Race 1 - Class 5-B - 1200M

Race Time: 14:15

Stakes: RM 18000

Finish Time: 1:14.1

CHERISH, a course scratching as it had respiratory allergy, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Shortly after the start, PENANG MAN (M Ewe) dipped.

At approximately the 1000M-mark, NOVA PHOENIX (SU Lim) became severely crowded on the inside of D’GREAT STRIKE (App A Azizi) almost falling and shifting out, inconveniencing NEW GARDEN (S Ruzaini), FARDUS (Y Aify), PENANG MAN and STAR EFFECT (CC Foo).  At a subsequent Inquiry, App A Azizi, the rider of D’GREAT STRIKE, in the presence of his Acting Master, Trainer K Ananthen, pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i) and was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) race days with effect from Sunday, 13th November 2022 and to expire on Sunday, 25th December 2022, both days inclusive.  He was advised of his Right of Appeal (4.50 pm).

Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT STRIKE and NEW GARDEN revealed no obvious abnormality, however D’GREAT STRIKE returned having cast its near fore plate.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that STAR EFFECT returned having cast its near fore plate.

PlacingHorseRiderTimeDistance [length(s)]
1stLOUEY VELOCEApp Z Syafifie1:14.1
2ndYOU ARE GENIUSS Saddam1 ¼
3rdMETEOR LOUIKC Tham3
4thROCK ARTISTS Salee½

Race 2 - Class 5-A - 1200M

Race Time: 14:45

Stakes: RM 22000

Finish Time: 1:14.0

NATE’S HONOUR and BROADWAY SUCCESS, both course scratching as they had sustained an injury to an old wound at its near fore medial carpus and a bruised right fore foot respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

BITCOIN KING 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.

LET’S COME ON BABY (CC Foo) jumped awkwardly

The breast check on SECKILL (App R Ruwaidy) broke in the running.

PlacingHorseRiderTimeDistance [length(s)]
1stOUD WOODKC Tham1:14.0
2ndBIG BUSM Ewe1 ¾
3rdBITCOIN KINGY Aify1 ¼
4thSUNNY STARS Ruzaini1 ½

Race 3 - Class 4-A - 1100M

Race Time: 15:15

Stakes: RM 35500

Finish Time: 1:06.4

I AM KHAN, a course scratching as it had a nail prick near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MELTING POINT 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.

STAR GENIUS (App SN Shiva) jumped awkwardly.

DESIRE SKY (S Ruzaini) was inconvenienced shortly after the start when JET BLACK            (R Rueven) rolled inwards.

MELTING POINT (S Zulfikri) had a tendency to shift in from the whip in the straight.

STAR GENIUS was hanging out in the straight.

JET BLACK dipped at approximately the 450M-mark.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of JET BLACK, reported that his mount did not act in the going.

A post-race veterinary examination of DESIRE SKY revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GOOD LUCK CHARM (KC Tham) returned having cast its near fore plate and JET BLACK returned having cast both hind plates.

Assistant Trainer Lai Jet Shen was questioned with regards to the improved performance of VETRI (M Ewe) today.  The only explanation he was able to offer was that in his opinion, this horse was suited to the Penang track and runs well here.  He also stated that the field today was weaker than that previously.  His explanation was noted and his attention was drawn to the rules regarding “in-and-out” running (MRA Rule 117(3)).

PlacingHorseRiderTimeDistance [length(s)]
1stVETRIM Ewe1:06.4
2ndMELTING POINTS Zulfikri2 ½
3rdSUNNY FIGHTERS SaddamHead
4thGOOD LUCK CHARMKC ThamNeck

Race 4 - Class BD-51-74 - 1300M

Race Time: 15:50

Stakes: RM 35500

Finish Time: 1:19.3

AIR BOSS (Y Aify) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary examination of AIR BOSS revealed no obvious abnormality.

PlacingHorseRiderTimeDistance [length(s)]
1stTOPMOSTKC Tham1:19.3
2ndNOVA FALCONS Ruzaini3 ¾
3rdRISING GLORYS Salee2 ¼
4thSUPER COMER RuevenShort head

Race 5 - Class 5-A - 1600M

Race Time: 16:20

Stakes: RM 22000

Finish Time: 1:40.9

ARIF, 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.

MICHAELEARNSTOROCK (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly outwards.

MICHAELEARNSTOROCK was hanging out from the first turn at the 1400M-mark and was difficult to settle.

A post-race veterinary examination of BE YOURSELF (M Ewe) revealed that the gelding returned having cast its off fore plate.        

PlacingHorseRiderTimeDistance [length(s)]
1stROCK N ROLLR Rueven1:40.9
2ndGURNEY DRIVES Salee3 ¼
3rdBE YOURSELFM Ewe½
4thSHANGHAI CAPTAINSU Lim2

Race 6 - Class 5-B - 1600M

Race Time: 16:55

Stakes: RM 18000

Finish Time: 1:41.3

MAZANZE (Y Aify) was slow into stride.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ENFORCE (SU Lim) and MERRY BELL (S Ruzaini) revealed no obvious abnormality.  ENFORCE was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of MERRY BELL, was shown the video of his ride and was warned that in future, he should make a greater attempt to ride to instructions and furthermore, ride all his mounts in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

PlacingHorseRiderTimeDistance [length(s)]
1stBLUE EYED BOYS Saddam1:41.3
2ndD’GREAT MAGICR Rueven1 ¾
3rdOVERSEERS SaleeNeck
4thMAZANZEY AifyNeck

 

Heavy rain fell after the running of Race 6 and as a result, Race 7 was abandoned due to the inclement weather and poor visibility.

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE)
22ND OCTOBER  2022
PENANG OCTOBER MEETING 2022

The report dated 3rd November 2022 (V22/166) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 23 coded urine and 25 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 25th October 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected.

 

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
22ND OCTOBER  2022
PENANG  OCTOBER MEETING 2022

 

The report dated 3rd November 2022 (V22/167) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics  Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 25th October 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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RACE 7 (R 1318) CLASS 5(B) – 1600M
SATURDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER 2022
PENANG NOVEMBER MEETING 2022

 

POWER EXPRESS and CALVADOS are both course scratching.  POWER EXPRESS had sustained a bruised near fore cannon whilst CALVADOS had corneal ulcer right eye.  Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

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GENERAL REPORT  – PRTC

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE)
29TH OCTOBER  2022
PERAK OCTOBER/NOVEMBER MEETING 2022

 

The report dated 10th November 2022 (V22/172) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 21 coded urine and 21 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 29th October 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected.

 

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
29TH OCTOBER  2022
PERAK OCTOBER/NOVEMBER MEETING 2022

 

The report dated 10th November 2022 (V22/173) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics  Laboratory stated that coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 29th October 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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PNTC – SATURDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER 2022
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
RaceHorse(s)Finding/ReasonTest(s)Remark(s)
1SUNTZUBruised near fore soleVet examination
1D’GREAT EMPRESSSore backVet examination
1LOYALTY’S ANGELBruised off fore fetlockVet examination
2TWILL GUYSwollen off fore fetlockVet examination
2KEEN DRAGONBruised off hind fetlockVet examination
2LUKE MANStone bruise off fore footVet examination
2ASIAN JETBruised near fore cannonVet examination
3SHENG PROISIRNail prick near fore footVet examination
3BLOOD ROYALBruised off fore tendonVet examination
5PENANG BANKCellulitis near fore fetlockVet examination
6DON’T FORGET THISBruised near fore fetlockVet examination

 

PNTC,  SATURDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER  2022
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
RaceHorse(s)Test(s) ImposedRemarks
1CHERISHVet examination
2NATE’S HONOUR &

BROADWAY SUCCESS

Vet examination each
3I AM KHANVet examination
4Nil
5Nil
6Nil
7POWER EXPRESS &

CALVADOS

Vet examination each

 

SUMMARY
Fine(s)Name of LicenseeHorse nameDate of Fine imposedFine amount (RM)MRA Rule/Regulation
Nil
Suspensions(s)R1App A Azizi (D’GREAT STRIKE) – Suspended from riding in races for 4 race days for reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i)
Follow-up(s)Nil