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.

Placing Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st LOUEY VELOCE App Z Syafifie 1:14.1
2nd YOU ARE GENIUS S Saddam 1 ¼
3rd METEOR LOUI KC Tham 3
4th ROCK ARTIST S Salee ½

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.

Placing Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st OUD WOOD KC Tham 1:14.0
2nd BIG BUS M Ewe 1 ¾
3rd BITCOIN KING Y Aify 1 ¼
4th SUNNY STAR S Ruzaini 1 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)).

Placing Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st VETRI M Ewe 1:06.4
2nd MELTING POINT S Zulfikri 2 ½
3rd SUNNY FIGHTER S Saddam Head
4th GOOD LUCK CHARM KC Tham Neck

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.

Placing Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st TOPMOST KC Tham 1:19.3
2nd NOVA FALCON S Ruzaini 3 ¾
3rd RISING GLORY S Salee 2 ¼
4th SUPER COME R Rueven Short 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.        

Placing Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st ROCK N ROLL R Rueven 1:40.9
2nd GURNEY DRIVE S Salee 3 ¼
3rd BE YOURSELF M Ewe ½
4th SHANGHAI CAPTAIN SU Lim 2

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.

Placing Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st BLUE EYED BOY S Saddam 1:41.3
2nd D’GREAT MAGIC R Rueven 1 ¾
3rd OVERSEER S Salee Neck
4th MAZANZE Y Aify Neck

 

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
Race Horse(s) Finding/Reason Test(s) Remark(s)
1 SUNTZU Bruised near fore sole Vet examination
1 D’GREAT EMPRESS Sore back Vet examination
1 LOYALTY’S ANGEL Bruised off fore fetlock Vet examination
2 TWILL GUY Swollen off fore fetlock Vet examination
2 KEEN DRAGON Bruised off hind fetlock Vet examination
2 LUKE MAN Stone bruise off fore foot Vet examination
2 ASIAN JET Bruised near fore cannon Vet examination
3 SHENG PROISIR Nail prick near fore foot Vet examination
3 BLOOD ROYAL Bruised off fore tendon Vet examination
5 PENANG BANK Cellulitis near fore fetlock Vet examination
6 DON’T FORGET THIS Bruised near fore fetlock Vet examination

 

PNTC,  SATURDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER  2022
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race Horse(s) Test(s) Imposed Remarks
1 CHERISH Vet examination
2 NATE’S HONOUR &

BROADWAY SUCCESS

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

CALVADOS

Vet examination each

 

SUMMARY
Fine(s) Name of Licensee Horse name Date of Fine imposed Fine amount (RM) MRA Rule/Regulation
Nil
Suspensions(s) R1 App 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