC Wong App I Amirul S Salee 1:10.7 - Distance [length(s)] ½ ½ 1¼ RACE 6 (R824) Class 5 - 1200m MISS MARIANNE HANDICAP THESTARISHERE and WAVERIDER, which were down 21kgs and up 19kgs 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. The Stewards permitted Jockey WK Yan to replace Jockey H Bukhari on OIL TOWN CAPTAIN. Jockey H Bukhari was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to make the carded weight on OIL TOWN CAPTAIN. GOLD STAR PRINCESS (App AM Aizat) became restless, was rearing prior to the start and shortly after the start, steadied off the heels of REEL SCHMICK (App S Shafrizal). LEE’S MELODY (App M Hanif) stumbled at the start. Shortly after the start, WAVERIDER (CK Tan) stumbled, rolled outwards and carried MARINI WALTZ (App S Saddam) onto UNITY STAR (M Zairi). The Veterinary Surgeon reported that CIZEN BROTHER (App CT Lee) returned cut off fore. The gelding was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination. A post-race veterinary examination of MONEY NOT ENOUGH (J Shankar) revealed that the gelding had cast its near hind plate and was cut near fore. Jockey Y Aify, the rider of GOOD MEANING, reported that his mount was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination. Placing Horse Rider Time 1st 2nd 3rd 4th MAKEMEAMILLION REEL SCHMICK OIL TOWN CAPTAIN LEE’S MELODY HS Gill App S Shafrizal WK Yan App M Hanif 1:11.3 - Stipendiary Stewards’ Report PNTC, Sunday, 28th June 2015 Distance [length(s)] 1½ Neck ½ 7 RACE 7 (R825) Stakes A (SW) - 1200m HIGHEST HOPES STAKES GHOST STREET, 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. HIGHLAND FALCON (App I Amirul) jumped awkwardly at the start and was caught wide on the turn. At the start, BABY POLO (M Ganeesh) steadied when tightened between CIZEN WORLD (App S Shafrizal) and DROGBA (App F Yusoff). BAZINGA (App AK Lim) showed no pace in the back straight. At about the 150M, JEFFERSON BAY (App M Hanif) checked on the outside of TEN SENSE WIN (Y Aify) which rolled outwards slightly and BABY POLO which was taken inwards by MAN OF SUBSTANCE (App KC Wong). Post-race veterinary examinations of MAN OF SUBSTANCE and TEN SENSE WIN revealed no obvious abnormality. TEN SENSE WIN was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination. Placing 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Horse LEMON LAW GHOST STREET WORLD HARMONY KAWAN STREET Rider HS Gill J Shankar CK Tan J Low Time 1:09.0 - Distance [length(s)] 2¼ 1¾ ½ RACE 8 (R826) Class 4 – 1300m KENDURI HANDICAP Emergency acceptor, CODE OF SILENCE, was withdrawn due to a capacity field. GOLD DANCER, GREEN TRACER and STORM HERO which were down 35kgs, 24kgs and 15kgs 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. SUAREZ, which was up 18kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start. Stipendiary Stewards’ Report PNTC, Sunday, 28th June 2015 8 The Stewards permitted App KC Wong to replace App R Fakruddin on MOVIE GOER. App R Fakruddin was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to make the carded weight on MOVIE GOER. GOLD DANCER (App I Amirul) jumped awkwardly at the start. GOLD KIDS (J Low) jumped awkwardly at the start, bumped GHOST SPEEDY (I Fadzlei) and showed no early pace. BEYOND WEALTH (App J Daniel) jumped awkwardly inwards and was difficult to settle in the early part of the race. AGUERO (App KL Lee) was slow to begin and showed no early pace in the back straight. MARATHON LAD (App KP Lim) was squeezed for galloping room shortly after the start. SUAREZ (M Ganeesh) showed no pace in the back straight. GOLD DANCER was squeezed for galloping room at about the 1100M. SPEED FLYING (C Goon) was caught wide on the turn. At about the 500M, STORM HERO (App M Hanif) checked in a tightly-bunched field. BEYOND WEALTH switched outwards for a clear run in the concluding stages. Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of SUAREZ, reported that his mount was not striding out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality. SUAREZ, which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. Post-race veterinary examinations of MARATHON LAD and GREEN TRACER (S Mutaza) revealed no obvious abnormality. Both geldings were impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination. Placing Horse Rider Time 1st 2nd 3rd 4th WHY LIKE THAT LUCK SUCCESS EQUALLY OPTIMISTIC SPEED FLYING Y Aify J Shankar App S Shafrizal C Goon 1:16.4 - Stipendiary Stewards’ Report PNTC, Sunday, 28th June 2015 Distance [length(s)] ½ Short head 1½ 9 RACE 9 (R827) Class 4 – 1300m TEN NO TRUMPS HANDICAP Emergency acceptor, FAIRBORN was withdrawn due to a capacity field. THE THINKER, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore knee, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again. FLY NOW 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. Trainer PK Leong was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on CAST KING (App R Fakruddin). At the start, COOL AND MANLY (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly and was further inconvenienced shortly after the start when tightened on the inside of FRANKLY MY DEAR (Y Aify) which rolled inwards. TRAVERTINE (C Goon) jumped awkwardly at the start and was slow to begin. At about the 1200M, BIG BIT COIN (App I Amirul) steadied when tightened on the inside of ZENIDEKKA (App S Shafrizal) which received some pressure from MOGAN’S PET (App CT Lee). Approaching the 200M mark, CAST KING ran about and brushed FRANKLY MY DEAR and shortly afterwards, CAST KING rolled inwards away from FRANKLY MY DEAR which laid inwards. As a result, CAST KING bumped BLACK VISCOUNT (App KC Wong). Thereafter, FRANKLY MY DEAR continued to lay inwards for the remainder of the race. PRE DAWN (S Salee) laid outwards under pressure from about the 200M. In the concluding stages, ZENIDEKKA was inconvenienced when tightened between BIG LIGHTNING (App S Saddam) and CAST KING which continued to run about under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination of ZENIDEKKA revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination. Jockey HS Gill, the rider of COOL AND MANLY, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality. Stipendiary Stewards’ Report PNTC, Sunday, 28th June 2015 10 Placing Horse Rider Time 1st 2nd 3rd 4th FRANKLY MY DEAR MR WHYTE PRE DAWN CAST KING Y Aify M Ganeesh S Salee App R Fakruddin 1:16.2 - Distance [length(s)] ¾ Neck ¾ GENERAL REPORT(S) POST RACE URINE: 14 JUNE 2015 PENANG TURF CLUB MID JUNE MEETING 2015 The report dated 25 June 2015 (V15/92) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 36 coded urine and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 15 June 2015, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected. ……………………..... JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES: 14 JUNE 2015 PENANG TURF CLUB MID JUNE MEETING 2015 The report dated 25 June 2015 (V15/93) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on15 June 2015, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected. ……………………..... RACE 3 (R755) CLASS 5 – 1700M [GALLANT SON HANDICAP], SUNDAY, 14TH JUNE 2015, PENANG TURF CLUB MID JUNE MEETING 2015 When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of EMPEROR QIAN LONG (HK Cheng), Trainer E Seet stated that EMPEROR QIAN LONG pulled up sound after the race and during the week she was unable to find anything amiss with the gelding. She was unable to give any tangible explanation regarding the poor performance other than the ‘Soft’ going which in her opinion, the gelding was unable to handle. The Stewards advised Trainer E Seet that they would monitor this horse’s future runs, taking note of the “going” and should EMPEROR QIAN LONG prove to be inconsistent or unreliable in the future, it may be suspended. …………….. Stipendiary Stewards’ Report PNTC, Sunday, 28th June 2015 11 PERAK TURF CLUB VETERINARY SURGEON’S REPORT The following horses will each be required to pass the Stewards’ Embargo test before being declared to race again:1. MONEY MACHINE (J701) Tr. S Edwards - Arthroscopy Right Knee - 1000M/Vet 2. ONLY YOU (N566) Tr. S Cook - Arthroscopy Right Knee - 1000M/Vet 3. NOBLE FOUR (J452) -Tr. D Murphy - Arthroscopy Left Knee - 1000M/Vet …….. PENANG TURF CLUB BARRIER TEST – TUESDAY, 23 JUNE 2015 On 23rd June 2015, App R Narendran completed his final riding assessment/Barrier test in the presence of the Stipendiary Stewards. He was advised that he was permitted to resume race riding with effect from 1st July 2015, however, his riding, in particular his whip use, would be closely monitored. ……… PNTC – SUNDAY, 28TH JUNE 2015 NON-ACCEPTORS - TEST(s) IMPOSED Race Horse(s) Finding/Reason Test(s) 1 ADMIRAL DELIGHT Bruised near fore fetlock Vet examination 1 WORLD SUPERMAN Upper respiratory infection Vet examination 2 SUPREME SASSO Sore near fore tendon Vet examination 6 PRERICH Corneal ulcer right eye Vet examination 7 BALOTELLI Stone bruise off fore Vet examination 7 TRUSON Left eye corneal oedema Vet examination 7 TRIPLE ONE D’BEST Bruised near hind fetlock Vet examination 8 SEA WORLD Bruised back Vet examination 8 HAPPY CHOICE Sore near fore heels Vet examination Stipendiary Stewards’ Report PNTC, Sunday, 28th June 2015 tract Remark(s) 12 SUMMARY – PNTC, SUNDAY, 28TH JUNE 2015 TESTS - STEWARDS’ EMBARGO Race Horse(s) Test(s) Imposed 1 ALI BABA & COCONUT Vet examination each 1 SYCE CRACKER 1000M/vet examination 2 TRY THE CHANCE Vet examination 2 PERHAPS 1000M/vet examination 3 SUPER CROWN Vet examination 3 SIR RALLY 1000M/vet examination 4 HOLLYWOOD BOY Vet examination 4 SANDY MIGHT 1000M/vet examination 5 RISE UP THE RANK 1000M/vet examination 6 7 Nil 8 SUAREZ 1000M/vet examination 9 THE THINKER Vet examination Nil PRTC Vet MONEY MACHINE, ONLY YOU & NOBLE 1000M/vet examination each FOUR SUMMARY Fine (s) R6 R8 R9 Suspension(s) Nil Follow-up(s) R1 Stipendiary Stewards’ Report PNTC, Sunday, 28th June 2015 Jockey H Bukhari (OIL TOWN CAPTAIN) fined RM500/for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) App R Fakruddin (MOVIE GOER) fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) Trainer PK Leong (CAST KING) fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) Jockey R Burnett (ROCK D’ BOAT) 13