Race Results 22 October 2022

DAWNBREAKER (KC Tham) was slow into stride.

At approximately the 1300M-mark, SONG RIVER (App A Azizi) shifted inwards, carrying  FIRST SUCCESS (S Saddam), LEEDSTHEWAY (SS Vanan) and ORION ((S Zulfikri) inwards and thereafter, continued to shift inwards, carrying LIM’S HOPEFULLY (J Low) inwards which bumped TAIWAN CAPTAIN (Y Aify).   At a subsequent Inquiry, App A Azizi, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, T Asogan, pleaded guilty to charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) and was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days with effect from Sunday, 23^rd October 2022 and to expire on Saturday, 5^th November 2022, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2.10pm).

Jockey Y Aify, the rider of TAIWAN CAPTAIN, reported that his mount took no interest in the race despite being urged.  A post-race veterinary examination of TAIWAN CAPTAIN revealed no obvious abnormality. 

Trainer K Coetzee was questioned with regards to the disappointing performance of TAIWAN CAPTAIN.  He explained that this horse has now run badly twice at Penang and he is of the opinion that possibly, the track does not suit this gelding.  He further undertook to revert to the Stewards should he find anything in the week that may have accounted for the poor performance.  His explanation was noted.

PENANG BANK, a course scratching as it had sustained cellulitis off fore cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

LEESTOWN EXPRESS (S Salee) jumped awkwardly inwards, inconveniencing DARK KNIGHT (CC Foo).

At approximately the 200M-mark, ANOTHER SHOW (App A Azizi) was inconvenienced momentarily when LIM’S KEYWAY (App Z  Syafifie) rolled inwards. 

At about the 200M-mark, LEESTOWN EXPRESS rolled inwards slightly whilst ALPHA MOLTRES (WK Lee) rolled outwards slightly, resulting in these 2 horses brushing.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that D’GREAT MAGIC (M Yusri) returned having cast its off hind plate.   

CHER (App A Azizi) was slow into stride.

BE YOURSELF (J Low) shifted out from the whip in the straight.

The saddle on HEARTS OF GOLD (KC Tham) slipped backwards during the running.

Jockey WK Lee, the rider of BIG BUS, was dislodged in the pull-up area.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of SUNNY STAR reported that his mount was not striding out freely.  A post-race veterinary examination of SUNNY STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of DAVINCI (M Yusri) and TWILL GUY (S Salee) revealed no obvious abnormality.  DAVINCI which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey S Saddam, the rider of JULIUS CAESAR reported that his mount could not handle the going.

ONE FOR ALL (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride.

KANTE (WK Lee) shifted out from the whip in the straight, finishing the race wide.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of BANGKOK BOY, reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises.  A post-race veterinary examination of BANGKOK BOY revealed no obvious abnormality.

App SN Shiva, the rider of ONE FOR ALL, was shown the video of his ride and was warned against the practice of using his whip on a horse that is clearly out of contention.

HAZARD and BLACK AND WHITE are both a course scratching.  HAZARD had a nail prick off fore foot and BLACK AND WHITE had sustained a sole bruise off fore.  Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Trainer K Ananthen was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey Y Aify to ride 1½kg over on BAGHDAD within the stipulated time.  

Jockey S Zulfikri was permitted under special circumstances to ride ½kg overweight on CHAR KWAY TEOW as there was no other suitable jockey available.  He was however fined a sum of RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10).

Over the concluding stages, PERFECT MISSION (KC Tham) shifted out from the whip, crowding BAGHDAD (Y Aify) onto GOOD LUCK CHARM (App Z Syafifie).

USA CAPTAIN, a course scratching as it had sustained a near fore sole bruise, will be required to pass a examination before being declared to race again.

Jockey S Zulfikiri was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) when he was unable to make the carded weight on THAI BAHT.  As there was no suitable jockey available, the Stewards granted permission for App A Azizi  to replace Jockey S Zulfikiri as the rider of  THAI BAHT.

PENANG GENERAL (S Saddam) stumbled on jumping.

THAI BAHT jumped awkwardly.

Approaching the 1300M-mark, SECKILL (R Rueven) steadied outwards over the heels of STAR EFFECT (J Low). Shortly thereafter, STAR EFFECT rolled outwards, carrying SECKILL outwards, resulting in MASTER JIANGMEN (App Clyde Leck) becoming crowded   and having to steady.  Jockeys J Low and R Rueven were shown the video of this incident and both were warned to exercise more care in future.

At approximately the 700M-mark, ZILFIKAR (SS Vanan) dipped.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ZILFIKAR returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of OUD WOOD (KC Tham) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, the Stewards observed that the barrier on gate No. 5, having opened on terms, bounced back slightly.  However, the Stewards were satisfied that this did not affect the start of WINTERFELL (SS Vanan).

At approximately the 250M-mark, NOVA PHOENIX (J Low) which was hanging in despite Jockey J Low’s attempt to keep straight, rolled inwards, brushing NEVERUNCONDITIONAL (App A Azizi).

Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of WINTERFELL, reported that his mount was not striding out freely.  A post-race veterinary examination of WINTERFELL 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.

A post-race veterinary examination of PARISBAS (App Z Syafifie) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Jockey M Yusri, the rider of MAGICAL PARK, was warned against the practice of using his whip on a horse that is clearly out of contention.

Jockey S Zulfikri was permitted under special circumstances to ride ½kg overweight on SUNNY FIGHTER as there was no other suitable jockey available.  He was however fined a sum of RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10).

SUNNY FIGHTER and JET BLACK (KC Tham) which raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MAGIC CITY (M Yusri) returned with a cut to its near hind fetlock.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey Y Aify, the rider of AIR BOSS, placed second, against PURPLE RAIN LADY (S Saddam), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference in the straight.  After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.   In addition, Jockey Y Aify was fined a sum of RM2,000 /- under MRA Rule 122(3) for making an objection which was deemed to be frivolous.