KELAB LUMBA KUDA PULAU PINANG
PENANG TURF CLUB
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG JANUARY MEETING 2017
3RD DAY, SUNDAY, 22ND JANUARY 2017
STATE OF TRACK: GOOD
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr. Philip Anderson (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward - Chairman), Mr. Lee Seng He, Mr. Devaraj Arujunen & Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Stewards)
RACE 1 (R116) CLASS 5 - 1300M
LUCKY MONEY (App CT Lee) dipped on jumping away.
BM POWER (App S Rosmizan) jumped away awkwardly and was slow into stride.
From the 800M, the saddle on HAPPY AMIGO (App CK Khaw) slipped back to the near side, placing App CK Khaw at a severe disadvantage.
CHINESE STREET (J Shankar) was caught wide from the 800M until the 500M.
Passing the 500M, HAPPY AMIGO drifted out, carrying CHINESE STREET wider on the track.
Passing the 400M, App CK Khaw lost the use of his near side iron and passing the 200M, he lost the use of both his irons.
Passing the 250M, FIRE GENERAL (HS Gill) had to steady when THE PROFESSIONAL (App S Saddam) rolled in under the whip
Passing the 100M, ASTROHEAT (App KC Wong) had to steady when FIRE GENERAL shifted outwards and LUCKY MONEY shifted inwards.
Post-race veterinary examinations of PEGASUS GENIUS (M Yusri), HAPPY AMIGO and ASTROHEAT revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing / Horse / Rider / Time / Distance [length(s)]1st / WILL BE BETTER / App AK Lim / 1:19.4 / -
2nd / LUCKY MONEY / App CT Lee / - / ½
3rd / THE PROFESSIONAL / App S Saddam / - / 1 ¼
4th / SILENT DREAMS / App S Zulfikri / - / ¾
RACE 2 (R117) CLASS 5 – 1300M
FUMIO (J Low) was checked by the Veterinary Surgeon behind the barrier and passed fit to race.
ONE MORE ACHIEVER (M Ganeesh) which was restless in the barrier, threw its head up when the start was effected and lost ground.
FOREVER BEST (HS Gill) was slow into stride and showed no early pace despite being
urged.
Racing to the 800M, FIRST OPTION (App S Rosmizan) had to be steadied and lost some ground when JET ACE (J Shankar) rolled out.
Passing the 300M, ONE MORE ACHIEVER had to steady when FIRST OPTION shifted outwards and FUMIO shifted inwards.
Passing the 250M, KUANTAN HILL (TM Wan) laid in and Jockey TM Wan had to stop riding and straighten his mount.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPERB SEVEN (HK Cheng), FIRST OPTION, FUMIO and ONE MORE ACHIEVER revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Stewards questioned Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of ONE MORE ACHIEVER, in the presence of Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of ONE MORE ACHIEVER, into his ride on the gelding. Jockey M Ganeesh stated that his instructions were to be forward which was confirmed by the Trainer. He further stated that ONE MORE ACHIEVER had been fractious in the barrier, put its head down and when the start was effected, threw its head up, jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Jockey M Ganeesh further stated that racing inside the 300M, he was disappointed for a run between FIRST OPTION to his inside and FUMIO from his outside and had to be steadied for a short distance, thereafter he had to shift out for a clear run. He further stated that the gelding responded fairly to his riding over the concluding stages. The Stewards noted the explanations.
The Stewards questioned Jockey J Low, the rider of FUMIO, in the presence of Trainer R Lines, the trainer of FUMIO, as to his ride on the gelding. Jockey J Low stated that his instructions were to be midfield and when the gates were released, the gelding threw its head up. He further stated that he raced off the inside rail because of the better going and that from the 400M, he commenced to ride with the whip and FUMIO had a tendency to lay in and only responded to his riding fairly. Trainer R Lines confirmed the instructions. The Stewards noted the explanations.
Placing / Horse / Rider / Time / Distance [length(s)]1st / KUANTAN HILL / TM Wan / 1:19.6 / -
2nd / GREAT GERONIMO / App KC Wong / - / 4 ¼
3rd / JET ACE / J Shankar / - / ¾
4th / SOUTH EMPEROR / Lou Ho / - / Short head
RACE 3 (R118) CLASS 4 – 1600M
SOCOTRA which was down 22kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
RUNFORIT (S Sandana) and SOCOTRA (F Yap) were slow to begin.
SOCOTRA showed no early pace despite being urged.
MATA MATA (S Ruzaini) brushed the running rail at about the 800M, unbalancing its rider momentarily.
Post-race veterinary examination of SOCOTRA, MR VICTORY (S Salee), RUNFORIT and MOLLY BROWNE (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality. SOCOTRA which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Placing / Horse / Rider / Time / Distance [length(s)]1st / STREET TEASE / J Chuah / 1:37.2 / -
2nd / AGUERO / J Shankar / - / 2 ¾
3rd / I’M A GENIUS / M Yusri / - / 1
4th / SUPER CROWN / J De Souza / - / 2 ¼
RACE 4 (R119) COSMO C - 1400M
(ONLY APPPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)
Acting on veterinary advice that HALO INSPIRE (App SU Lim) was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.10 pm. HALO INSPIRE will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
MOGAN’S PET (M Ganeesh) was slow to begin.
Post-race veterinary examinations of FRAAJILISTIC (CK Tan), MOGAN’S PET, and RUSH (C Goon) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Jockey S Sandana, the rider of ALFRAAJ, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing / Horse / Rider / Time / Distance [length(s)]1st / RIGHT TIMING / J Low / 1:25.4 / -
2nd / MAGICAL TALENT / J De Souza / - / 1
3rd / OUR RIVER DANCER / S Salee / - / Nose
4th / PEACEFUL WARRIOR / App CT Lee / - / 1 ¼
RACE 5 (R120) COSMO C – 1400M
(ONLY APPPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)
AMITYSHIP which was down 25kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
AWAKENED (M Ganeesh) was slow into stride and showed no early pace despite being urged.
Racing to the 800M, GOODFELLAS (Lou Ho) had to be steadied and lost some ground when racing onto the heels of LEE BANK (App S Zulfikri).
AMITYSHIP (App KC Wong) laid out from the 200M and racing to the 150M, brushed TAWQEET (App S Rosmizan), resulting in both horses finishing wider.
A post-race veterinary examination of DAWN PROSPECT (F Yap) revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
Placing / Horse / Rider / Time / Distance [length(s)]1st / AMITYSHIP / App KC Wong / 1:25.2 / -
2nd / TAWQEET / App S Rosmizan / - / ½
3rd / GOODFELLAS / Lou Ho / - / 1 ¼
4th / ALLIED MARINE / CK Tan / - / 3
RACE 6 (R121) CLASS 5 - 1700M
DUEL OF HONOUR, a course scratching as it sustained a cut on the right knee, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
LEAP OF FAITH (CK Tan) checked shortly after the start when SHARP KNIGHT (J Shankar) shifted in and ENLIGHTEN KNIGHT (S Sandana) shifted out on jumping.
The Veterinary Surgeon reported that POLO MASTER (F Yap) returned cut into near hind.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LEAP OF FAITH and SHARP KNIGHT revealed no obvious abnormality.
App S Saddam, the rider of ULTIMATE HERO, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that ULTIMATE HERO returned having cast its off hind plate.
Placing / Horse / Rider / Time / Distance [length(s)]1st / POLO MASTER / F Yap / 1:45.7 / -
2nd / ENLIGHTEN KNIGHT / S Sandana / - / ½
3rd / SERPICO / TM Wan / - / 1
4th / APROBACION / J De Souza / - / Neck
RACE 7 (R122) CLASS 4 - 1200M
HEART’S CHOICE (App AK Lim) jumped away awkwardly and brushed SPIN FIRE
(S Ruzaini).
BIG BIT COIN (TM Wan) jumped away awkwardly.
ZENIDEKKA (App KC Wong) was slow into stride.
BIG BIT COIN was held up for a run on the heels of XAVIO (C Goon) from the 50M to the finish.
Post-race veterinary examinations of HEART’S CHOICE and MULTI WEALTH (S Salee) revealed no obvious abnormality, however, MULTI WEALTH returned having cast its off fore plate.
Placing / Horse / Rider / Time / Distance [length(s)]1st / WHISPERINTHEWIND / App J Daniel / 1:12.7 / -
2nd / YOU ARE GENIUS / M Yusri / - / Short head
3rd / SPIN FIRE / S Ruzaini / - / 2 ¼
4th / XAVIO / C Goon / - / 1 ½
RACE 8 (R123) CLASS 5 - 1100M
D’GREAT LEGION, a course scratching as it had a bruised foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
COSTNER, which was down 21kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
REACHING (J De Souza) jumped away awkwardly inwards onto EAGLE SOAR (App T Krisna) which shifted in, resulting in ROYAL CHOICE (M Ganeesh) being checked and lost its position.
Passing the 800M, RANGITAIKI (HK Cheng) shifted outwards and inconvenienced EAGLE SOAR.
Passing the 400M, BLACK SORCERER (App CC Foo) drifted out and carried FLAMING FIREHEART (C Goon), DELTA WING (Lou Ho) and ROYAL CHOICE wider on the track.
EAGLE SOAR laid out from the 200M until the finish.
Post-race veterinary examinations of PIUS TOUCH (App Z Khairil), FLAMING FIREHEART and DELTA WING revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing / Horse / Rider / Time / Distance [length(s)]1st / REACHING / J De Souza / 1:06.7 / -
2nd / RANGITAIKI / HK Cheng / - / Head
3rd / JULY JUHO / App CT Lee / - / 2 ¾
4th / MR NEWMAN / S Salee / - / Head
GENERAL REPORT(S)
POST-RACE URINE:
8TH JANUARY 2017
PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2017
The report dated 19th January 2017 (V17/005) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 25 coded urine and 25 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 8th January 2017 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
8TH JANUARY 2017
PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2017
The report dated 19th January 2017 (V17/006) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 8th January 2017 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER TRIAL / BLEEDER’S TEST / PRACTICE, TUESDAY, 17 JANUARY 2017
RIGHTEO which was exhibiting signs of mild respiratory distress post-trial, will be required to undergo a veterinary examination (after 2 weeks embargo) before being declared to race again.
MILITARY STAR returned having bled post-trial and in terms of MRA Rule 92(3), it will not be permitted to canter or gallop on the main training tracks of any racecourse for a period of 2 months, be entered for a bleeder’s test for a period of 3 months, start in any race for a period of 3 months after such declaration, and then only after passing the bleeder’s test.
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PNTC – SUNDAY , 22ND JANUARY 2017NON-ACCEPTORS - TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race / Horse(s) / Finding/Reason / Test(s) / Remark(s)
1 / MARATHON LAD / Stone bruise off fore foot / Vet examination
2 / SIXDAY SEVENNIGHT / Sore back / Vet examination
3 / ROYAL EXPLORER / Sore back / Vet examination
4 / ROYAL GREEN / Wound near hind pastern / Vet examination
7 / CIZEN MAN / Cellulitis near fore leg / Vet examination
7 / WAR LORD / Bruised near fore fetlock / Vet examination
8 / BLACK SEQUALO / Tendonitis off fore / Vet examination
8 / GOOD VIBRATIONS / Swollen near fore tendon / Vet examination
PNTC – SUNDAY, 22ND JANUARY 2017
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race / Horse(s) / Test(s) / Remark(s)
1 / Nil
2 / Nil
13 / SOCOTRA / 1000M & vet examination
4 / HALO INSPIRE / 1000M & vet examination
5 / Nil
6 / DUEL OF HONOUR / Vet examination
7 / Nil
8 / D’GREAT LEGION / Vet examination
17/1/2017
SLTC Barrier Trial / RIGHTEO / Vet examination (2 weeks embargo)
17/1/2017
SLTC Barrier Trial / MILITARY STAR / Bleeder’s test (3 months)
SUMMARY
Fine (s) / Nil
Suspension (s) / Nil
Follow-up (s) / Nil
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Stipendiary Stewards’ Report
PNTC January Meeting 2017
3rd Day, Sunday, 22nd January 2017