TARAMIS was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers at the request of Jockey R Olechea and was passed fit to race.

On jumping, DUEL OF HONOUR (S Ruzaini) was inconvenienced and had to be checked by its rider when TAVAN BOGD (App AK Lim) shifted outwards and SUPER WINE (N Callow) jumped inwards.

AMAZING GRACE (J Low) jumped awkwardly.

Approaching the 1000m, AMAZING GRACE had a tendency to over-race, got its head up and raced ungenerously for a short distance.

BOWEN BOY (App P Deneskumar) had a tendency to race fiercely approaching the 1000m and shifted ground inwards when being restrained by its rider and bumped SUPER WINE (N Callow).

Approaching the 1000m, LIGHTNING QUEEN (M Zaidi) had a tendency to over-race when being restrained by its rider, shifted inwards and momentarily inconvenienced SUPER WINE which in turn shifted inwards and inconvenienced TAVAN BOGD. DUEL OF HONOUR, which was following, had to be severely checked by its rider to avoid the heels of the runners in front. Jockey M Zaidi, the rider of LIGHTNING QUEEN, was shown the video footage of the event and was informed that he should endeavor to keep his mounts straight. The Stewards did not take any action as it was deemed as a racing incident.

ALL YOU CAN (HS Gill) was caught racing wide in the early stages before gaining a rearward trailing position at the 900m.

Approaching the 200m, TAVAN BOGD had a tendency to lay out under pressure and as a result, App AK Lim had to stop and straighten his mount. As a result of this incident, BOWEN BOY (App P Deneskumar) was momentarily inconvenienced.

ALL YOU CAN (HS Gill) and NIGHT DEMON (App SU Lim) were both caught racing wide throughout the event.

Upon returning to scales, App P Deneskumar, the rider of BOWEN BOY, reported that his saddle slipped forward from the 800m.

Upon jumping, WAWA MASTER (App WK Lee) jumped awkwardly, got its head up and raced ungenerously for a short distance.

GOLD STAR PRINCESS (App S Zulfikri) jumped outwards and inconvenienced GLORY STAR (J De Souza) upon jumping.

EASY AHEAD (R Olechea) had a tendency to over-race in the early stages and shifted in approaching the 1000m despite the efforts of its rider and as a result of this incident, ROCK AND STONE (M Ganeesh) was restrained by its rider.

Approaching the 1000m, TRUE HERITAGE (App AK Lim) had a tendency to over-race and had to be eased off the heels of VALENTINE BABY (App W Faizal) and shifted out as a result of this incident.

Approaching the 200m mark, GENERAL G (App SU Lim) had a tendency to lay outwards when being struck with the whip and as a result TRUE HERITAGE (App AK Lim) was carried wider and had to be eased by its rider over the heels of VALENTINE BABY (App W Faizal).

Over the concluding stages, GENERAL G shifted in under pressure.

TAKEAIM (HS Gill) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers at the request of Jockey HS Gill and was passed fit to race.

TILSWORTH FRANKIE (M Ganeesh) which was unable to be mounted and failed to reach the barriers, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:50pm. The gelding will be required to pass 1 starting stall test (to be ridden unaided to the start) before being declared to race again.

MOUNT KINABALU (Lou Ho) jumped awkwardly.

TAKEAIM (HS Gill) was caught racing wide throughout the event.

The Stewards questioned Jockey HS Gill into the riding tactics that were adopted on TAKEAIM in today’s event. Jockey HS Gill reported that his instructions were to be 3rd, 4th and forward if possible and this was confirmed by the Trainer’s Instruction Form, however, he informed the Stewards that he was caught wide throughout the event as the gelding showed no pace. He also stated that he placed TAKEAIM under pressure in the home straight and it had a tendency to lay in on several occasions in the home straight which resulted in him having to stop and straighten his mount. This was confirmed by the Stewards through the official patrol film. The Stewards took no further action and noted his comments for future reference.

The Stewards questioned Trainer L Moy and App W Faizal into the riding tactics that were adopted on HAPPY FAMILY in particular in the home straight. The Stewards were concerned with the lack of vigour that App W Faizal showed in the home straight.

App W Faizal explained that HAPPY FAMILY did have a tendency to lay in on several occasions despite his efforts in the home straight, however, he failed to show sufficient vigour and was concerned that he had just came off a 1-month suspension and did not want to reoffend.

Trainer L Moy informed the Stewards that he had informed App W Faizal to change his riding style and this may have contributed to his lack of vigour in which he showed on the gelding.

The Stewards, after viewing the official patrol film, and acting on their own observations, informed both parties that the Stewards will require App W Faizal to show a lot more vigour in his riding in future or action may be taken against his licence. The Stewards also took into consideration his limited experience.

DRAGON KNIGHT (App AK Lim), which stood flat-footed and was very slow to begin, will be required to pass 1 starting stall test before being declared to race again.

Approaching 1000m, THUNDER KING (R Olechea) got its head up, had a tendency to over-race and raced ungenerously for a short distance. THUNDER KING shifted outwards when being restrained by its rider and as a result of this incident MR ABRACADABRA (N Callow) which was racing on the outside, had to be severely checked by its rider and lost ground. THUNDER KING had a tendency to race ungenerously for the remainder part of the event. A warning was placed on the racing manners of this gelding.

Approaching the 700m, BEAUTY HARMONY (App A Thamil) shifted inwards and momentarily inconvenienced TESSERACT (App WK Lee) which in turn shifted closer to the rails. As a result of this incident, DARMORE (HS Gill) had to be checked by its rider and lost its position. App A Thamil was shown the official patrol film of the incident and reminded of his obligation to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future.

Approaching the 400m, MR ABRACADABRA had to shift out over the heels of THUNDER KING which was tiring to gain clear running.

Trainer BT Lim was fined RM250 for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of winkers, and the removal of blinkers and tongue-tie for TURNED OUT within the prescribed time.

STEERING (App A Zaimuddin) jumped awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, STEERING and TURNED OUT (HS Gill) bumped.

Upon returning to scales, Jockey HS Gill, the rider of TURNED OUT, reported that his horse raced greenly throughout.

Prior to the running of this event, Trainer BT Lim advised the Stewards that App P Haris, the rider of COMONBABY, will be instructed to try and attempt a forward-midfield position as the gelding had led in its previous race start. Trainer BT Lim believed that in this event, there will be too much early speed for him to again try and lead. The Stewards noted their comments for future reference, however, advised Trainer BT Lim that the Stewards would be monitoring this ride. A public announcement was made to the effect.

SACRED CITY (M Ganeesh) which was fractious in the barrier, got its off-fore leg over the side partition, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.

Shortly after the start, CHINO DIABLO (LL Tai) shifted inwards and had to be eased over the heels of LANDING NORTH (Lou Ho).

Approaching the 1000m, LANDING NORTH began to race fiercely and had to be eased out over the heels of SATURDAY’S DELIGHT (SS Vanan) and raced 3-wide for the remainder part of the event.

ELECTING was slow to begin.

On jumping, ELECTING (App SU Lim) and BINT WARD (App A Thamil) bumped.

HOFBURG PALACE (J Low) jumped awkwardly, shifted out and bumped JALAN KING (J De Souza).

Shortly after the start, KIM SALUTE (S Ruzaini) was tightened for room between PROHIBITION (HS Gill) and SUPER IDOL (H Bukhari) which both shifted ground and lost ground.

Approaching the 300m, ELECTING was held up for a clear run between VAGABOND (App S Zulfikri) and BIG GALLANT (LL Tai), and failed to gain a run until the final 150M and ran home strongly.

AL AWAATEF (R Olechea) was caught racing 3-wide throughout the event.

Upon returning to scales, Jockey LL Tai, the rider of BIG GALLANT, reported that his rein was caught up with his horse’s mane at the 300m.

Upon jumping, KING OF THE CREEK (App S Zulfikri) shifted out and made contact with MISTER JAGGER (J De Souza).

MYSTIC WARRIOR (App P Haris) reared upon jumping and lost ground.

Approaching the 1000m, MISTER JAGGER (J De Souza) had to be severely checked by its rider when attempting a run to the inside of ALACARTE (App AM Aizat) and GOOD VIBRATIONS (C Goon), and as a result lost considerable ground. The Stewards, after taking evidence from Jockey J De Souza, App AM Aizat and Jockey C Goon, established that racing to the 1000m, MISTER JAGGER was reluctant to hold its position when racing inside other runners, and as a consequence struck the running rail on several occasions and lost ground. As a result of this incident, STEALTH (M Wepner) had to be severely checked off the heels of MISTER JAGGER and JERAM STRIKE (App SU Lim), which was following, clipped the heels of STEALTH and blundered.

The Stewards, acting on their own observations, deemed that they could not blame any rider for this incident and were also mindful that Jockey J De Souza believed that the blinkers on the gelding may have played a big part in this incident. The Stewards noted their comments for future reference and took no action against any rider, however, reminded them of their obligations to allow sufficient room to the other runners in future. Trainer D Murphy will be advised to rectify the gear to ensure it races tractable in future starts.

Approaching the 400m, ALACARTE (App AM Aizat) had to shift out over the heels of KING OF THE CREEK (App S Zulfikri) to gain clear running.

Approaching the 300m, CALLMESOON (A Nawawi) had to shift in over the heels of KING OF THE CREEK which was tiring to gain a clear run.

Approaching the 200m, MYSTIC WARRIOR had a tendency to lay inwards resulting in PHILIP (S Ruzaini) and STEALTH (M Wepner) having to be eased by its rider.

BLUE DELAGO (App AK Lim) had a tendency to lay out under pressure over the concluding stages.

TUESDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2016, SELANGOR TURF CLUB

CONQUISTADOR had passed its blinkers/pacifiers test on Tuesday, 2 February 2016.

ADDENDUM
RACE 6 (R145), SATURDAY, 30TH JANUARY 2016, 3RD DAY, PENANG JANUARY MEETING 2016

On 1 February 2016, Jockey KL Lee, the rider of SMALL TIGER, exercised his right of appeal against the Stipendiary Stewards’ decision to penalize him under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with Rule 44(8)(a).

In addition, Jockey KL Lee applied for a stay of operation of the penalty imposed which, after consideration by the Stipendiary Stewards, was NOT GRANTED.

Jockey KL Lee’s appeal will be heard by the PNTC Racing Stewards at a date to be fixed.

POST-RACE URINE: 23 & 24 JANUARY 2016
PENANG JANUARY MEETING 2016

A report dated 4 February 2016 (V16/15) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 42 coded urine and 46 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 26 January 2016, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected, except for sample coded "16740" which revealed the presence of "Testosterone". After decoding the sample number, it was established that this sample was reported to have been taken from racehorse "MOONBEAM DAZZLER" which finished second in Race 6 on Saturday, 23 January 2016 at the Penang Turf Club January Meeting 2016.

In addition on 5 February 2016, Trainer J Tan, the trainer of "MOONBEAM DAZZLER", was advised of the contents of the MRA report and his attention drawn to MRA Rule 137(1)/MRA Regulation 46.1 & 46.2 regarding the Referee Sample. Trainer J Tan was also advised that "MOONBEAM DAZZLER" cannot be entered to race until cleared by the PNTC Stipendiary Stewards under MRA Rule 134(12).

An inquiry into this matter will be held at a date to be fixed.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES: 23 & 24 JANUARY 2016
PENANG JANUARY MEETING 2016

A report dated 4 February 2016 (V16/16) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 26 January 2016, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.