RACE 1 (R1126) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE A)
Jockey O Chavez, the rider of WILL BE BETTER, was fined RM1000/- under MRA Rule 121(7) in that he weighed in 1.2kgs over his declared weight. He admitted that he had consumed fluids after weighing out.
WILL BE BETTER (O Chavez) was slow to begin, raced ungenerously and was soon distanced from the field. Jockey O Chavez reported that WILL BE BETTER showed no response to pressure other than to lay inwards, and thus he feared for the gelding’s well-being. He added that he allowed WILL BE BETTER to come home in his own time. A post-race veterinary examination of WILL BE BETTER revealed that it was lame on both fore legs and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
Approaching the 1000M, SEE FOR YOURSELF (S Sandana) laid in and briefly crowded MEGUSTO (J De Souza) which was over-racing, causing the rider of MEGUSTO to ease in response. MEGUSTO continued to race keenly in the middle stages and laid outwards approaching the 400M.
Approaching the 200M, MACHUNG STAR (SU Lim) shifted inwards under pressure when not fully clear of SATURDAY’S DELIGHT (J Mallyon) which was briefly eased as a consequence. The Stewards showed the vision of the incident to Jockey SU Lim and warned him that he must take all measures to control his mounts under similar circumstances in future, and not rely on the whip to steer.
STREET CHAMP (S Ruzaini) raced ungenerously in the middle stages and showed no response to pressure in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of STREET CHAMP revealed that the gelding bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

RACE 3 (R1128) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE A)
The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” prior to the running of this race.
PREMIUM STARS (S Ruzaini) jumped outwards and brushed with GORDON G (J De Souza).
HERO CHAMPION (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly inwards causing SCRAT (C Goon) to be shifted inwards in response.
STREET OF LONDON (App W Faizal) was slow to begin.
D’GREAT SPIRIT (HK Cheng) raced wide in the early and middle stages in an attempt to maintain a forward position.
At about the 350M, BLOOD ROYAL (App CK Khaw) laid inwards causing PREMIUM STARS to be taken inwards and to be awkwardly placed on the heels of GORDON G.
Approaching the 200M, PREMIUM STARS shifted outwards causing SYMPHONY ECLIPSE (Y Aify) and D’GREAT SPIRIT to be shifted slightly outwards and CHAR KWAY TEOW (L Sofhan) to be briefly eased and shifted outwards to avoid the heels of D’GREAT SPIRIT.
SYMPHONY ECLIPSE persistently laid inwards from the 200M and Jockey Y Aify was unable to use his full vigour.
When questioned, Jockey C Goon, the rider of SCRAT, stated that the Trainer had instructed him to sit in a forward position behind the leaders. However, due to having been installed for a long time before the start, the mare jumped slowly and was thereafter crowded by HERO CHAMPION on her outside and unable to obtain a forward early position. Jockey C Goon added he was able to make some progress between the 600M and the 400M but approaching the 300M, the gap narrowed behind SYMPHONY ECLIPSE on his inside and D’GREAT SPIRIT on his outside and he was obliged to switch inside to obtain clear running. Jockey C Goon also informed the Stewards that SCRAT responded just fairly to pressure in the last 200M. A post-race veterinary examination of SCRAT revealed no significant finding.

RACE 4 (R1129) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300M (LONG COURSE A)
MR WASHINGTON (J De Souza) jumped inwards and bumped with SATELLITE GOLDEN (S Ruzaini) to be awkwardly placed on heels.
ENERGIZER (O Chavez) jumped outwards causing D’GREAT STRIKE to be shifted inwards away from his heels. Thereafter, D’GREAT STRIKE (App N Varmah) raced greenly and, in the straight, laid inwards and stumbled at about the 200M.
TILSWORTH JOSHI (R Rueven) raced greenly in the early stages.
At about the 100M, ENERGIZER laid inwards under pressure before being quickly corrected, causing SHARON’S STAR (A Aucharuz) to be briefly crowded.
SUPERWISE (App W Faizal) which was beaten 19 3/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/Vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

RACE 5 (R1130) STAYER STAKES C – 1800M (LONG COURSE A)
REAL MEAN (J De Souza) was slow to begin.
NANA (Z Khairil) was slow to find its stride.
Approaching the 200M, TARZAN (A Aucharuz) commenced to shift abruptly inwards causing REAL MEAN (J De Souza) to be eased at about the 200M to avoid the heels of TARZAN. Jockey A Aucharuz, the rider of TARZAN, was shown the vision of the incident and was warned that he must take all measures to control his mounts under similar circumstances in future, and not rely on the whip to steer.
An objection was lodged by Jockey J De Souza, the rider of REAL MEAN, placed fourth against TARZAN (A Aucharuz) placed third, on the grounds of alleged interference at about the 200M. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.
FOURVIERE (App W Faizal) which was beaten 24 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/Vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
App P Mogun, the rider SECOND CHANCE, reported that the 1800M distance of today’s race was too far. Trainer S Cook confirmed App P Mogun’s explanation. A post-race veterinary examination of SECOND CHANCE revealed no significant finding.

RACE 6 (R1131) STAYER STAKES B – 1800M (LONG COURSE A)
MARIO ATTILA (App W Faizal) jumped inwards causing ZAC BENEVOLENT (App WK Lee) to be crowded between MARIO ATTILA and LEON (Z Khairil) which jumped outwards.
Approaching the 1000M, MR PAULANDRE (App CK Khaw) laid slightly inwards causing D’GREAT RISE (HK Cheng) to be taken inwards and SUNNY (J De Souza) and GASSUR (S Ruzaini) to be briefly crowded on the inside of D’GREAT RISE.
BRILLIANT DEAL (A Aucharuz) laid outwards and had to be corrected to avoid contact with DROUGHT (J Mallyon) which shied outwards.
MARIO ATTILA shifted outwards under pressure in the straight and finished wide out.
App WK Lee, the rider of ZAC BENEVOLENT, reported that his saddle slipped backwards and he was unable to give his mount assistance from the 600M. ZAC BENEVOLENT laid out and negotiated the bend with difficulty, and thereafter compounded.
An inquiry was opened into the running and handling of LEON (Z Khairil). The Stewards adjourned the matter to a date to be fixed.

RACE 7 (R1132) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE A)
NOVA WARRIOR (J Mallyon) jumped inwards causing HIGH COUNCIL (App A Suriya) to be taken inwards, and briefly crowd BUKIT SUBANG (App CK Khaw).
NEVERSAYNEVER (Z Khairil) was slow to begin.
At about the 250M, MORE POWER (J De Souza) was shifted outwards to obtain clear running, causing ASPEN (O Chavez) to shy outwards away from MORE POWER.
HIGH COUNCIL commenced to lay inwards approaching the 200M, causing STAR INVINCIBLE (S Ruzaini) and LUCKY SIXTYSIX (HK Cheng) to be slightly crowded on his inside. At this point, LUCKY SIXTYSIX was denied a clear run on the heels of DAHEES (L Sofhan).
Approaching the 100M, HIGH COUNCIL again laid inwards and crossed STAR INVINCIBLE which was eased for 2 (two) strides to avoid the heels of HIGH COUNCIL. App A Suriya, the rider of HIGH COUNCIL, in the presence of his Master, Trainer C Leck, was shown the vision of this incident and warned that he would be expected to keep his mounts on a straight course under similar circumstances in future.

RACE 8 (R1133) CLASS 3 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
JERAM VILLAGE (S Ruzaini) was slow to find its stride and over-raced in the early stages when restrained.
D’GREAT SONG (HK Cheng) laid inwards in the early stages and briefly crowded TRUDEAU (J Mallyon).
At about the 500M, D’GREAT RICH (S Salee) was eased to avoid the heels of MR ARMSTRONG (R Rueven) .
At about the 200M, MOZART ECLIPSE (Y Aify) commenced to lay inwards, forcing the rider to ease and correct in order to avoid crowding MR ARMSTRONG on his inside.
An inquiry into the running and handling of BLACK THORN (C Goon) will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 9 (R1134) METRO A – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
At about the 900M, SEA WORLD (App CK Khaw) laid inwards causing CAPTAIN JAZZ (HK Cheng) to be eased off his heels and NAZIR (R Rueven) to be eased to avoid the heels of CAPTAIN JAZZ.
CAPTAIN JAZZ (HK Cheng) laid outwards approaching the 500M causing the rider to ease and correct.
At about the 500M, THE JEUNEYMAN (App WK Lee) was awkwardly placed on the heels of AUD DOLLAR (C Goon) and was shifted outwards to obtain clear running at about the 400M.
LISTEN (O Chavez) laid inwards under pressure approaching the 300M.

RACE 10 (R1135) OPEN MAIDEN– 1300M (SHORT COURSE A)
GHOST SPIRIT (L Sofhan) was slow to begin.
D’GREAT SPEED (App CK Khaw) jumped inwards and bumped KING OPERA (S Ruzaini).
Approaching the 900M, GHOST SPIRIT brushed with ELITE EMPEROR (HS Gill) and thereafter ELITE EMPEROR raced wide.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of ALRINA, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 400M, he shifted outwards and bumped LUCKY VICTORY (R Rueven).
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Z Khairil’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 17 September 2018 and to expire on 23 September 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:50pm).
Approaching the 100M, JABBAR (O Chavez) laid inwards under pressure causing PENDRAGON PRINCESS (J Mallyon) to be slightly eased to avoid its heels.
ELITE EMPEROR which was beaten 21 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/Vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
Jockeys R Rueven and C Goon, the riders of LUCKY VICTORY and TEH TARIK respectively, reported that their horses raced greenly throughout.

RACE 11 (R1136) CLASS 4 (B)– 1300M (SHORT COURSE A)
HENNESSY DRAGON (S Sandana) jumped outwards causing D’GREAT SUPREME (App CK Khaw) to be crowded on the inside of SUN DANCE (J De Souza).
SOON SEEKER (Z Khairil) was slow to begin.
Prior to the race, Trainer W Lim informed the Stewards with IMMORTAL LEGACY (SU Lim) would be ridden forward in an attempt to improve on recent performances.
Prior to the race, Trainer BT Lim notified the Stewards that HAPPY BUFFALO (HS Gill) would be ridden with cover in an attempt to improve on recent performances. HAPPY BUFFALO over-raced in the early and middle stages, and had to be eased to avoid the heels of CRAZY CLUB (J Mallyon) approaching the 600M.
D’GREAT SUPREME was briefly denied clear running approaching the 200M.

RACE 12 (R1137) CLASS 5 (A)– 1300M (SHORT COURSE A)
MONTE CARLO (S Sandana) jumped inwards causing JOHNNY’S CAFÉ (J Mallyon) and HAPPY EDDINGTON (S Salee) to be crowded on his inside.
RED SAPPHIRE (App WW Cheah) jumped outwards and bumped with HAPPY EDDINGTON which was taken inwards.
SOUTHERN HUSSLER (O Chavez) over-raced in the early stages.
PLATINUM TYCOON (SU Lim) showed no pace in the early stages.
SUPER BUFFALO was briefly racing in restricted room between VERGLATICA and LIKA TIGER (App CK Khaw) approaching the 400M.
SUPER BUFFALO (HS Gill) was shifted inwards approaching the 200M to avoid the heels of VERGLATICA (S Ruzaini) and to obtain clear running.
In the closing stages, BRILLIANT STAR (A Aucharuz) showed a tendency to lay outwards and slightly brushed with SOUTHERN HUSSLER (O Chavez).