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contents 4 woodside park stud sprint trophy meeting welcome dinner 2015 Photo Gallery 12 Cup of lightweights 26 Let There Be Light Burnett pilots Iluminado to victory in William Inglis & Son Trophy 28 LONG WAIT is Over Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Gold Cup Try The Chance wins Royal Turf Club of Thailand Trophy after two-year struggle 17 29 GETTING THE WIN Awards For Trainer And Jockey Top performers at Sprint Trophy meeting receive cash and trophies 18 JUST TOO GOOD Good Baby scores runaway win in Woodside Park Stud Sprint Trophy 20 Full Marks for effort Ten Sense Win returns to form to capture Erinvale Thoroughbreds Trophy 21 Joyful Melody Yousingwedance steps up after a year to win Dr Lim Ah Soo Memorial Trophy 22 Starting Anew Mr Paulandit wins under new trainer in Ascot Farm Trophy 23 Dawn Of Success 25 Rose Among Thorns Penang Turf Club’s purchase wins Swettenham Stud Trophy American mare Zenidekka beats all-male rivals in Tattersalls Trophy Get The Lotski justifies favourite tag to win Doncaster Bloodstock Sales Trophy 30 Golden Farewell Trainer David Miller wins Piala Emas Sultan Selangor on eve of departure 31 Balotelli Scores Again Second consecutive big win for gelding in Perak Gold Vase 34 VISITORS’ CORNER 35 The Hong Kong Show Sha Tin-trained horses win both SIA Cup and KrisFlyer for third year 36 Classy Visitor Triumphs Amralah wins Penang Trophy in race record time in Adelaide 37 TOO HOT TO HANDLE Blazing Speed springs surprise in Audemars Piguet QE II Cup 38 Turkey Thriller My Baksan prevails in three-way photos for MRA Trophy in Istanbul 39A DAY AT THE ROYAL ASCOT 44TURF GALLERY Meet the VIPs and guests who were at the Club recently 50WINNERS’ CIRCLE We salute some of the recent w inners in Penang 54CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS Traces the milestone of racing in the region 56CLUB INFO Brief history of the Club 59CLUB FACILITIES VIP boxes & Corporate boxes 60 PTC Golf Section 62 PNTC Equestrian Club 66 Penang Hill Bungalow 68 Horseshoe Bistro & Museum Editor’s Note T hus far, 2015 has proved to be a very difficult year for racing with the persistent decline in attendance and turnover on the totalisator. The turnover for this year is expected to be the second lowest since the privatisation of the totalisator agreements. Sad to say, the steepest decline has been our local Malaysian races but this has been augmented by off-course betting from Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, South Africa and Australia. The thoroughbreds’ woes have been exacerbated by the depreciation of our Malaysian currency whose ripple effect will affect everything relating to the horse as they are all imported ranging from horse gear, equipment, horse feed, horse supplements, drugs and medication. Our problems are compounded by the Equine Influenza (EI) which literally stopped racing on its tracks for approximately six weeks. The MRA racing calendar was further disrupted by events beyond our control when races had to be cancelled due to the prolonged haze. The announcement by Singapore Turf Club to discontinue the Singapore Airlines International Cup and Krisflyer Sprint Trophy have left a void in our circuit as these two races had added colour and glamour to the Sport of Kings over a decade in our region. All these happenings have come at the time of great turbulence. Our biggest problem continues to be the illegal bookmakers who are bleeding us without putting a cent into our thoroughbred industry thereby causing enormous losses to the turf clubs. The enforcement agencies must tackle this scourge and come down hard on the illegals, otherwise we will be at the mercy of organised crime. As no settlement is forthcoming on our claims against Pan Malaysian Pools, the civil suit is set down for trial in the High Court in Kuala Lumpur and the outcome to our claims for our just dues will not be known until all appeals are finally exhausted. In what must be racing’s Annus Horribilis, the only cheerful event must be the International Horse Show held in conjunction with the national MYFEST2015 celebrations which brought equestrian participants from all over the world who are members of the International Group for Equestrian Qualifications (IGEQ) for the successful four-day festival in November in Batu Gantong. We thank the Ministry of Finance and Lembaga Totalisator Malaysia for co-sponsoring and support for this Horse Show. We have once again reached the time of the year when all Ordinary Members can look forward to our grand finale on December 25, 2015, for the annual dinner and lucky draw in conjunction with the running of the Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Gold Cup race on the last Sunday of 2015. The Club extends season’s greetings and best wishes to each and every one for a happy and a prosperous 2016 and may the new year bring better tidings to the racing fraternity. woodside park stud sprint trophy meeting welcome dinner 2015 4 | Photo Gallery 2nd Issue 2015 | 5 woodside park stud sprint trophy meeting welcome dinner 2015 6 | Photo Gallery 2nd Issue 2015 | 7 8 | Photo Gallery 2nd Issue 2015 | 9 10 | Photo Gallery 2nd Issue 2015 | 11 Cup of Lightweights L ightweights have a superb record in the Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Gold Cup in recent years, even after the condition of the race was changed from a handicap to a set-weight event in 2009. Only twice in the last 15 years have the winner of the Gold Cup carried more than 51.5kg. Singapore-trained Light Of Success (Military Plume - Scentessa by Scenic), trained by Len Treloar, was successful in 2005 with 55kg. In 2010, when the Gold Cup was staged at Sungei Besi due to the relaying of the track in Penang, another Singapore runner, the Steven Burridge-trained Risky Business (Danehill Dancer - Sky Watch by Star Watch), triumphed with 56.5kg. After 28 years, Penang Turf Club decided in 2013 to change the distance of the Gold Cup from 2,200m to 2,000m — a distance more in line with some of the biggest races in the world like the Dubai World Cup, Hong Kong Cup and across the causeway, the Singapore Airlines International Cup. At the same time, cross-border racing was discontinued due to the reduction in prizemoney. And lightweights continued to be the main force, with Monsili (Danehill - Mountcat by Mountain Cat) winning in 2013 with just 50kg on his back and Yastrzemski (Keeper - Passive Rose by Zabeel) coming up tops with 50.5kg last year. The Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Gold Cup was first run as the Penang Gold Cup in 1921 when Haud won over “one mile and distance” at the old racecourse in Jalan MacAlister. Due to some inexplicable reasons, it was not until 1934 that the Gold Cup was run again, when Star Player was successful. Knight’s Eye became the first horse to win the race twice, in 1937 and 1938. 12 | In 1939, the Penang Turf Club moved to its new “home” in Batu Gantong and that year’s Gold Cup was won by Royal Worlington over 11 furlongs (about 2,212m) after which racing was halted because of World War II. The Gold Cup series resumed in 1948 when Predominance became the first post-war winner. The distance was 10 furlongs (about 2,011m) as was the 1969 Gold Cup won by Madasari. From 1950 to 1952, the distance was reverted to 11 furlongs. The 1952 winner Col. Whatnot repeated his success the following year when the distance was changed yet again to 10 furlongs. The Gold Cup was run over that distance, and later over 2,000m when racing went metric, until 1984. Col. Whatnot’s second consecutive win in 1953 created history, for it was the first time a local jockey had won the Gold Cup. That honour went to Abdul Mawi, who two years later repeated the success on Zabaglione. Abdul Mawi rode at a time when the majority of the riders were expatriates, and that he was able to hold his own against the best when winning two Penang Gold Cups spoke volumes of his riding prowess. Yastrzemski scores his first big win in last year’s Gold Cup Turf News Monsili defeats the Malaysian bred Beautiful Choice to win in 2013 Three Rings (The Phoenix - Vanity Fair by Fairway) won his first Penang Gold Cup in 1954 and repeated the feat two years later. It signaled the start of the “Doc Rodgers era”. The late veterinary surgeon-turned-trainer also won the Gold Cup in successive years with Couag (Cagire - Uags by Buen Ojo) in 1958, Prince Of Lalita (Prince Chavalier - Lalita by Owen Tudor) in 1959 and Automation (Pink Flower - Perio by Historic) in 1960, making it five wins in the space of seven years. Three Rings also won the Singapore Gold Cup thrice in 1954, 1956 and 1957. Moonbeam, the 1968 Singapore Gold Cup winner, won the Penang version the following year. There have been numerous other Singapore Gold Cup winners who also won in Penang. However, Ouzo (Oregon - Halloween by War Hawk II), arguably one of the best horses ever seen on our shores, never won the Singapore Gold Cup but captured the Gold Cup in Penang in 1997, prior to the cross-border ban on the movement of horses. Ouzo went on to win the inaugural running of the Singapore Airlines International Cup in 2000. But by far the most successful trainer in the Gold Cup series is Dato Seri Teh Choon Beng. Crowned champion trainer of the Malaysia and Singapore circuit 13 times, Teh won the classic seven times, a record which still stands despite Teh having retired from training in December 1995. Teh first made his mark in the Gold Cup in 1974 with Shadowfax (Crepello - Martial Air) and he followed up in the next season with Mallane (Pall Mall - Aunt Florrie by Delirium). After the race was renamed Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Gold Cup in 1976, Teh saddled five more winners, the first being Aylmer Road (Nashua - Take A Stand by Amerigo) in 1978. History was created in 1980 when the Tehtrained Scaramouche II (Selhurst - On Par by Parma) became not only the first three-year-old to win the Gold Cup, but also the first of his age to win any classic in the local circuit. Five years later in 1985, Teh won again with Truth (Brigand - Onserene by Oncidium) who was ridden by apprentice Hint galloping to victory in 2012 Ismadi Ismail. That year, the distance of the Gold Cup was changed to 2,200m and remained at that for the next 28 years. A year earlier, Oo Khuang Liang had become the first apprentice to win the Gold Cup astride St Gallen (Decies Aminona by Oakville). Amazingly, St Gallen won the Gold Cup a second time after a lapse of four years, in 1988, when ridden by another apprentice Danny Chee. Oo, Ismail and Chee are the only apprentices to have won the race. Maree Lyndon made history in 1987 when she became the first female jockey to win the Gold Cup on the Teh-trained Turn Around (Sir Tristram - Cypon by Oncidium). Another Teh’s stable jockey, Kim Clapperton, emulated the feat in 1993 on Jingle Bell V (Nassipour - Lady In Waiting by Trictrac) and two years later scored again on Courtline Jester (Caerleon - Bottom Line). In 1994, the Club achieved a “first” when Piaget, the French manufacturer of magnificent timepieces, presented a gift horse to the winning owners of the Gold Cup. The gift horse was made possible by the efforts of Patrice Renaudin, the General Manager of French Breeders Association and Jean de Chevigny, the Manager of Union Nationale Interprofessionnelle 2nd Issue 2015 | 13 Risky Business winning the Gold Cup in 2010 when it was run in Kuala Lumpur du Cheval (UNIC). Jean approached the Chairman of Piaget International, Yves G Piaget, after they learned about the Club’s 130th anniversary celebrations from then Committee Member (Dato) Ong Eng Khuan, when he attended the Goffs France yearling sales at Saint-Cloud, Paris, in April that year. The race with the added incentive was won by Noble Spirits (Light Spirits – Stylish by Noble Bijou), trained by Mohd Yusof. Noble Spirits’ win in the Gold Cup, in part, earned him the Pan Malaysian Pools Horse of the Year title. (The gift horse, named Imperial Gold II (Funambule - Secret Foly by Procida), went on to win six races including the Bukit Timah Trophy, a feature race for Class 2 horses over 1,850m. He also finished third in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup and Singapore Derby in 1996 but his promising career was cut short by an injury sustained in the Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Gold Cup the same year when he pulled up lame.) Following that, five other horses who won the Gold Cup have gone on to win the Horse of the Year title as well: Confidence V (Serheed - Cherie Avion by Captain’s Wings) in 1996, Centroview (Centro - Pineview Lass by Tom’s Shu) in 1999, Ballistic (Legend Wind - Island Fun by Pago Lago) in 2000, Confluence in 2001 and Tears To Diamonds in 2011. A testimony that this end-of-season classic never fails to attract the best horses in the circuit. In 1999, Malaysia and Singapore went separate ways and the Gold Cup was contested exclusively by Malaysian horses until 2005. It was during this period that we saw the emergence of arguably the best mare to grace our turf: Confluence (Paris Opera - Tristrams Jewel by Sir Tristram). The New Zealand mare won the Gold Cup in 2001 and went on to win the Piala Emas Sultan Selangor (then run over 1,600m), the Coronation Cup twice, Selangor Gold Cup (then 2,000m) and Sprint Trophy in the following two years. In 2004, Confluence earned an invite to contest in the 14 | Singapore Airlines International Cup but unfortunately broke down during the race, bringing her 12-win career to a premature end. After the resumption of cross-border racing in 2005, four horses from across the causeway have emerged triumphant in the Gold Cup with Light Of Success (Military Plume - Scentessa by Scenic) taking honours that year. The following year, it was the Laurie Laxon-trained Expunge (Gilded Time - Prime Again by Marooned) denied Light Of Success. Trainer Steven Burridge was successful with Risky Business in 2010 and Hint (Reset - Suggestive by Al Hareb) easily accounted for his Malaysian rivals. Raul (Hideyoshi - Whisper To Me by Beau Sovereign) created history by becoming the oldest horse to win the Gold Cup at the ripe old age of ten. The former Singapore galloper also joined an elite band of horses to have won both the Singapore Gold Cup and the Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Gold Cup, having won the Singapore showpiece in 2004. For Raul’s trainer Evert van Breukelen, it was an unforgettable moment in his career as he finally achieved what his late father Eddie had achieved three times, with Champion in 1964, Moonbeam in 1969 and Siapa Rajah in 1972. The 2009 winner Raul is the oldest horse to win the Gold Cup Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Gold Cup Winners YEAR HORSE OWNER WGT DIST. TIME JOCKEY TRAINER 1976 Sentimental Journey Dato Amar & Datin Amar Wee Hood Teck 56.5 2000m 2:12.2 C William I W Allan 1977 Super Level Ng’s Stable 51.5 2000m 2:03.4 L Khoo K Leong 1978 Aylmer Road Inderapura Stable 53 2000m 2:03.6 B Ompton Teh Choon Beng 1979 Valaisan Equus Stable 50 2000m 2:03.2 G Podmore I W Allan 1980 Scaramouche II Auric Stable 50.5 2000m 2:05.6 C Gwilliam Teh Choon Beng 1981 Persian Sapphire Agasam Stable 61 2000m 2:04.0 A K Cheam G Bougoure 1982 Betsy’s Pet II A & C Stable 52 2000m 2:02.6 T S Chiam P Jaafar 1983 Full House II Virgo Stable 57.5 2200m 2:15.9 A Tweedie G West 1984 St Gallen Equus Stable 55.5 2200m 2:12.9 App K L Oo I W Allan 1985 Truth Chens’ Stable 54 2200m 2:14.1 App I Ismadi Teh Choon Beng 1986 Sheikh II NTT Stable 50 2200m 2:15.3 K C Ow Yang S H Lee 1987 Turn Around Auric Stable 48 2200m 2:14.1 M Lyndon Teh Choon Beng 1988 St Gallen Equus Stable 54 2200m 2:19.9 App D Chee I W Allan 1989 Pacific Basin Gold Stable 53.5 2200m 2:22.1 R Dominguez Dr K C Yeoh 1990 Classic Account Easy Stable 51 2200m 2:13.7 M Sng Y F Lee 1991 Hard Rock Kuo Stable 48 2200m 2:16.7 M Sng Dr K C Yeoh 1992 Village Kid Village Kid Stable 55.5 2200m 2:15.3 T Asogan H B Lim 1993 Jingle Bell V Auric Stable 56.5 2200m 2:17.0 K Clapperton Teh Choon Beng 1994 Noble Spirits Goh & Goh Stable 55 2200m 2:12.4 S Price M Yusof 1995 Courtline Jester Auric Stable 58.5 2200m 2:14.1 K Clapperton Dr S H Tan 1996 Confidence V Confidence Stable 57 2200m 2:13.5 L Sofhan F Nathan 1997 Ouzo Eres Tu No 2 Stable 49 2200m 2:13.5 S Sam M P Thwaites 1998 Great Machine Sungei Besi Stable 50.5 2200m 2:26.7 A John M Ismail 1999 Centroview Jonathan Sargent 53.5 2200m 2:13.8 K L Oo J Sargent 2000 Ballistic Index Link Stable 51.5 2200m 2:17.9 J Saimee S B Tan 2001 Confluence Confidence Stable 51 2200m 2:15.1 O Chavez F Nathan 2002 Xtherest BMWW Racing Stable 50.5 2200m 2:16.7 R Woodworth K Velu 2003 Louis Thirteen SB Stable 51 2200m 2:13.1 L Sofhan S B Tan 2004 Baby Star Han Emperor Stable 50.5 2200m 2:16.7 M Wepner M Zafir 2005 Light Of Success Lucky Stable 55 2200m 2:14.5 A Spiteri L Treloar 2006 Expunge Mr John D Kilgour 51 2200m 2:12.5 A Spiteri L Laxon 2007 New Kuala Dipang Gold Plus Stable 50.5 2200m 2:12.9 S Salee F Maynard 2008 Professional Man Golden Knight Stable 50.5 2200m 2:15.5 I Azhar K Coetzee 2009 Raul Perfectum Stable 51 2200m 2:15.7 App L Ho E Breukelen 2010 Risky Business Results Stable 56.5 2200m 2:16.2 N Callow S Burridge 2011 Tears To Diamonds Tivic Stable 50 2200m 2:17.2 J Low R Lines 2012 Hint Arexeven Racing Stable 50.5 2200m 2:12.5 J De Souza S Burridge 2013 Monsili Millennium Stable 50 2000m 2:01.3 H S Gill S Edwards 2014 Yastrzemski Aussie Stable 50.5 2000m 2:10.9 L Sofhan F Maynard 2nd Issue 2015 | 15 Penang Gold Cup Winners YEAR HORSE OWNER WGT DIST. TIME JOCKEY TRAINER 1921 Haud — 54 1609m 1:57.8 R Hobbs — 1934 Star Player Mr Graham 51 1609m 1:40.6 D McPherson R Billett 1935 Short Suit T H Menzies 52 1609m 2:01.2 F Mayo J Orchard 1936 Miltondale A F Bruce 51.5 1609m 2:03.4 F Mayo J Orchard 1937 Knight’s Eye Lee Soon Aun 54 1609m 1:50.8 D McPherson R Billett 1938 Knight’s Eye Ng Chew Fong 55 1609m 1:53.6 E Donnelly M Breukelen 1939 Royal Worlington Mr Cheah 52 2212m 2:24.8 E Donnelly M Breukelen 1948 Predominance Teng Yin Fooi 53 2011m 2:12.6 J Donnelly M Breukelen 1949 Madasari Prosperous Syndicate 51.5 2011m 2:09.8 D McPherson K Daniels 1950 Four O’Clock II Eu Eng Hock 60.5 2212m 2:19.0 H Charles F E Wadsworth 1951 Treasure Ship Mesdames P H Chuah & Clare Chan 49.5 2212m 2:18.0 J Jones C E Parker 1952 Col. Whatnot Mr & Mrs Yeo Hock Seng 55.5 2212m 2:19.2 R Percival M Breukelen 1953 Col. Whatnot Mr & Mrs Yeo Hock Seng 49 2011m 2:05.2 A Mawi M Breukelen 1954 Three Rings E J Tan 50 2011m 2:07.2 H McCloud J R Rodgers 1955 Zabaglione T H Menzies 54 2011m 2:09.8 A Mawi M Sullivan 1956 Three Rings E J Tan 53 2011m 2:17.2 S Geyer J R Rodgers 1957 Nazakat Min Stable 54 2011m 2:05.4 K Mitchell K Daniels 1958 Couag Newlands Stable 49 2011m 2:06.6 J Forte J R Rodgers 1959 Prince Of Lalita Dr Lee Tiang Keng & C M Hashim 61.5 2011m 2:12.0 A Ward J R Rodgers 1960 Automation Chens’ Stable 52 2011m 2:05.6 M Lee J R Rodgers 1961 Repulse Bay Giam Stable 51 2011m 2:18.0 K Mitchell J E Martin 1962 Cash Inn E L Chan 49.5 2011m 2:05.0 M Lee Teh Say Leong 1963 Dark Romance II Winning Stable 52 2011m 2:05.6 J Wilson M Sullivan 1964 Champion Veni Vici Stable 55 2011m 2:05.2 A Trevena ET Breukelen 1965 Malapin Triangle Stable 49.5 2011m 2:06.8 L Harbridge RW Breukelen 1966 Parakee Pengteng Stable 47.5 2011m 2:05.6 R G Kingston J Donnelly 1967 Top Power O W Wong 57 2011m 2:06.0 G Bougoure RW Breukelen 1968 Chai Kian Chefs’ Stable 54 2011m 2:11.6 D Coleman C Tulloh 1969 Moonbeam MML Stable 48.5 2011m 2:07.0 M Lee ET Breukelen 1970 Datin’s Choice Dato Amar & Datin Amar Wee Hood Teck 53.5 2011m 2:22.4 D Coleman J Spencer 1971 Royal Mark Chukell Stable 50 2011m 2:04.4 L Harbridge C Tulloh 1972 Siapa Rajah Dato Amar & Datin Amar Wee Hood Teck 49 2011m 2:05.6 D Coleman ET Breukelen 1973 Firebrand TBL Stable 55.5 2011m 2:06.2 D Coleman I W Allan 1974 Shadowfax Auric Stable 51.5 2011m 2:05.2 M Thomas Teh Choon Beng 1975 Mallane Goodman Stable 54 2011m 2:04.8 J Murray Teh Choon Beng 16 | Turf News Awards For Trainer And Jockey Top performers at Sprint Trophy meeting receive cash and trophies T o encourage and reward competitive racing among trainers and jockey, Penang Turf Club introduced the Trainer and Jockey Challenge Championship Awards during the Woodside Park Stud Sprint Trophy Meeting on July 25 and 26, 2015. Points were awarded to the trainers and jockeys who finished first, second and third in all the races held during the two days. The points awarded were 12 for first, five for second and three for third. Penang trainers Bonny Ng and Jerome Tan did the home contingent proud by finishing first and second with 41 and 39 points respectively, followed by Prakhash Pereira with 30 points. Ng and Tan saddled two winners each at the meeting. Ng was successful with Pre Dawn in the Swettenham Stud Trophy (Class 4 - 1,300m) and Yousingwedance in the Dr Lim Ah Soo Memorial Trophy (Class 5 - 1,700m). Tan saddled Zenidekka to win the Tattersalls Trophy (Class 4 - 1,300m) and Reel Schmick in a Class 5 - 1,100m sprint. Ng also had a second and three third placings while Tan had three second finishes. Ng walked away with RM21,000 cash and a trophy while Tan was awarded RM6,000. Pereira won RM3,000. Jose De Souza was the top rider at the meeting with 51 points, ahead of Martin Wepner on 42 and apprentice Khairil Zulkiflee on 23. De Souza won the biggest prize of the meeting astride Good Baby in the RM550,000 Woodside Park Stud Sprint Trophy (1,400m), besides the Tattersalls Trophy on Zenidekka. In terms of the number of winners, Wepner topped the list with three: Ten Sense Win in the Erinvale Thoroughbreds Trophy (Enrich Stakes A - 1,300m), Try The Chance in the Royal Turf Club of Thailand Trophy (Class 5 - 1,400m) and Miracle Pray in a Class 4 1,700m handicap. But De Souza also had three second-place finishes and came in third four times to win the RM14,000 cash prize and a trophy. Wepner took home RM4,000 and Khairil won RM2,000. Jose De Souza receiving his prize from Penang Turf Club Committee Member Dato John Alexander Rodgers Dato John Alexander Rodgers presenting the trophy to trainer Bonny Ng The top three jockeys and trainers posing for a photo after the prize presentation 2nd Issue 2015 | 17 JUST TOO GOOD Good Baby cruising to victory Good Baby scores runaway win in Woodside Park Stud Sprint Trophy N ot since Captain Obvious’s 12-length win in 2010 has a horse been so dominant in the Sprint Trophy as did Good Baby (Hussonet - Secret Haze by Danehill) in the 1,400m classic in Penang on July 26, 2015. For Good Baby, it was his second success in the country’s premier sprint, which this year was sponsored by Woodside Park Stud and offered RM550,000 in prizemoney. The Australian gelding had won the event in 2013 and was third in both 2012 and last year. With Jose De Souza in the saddle, Good Baby settled just behind the pace and was third passing the 800m behind the pacemaker Intention. The leader came under pressure at the home bend and Balotelli headed the front momentarily but was quickly joined by Good Baby and Rush (Charge Forward Flidais by Timber Country) on his outside. Balotelli soon fizzled out as Good Baby hit the front with Rush in pursuit. These two cleared away from the rest but with every stride, Good Baby went further and further ahead. At the Mona Fong presenting the winning trophy to owner Dato Beh Chin Pheng 18 | The winning owners leading in Good Baby line, he was eight lengths clear of Rush. Third was Carbon Copy (Volksraad - Mardi Gras by Kaapstad). Good Baby’s success continued a remarkable nine-month period for Penang based trainer Ooi Chin Chin who only made his debut last year. Ooi landed his first big win in the Coronation Cup in November last year with Good Baby. Ooi then saddled Balotelli to victory in the Tunku Gold Cup (1,200m) in February and the Perak Gold Vase (1,100m straight) in July this year. Mona Fong presenting the winning trophy to trainer Ooi Chin Chin Jockey Jose De Souza receiving his trophy from Mona Fong Turf Event For Good Baby, it was his sixth big win, having captured the Malaysian Magic Millions Classic in 2011, the Sultan Gold Vase in 2012, the Sprint Trophy and Selangor Gold Cup in 2013 under trainer Kevin Coetzee. With the Sprint Trophy success, Good Baby brought his record to 13 wins from 45 starts, amassing more than RM2.5 million in prizemoney. Ms Mong Fong presented the trophies to the winning connections on behalf of Woodside Park Stud. Group photo after the prize presentation Woodside Park Stud Sprint Trophy GOOD BABY (AUS) 7G CC Ooi 59 J De Souza 1 RUSH (AUS) 6G KF Wong 52 M Ganeesh 2 CARBON COPY (NZ) 6G K Coetzee 50 M Wepner 3 WORLD HARMONY (NZ) 4G C Robert 50 CK Tan 4 PEACEFUL WARRIOR (AUS) 7G F Maynard 53 HK Cheng 5 BALOTELLI (NZ) 4G CC Ooi 55 S Salee 6 BLACK AND WHITE (AUS) 4G KF Wong 54 M Hanif 7 BRAVE MALALA (AUS) 4G KL Chong 52 KC Wong 8 MAN OF SUBSTANCE (AUS) 6M SH Tan 50 I Amirul 9 1 (Set Weights) – 1400m Malaysian Group REBEL FURY (AUS) 8G D Murphy 56 J Nizam 10 INTENTION (AUS) 4G E Seet 51.5 R Fakruddin 11 DEVIL’S CUT (AUS) 6G F Maynard 53 WK Yan 12 SISTER IN LAW (IRE) 5G D Murphy 52.5 J Shankar 13 LUWAK COFFEE (AUS) 5G A Scott 50 AK Lim 14 LEMON LAW (USA) 4G J Tan 53 HS Gill 15 CRAZY CLUB (AUS) 6G D Murphy 54 J Low 16 Sunday, July 26, 2015 Going: Heavy Time: 1min 28.01secs Margins: 8 lengths, 2 lengths, 3 lengths Jockeys participating in the Sprint Trophy pose for a photo with Penang Turf Club President Dato Ong Eng Khuan before the race 2nd Issue 2015 | 19 Full ti ng for effort to an eas yw in Marks S Ten ens in eW co as Ten Sense Win returns to form to capture Erinvale Thoroughbreds Trophy T en Sense Win (Street Sense - Walk On Gold by Seeking The Gold) bounced back to form after a run of eight unplaced starts to capture the RM80,000 Erinvale Thoroughbreds Trophy in Penang on July 26, 2015 to become the most successful American bred in Malaysia in recent years. The entire was among a big batch of American breds imported by Hudson Stable three years ago and since he began racing in mid-2013, has chalked up six wins in 23 starts. Ten Sense Win was purchased for just US$17,000 as a yearling and has earned more than RM220,000 in prizemoney. Ridden by Martin Wepner in the Erinvale Thoroughbreds Trophy, Ten The winning connections pose for a photo 20 | Sense Win proved too strong for the even-money favourite Ghost Street (California Dane - Pomme De Here by Dehere) in the Enrich Stakes A - 1,300m event, winning by four and a quarter lengths. California Cat (Antonius Pius - Zaiyda by Zabeel), who set the pace, faded to finish third. Erinvale Thoroughbreds was sponsoring a race at the Penang Turf Club for the first time. The establishment, located near Geelong in Victoria, Australia, provides specialised broodmare care and preparation of yearlings. John Kenneally, proprietor of Erinvale Thoroughbreds, presented the trophies to the winning connections. Trainer Prakhash Pereira receiving his trophy from John Kenneally Dato Ong Eng Khuan presenting a memento to John Kenneally Turf Event Joyful Melody Yousingwedance steps up after a year to win Dr Lim Ah Soo Memorial Trophy Yousingwedance (Danasinga - Western Invasion by Best Western) brought smiles and joy to his connections in the middle of last year when he scored twice in the space of three starts. The New Zealand gelding then went through a drought for almost a year until he found his rhythm again in the RM35,000 Dr Lim Ah Soo Memorial Trophy in Penang on July 25, 2015. With Jai Shankar in the saddle, the fouryear-old was always travelling well just behind the pace before racing past the pacemaker Victory March (Viking Ruler - Moire by Crested Wave) to win drawing away by two and a half lengths. Third was Rock D’Boat (Dance Floor - Aquatainia by Touching Wood). Yousingwedance was sold for NZ$20,000 as a yearling but when presented at the Ready To Run sale a few months later, he was knocked down to a Malaysian buyer for just NZ$7,000. But with already three wins under his belt, it is turning out to be a real bargain. Rosy Ooi, niece of the late Dr Lim Ah Soo, presented the trophies to the winning connections. Rosy Ooi presenting the winner’s trophy to Madam Saw Siew Eng Yousingwedance strolls to victory in the Dr Lim Ah Soo Memorial Trophy Jockey Jai Shankar receiving his trophy from Rosy Ooi The winning connections pose for a photo 2nd Issue 2015 | 21 Starting Anew Saw Lip Khai presenting the trophy to Dato Paul Fernandez Winning trainer Daniel Murphy receiving his trophy from Saw Lip Khai 22 | Mr Paulandit storms hone on the outside of Soul Commander to claim victory Mr Paulandit wins under new trainer in Ascot Farm Trophy As soon as they bought over Mr Paulandit (Snippetson - Relativity by Geiger Counter) in March of this year, owners Napshot Stable immediately applied for a change of name for the gelding from Tomorrows Dreams. But success with their new purchase came only after a change of trainer to Daniel Murphy in mid-July, just days prior to Mr Paulandit running in the RM55,000 Ascot Farm Trophy in Penang on July 26, 2015. The change brought instant success as the Australian gelding battled to victory in the Cosmo C set-weight event over 1,200m run in heavy going. Soul Commander (Commands - Bartolomeo by Strategic) set the pace from the start but was caught close to home. Mr Paulandit, ridden by Nizam Jabah, won by three-quarter of a length and rank-outsider Baby Polo (Danske Film by Fuji Kiseki) made it a thrilling finish and was a neck further back in third place. Mr Paulandit won just once in 27 months in Singapore before moving to Malaysia where he picked up three wins before Napshot Stable purchased him. Saw Lip Khai, Committee Member of Penang Turf Club, presented the trophies to the winning connections on behalf of Ascot Farm. A group photo after the prize presentation Turf Event Dawn Of Success Penang Turf Club’s purchase wins Swettenham Stud Trophy P enang Turf Club’s programme of purchasing yearling to boost the Club’s population scored a big hit when Pre Dawn (Due Sasso Bibiani by Danish Harmony) captured the RM51,000 Swettenham Stud Trophy in Penang on July 26, 2015. Bought by the Club for A$40,000 at the sales, the Australian gelding has been very consistent since breaking through for his maiden win in December last year. Trained then by Dr Tan Swee Hock, Pre Dawn went on to complete a hattrick and he was placed in all his four starts thereafter before finding success again in the Swettenham Stud Trophy, this time he was under the charge of trainer Bonny Ng. Ng’s stable apprentice Khairil Zulkiflee took the ride and the pair set the pace in the Class 4 - 1,300m handicap. They were headed momentarily at the home bend but proved too classy for the rest of the field, winning by four and a quarter lengths. Second was Equally Optimistic (Show A Heart - Attend by Xaar) who finished just ahead of Happy Choice (Danroad Ready This Time by More Than Ready). Dato John Alexander Rodgers, Committee Member of Penang Turf Club, presented the trophies to the winning connections on behalf of Swettenham Stud. Proud owners Jeffrey Lee Chin Wah (left) and Rudy Lee Beng Liang leading in Pre Dawn Dato John Alexander Rodgers presenting the trophy to Rudy Lee Beng Liang Winning trainer Bonny Ng receiving his trophy from Dato John Alexander Rodgers Group photo after the prize presentation 2nd Issue 2015 | 23 Turf Event Rose Among Thorns American mare Zenidekka beats all-male rivals in Tattersalls Trophy Dato John Alexander Rodgers presenting the trophy to trainer Jerome Tan She may be seven but American mare Zenidekka (Benchmark - Magical Glow by Avenue Of Flags) still packed a punch as demonstrated in her easy victory in the RM51,000 Tattersalls Trophy in Penang on July 26, 2015. With Jose De Souza astride, she was always travelling too well for her 14 rivals, disputing the early lead, then hit the front round the home bend to win by two and a quarter lengths. More Than Words (Hard Spun - Glow Baby by Rancho Ruler) finished second, just ahead of Mogan’s Pet (Towkay Quadriga by Zabeel). Zenidekka was a pretty useful sort in the United States where she won as a juvenile and also at three years at Hollywood Park but she was a disappointment in Singapore where she managed just one win. Zenidekka going to the line with something in hand Jockey Jose De Souza receiving his trophy from Dato John Alexander Rodgers Crossing over to Malaysia, Zenidekka won two races last year and her Tattersalls Trophy success was her second for her new trainer Jerome Tan this season. Dato John Alexander Rodgers, Committee Member of Penang Turf Club, presented the trophies to the winning connections on behalf of Tattersalls Ltd. The winning connections pose for a group photo 2nd Issue 2015 | 25 Cutting Torch battles in the rain to win the Perth Racing Trophy Let There Be Light Cutting Torch shows up for first time to win Perth Racing Trophy A fter finishing down the field in three starts, Cutting Torch (O’Lonhro - Lianza by Alzao) surprised quite a few people when he made all the running to win the RM35,000 Perth Racing Trophy in Penang on July 25, 2015. The Class 5 - 1,400m handicap was contested by a capacity field of 16 horses but the Australian gelding, partnered by apprentice Lim Aun Kean, was able to quickly get into the lead. He enjoyed a clear advantage going into the straight but in the home stretch, Excellent Goal (Black Minnaloushe - Miss Sacha by Kaapstad) made a gallant bid. But the Cutting Torch refused to surrender and held Excellent Goal at bay to win by a neck. Zenidin (Bernardini Our Sharapova by Fasliyev) was third. Cutting Torch cost a modest A$4,000 as a yearling and could turn out to be a bargain buy. While his sire is a Group 2 winner, his dam was a useful sort on the track with five wins up to 1400m and was stakes-placed once. Dato Ong Eng Khuan, President of Penang Turf Club, presented the trophies to the winning connections on behalf of Perth Racing. 26 | Trainer Anna Scott receiving her trophy from Dato Ong Eng Khuan Dato Ong Eng Khuan presenting the trophy to apprentice Lim Aun Kean Group photo after the prize presentation Turf Event William Inglis & Son Ltd Ad Try The Chance breaking the duck in the Royal Turf Club of Thailand Trophy LONG WAIT is Over General Chamlong Boongrapue presenting the winner’s trophy to Janet Tan Try The Chance wins Royal Turf Club of Thailand Trophy after two-year struggle I t was the end of a long lane, more than two years in the making, for Try The Chance (Majestic Missile Danetime Out by Danetime) when he triumphed in the RM35,000 Royal Turf Club of Thailand Trophy in Penang on July 25, 2015. The gelding had shown a lot of promise in his native England where he won three of five starts at two and three. But he was a huge disappointment in Singapore where he finished in the tailend in three outings. He was quickly sold and despatched to trainer Dr Tan Swee Hock in Penang. Try The Chance was again a let-down in Malaysia, managing just three placings in 23 starts before finally finding the mark in the Royal Turf Club of Thailand Trophy, a Class 5 - 1,400m handicap. The seven-yearold was quickly in the lead with Martin Wepner partnering him for the first time. The pair was never in danger of being caught, coasting home by four and a quarter lengths ahead of Lightning Rod (Captain Rio - Poeiti by Amazing Dancer). Third was Track Mac (Pacific Prince - Little Girl by Prince Of Praise). The Royal Turf Club of Thailand Trophy turned out to be the final trophy success for Dr Tan Swee Hock who retired the following month. The winning connections pose for a photo 28 | Turf Event Tim Kent presenting the trophy to trainer Stephen Cook Get The Lotski in full flight GETTING THE WIN Get The Lotski justifies favourite tag to win Doncaster Bloodstock Sales Trophy Having been placed in three consecutive races from seven starts earlier on, Get The Lotski (Bernardini - Seismic Lady by Distant View) was backed down to very short odds in the RM35,000 Doncaster Bloodstock Sales Trophy in Penang on July 26, 2015. Jockey Yan Weng Kuan receiving his trophy from Tim Kent In a race run in heavy going and with a capacity field of 16 runners, it was certainly a big vote of confidence from the punters in the Open Maiden - 1,300m event. But their hearts must have skipped a beat or two when they saw the Australian gelding settling well back in the field early on. However, under the able guidance of veteran jockey Yan Weng Kuan, Get The Lotski gradually made his way through the field rounding the home bend. At the top of the straight, the gelding was within striking distance and they went on to win by two and a half lengths. Second was Sacred Achiever (O’Reilly - Lady Chanele by Citidancer) with Thunder Wind (Thunder Gulch - Cash Flow by Gilded Time) a further length away third. Trophies for the Doncaster Bloodstock Sales Trophy were presented by Tim Kent, Director of Doncaster Bloodstock Sales Ltd. 2nd Issue 2015 | 29 Turf Event Devonshire gives David Miller farewell win in Piala Emas Sultan Selangor Golden Farewell Trainer David Miller wins Piala Emas Sultan Selangor on eve of departure Eirwan Khalid with his trophy after receiving it from the Sultan of Selangor David Miller with the winner’s trophy 30 | Trainer David Miller bid farewell to Malaysian racing in the best possible manner when his penultimate runner Devonshire (Bachelor Duke - Kashani Heights by Kashani) captured the RM500,000 Piala Emas Sultan Selangor (2,000m) at Sungei Besi on June 7, 2015. It turned out to be his biggest win in a little more than three years in the country, initially based in Penang and later in Kuala Lumpur. Miller took over the former Singapore galloper in October last year and the Cup was his second win with the New Zealand gelding. Ridden by Eirwan Khalid, Devonshire won by one and a half lengths from Star Quality (Flying Pegasus (AUS) - Academy Royale by Royal Academy) with Sister In Law (Modigliani - Imaculatconception by Definite Article) coming home third. Devonshire won five races in Singapore including the El Dorado Classic (2,200m) before moving to Malaysia. The winning connections pose for a photo Balotelli Scores Again Second consecutive big win for gelding in Perak Gold Vase Balotelli returns to scale with Salee Saad astride Dato Cheah Choon King presenting the trophy to trainer Ooi Chin Chin Jockey Salee Saad receiving his trophy from Dato Cheah Choon King Balotelli, who showed so much promise with four wins last season, finally realised his potential when he scored in the Selangor Tunku Gold Cup (1,200m) in February this year. And despite taking a near fivemonth break after the win, Balotelli (My Halo - Step We Gaily by Danske) was still too good for his rivals when he resumed racing in the RM200,000 Perak Gold Vase over the 1,100m straight course in Ipoh on July 12, 2015. After settling well off the pace, the New Zealand gelding swept to the front coming to the course proper and never looked back after that, winning by two and a quarter lengths from his stablemate Good Baby (Hussonet - Secret Haze by Danehill), winner of the race in 2012. Third was Peaceful Warrior (Bel Esprit - Let’s Begin by Umatilla). It was the sixth win in 13 starts for the New Zealand gelding who was purchased by his owners for NZ$40,000 at the Ready To Run sale For winning jockey Salee Saad, it was his second victory in the Gold Vase, having won it in 2009 on Sinar Bintang. Group photo after the prize presentation 2nd Issue 2015 | 31 VISITORS’ CORNER Mr. Apollo Ng, President of the Hong Kong Racehorse Owners Association and his wife, Mary paid a visit to Penang Turf Club during their first visit to Penang. Both of them were very keen to visit one of the oldest racing clubs in Malaysia but commented that the on-course was a tad underwhelming as the race day was cancelled due to an Equine Influenza Outbreak. However, they were still ushered for a tour around the club facilities. A visit to the legendary retired trainer, Dato Seri Teh Choon Beng’s residence was also arranged to meet the former trainer and to view his racing collections. The couple had a short but enjoyable stay in Penang, visiting the places of interest and savoring the local cuisine. On 4th September 2015, we had the honour of welcoming Mr. Michael Caveny, the Deputy Chairman of Racing Victoria Ltd, Australia together with his wife Sue to Penang. It was their first time visiting Penang after a long flight from Ireland. They also visited the former trainer, Dato Seri Teh Choon Beng at home, to appreciate his vast collections of trophies and bronze sculptors. Both of them enjoyed their time in Penang relishing the local delicacies and the vibrant local culture. On the eve of their departure, they were hosted by the club to a Peranakan dinner, and they thoroughly enjoyed it. A group of 5 Thai delegates, who are friends of General Boonlert from the Royal Turf Club of Thailand arrived in Penang on 23rd September 2015. The purpose of their trip was to attend a meeting to discuss matters on off-course betting with Penang Turf Club. After the meeting, the group had lunch with Committee Members and staff of Penang Turf Club at the Committee Dining Room. Before they departed to the airport, they were driven to various tourist spots around the island. Prepared by Jaime Lim 34 | Turf Event The Hong Kong Show Sha Tin-trained horses win both SIA Cup and KrisFlyer for third year Dan Excel leads Military Attack home in the SIA Cup Aerovelocity proves too speedy for the rest in the KrisFlyer In recent years, Hong Kong horses have been dominant at home against some of the best horses in the world in the Hong Kong international races. And now, they are making Kranji their second playground. For the third consecutive year, Hong Kong gallopers won both the S$3 million Singapore Airlines International Cup (SIA Cup) and the S$1 million KrisFlyer International Sprint (KrisFlyer) at the Singapore International Racing Festival on May 17, 2015 and I had the privilege of witnessing this milestone. For trainer John Moore, it was especially satisfying as he has now won the SIA Cup thrice in a row, first with Military Attack in 2013 and with Dan Excel last year. Dan Excel (Shamardal - Love Excelling by Polish Precedent) came back this year to win the 2,000m race a second time, become the first horse to do so since it was inaugurated in 2000. Military Attack finished second on this occasion while Longines Singapore Gold Cup winner Quechua did best of the local contingent by finishing third. Hong Kong sprint sensation Aerovelocity (Pins - Exodus by Kaapstad) gave a sterling performance to give Hong Kong its fifth triumph (in 10 runnings) in the Krisflyer ahead of local hope Emperor Max. Lucky Nine, who won the 1,200m sprint in the last two years, finished third this time. Hong Kong first won the KrisFlyer in 2009 with Sacred Kingdom and the following year with Green Birdie. N. B. On September 28, 2015, Singapore Turf Club announced that it will no longer stage the running of the Singapore Airlines International Cup and KrisFlyer International Sprint. Dato Ong Eng Khuan with Mr. Moses Lee, Chairman of Singapore Totalisator Board Top (left to right): Mr. Teo Ah Khing, Dato Ong Eng Khuan. Bottom (left to right): Dato Cheah Choon King, Mr.Tan Guong Ching By Dato Ong Eng Khuan 2nd Issue 2015 | 35 Classy Visitor Triumphs Amralah wins Penang Trophy in race record time in Adelaide A Winning horse Amralah with stable representatives David Toole (left), South Australian Jockey Club deputy Chair Bodelle Francis (second from right) and SAJC CEO Brenton Wilkinson at the prize presentation 36 | year ago, Quayside set a race record when he won the Penang Trophy in a time of 1min. 48.25secs. in the listed 1,800m reciprocal event hosted by the South Australian Jockey Club. This year, Amralah (Teofilo - Sharp Mode by Diesis) outclassed the field to win the A$100,000 event by three lengths in a new race record time 1min. 47.86secs. which was just 500th of a second outside the course record held by Tingirana. It was an imposing win by the Irish horse who was having his third start in Australia, after having won four times and netted four placings in 11 starts in the United Kingdom and was in Australia to contest the big spring races in Melbourne. Ridden by Melbourne jockey Stephen King, Amralah took up a handy spot just behind the leaders down the back straight and rounding the turn maintained his position, off the rails in fourth. Before the home straight, he cruised up, three wide, to be level with the pace and once they balanced up he took over, driving clear with 200m to run and in no danger whatsoever, for a commanding win. Back On Target (Barely A Moment Causette by Bluebird) was second, with Pelicano (Court Of Jewels - Musk by Kaapstad) another 2 3/4-lengths away third. Amralah is prepared in Australia by Robert Hickmott who won the Melbourne Cup with Green Moon in 2012. David Toole presented the trophies on behalf of the Penang Turf Club. Turf Event TOO HOT TO HANDLE Blazing Speed springs surprise in Audemars Piguet QE II Cup B lazing Speed (Dylan Thomas - Leukippids by Sadler’s Wells) caused a minor surprise when he captured the HK$20 million Audemars Piguet QE II Cup (2,000m) at Sha Tin on April 26, 2015 at odds of 15-1. For former Hong Kong champion jockey Tony Cruz, it was the end of a long search for one of the very few races that has eluded him as a trainer. “I’ve been trying very hard to win this race. I managed to do it a few times as a jockey but to do it now as a trainer, I’m very happy about it.” It was the biggest win for Irish jockey Neil Callan who was enjoying big best season (2014/15) in Hong Kong. Blazing Speed had landed the perfect spot one off the rails from the gates and swung from the final bend to win by two lengths ahead from a line of five horses, headed by Japan’s Staphanos (Deep Impact - Kokoshnik by Kurofune) who was just a nose in front of Australia’s Criterion (Sebring - Mica’s Pride by Bite The Bullet). The win took Blazing Speed’s total earnings past HK$31.5million from 27 starts, a handsome return on the 41,000 guineas to purchase him as a yearling. Blazing Speed finishing ahead of a pack of horses in the Audemars Piguet QE II Cup Chairman of Hong Kong Jockey Club, Dr Simon S. O. Ip, CBE, JP with Dato Ong Eng Khuan Trainer Tony Cruz proudly shows off his trophy at the presentation. By Dato Ong Eng Khuan 2nd Issue 2015 | 37 Turkey Thriller My Baksan prevails in three-way photos for MRA Trophy in Istanbul My Baskan (inside) holding on to win from Lannister (not in picture) and Yalpagan. The 9th running of the Malayan Racing Association Trophy at the Veliefendi Racecourse, Istanbul on July 22, 2015 produced a thrilling finish in which the first three horses went to the line almost in a line. And Halis Karatas showed just why he is Turkey’s alltime top rider with more than 5,500 wins to his name by steering My Baskan (Luxor - Gloria by Mujtahid) to win by a nose from Lannister (Kaneko - Anyela by Hernando). Yalpagan (Unaccounted For - Gimme Hope Joanna by Sri Pekan) was a further nose away third. My Baskan, a top three-year-old who earlier in the year reeled off six wins in a row including the 2000 Guineas, had failed in the Derby the previous start, the only time he had finished out of board. Karatas had the colt well back in the early running. While the others went wide at the home bend for the run home, Karatas went for a run on the rails with My Baskan and the pair hit the front 200m out. The challengers came, especially Lannister who was flashing home wide out but My Baskan held on for his win. The winner is owned and bred by Hulusi Taskiran and trained by Hasan Altunbas. It was the third consecutive year that Karatas has won the reciprocal race. The prize money was 250,000 Turkish Lira which is about RM300,000. On hand to witness the race was myself and John Pillay of Singapore Turf Club and I had the pleasure of presenting the trophy to the winning jockey. 38 | Dato Ong Eng Khuan presenting the trophy to Halis Karatas Dato Ong Eng Khuan (second from right) with other dignitaries at the Veliefendi Racecourse By Dato Ong Eng Khuan A DAY AT THE ROYAL ASCOT My first introduction to the Royal Ascot was from the film “My Fair Lady” that I watched in 1965 as a young student in Penang. The Royal Ascot has always been as much about socialising, fashion and style as it is about horse racing. In the fabulous and much beloved “My Fair Lady”, Professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison) wanted to show that he could transform a cockney working class girl, Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn), to pass off as a cultured member of high society. As for that, what better place for him to bring Eliza Doolittle to than to the Royal Ascot. “Every duke and earl and peer is here. Everyone who should be here is here. What a smashing, positively dashing spectacle. The Ascot opening day.” During our recent visit to London from 15th June to 25th June 2015, as my wife and I missed the Wimbledon, we decided to attend the Royal Ascot. The Royal Ascot race course is located 30 miles west of London. It is a highly anticipated and revered event that attracts many of the world’s finest horses to compete for the 5.5 million pound prize money. Over 30,000 people attended the Royal Ascot races this year. The Queen of England, a dedicated race horse owner, has attended every Royal Ascot event since the start of her reign. My wife and I managed to see and take many photographs of the Royal Procession at close proximity. The Royal Ascot dress code is very strict. As I walked around, I could see the Royal Ascot’s demand for formal couture has stood the test of time. This year’s most desired prize, the Gold Cup, was won by Trip To Paris, trained by Ed Dunlop, and the jockey was an Irishman, Graham Lee. Trip To Paris is jointly owned by seven partners. Our trip to the Royal Ascot was very enjoyable and an engaging experience. The race course was founded more than 300 years ago and for us, visiting the Royal Ascot was akin to visiting history. By Dato’ Dr Lim Huat Bee 2nd Issue 2015 | 39 Congratulatory Messages Reproduced from Guang Ming Daily 40 | Congratulatory Messages Reproduced from Guang Ming Daily 2nd Issue 2015 | 41 Excerpt from The Star, Saturday 5 September 2015 Congratulations Ordinary Members and Staff of Penang Turf Club who were conferred Awards by TYT Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang on his 77th Birthday on July 11, 2015 D.P.P.N. D.M.P.N. Dato Seri Teh Choon Beng Dato Jong East Full D.S.P.N. D.J.N. 1. Dato John Alexander Rodgers 2. Dato Yeap Beow Chong Mr Teoh Seng Lee P.K.T. 1. Mr Wong Lim Chin 2. Ms Lim Lai See (Financial Controller) 42 | Ordinary Member of Penang Turf Club who was conferred the Award by HRH The Sultan of Pahang Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah recently S.S.A.P. Dato Sri Koay Teng Choon Ordinary Members Elaine Teh and Jonathan Houlston with Sir Robert “Bobby” Charlton CBE at a football club event. Sir Bobby Charlton, the ultimate Manchester United Ambassador was regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time. 2nd Issue 2015 | 43 Hello There! Some of the distinguished guests and visitors at the Penang Turf Club recently 44 | Turf Gallery 2nd Issue 2015 | 45 46 | Turf Event 2nd Issue 2015 | 47 48 | Congratulations to all the Winners Here are some of the owners with victories at the Club’s meetings recently Photos courtesy of Yee Khai Seng/Amy Loh LAZAROO Bicycle Kid Handicap Class 5 – 1300m Date : 19.4.2015 Owner : Double Happiness Stable Trainer : J Tan Jockey : CT Lee LITTLE BUT FIERCE 50 | Espionage Handicap Class 4 – 1100m Date : 19.4.2015 Owner : Bomb Cha Cha Stable Trainer : N Azman Jockey : AK Lim WORLD HARMONY Bush Girl Handicap Class 4 – 1100m Date : 29.4.2015 Owner : World Racing Stable Trainer : C Robert Jockey : K Yazid Winners’ Circle BLACK VISCOUNT Class 5 – 1200m Date : 10.5.2015 Owner : J & J Stable Trainer : T Asogan Jockey : M Ganeesh GOLD KIDS Entertainer VI Stakes Restricted Maiden – 1300m Date : 10.5.2015 Owner : Liew Choon Kin Trainer : B Ng Jockey : J Low THE TIGER Thunderer Handicap Class 5 – 1200m Date : 10.5.2015 Owner : Soon Seok Liang Trainer : HS Lim Jockey : M Hanif BRITE LITES Paramount Chief Handicap Class 5 – 1600m Date : 10.5.2015 Owner : Ng Lai Oo Trainer : KF Wong Jockey : CC Wong 2nd Issue 2015 | 51 HALO INSPIRE LEMON LAW Capuccino Stakes Cosmo Stakes B – 1700m Date : 14.6.2015 Owner : Halo Stable Trainer : PK Leong Jockey : SU Lim Highest Hopes Stakes Stakes A – 1200m Date : 28.6.2015 Owner : Osman Stable Trainer : J Tan Jockey : HS Gill PIUS TOUCH King Pot Handicap Class 5 – 1200m Date : 28.6.2015 Owner : J & J Stable Trainer : SH Tan Jockey : S Shafrizal MR PAULANDIT Ascot Farm Trophy Cosmo C – 1200m Date : 26.7.2015 Owner : Napshot Stable Trainer : D Murphy Jockey : J Nizam GOOD BABY Woodside Park Stud Sprint Trophy Malaysian Group 1 (SW) – 1400m Date : 26.7.2015 Owner : Golden Knight Stable Trainer : CC Ooi Jockey : J De Souza 52 | Winners’ Circle ZENIDEKKA Tattersalls Trophy Class 4 – 1300m Date : 26.7.2015 Owner : Julio Racing Stable Trainer : J Tan Jockey : J De Souza PRE DAWN Swettenham Stud Handicap Class 4 – 1300m Date : 26.7.2015 Owner : Very Inspired Stable Trainer : B Ng Jockey : Z Khairil MOGAN’S PET Jolly Good Handicap Class 4 – 1100m Date : 16.8.2015 Owner : Mogan Shunmugam Trainer : HS Lim Jockey : CT Lee TRIPLE COIN Domino II Handicap Class 5 – 1200m Date : 16.8.2015 Owner : Venture Stable Trainer : B Ng Jockey : Z Khairil 2nd Issue 2015 | 53 Chronology of Events Significant milestones in the history of the Malayan Racing Association The cecours urf Club ra Penang T e at Macal ister Road Spectators on woode n stands at Macalist Captain Francis Light 1786 1805 1819 1826 1830 54 | Francis Light forms the British Settlement on Penang Island (Prince of Wales Island) in the name of English East India Company. Penang is raised to the status of a British Indian Presidency under the East India Company. 1831 The capital of the Straits Settlements is transferred from Penang to Singapore. 1842 Establishment of the Singapore Turf Club at Farrer Park. 1864 Establishment of the Penang Turf Club at Jalan Macalister. Stamford Raffles forms the British Settlement on the Island of Singapore. 1867 Penang, Malacca and Singapore are joined together to form the Presidency of the Straits Settlements with its capital in Penang. Transfer of control of the Straits Settlements from India to the Colonial Office, London. The opening of the Suez Canal. 1874 The Pangkor Engagement, by which the British recognize Raja Abdullah as Sultan of Perak and impose a British adviser (Resident) on him. British adviser (Resident) imposed on Selangor. The Presidency of the Straits Settlements is reduced to a Residency under the direct supervision of the East India Company’s government at Calcutta. 1886 First Perak Turf Club is established in Taiping. 1896 Straits Racing Association is established. Creation of the Federated Malay States (Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak and Selangor). Selangor Turf Club is established in Ampang. 1921 First Penang Gold Cup. 1924 First Singapore Gold Cup. 1941 December — Japan invades Malaya and Singapore. 1945 September — British forces land in Penang and Singapore. Racing resumes in Penang Turf Club with Grand Victory Meeting at Batu Gantong on September 29. 1946 April — Singapore becomes a separate crown colony from Straits Settlements and Malay States. er Road Turf Info tand at B The grands atu Ganton 1957 Birth of the Federation of Malaya. 1961 Straits Racing Association becomes Malayan Racing Association. Racing (Totalisator Board) Act, Federation of Malaya — an Act to provide for the establishment of a Totalisator Board with the powers to conduct betting, equine research and to establish, maintain and improve the Malaysian Turf Clubs. 1963 Singapore, British North Borneo and Sarawak join Malaya to form the Malaysian Federation. 1965 Singapore separates from Malaysia to become a Republic. 1993 Selangor Turf Club moves to new racecourse at Sungei Besi. g racecours e in 1939 1996 Thirteen times champion trainer on the Malaysian Singapore circuit Teh Choon Beng created history by becoming the first trainer to become a Committee Member of Penang Turf Club and the Malayan Racing Association. Race day a t Pen ang T urf C lub 2003 September — Astro Wah Lai Toi sponsors Penang Sprint Trophy. Stakes increased to RM1 million. Yang di-Pertua Negeri Gold Cup stakes is raised to RM1.35 million. 2005 March — Youth and Sports Minister Dato Azalina Othman Said officiates at the ground breaking ceremony of the Penang International Equestrian Centre. 1999 September — Singapore Turf Club moves to new racecourse in Kranji. Twilight and night racing begins. 2000 First running of Singapore Airlines International Cup. Yang di-Pertua Negeri Gold Cup becomes the first millionringgit race in Malaysia. 2009 Stakes for Malaysian Magic Millions Classic raised to RM1 million, making Penang the first club to host three millionringgit races. 2002 November — Penang Turf Club members vote to build a new ultra-modern racecourse. Yang di-Pertua Negeri Gold Cup stakes is raised to RM1.3 million. 2010 Refurbishment of the main racing track. 2012 The grass training track had undergone repair and restoration works. 2nd Issue 2015 | 55 Brief History of Penang turf Club The Penang Turf Club’s racetrack with the Parade Ring in the foreground in 1980 T Forbes Scott Brown (1816 - 1874), third son of David Brown. “The change in name was brought to our attention by Claire and Andrew Johnston of David Brown Family” Datuk Lim Huck Aik, the longest serving President of Penang Turf Club 56 | here has been organised racing in Penang for 151 years, with the Penang Turf Club having been founded in 1864. But the first ponies from England started to arrive in Penang (formerly known as Prince of Wales Island) as soon as Francis Light hoisted the Union Jack in 1786 at the Esplanade in honour of George, Prince of Wales, who later became King George IV. An oil painting by William Daniell in 1818 (a year before the founding of Singapore) shows the view of North Beach from the Council House, depicts clearly four horses on the beach with their strappers. However, the Sport of Kings only took off with the establishment of the Penang Turf Club. It was natural that David Brown, a member of the celebrated Gelugor family, should have been the first President and that a son of his, D A M Brown, should at the turn of the century be Secretary and Clerk of the Course and in due time President. The Club received a free land grant in Macalister Road for its course of seven furlongs and 81 3/4 yards. Here the first stands and buildings of wood and attap were put up in 1869 and small annual meetings were started. Prizemonies were never more than $600 for the whole meeting then. The racecourse became the venue for recreation for the English gentlemen and ladies as the sport was confined exclusively to the Europeans. Even then, the influence of the East was prevalent as can be seen in a trophy laced with Chinese dragons in 1878. By 1898, Penang was holding two meetings a year, two days in January and two in July, known as the Spring and Autumn races. Prizemoney for the year totalled $5,950. Race days were Club Info usually on Wednesdays and Saturdays and were declared public holidays in the Straits Settlement of Penang. Even the funicular hill railway timetable was scheduled to coincide with race days. Hence, the late trains up the hill were on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This practice was discontinued only recently. In 1900, new and substantial stands were built. These were to serve the Club for nearly 40 years until the Club acquired its present 93-hectare site for $250,000 at Batu Gantong in 1935. At the three-day January meeting in 1907, the stakes totalled $26,000. There were entries from the Federated Malay States, Singapore, Burma, the Netherlands Indies and India. Membership was then 500. Locals became involved in racing by the turn of the century and among the prominent Penang owners were Dr P V Locke, Lee Toon Poon, Chung Thye Siong and his brother Chung Thye Pin, whose Devilment won the Singapore Derby in 1905. Chung Thye Pin donated a cast-iron water fountain to the Club in 1904. This fountain is now relocated to the front of the golf clubhouse. World War I held up the growth of racing throughout the region and it had barely had time to get going again before it was badly affected by the Depression of the Thirties. Nevertheless, Penang went ahead with the purchase and construction of the new course and stands at Batu Gantong in a splendid setting. Work was completed at a cost of $350,000 and the course was opened on May 27, 1939 by J D Kemp, who was President when work began in 1936. The course is nine furlongs and 94 yards. The Club also has a golf course with seven holes in the centre of the course proper and 11 holes in adjoining areas. The three-floor grandstand is of the most modern design, giving all seats a clear view of racing. There are excellent totalisator and other facilities and an infield indicator board. Racing 2nd Issue 2015 | 57 can also be viewed from tea pavilions for members and Ordinary Members. When World War II broke out there were over 100 horses in training at Penang. Largely due to the efforts of Ong Huck Lim, a prominent Chancery lawyer who later became President of the Club, racing managed to carry on between 1942 and 1945. With Lieutenant Colonel Drake-Brockman, Ong worked on rehabilitation after the war and they were later joined by C D D Hogan, a former President, in ensuring a return to pre-war standards. Lee Toon Poon, for many years a prominent supporter of the Club, became President and he was succeeded by Tan Sri Lee Tiang Keng and Datuk Lim Huck Aik. Datuk Lim was the longest serving President, from November 1958 until his retirement in July 1982. He must be remembered as the person who is instrumental in turning the Penang Turf Club from the verge of bankruptcy (in those early days) to what it is today. The end of 1978 marked the opening of the Grandstand Extension Building which was built adjacent to the existing grandstand. The new grandstand is a commendable piece of architecture that cost about RM4.5 million and took two years to build. This extension, which provides seating for 3,000 and standing room for 2,000, brought the Club’s capacity to 8,000. The new building with two tiers of public gallery and split level rows of chairs, gives an unobstructed view 58 | of racing. The top floor houses the VIP suite, luxuriously finished with boxed in windows and skylights that allow for natural lighting of the lounge behind the viewing boxes. There were also cafeterias on the first and second floors. The year 1980 was a very busy one for the Club. It marked the complete installation of a closed-circuit television system and also a new computerised tote sell/pay system. In December that year, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Gold Cup Meeting was transmitted to the Perak Turf Club, marking the first-ever “live” telecast of races on the local circuit. The year 2000 was also a significant one for the Penang Turf Club. Firstly, the Club co-hosted the 27th Asian Racing Conference with the Singapore Turf Club. The same year, the Club staged the first million-ringgit race in Malaysia with the running of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Gold Cup. In 2003, Penang Turf Club added a second million-ringgit race to its calendar when prizemoney for the Sprint Trophy was raised to RM1 million with the sponsorship of Astro Wah Lai Toi. In 2009, stakes for the Malaysian Magic Millions Classic was raised to RM1 million, making Penang Turf Club the first to stages three million-ringgit races in the country. Refurbishment of the main racing track commenced on 5 July 2010 and was completed on 31 December 2010. It was re-opened for racing in March 2011. A total of RM16.5 million was spent to re-turf and to improve the drainage system of the race track. The grass training track had undergone repair and restoration works from 1 January 2012. It was reopened for training in May 2012. With these two upgrading works, Penang Turf Club’s horse racing and training tracks are considered to be one of the best and safest tracks in the region. & Club Facilities VIP Boxes Corporate Boxes Experience the thrills at the races and watch all the action live in the comforts of a private box VIP Boxes Corporate Boxes Level 3, New Building Level 2, O.M. Enclosure & Horseshoe Bistro ON-COURSE RACES • • • • • RM1,200 per day + 6% GST per day 12 VIP box badges 3 ‘A’ car stickers 3 sets of car entry coupons Complimentary tea, coffee & snacks during tea time Complimentary race books ON-COURSE RACES • • • • • 12 corporate box badges 3 ‘A’ car stickers 3 sets of car entry coupons Complimentary tea, coffee & snacks during tea time Complimentary race books Dress Code • Gentlemen – Business suit and tie • Ladies – Dress or pant suit Dress Code: • Gentlemen – Smart casual • Ladies – Smart casual OFF-COURSE RACES OFF-COURSE RACES • • • • RM700 per day + 6% GST per day 12 VIP box badges 3 ‘A’ car stickers 3 sets of car entry coupons Complimentary tea, coffee & snacks during tea time Dress Code • Gentlemen – Smart casual • Ladies – Smart casual • • • • RM950 per day + 6% GST per day RM700 per day + 6% GST per day 12 corporate box badges 3 ‘A’ car stickers 3 sets of car entry coupons Complimentary tea, coffee & snacks during tea time Dress Code: • Gentlemen – Smart casual • Ladies – Smart casual Prices are subject to change | For more information and bookings, please contact Ms Jaime Lim at (604) 238 5228 2nd Issue 2015 | 59 The PTC Golf Section A 18-hole golf course nestled within the grounds of the club 60 | Club Facilities E stablished in 1948, the golf course was constructed under the supervision of Tom Verity, a former professional at the Royal Selangor Golf Club. The course started with 9 holes in 1966 and later expanded to 18 holes with 9 holes constructed within the racing tracks, the most unique feature of the course. However, the Top Nine was closed in December 2014 and it is a 9-hole course today. Course Information • • • • 9 holes Par 33 Men: 2409 metres, slope rating: 117, course rating: 32.4 Ladies: 2130 metres, slope rating: 114, course rating: 33.4 Turf: Cow grass on fairways and rough Serangoon on greens Operational Hours Monday to Saturday 10:30am – 7:30pm (In the case when there is barrier test or maintenance work on the track, the Lower Nine will be open after the work finishes). Sunday 7:00am – 7:30pm (During On-Course Racing Day, the Lower Nine will be closed). Fees & Charges Green Fees for 9 holes Weekdays • Visitors (walk-in)RM95.40 (RM90 + 6% GST) • Guests of Members RM74.20 (RM70 + 6% GST) Weekends & Public Holidays • Visitors (walk-in)RM180.20 (RM170 + 6% GST) • Guests of Members RM116.60 (RM110 + 6% GST) Other Charges • Caddy Fees (compulsory)RM47.70 (RM45 + 6% GST) • Insurance RM 3.00 • Golf Set Rental RM50.00 For more information, please call the Golf Section at (604) 238 5226, fax (604) 226 6535. 2nd Issue 2015 | 61 PNTC Equestrian Centre Your chance to ride in style amidst nature’s most untainted environment S PNTCEC & PEA Registration Fees trategically located in the heart of Georgetown, the Penang Turf Club Equestrian Club provides equestrian facilities for both the leisure and performance rider. It is a riding school to best introduce you to the world of dressage, show jumping and good horsemanship by qualified coaches. 62 | PNTC Equestrian Club (PNTCEC) Registration* AdultChild (Below 18 years of age) PNTCEC Registration (one-off)RM106.00RM 53.00 PNTCEC Annual FeeRM 53.00RM 53.00 TotalRM159.00RM106.00 Penang Equestrian Association (PEA) Membership* Payment for PEA Membership Registration can be made with Ms Sharon Kow (Secretary) at 016-693 3716 or Mr. Charlie See (Treasurer) at 017-477 5222. AdultChild (Below 18 years of age) PEA Registration (one-off)RM100.00RM 30.00 PEA Annual FeeRM100.00RM 30.00 TotalRM200.00RM 60.00 Club Facilities RIDING PACKAGES – wef 1st February 2013 ORIENTATION Level Horse Management Course (Compulsory) • 32 hour course inclusive of materials and assessment. A Certificate of Attendance will be accorded to participants who complete the course. • With MyKad: RM424.00 per person (inclusive of 6% GST) inclusive of registration with Majlis Ekuin Malaysia. • Without MyKad: RM524.00 per person (inclusive of 6% GST) inclusive of registration with Majlis Ekuin Malaysia. BEGINNERS Riding Package •Lessons are tailored to suit a group of 2 or more beginners or riders wishing to resume riding after a long break. Each session will last approximately 40 minutes with 2530 minutes of riding lesson. The standard package caters to group of 2 or more riders combined according to the riders’ level of competency and age. Riders at this level should be able to ride independently. Each session will last approximately 40 minutes with the riding lesson at 25-30 minutes. • With MyKad: RM424.00 for a package of 8 lessons (inclusive of 6% GST). • Without MyKad: RM524.00 for a package of 8 lessons (inclusive of 6% GST). • Ordinary Member of PNTC: RM254.40 (inclusive of 6% GST) for a package of 8 lessons. ADVANCED Riding Package • Without MyKad: RM592.00 for a package of 8 lessons (inclusive 6% GST). The Advanced Riding Package is suitable for competitive riders who require improvements on their standards and riding skills OR individuals/groups wishing to begin their riding experience specially designed by a Level 2 Coach, Mr. Johari Lee. Lessons are either in Groups of 2 -4 riders or on Individual basis. Each session will last approximately 40 minutes. STANDARD Riding Package Group • With MyKad: RM498.20 for a package of 8 lessons (inclusive 6% GST). • With MyKad: RM594.00 (inclusive of 6% GST) for a package of 8 lessons. • Without MyKad: RM706.00 (inclusive of 6% GST) for a package of 8 lessons. Private Lessons • With MyKad: RM721.00 (inclusive of 6% GST) for a package of 8 lessons. • Without MyKad: RM857.00 (inclusive of 6% GST) for a package of 8 lessons. BOOKING SYSTEM •The club will accept bookings for 8 lesson packages paid in advance according to the availability of slots. • Bookings can be made in advance to ensure your booking is secured. •Cancellations – must be made 24hrs prior to your lesson during business hours (8.30am – 12.00nn, 2.30pm – 5.30pm). In the event that no cancellations are made, the lesson will be charged accordingly. The Management reserves the right to cancel, postpone or re-schedule the bookings made. • Bookings and payments can be made at the Equestrian office during business hours as mentioned above. •All riders must be properly attired with boots, riding pants, helmet and gloves. Important Phone Numbers: 04-238 5223 (O), 016-410 0807 (Johari), 012-380 5769 (Edric), 016-626 1972 (Pauline). 2nd Issue 2015 | 63 Horse Carriage for rental I Will Cherish You Package* PHOTOGRAPHY WITH CARRIAGE Weddings, Anniversaries & Special Events Once Upon A Time Package* RM400 Capture your romance with this package that offers the following deals:• Photography shots with a truly romantic backdrop of a Cinderella Carriage drawn by two Carriage Horses. • Photography session: 1 hour. (Photography with horses are limited to a maximum of 1 hour per session) RM700 Immortalize your love for each other with a fairy tale wedding photography. • Photography shots of your love with a Cinderella Carriage drawn by two Carriage Horses. • Extended time for Carriage shots (without horses). • 15 minutes carriage ride within PNTC location for a unique Video Montage. • On location shots at PNTC. • Air-conditioned changing room for bridal costume changes. • Photography session: 2 hours (photography with horses are limited to a maximum of 1 hour per session). * All prices do NOT include 6% GST. 64 | Club Facilities CARRIAGE RENTAL Weddings, Anniversaries & Special Events Silver Package* RM3,500 Have your dream Wedding/Anniversary on a Horse Drawn Cinderella Carriage (Glass Coach). A romantic fairy tale moment awaits you as you step into the Carriage to meet your Prince Charming. • Cinderella Carriage (Glass Coach) drawn by two Carriage Horses. • Your choice of wedding location (a recce with PNTCEC Management will be held to determine suitability of location and route taken). • Wedding Carriage Hours: 1 hour (inclusive of travel and wait time) Gold Package* RM4,300 Celebrate your Special Day with a Royal Wedding/Anniversary fit for a Prince & his Princess. Showcase your love for each other by making a dramatic entrance in our Cinderella Carriage (Glass Coach). • Cinderella Carriage (Glass Coach) drawn by two Carriage Horses. •Your choice of wedding location (a recce with PNTCEC Management will be held to determine suitability of location and route taken). • Wedding Carriage Hours: 1.5 hours (inclusive of travel, wait time and photography session with Carriage and Horses for family and friends) • A FREE “Once Upon A Time” photography package worth RM400. Platinum Package* RM5,500 A day to behold where family and friends congregate to celebrate a day made in Heaven. The lovely couple will arrive as Royals in a Cinderella Carriage (Glass Coach) followed closely behind by their loved ones in a Medium Victoria Carriage. Sharing this special day with loved ones only adds to the beautiful memories. • A Cinderella Carriage (Glass Coach) drawn by two Carriage Horses. • A Medium Victoria Carriage (seats 4pax) drawn by one Carriage Horse. • Your choice of wedding location (a recce with PNTCEC Management will be held to determine suitability of location and route taken). • Wedding Carriage Hours: 2 hours (inclusive of travel and wait time and photography session with Carriage and Horses for family and friends) • A FREE “I Will Cherish You” photography package worth RM700. Important Notice: • The Wedding/Anniversary/Special Event location quoted is in Penang island within the maximum radius of 4km. • The final decision on issues pertaining to safety of horses and the said ride will rest with the Management of PNTCEC • Arrangements for locations beyond the island can be made with added charges and depending on suitability of location. • Police Permit and RELA assistance during the Carriage ride will be handled by the Bridal House / Wedding Organiser. • Arrangements for decorations of the Carriage(s) are welcomed. Decorations are to be borne by the Bridal House / Wedding Organisers. Please contact Ms Pauline at 016-6261972 to schedule the time and date. • All payments & bookings must be made 1 week in advance. • A RM500 deposit in cash will be collected in addition to the above Carriage prices. It will be fully refunded if the event keeps to the stated allotted times. 2nd Issue 2015 | 65 Club Bungalow at Penang Hill Retreat from the world to the stunning Penang Hill and discover a tranquil haven T he Penang Turf Club bungalow, warm and inviting, stands in all of its charm, more than 500 metres above sea level. Located a mere ten-minute walk from the Viaduct Funicular Train Station, the club’s bungalow is peacefully tucked away amidst the very best nature has to offer lush greenery and fresh cool air. The bungalow embraces a splendour of old-world design; its living area, dining hall and bedrooms are all seamlessly integrated, allowing natural light to flow through the entire bungalow, creating a sense of tranquillity and open space. With a bird’s eye view of Penang island, its beautifully landscaped garden is adorned with an abundance of colourful rose bushes in bloom. Definitely a sight to behold! 66 | (Left) Passion fruit grown in the garden. (Right) The caretaker of the bungalow Club Facilities Bungalow Amenities • Fully furnished master bedroom with King sized bed and en suite equipped with shower stalls and water heater • Two other fully furnished bedrooms with: – King sized bed – Queen sized and one bunk bed • Fully equipped common bathroom and toilet facilities • Spacious living area complete with television with satellite channels, DVD player and Karaoke machine • Dining hall which fits a minimum of eight persons • A fully equipped kitchen Additional Comforts • • • • Refrigerator Washing machine Ironing board and iron Catering services on request Recreational Facilities • • • • • Outdoor BBQ Mahjong set and table Carrom set and table Table tennis Various board games and playing cards Rental Rates* Check In Check Out 2.00pm12.00noon 2 Nights Weekend PackageRM400FridaySunday SaturdayMonday 3 Nights Weekend PackageRM600FridayMonday WeekdaysRM200Monday - ThursdayNext Day Friday / Saturday / SundayRM250 per night Eve of Public HolidaysRM250 per night Public HolidaysRM250 per night School HolidaysRM250 per night *Terms & Conditions 1. Available for rental to Penang Turf Club Ordinary Members (OM) only. 2. Bookings must be made at least 2 weeks in advance and will only be accepted with full payment. 3. A security deposit of RM500.00 will be applicable with each booking. This deposit shall be used to make good against any property damages howsoever caused by the member or his guest(s) during period of stay. 4. A cancellation charge equivalent to a night’s stay (RM200.00 or RM250.00) shall be charged for any cancellation made after booking has been confirmed and/or accepted by the Club. 5. Please note that all bookings are subject to availability. 6. Priority will be given to the Club’s functions and activities Prices are subject to change | For more information and bookings, please contact Mr Tan Boon Kuan at (604) 238 5105 2nd Issue 2015 | 67 TOURIST PACKAGE The Tourist Package is a specially designed package for visitors who are interested to attend the local races. At RM48 + 6% GST per person, it includes: •Admission ticket • RM14 prepaid betting slips • Club postcards and brochures • Complimentary parking Dress Code • Gentlemen – Smart casual • Ladies – Smart casual The Horseshoe Bistro Located at Level 2 of the Club, the Horseshoe Bistro is a modern contemporary private enclosure exclusively designed to cater for large groups of tourists who have purchased the Tourist Package. It is also available as a function space to hold private parties and corporate events. The PNTC Museum Take a trip down memory lane where the Club’s oldest and fondest are housed From antique trophies, cups and other valuables to paraphernalia like badges, admission tickets, race books and racing calendars dating back to 1912; a wide range of artefacts can be found in the museum located at the Ground Floor of the Club. Take the opportunity to browse through the exhibits on on-course race days and learn more about the history of the club. 68 | The Tourist Package can be prepurchased or purchased on race days at the main entrance of the club. Prices are subject to change. Enquiries: Please contact the following persons at (604) 238 5288. Tourist Package Ms Adeline Goh (Adelle) or Ms Adeline Khoo Events at the Horseshoe Bistro Ms Adeline Goh