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Emergency acceptor, CHER was withdrawn due to a capacity field.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Emergency acceptors, PERFECT MISSION and JET BLACK were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.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). | |||