Race 1 - Class 5-B - 1400M

Race Time: 14:00

Stakes: RM 18000

Finish Time: 1:23.7

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of  Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Lee Seng He (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman)

Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Steward)

Change of Rider(s):

Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason
3 HENG KINGDOM M Ewe V Espindola Medical
6 LEGEND NINETY TWO M Ewe HK Cheng Medical
6 SUPREMO LEX App WW Cheah App R Ruwaidy Medical
7 SUNTZU M Ewe SS Vanan Medical
8 AYAAN Z Khairil R Narendran Medical
8 YOU ARE GENIUS M Ewe SS Vanan Medical
8 TOP TURF App WW Cheah App P Haris Medical

 

RACE 1 (R338) CLASS 5(B) – 1400M

Emergency acceptor, CHER was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

Trainer HS Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to remove the use of cross nose-band and blinker pacifier on SONG RIVER (App WW Cheah) within the stipulated time.

BIG BUS (App P Haris) jumped awkwardly outwards at the start.

ULURU (HS Gill) was restless, hesitated and fly-jumped, resulting in its rider losing his near side iron and was slow into stride.

DAWNBREAKER (V Espindola) was slow into stride.

Passing the 700M-mark, MAGIC SEVENTY TWO (App A Azizi) dipped, dislodging its rider.  App A Azizi reported that the gelding clipped the heels of ALWRICH (HK Cheng).  App A  Azizi was checked by the Club Medical Officer and was certified fit to continue riding for the remainder o the day.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ULURU, POWER EXPRESS (AK Lim) and DAWNBREAKER revealed no obvious abnormality.  DAWNBREAKER which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing Horse

number

Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 1 GURNEY DRIVE KP Lim 1:23.7
2nd 2 ATLANTIC ARROW Z Khairil 4 ¼
3rd 7 BIG POWER KC Tham 1 ½
4th 3 ALWRICH HK Cheng Neck

Race 2 - Class 5-A - 1400M

Race Time: 14:30

Stakes: RM 22000

Finish Time: 1:24.0

Emergency acceptors, PERFECT MISSION and JET BLACK were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.

RAISE ME UP, a course scratching as it had sustained a nail prick near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

JULIUS CAESAR (M Ewe) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

BAGHDAD (Z Khairil) and FIRE AWAY (HS Gill) bumped on jumping.

Jockey KP Lim, the rider of INVICTUS WARRIOR, reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises.  A post-race veterinary examination of INVICTUS WARRIOR revealed that the gelding returned broken-winded and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of BAGHDAD, reported that his mount was not striding out freely.  A post-race veterinary examination of BAGHDAD revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of FIRE AWAY and JULIUS CAESAR revealed no obvious abnormality.  JULIUS CAESAR which raced poorly,will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey SS Vanan was questioned regarding his ride on BRING IT WIN.  He stated that his riding instruction was to race in mid-field position, however his mount was racing keenly and he was trapped wide.  His explanation was noted.  However, he was warned to ride his mount in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

Placing Horse

number

Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 14 CASTLE CHOICE S Anandan 1:24.0
2nd 8 RISE OF THE LEGEND V Espindola 1
3rd 11 SUNNY FIGHTER AK Lim Head
4th 3 GOLDEN SHOW R Narendran 1 ½

Race 3 - Class 4-A - 1600M

Race Time: 14:55

Stakes: RM 35500

Finish Time: 1:07.9

Trainer HY Cheng was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for HENG KINGDOM (V Espindola).

RULE THE WORLD (HS Gill) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

RULE THE WORLD and SHANGHAI CAPTAIN (KP Lim) bumped at about the 150M-mark.

HENG KINGDOM raced wide throughout the race.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MAGIC CITY (S Anandan) and HENG KINGDOM revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Stewards questioned Jockey V Espindola regarding his ride on HENG KINGDOM.  He stated that this horse was very lazy and hung out on the turn.  He was warned against the practice of covering unnecessary ground in future and was advised to ride his mount in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

Placing Horse

number

Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 6 SHANGHAI CAPTAIN KP Lim 1:36.5
2nd 5 RULE THE WORLD HS Gill Short head
3rd 7 BACK TO THE FUTURE App Z Syafifie 3 ¼
4th 1 AIR BOSS Z Khairil 2 ¾

Race 4 - Class BD 51-74 - 1300M

Race Time: 15:25

Stakes: RM 35500

Finish Time: 1:16.5

VIETNAM CAPTAIN which was up 18kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

SOMAR (App A Azizi) and BLAZE PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) were both slow into stride.

SOMAR showed no pace despite being urged.

Post-race veterinary examinations of VIETNAM CAPTAIN (KP Lim) and SOMAR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing Horse

number

Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 8 QIJI DIAMOND Z Khairil 1:16.5
2nd 1 FINAL TOUCH V Espindola 2
3rd 2 LIM’S DASHING HS Gill ½
4th 5 SILENT BOSS HK Cheng ¾

Race 5 - Class 4-A - 1200M

Race Time: 15:55

Stakes: RM 35500

Finish Time: 1:10.2

Emergency acceptor, GOOD LUCK CHARM was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN, a course scratching as it was bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Passing the 1100M-mark, MR AK (R Narendran) laid in onto DIRECTOR (App P Haris), resulting in MATILDA (App N Sharonnizam) which was racing on the inside, having to steady.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that KRATOS (HS Gill) returned lame near hind and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of TORNADO PEGASUS (App A Azizi) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Jockey V Espindola rode his 151st winner on GOLDEN SARDINE in this race and as such, will not be entitled to any claim with effect from Monday, 27th March 2023.

Placing Horse

number

Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 2 GOLDEN SARDINE V Espindola 1:10.2
2nd 13 NOVA FACTOR SS Vanan ½
3rd 1 GOLD SKY BILLION KC Tham 1 ¼
4th 5 OUD WOOD App Z  Syafifie 1 ¾

Race 6 - Class OM - 1200M

Race Time: 16:25

Stakes: RM 24000

Finish Time: 1:09.8

Trainer HY Cheng was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for LEGEND NINETY TWO (HK Cheng).

SUPREMO LEX (App R Ruwaidy) jumped awkwardly, brushing the outside gate and was slow into stride.

Placing Horse

number

Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 6 SIMLONG BEACH S Salee 1:09.8
2nd 5 MISS THYRA Z Khairil ½
3rd 2 LEGEND NINETY TWO HK Cheng 2 ¾
4th 1 JAMES BOND KC Tham Nose

Race 7 - Class 5-A - 1100M

Race Time: 16:55

Stakes: RM 22000

Finish Time: 1:08.5

SUNTZU 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.

PURPLE RAIN (HS Gill) was slow into stride.

BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam) showed no pace despite being urged.

At approximately the 150M-mark, SIVAJI ROCKET (App A Azizi) laid inwards under the whip and carried BARBARIAN (AK Lim) and PIT BULL (KC Tham) inwards.  App A Azizi, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, T Asogan, was shown the video of his ride over the concluding stages and was warned to keep his mount on a straight course in future, failing which action may be taken.

The saddle on SUNTZU (SS Vanan) slipped back in the running.

A post-race veterinary examination of TK STAR (Z Khairil) revealed no obvious abnormality.

An Inquiry into the riding of TK STAR (Z Khairil) will be held at a date to be fixed.   

Placing Horse

number

Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 2 SIVAJI ROCKET App A Azizi 1:04.1
2nd 4 BARBARIAN AK Lim ½
3rd 1 PIT BULL KC Tham ½
4th 7 D’GREAT EFFORT V Espindola 1 ½

Race 8 - Class 5-B - 1100M

Race Time: 17:30

Stakes: RM 18000

Finish Time: 1:05.2

MERRY BELL and THE GRAY MAN, which were both down 15kgs in body weight since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

D’GREAT CHANCE (KC Tham) jumped awkwardly outwards, NEW GARDEN (AK Lim) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped, resulting in both geldings being slow into stride.

YOU ARE GENIUS (SS Vanan) was caught wide in the early and middle stages.

A post-race veterinary examination of NEW GARDEN revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing Horse

number

Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 4 D’GREAT EMPRESS App Z Syafifie 1:05.2
2nd 10 TOP TURF App  P Haris 1 ¼
3rd 3 DARK WIZARD KP Lim Neck
4th 6 D’GREAT CHANCE KC Tham 1

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

4TH MARCH 2023

PENANG EARLY MARCH MEETING 2023

The report dated 16th March 2023 (V23/034) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 17 coded urine and 25 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 6th March 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                   

4TH MARCH 2023

PENANG EARLY MARCH MEETING 2023

The report dated 16th March 2023 (V23/035) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics  Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 6th March 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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PNTC – SUNDAY, 26TH MARCH 2023
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race Horse(s) Finding/Reason Test(s) Remark(s)
1 LEESTOWN EXPRESS Bruised near fore fetlock Vet examination
1 LEEDSTHEWAY Sore back Vet examination
1 PENANG MAN Bruised near hind sole Vet examination
3 LAGO DE COMO Bruised off fore fetlock
4 ACROBAT Bruised back
6 EKRAAR PHOENIX Knocked off fore tendon
7 ASIAN JET Bruised near fore fetlock

 

PNTC,  SUNDAY, 26TH MARCH 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race Horse(s) Test(s) Imposed Remarks
1 DAWNBREAKER 1000M & vet examination
2 RAISE ME UP Vet examination
2 INVICTUS WARRIOR & JULIUS CAESAR 1000M & vet examination each
3 Nil
4 Nil
5 MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN Vet examination
5 KRATOS 1000M & vet examination
6 Nil
7 Nil
8 Nil

 

SUMMARY
Fine(s) Name of Licensee Horse name Date of Fine imposed Fine amount (RM) MRA Rule/Regulation
R1 Trainer HS Lim SONG RIVER 26/3/2023 250/- 152(5)(a)
R3 Trainer HY Cheng HENG KINGDOM 26/3/2023 100/- 65(5)(c)
R6 Trainer HY Cheng LEGEND NINETY TWO 26/3/2023 100/- 65(5)(c)
Suspension (s) Nil
Follow-up(s) R7 Jockey Z Khairil (TK STAR).