RACE 1 (R790) CLASS 4 – 1400m(lc)
NOTHING TO LOSE and JOYFUL, both course scratching as they were both sustained bruised off fore fetlock, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
BATTLE HORSE (Z Khairil) was slow into stride.
LISBOA STAR (App CK Khaw) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
Racing to the 300M, STREET OF LONDON (A Aucharuz) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of WINNING TANGO (M Zairi) and shifted out to obtain clear running.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LISBOA STAR and STREET OF LONDON revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that STREET OF LONDON returned having cast its near fore plate and US DOLLAR (M Ganeesh) returned having cast its off fore plate.
Prior to the “All Clear” being given, an objection was lodged by App KC Wong, the rider of COMMON SENSE placed 4th against US DOLLAR, the 3rd place-getter on grounds of alleged interference at the 200M. After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the Judges’ results stood.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of US DOLLAR was found guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding US DOLLAR from the 100M, he permitted his mount to shift outwards when insufficiently clear of COMMON SENSE (App KC Wong), resulting in COMMON SENSE having to check and lose ground.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Ganeesh’s disciplinary record and mitigating factors. Jockey M Ganeesh was suspended from riding in races for a period of 2 Malaysian race days, effective from Monday, 25th June 2018 and to expire on Sunday, 8th July 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (2.45pm).

RACE 2 (R791) CLASS 5 – 1400m(lc)
JETSTAR EAGLE, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Acting on veterinary advice that SOON YOU THINK (HS Gill) had sustained a bruised near hock behind the barriers, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2.22pm. SOON YOU THINK will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
FRANCES (App L De Souza) stood when the gates were released and lost considerable ground.
VOYAGER (SU Lim) was slow into stride and showed no early speed, despite being urged.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LIGHTNING HERO (R Rueven) and GOLD COAST CAPTAIN (CK Tan) revealed no obvious abnormality and RUSH (App S Saddam) returned lame near hind. As such, RUSH will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.

RACE 3 (R792) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1600m(lc)
AL VALORE (HS Gill) was slow to begin.
ROYAL GREEN (M Yusri) lost its footing at about the 1400M.
RAINBOW FISH (App CK Khaw) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
Prior to the ‘All Clear”, the Panel of Stewards reviewed the start of the race and were satisfied that FIRST FORTUNE (A Aucharuz) stood and refused to jump when the gates were released and therefore, was declared a runner. Due to its adverse history, FIRST FORTUNE is suspended from racing for a period of three (3) months and will be required to pass two (2) consecutive starting stall tests at weekly intervals before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of TILSWORTH FREDDIE (WK Yan), THESE STREETS (App L De Souza) and FIRST FORTUNE revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that STREET TEASE (App S Saddam) had bled and as such, the mare will be barred from racing for a period of 3 months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter, will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
The state of track was upgraded to “Yielding” after the running of this race.

RACE 4 (R793) CLASS 4 - 1000m(sc)
SILVER WIND, a course scratching as it had respiratory allergy, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
ACE KING which was up 33kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Prior to the “All Clear” being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey J Low, the rider of PREMIUM STARS placed 4th against ARIEL (Lou Ho), the 3rd place-getter on grounds of alleged interference at about 800M. After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the Judges’ results stood.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey Lou Ho, the rider of ARIEL pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding ARIEL from about the 800M, he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of PREMIUM STARS (J Low) causing that horse to be checked.
Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Panel of Stewards deferred the commencement of Jockey Lou Ho’s suspension to take effect from Monday, 2nd July 2018.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey Lou Ho’s disciplinary record, mitigating factors and that as of 1st July 2018, he held a jockey’s license at the Penang and Perak Turf Clubs only. Jockey Lou Ho was suspended from riding in races for the period from 2nd July 2018 and to expire on 28th July 2018, both dates inclusive, two (2) Malaysian race days, which is Penang, 22nd July 2018 and 28th July 2018. He was advised of his right of appeal (4.30pm).
Post-race veterinary examinations of DROGBA (HK Cheng) and YENDOR (App I Firdzriel) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that TAUBOSS (M Ganeesh) returned having cast its off fore plate.

RACE 6 (R795) CLASS 5 – 1000m (sc)
HAPPY VALLEY which was up 20kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
NEVERTHELESS (M Ganeesh) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.
SAND BANK (S Anandan) was slow to begin.
VELLENEX GENERAL (J Low) and D’GREAT ACE (App CK Khaw) bumped at the 700M.
SAND BANK raced wide from raced wide from the 600M until entering the straight.
The saddle on HAPPY VALLEY (App P Mogun) slipped backward from the start.
Jockey J Low, the rider of VELLENEX GENERAL dropped his whip at the 250M and he was warned against a repetition.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of BIRRALEE ROAD reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BIRRALEE ROAD revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of NEVERTHELESS and SAND BANK revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 7 (R796) CLASS 5 – 1200m (sc)
MEGUSTO (App CK Khaw) jumped away awkwardly and was slow into stride.
THE THINKER (Z Khairil) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped OVER LIMITS (App J Daniel), resulting in OVER LIMITS losing his position.
MAGIC RANGER (HS Gill) had to be steadied racing to the 1100M to avoid the heels of BORN A FIGHTER (A Aucharuz).
App S Saddam, the rider of TAKE A BOW reported that his whip was accidentally struck off his hand by another rider at about the 800M.
Post-race veterinary examinations of WINGED FOOT (App KC Wong), BORN A FIGHTER, BLAZING STEED (J Chuah) and REAL HERO (R Rueven) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 8 (R797) COSMO B (SW) – 1200m (sc)
MOZART ECLIPSE, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore tendon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MYCAPTAINOBLIVIOUS which was up 30kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
D’GREAT SONG (App L De Souza) jumped away awkwardly and inwards, checking BRILLIANT DEAL (A Aucharuz) which lost its position.
Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT SONG, CHOPIN’S NOCTURNE (App CK Khaw) and D’GREAT EFFORT (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 9 (R798) CLASS 5 – 1400m (sc)
JUST VITAL, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
GERMAN SPEED (HS Gill) was slow into stride.
ULTIMATE HERO (S Sandana) had to steady and lose ground passing the 1200M.
MYSTIC WARRIOR (App KC Wong) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
PRINCE ISLANDER (Z Khairil) laid in approaching the finish, obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten his mount.
Post-race veterinary examinations of AIR POWER (App CK Khaw), FULL MEANING (Lou Ho) and NO NONSENSE (A Aucharuz) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer P Lee as to the improved performance of GLORY AGE today. He stated that the going today suited the gelding and he could offer no other tangible explanations to the improved performance. His attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.