DEPUTY LAW (M Yusri) became restless and reared after being placed in the barriers prior to the start.

At the start, LEE’S MELODY (SS Vanan) jumped awkwardly outwards onto FRENCH EXPRESS (R Woodworth) which had to be checked.

GLORY BETTING (App Z Khairil) fly-jumped at the start.

Shortly after the start, PERFECT FIXER (F Yap) checked on the inside of ALI BABA (App CT Lee) which jumped awkwardly inwards.

Post-race veterinary examinations of DIAMOND FLAME (S Salee) and UNITY STAR (M Zairi) revealed no obvious abnormality.

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

Trainer S Hamilton, when questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of LEE’S MELODY, advised the Stewards that LEE’S MELODY had returned to form after a disappointing run last outing on 27 December 2015 on a "Soft" track. Trainer S Hamilton was of the opinion that LEE’S MELODY preferred the "Good" track today. Her explanation was noted and her attention was drawn to the rules regarding "in-and-out" running (MRA Rule 117(3)).

ARCHAEOLOGY (App Z Khairil) fly-jumped at the start and shortly after the start, steadied on the outside of LUCOSTAR (App P Deneskumar) which jumped awkwardly outwards.

SOUTH EMPEROR (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly and was a little slow into stride.

At about the 900m, LUCOSTAR and SOUTH EMPEROR bumped when racing tight on the inside of ARCHAEOLOGY.

In the concluding stages, ARCHAEOLOGY rolled outwards and brushed COSTNER (WK Yan).

A post-race veterinary examination of MONEY FISH (App CT Lee) 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.

Emergency acceptor PIUS TOUCH was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

LITTLE BUT FIERCE, which was up 17kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

AMITYSHIP and XAVIO, which were down 22kgs and 18kgs in body weight respectively since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

ZENIDEKKA (R Woodworth) fly-jumped at the start.

TRAVERTINE (S Sandana) jumped awkwardly and was a little slow to begin.

JOYFUL (KT Cheng) and HIGHLAND FALCON (App KC Tham) were both a little slow into stride after the start.

Shortly after the 1100m, AMITYSHIP (LL Tai) steadied on the inside of XAVIO (App M Hanif) which received some pressure from GREEN TRACER (J Shankar) which shifted inwards and slowed the pace. Jockey J Shankar was shown the video replay and was warned to take more care when shifting ground in future.

Rounding the turn at about the 800m, CUSTODIAN (App Z Khairil) rolled outwards and bumped BEAM ME UP (M Zairi).

Rounding the turn into the home straight, App SU Lim, the rider of LITTLE BUT FIERCE became unbalanced and momentarily lost the use of his off-side stirrup iron.

Post-race veterinary examinations of JOYFUL and TRAVERTINE revealed no obvious abnormality. TRAVERTINE was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.

App SU Lim and App KC Tham, the rider of LITTLE BUT FIERCE and HIGHLAND FALCON respectively, reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of both geldings revealed no obvious abnormality.

WARN YOU MAN, a course scratching as it had skin allergy, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

BAZINGA, a course scratching as it had corneal ulcer right eye, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

At the start, MESSI (App KC Wong) jumped awkwardly outwards and CIZEN GIFT (App S Shafrizal) jumped awkwardly inwards and these 2 horses bumped.

DEVIL BULL (HS Gill) hesitated at the start and was a little slow to begin.

At about the 500m, SEE FOR YOURSELF (J Shankar) raced tight on the inside of FLUTZ (WK Yan).

App S Shafrizal, the rider of CIZEN GIFT, dropped his off-side rein in the concluding stages.

The saddle on CIZEN GIFT slipped backwards during the running.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SCOTTIE (App Z Khairil) bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter, SCOTTIE will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of POLO MASTER (App AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RUMPELSTILTSKIN, a course scratching as it had cellulitis off-fore leg, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Trainer KF Wong was fined RM100 under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on BLAZING STEED (KL Lee).

MR DREYFUSS (J Shankar) was difficult to load into the barriers, was subsequently loaded riderless and thereafter was restless in the barriers. MR DREYFUSS will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.

JET COSMO (App P Deneskumar) jumped awkwardly outwards at the start.

EXCELLENT GOAL (App M Hanif) stumbled badly shortly after the start, almost dislodging App M Hanif who momentarily lost the use of his off-side iron.

Rounding the first turn at about the 800m, LEE’S SURPRISE (S Salee) steadied when tightened on the inside of TRIPLE COIN (App Z Khairil) which rolled inwards. App Z Khairil was shown the video replay and warned to take more care when shifting ground in future.

Shortly after the 200m mark, MY SWALLOW (SS Vanan) began to shift outwards sharply into the whip and in doing so carried MARCO POLO (App AK Lim) very wide out on the track. At a subsequent inquiry, Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of MY SWALLOW, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that from approximately the 200m mark, he failed to prevent MY SWALLOW from shifting outwards into the whip, carrying MARCO POLO very wide on the track to the finish. Jockey SS Vanan was suspended from riding in races for two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from Monday, 25 January 2016 and to expire on Sunday, 31 January 2016, both days inclusive. He was informed of his right of appeal (5.50pm).

Passing the 100m, REEL SCHMICK (App S Shafrizal) rolled inwards and bumped BLAZING STEED.

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that MY SWALLOW returned cut into off-fore.

A post-race veterinary examination of MR DREYFUSS revealed no obvious abnormality.

THE THINKER, 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.

THE THINKER (J Shankar) became restless after being loaded into the barriers, tried to go under the front gate, dislodged Jockey J Shankar and became cast. To avoid any further delay, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 5.15 pm. THE THINKER will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.

BLACK AHEAD (App SU Lim) jumped awkwardly outwards at the start and was slow into stride.

VELLFIRE (App J Daniel) hesitated at the start and was slow to begin.

HENNESSY DRAGON (C Goon) was pulling and difficult to settle in the early part of the race.

Rounding the turn at about the 800m, BLACK VISCOUNT (R Woodworth) raced tight on the inside of NUWA (SS Vanan).

App AM Aizat, the rider of MONEY NOT ENOUGH, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.

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

However, Jockey R Woodworth was warned that he would be expected to ride all his mounts out fully to the end of the race. In issuing this warning, the Stewards were satisfied that MOONBEAM DAZZLER (App S Shafrizal) had headed him on the line just prior to the finish.

RACE 5 (R1532),  SATURDAY, 26 DECEMBER 2015, 2ND DAY, PENANG YANG DI-PERTUA NEGERI GOLD CUP DECEMBER MEETING 2015

Jockey J De Souza was fined RM250 for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for making ‘dual declaration’ to ride SUPER VICTORY and 　JEFFERSON BAY in the above race.

RACE 8 (R1542), SUNDAY, 27 DECEMBER 2015, 3RD DAY, PENANG YANG DI-PERTUA NEGERI GOLD CUP DECEMBER MEETING 2015

At the conclusion of an inquiry today (23 January 2016) at the Penang Turf Club, App M Hanif, the rider of PROPITIONS GOLD, in the presence of his acting master Trainer KF Wong, and trainer of PROPITIONS GOLD, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride PROPITIONS GOLD to the satisfaction of the Stewards in the above race. The particulars of the charge were that from shortly after the start to approximately the 500m mark, he gave up his advantage of an inside draw as well as the advantage of racing with the speed and the pace, thereby lost his position when his horse was travelling very well and when it was unreasonable to give up his rightful position. As a consequence, this put PROPITIONS GOLD too far back when entering the home straight.

When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account the facts of this case and App M Hanif’s riding record. App M Hanif was suspended from riding in races for a period of three months with effect from Monday, 25 January 2016 and to expire on Sunday, 24 April 2016, both days inclusive. In addition, App M Hanif was fined the sum RM10,000. He was advised of his right of appeal (12.50 pm).

POST-RACE URINE: 1 JANUARY 2016
1ST DAY, PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2016

The report dated 14 January 2016 (V16/04) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 18 coded urine and 18 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 3 January 2016, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES: 1 JANUARY 2016
1ST DAY, PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2016

The report dated 14 January 2016 (V16/05) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 3 January 2016, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST-RACE URINE:  3 JANUARY 2016
2nd DAY, PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2016

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES: 3 JANUARY 2016
2ND DAY, PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2016

The report dated 14 January 2016 (V16/07) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 3 January 2016, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.