31-05-2025
Winning horse kicks, injures handler after last race at Penang Turf Club
GEORGE TOWN: The final race at the Penang Turf Club (PTC) in Batu Gantung here witnessed an incident which saw a horse handler slightly injured.
The incident happened after Race 4 — the Special Class 4 - 1,400m.
As the winning horse — Contarelli — was being paraded, many people tried to touch the horse.
Apparently unsettled by this, the horse kicked out, hitting its handler and sending him to the ground.
Medical workers immediately rushed to his aid before he was subsequently wheeled off the field.
The horse was then taken off the field.
Established in 1864, the PTC officially concluded its operations following a unanimous vote to dissolve what was long considered one of the state's most cherished institutions.
To commemorate today's final race day, seven special races were held.
Among the highlights were the RM250,000 PTC Farewell Trophy (1,300m), the RM150,000 PTC Memorial Trophy (1,100m), and the RM100,000 Jockey Club of Turkey Trophy (1,400m).
