KELAB LUMBA KUDA PULAU PINANG
PENANG TURF CLUB
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG JANUARY MEETING 2016
1ST DAY, SATURDAY, 23RD JANUARY 2016
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)
RACE 1 (R108) CLASS 5 – 1300M
SCENESTEALER HANDICAP
DEPUTY LAW (M Yusri) became restless and reared after being placed in the barriers
prior to the start.
At the start, LEE’S MELODY (SS Vanan) jumped awkwardly outwards onto FRENCH
EXPRESS (R Woodworth) which had to be checked.
GLORY BETTING (App Z Khairil) fly-jumped at the start.
Shortly after the start, PERFECT FIXER (F Yap) checked on the inside of ALI BABA
(App CT Lee) which jumped awkwardly inwards.
Post-race veterinary examinations of DIAMOND FLAME (S Salee) and UNITY STAR
(M Zairi) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Jockey R Woodworth, the rider of FRENCH EXPRESS, reported that his mount was not
striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Trainer S Hamilton, when questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of
LEE’S MELODY, advised the Stewards that LEE’S MELODY had returned to form after
a disappointing run last outing on 27th December 2015 on a “Soft” track. Trainer S
Hamilton was of the opinion that LEE’S MELODY preferred the “Good” track today.
Her explanation was noted and her attention was drawn to the rules regarding “in-andout” running (MRA Rule 117(3)).
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Placing
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Horse
LEE’S MELODY
GOOD VIBRATIONS
GLORY BETTING
ALI BABA
Rider
SS Vanan
C Goon
App Z Khairil
App CT Lee
Time
1:18.2
-
Distance
[length(s)]
1¼
Head
1¼
RACE 2 (R109) OPEN [WFA] - 1200M
BREAKTHROUGH STAKES
ARCHAEOLOGY (App Z Khairil) fly-jumped at the start and shortly after the start,
steadied on the outside of LUCOSTAR (App P Deneskumar) which jumped awkwardly
outwards.
SOUTH EMPEROR (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly and was a little slow into stride.
At about the 900M, LUCOSTAR and SOUTH EMPEROR bumped when racing tight on
the inside of ARCHAEOLOGY.
In the concluding stages, ARCHAEOLOGY rolled outwards and brushed COSTNER
(WK Yan).
A post-race veterinary examination of MONEY FISH (App CT Lee) revealed that the
gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to
pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Placing
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Horse
SMART MONEY
LUCOSTAR
COSTNER
ARCHAEOLOGY
Rider
S Salee
App P Deneskumar
WK Yan
App Z Khairil
Time
1:11.7
-
Distance
[length(s)]
¾
½
Short head
RACE 3 (R110) CLASS 4 - 1200M
DOBRA II HANDICAP
Emergency acceptor, PIUS TOUCH was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
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LITTLE BUT FIERCE, which was up 17kgs in body weight since its last run, was
checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
AMITYSHIP and XAVIO which were down 22kgs and 18kgs in body weight
respectively since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to
the race and were passed fit to start.
ZENIDEKKA (R Woodworth) fly-jumped at the start.
TRAVERTINE (S Sandana) jumped awkwardly and was a little slow to begin.
JOYFUL (KT Cheng) and HIGHLAND FALCON (App KC Tham) were both a little
slow into stride after the start.
Shortly after the 1100M, AMITYSHIP (LL Tai) steadied on the inside of XAVIO (App
M Hanif) which received some pressure from GREEN TRACER (J Shankar) which
shifted inwards and slowed the pace. Jockey J Shankar was shown the video replay and
was warned to take more care when shifting ground in future.
Rounding the turn at about the 800M, CUSTODIAN (App Z Khairil) rolled outwards and
bumped BEAM ME UP (M Zairi).
Rounding the turn into the home straight, App SU Lim, the rider of LITTLE BUT
FIERCE became unbalanced and momentarily lost the use of his off-side stirrup iron.
Post-race veterinary examinations of JOYFUL and TRAVERTINE revealed no obvious
abnormality. TRAVERTINE was impounded for further veterinary and analytical
examination.
App SU Lim and App KC Tham, the rider of LITTLE BUT FIERCE and HIGHLAND
FALCON respectively, reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race
veterinary examinations of both geldings revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Horse
AMITYSHIP
XAVIO
LITTLE BUT FIERCE
ZENIDEKKA
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Rider
LL Tai
App M Hanif
App SU Lim
R Woodworth
Time
1:10.1
-
Distance
[length(s)]
1½
2
1½
3
RACE 4 (R111) CLASS 4 - 1200M
HIKARI HANDICAP
WARN YOU MAN, a course scratching as it had skin allergy, will be required to pass a
veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
BAZINGA, a course scratching as it had corneal ulcer right eye, will be required to pass a
veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
At the start, MESSI (App KC Wong) jumped awkwardly outwards and CIZEN GIFT
(App S Shafrizal) jumped awkwardly inwards and these 2 horses bumped.
DEVIL BULL (HS Gill) hesitated at the start and was a little slow to begin.
At about the 500M, SEE FOR YOURSELF (J Shankar) raced tight on the inside of
FLUTZ (WK Yan).
App S Shafrizal, the rider of CIZEN GIFT, dropped his off-side rein in the concluding
stages.
The saddle on CIZEN GIFT slipped backwards during the running.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SCOTTIE (App Z Khairil) bled and will be
barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and
thereafter, SCOTTIE will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to
race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of POLO MASTER (App AK Lim) revealed no
obvious abnormality.
Placing
1st
1st
3rd
4th
Horse
CIZEN GIFT
WIND OF SUCCESS
FIRST OPTION
FLUTZ
Rider
App S Shafrizal
R Woodworth
S Salee
WK Yan
Time
1:11.2
-
Distance
[length(s)]
DH
2
1¾
RACE 5 (R112) CLASS 5 – 1100M
PAPATOL HANDICAP
RUMPELSTILTSKIN, a course scratching as it had cellulitis off fore leg, will be
required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
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Trainer KF Wong was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce
the declared colours on BLAZING STEED (KL Lee).
MR DREYFUSS (J Shankar) was difficult to load into the barriers, was subsequently
loaded riderless and thereafter was restless in the barriers. MR DREYFUSS will be
required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
JET COSMO (App P Deneskumar) jumped awkwardly outwards at the start.
EXCELLENT GOAL (App M Hanif) stumbled badly shortly after the start, almost
dislodging App M Hanif who momentarily lost the use of his off-side iron.
Rounding the first turn at about the 800M, LEE’S SURPRISE (S Salee) steadied when
tightened on the inside of TRIPLE COIN (App Z Khairil) which rolled inwards. App Z
Khairil was shown the video replay and warned to take more care when shifting ground
in future.
Shortly after the 200M mark, MY SWALLOW (SS Vanan) began to shift outwards
sharply into the whip and in doing so carried MARCO POLO (App AK Lim) very wide
out on the track. At a subsequent Inquiry, Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of MY
SWALLOW, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
in that from approximately the 200M mark, he failed to prevent MY SWALLOW from
shifting outwards into the whip, carrying MARCO POLO very wide on the track to the
finish. Jockey SS Vanan was suspended from riding in races for two (2) Malaysian race
days with effect from Monday, 25th January 2016 and to expire on Sunday, 31st January
2016, both days inclusive. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (5.50pm).
Passing the 100M, REEL SCHMICK (App S Shafrizal) rolled inwards and bumped
BLAZING STEED.
The Veterinary Surgeon reported that MY SWALLOW returned cut into, off fore.
A post-race veterinary examination of MR DREYFUSS revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Horse
JET COSMO
REEL SCHMICK
BLAZING STEED
MARCO POLO
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Rider
App P Deneskumar
App S Shafrizal
KL Lee
App AK Lim
Time
1:05.3
-
Distance
[length(s)]
Short head
Neck
Short head
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RACE 6 (R113) CLASS 5 – 1100M
JULINDA HANDICAP
THE THINKER, 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.
THE THINKER (J Shankar) became restless after being loaded into the barriers, tried to
go under the front gate, dislodged Jockey J Shankar and became cast. To avoid any
further delay, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 5.15 pm. THE THINKER will be
required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
BLACK AHEAD (App SU Lim) jumped awkwardly outwards at the start and was slow
into stride.
VELLFIRE (App J Daniel) hesitated at the start and was slow to begin.
HENNESSY DRAGON (C Goon) was pulling and difficult to settle in the early part of
the race.
Rounding the turn at about the 800M, BLACK VISCOUNT (R Woodworth) raced tight
on the inside of NUWA (SS Vanan).
App AM Aizat, the rider of MONEY NOT ENOUGH, reported that his mount was not
striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Jockey R Woodworth, the rider of BLACK VISCOUNT, reported that his mount was not
striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
However, Jockey R Woodworth was warned that he would be expected to ride all his
mounts out fully to the end of the race. In issuing this warning, the Stewards were
satisfied that MOONBEAM DAZZLER (App S Shafrizal) had headed him on the line
just prior to the finish.
Placing
Horse
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
HENNESSY DRAGON
MOONBEAM DAZZLER
BLACK VISCOUNT
NUWA
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Rider
C Goon
App S Shafrizal
R Woodworth
SS Vanan
Time
1:05.0
-
Distance
[length(s)]
1
Head
1¾
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GENERAL REPORT(S)
RACE 5 (R1532) CLASS 4 – 1700M [EVERMORE II HANDICAP], SATURDAY,
26TH DECEMBER 2015, 2ND DAY, PENANG YANG DI-PERTUA NEGERI GOLD
CUP DECEMBER MEETING 2015
Jockey J De Souza was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for
making 'Dual Declaration' to ride SUPER VICTORY and JEFFERSON BAY in the
above race.
……….
RACE 8 (R1542) CLASS 5 – 1300M [JANGAN LUPA HANDICAP], SUNDAY,
27TH DECEMBER 2015, 3RD DAY, PENANG YANG DI-PERTUA NEGERI GOLD
CUP DECEMBER MEETING 2015
At the conclusion of an Inquiry today (23rd January 2016) at the Penang Turf Club, App
M Hanif, the rider of PROPITIONS GOLD, in the presence of his Acting Master, Trainer
KF Wong and trainer of PROPITIONS GOLD, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA
Rule 44(10) for failing to ride PROPITIONS GOLD to the satisfaction of the Stewards in
the above race. The particulars of the charge were that from shortly after the start to
approximately the 500M mark, he gave up his advantage of an inside draw as well as the
advantage of racing with the speed and the pace, thereby lost his position when his horse
was travelling very well and when it was unreasonable to give up his rightful position.
As a consequence, this put PROPITIONS GOLD too far back when entering the home
straight.
When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account the facts of this case and App
M Hanif’s riding record. App M Hanif was suspended from riding in races for a period
of three (3) months with effect from Monday, 25th January 2016 and to expire on Sunday,
24th April 2016, both days inclusive. In addition, App M Hanif was fined the sum
RM10,000/- (Ringgit Malaysia Ten Thousand). He was advised of his Right of Appeal
(12.50 pm).
…….
POST-RACE URINE:
1ST JANUARY 2016
1ST DAY, PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2016
The report dated 14th January 2016 (V16/04) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary
Forensic Laboratory stated that 18 coded urine and 18 sets of coded blood samples from
the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 3rd January 2016, for analysis under
the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
………
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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
1ST JANUARY 2016
1ST DAY, PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2016
The report dated 14th January 2016 (V16/05) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary
Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race
meeting were received on 3rd January 2016, for analysis under the MRA Rules and
Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
……….
POST-RACE URINE:
3RD JANUARY 2016
2ND DAY, PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2016
The report dated 14th January 2016 (V16/06) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary
Forensic Laboratory stated that 18 coded urine and 19 sets of coded blood samples from
the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 3rd January 2016, for analysis under
the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
………
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
3RD JANUARY 2016
2ND DAY, PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2016
The report dated 14th January 2016 (V16/07) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary
Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race
meeting were received on 3rd January 2016, for analysis under the MRA Rules and
Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
…………
PNTC – SATURDAY, 23RD JANUARY 2016
NON-ACCEPTORS - TEST(S) IMPOSED
Race
Horse(s)
Finding/Reason
Test(s)
1
AMAZING GRACE
Bruised off fore foot
Vet examination
4
BLUE HILLS
Sore near hind foot
Vet examination
4
SIR RALLY
Lacerated left cheek
Vet examination
5
REACHING
Bruised back
Vet examination
5
FLYING AHEAD
Bruised off fore foot
Vet examination
5
OZZY
Bruised near fore cannon
Vet examination
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Remark(s)
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5
KINGSHIP ADMIRAL
Bruised back
Vet examination
6
ENGLISH DREAM
Lame off fore
1000M/Vet
examination
6
DRAGON NINE
Sore back
Vet examination
6
RACING MAN
Bruised left knee
Vet examination
SUMMARY – PNTC, SATURDAY, 23RD JANUARY 2016
TESTS - STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race
Horse(s)
Test(s) Imposed
1
Nil
2
MONEY FISH
3
Nil
4
WARN YOU MAN & BAZINGA
Vet examination each
5
RUMPELSTILTSKIN
Vet examination
5
MR DREYFUSS
1 starting stall test
6
THE THINKER
1 starting stall test
1000M/Vet examination
SUMMARY
Fine (s)
R5
R5
26/12/2015
PNTC
R8
27/12/2015
PNTC
Suspension(s)
R5
R8
27/12/2015
PNTC
Follow-up
Trainer KF Wong (BLAZING STEED) – fined
RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c)
Jockey J De Souza – fined RM250/- for negligence
under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
App M Hanif (PROPITIONS GOLD) – fined
RM10,000/- under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to
ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards
Jockey SS Vanan (MY SWALLOW) – suspended two
(2) Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
App M Hanif (PROPITIONS GOLD) – suspended
three (3) months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to
ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards
Nil
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