RACE 1 (R1226) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)

SHUYING XIAO XIAO (App P Mogun) was slowly away, and thereafter raced wide in an attempt to recover the ground forfeited. App P Mogun, the rider of SHUYING XIAO XIAO, reported to the Stewards that his horse reared leaving the stalls, causing him to become unbalanced and his saddle to slip back.
COLONEL LINCOLN (J Low) raced keenly in the early stages.
FLYING NEKO (J De Souza) which was distanced, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
From approaching the 100M, COLONEL LINCOLN laid inwards causing the rider to ease and correct to avoid contact with NOVA ACE (HK Cheng). In the last strides, NOVA ACE was eased to avoid the heels of COLONEL LINCOLN, which was taken inwards by MEGUSTO (App CK Khaw), which in turn received pressure from ANAK WARRIOR (S Salee) on his outside.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Salee, the rider of ANAK WARRIOR, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his horse to shift inwards leaving insufficient racing room for the horses on his inside.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Salee’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 8 October 2018 and to expire on 14 October 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2pm).

RACE 2 (R1227) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

MUSANG KING (App WK Lee) jumped awkwardly outwards and was slow to begin as a consequence.
ZENZERO (S Ruzaini) was slow to begin. Jockey S Ruzaini reported that his horse had his head down and was not concentrating as the start was effected.
GERMAN SPEED (HS Gill) was forced to race wide in order to obtain a forward position.
At about the 1100M, RANT AND RAVE (J Low) was briefly inconvenienced by GERMAN SPEED which laid outwards.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of ARECIBO (J De Souza), Trainer R Lines stated that the longer distance of today’s race had benefited the gelding, noting that all ARECIBO’s winning and placed form is over today’s distance of 1400M or further.

RACE 3 (R1228) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
PERAK TURF CLUB TROPHY
HERO CHAMPION (S Ruzaini) was slow to begin.
D’GREAT ACHIEVER (App L De Souza) reared leaving the stalls, was slow to begin and forfeited ground as a consequence. App L De Souza reported that his horse showed no pace in the early stages and was unable to recover the lost ground.
GUILTLESS (App A Suriya) jumped awkwardly inwards, forcing the rider to ease and correct.
MISS STREISAND (App WK Lee) was slow to find its stride.
Jockey L Sofhan, the rider of SPIN FIRE, reported that his whip was knocked out of his hand by contact with the whip of Jockey J De Souza, the rider of BOOSTER, inside the last 50M.
ELITE ROCKET (App A Zaimuddin) shifted outwards approaching the 400M and finished wide.
The Stewards questioned Trainer C Leck and App A Suriya, the trainer and rider of GUILTLESS respectively, regarding the performance of the gelding. Trainer C Leck reported that GUILTLESS got a poor jump and thereafter App A Suriya had been unable to carry out his riding instructions which were to ride a forward race. A post-race veterinary examination of GUILTLESS revealed no significant finding.

RACE 4 (R1229) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
PENANG TURF CLUB TROPHY
SCRAT (C Goon) was slow to begin.
SWEET LODGE (App WK Lee) laid inwards from about the 1200M. A post-race veterinary examination of SWEET LODGE revealed that the mare 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.
Approaching the 1000M, ONCE A THIEF (A Aucharuz) was eased for one stride to avoid the heels of D’GREAT SPIRIT (HK Cheng), which crossed in front. Jockey HK Cheng was shown the vision of the incident and was warned to respect the 2 lengths standard when crossing to the inside under similar circumstances in future.
App WW Cheah, the rider of MAGICAL TALENT, reported that at about the 600M, he had to steady to avoid the heels of WINGED FOOT (J Low). After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.
Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of D"GREAT SPIRIT, was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 121(1) for failing to obey the provisions of this rule in that he did not immediately dismount and weigh in after pulling up and returning his horse to the winning enclosure, but instead posed for photographs.

RACE 5 (R1230) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600M (SHORT COURSE A)
GOLDEN CHOICE (L Sofhan) was slow to begin but recovered when shifted and obtained a forward position.
Approaching the 400M, MARIO ATTILA (App W Faizal) was denied a clear run and subsequently switched outwards at about the 350M.
At about the 400M, GOLD MOSA (App L De Souza) brushed with ARCHER COMPANY (J Mallyon) causing ARCHER COMPANY to shy away and lose momentum. Jockey J Mallyon reported, when questioned, that his horse had shown a timid attitude. AMONGST THE STARS (A Aucharuz) was also taken slightly outwards in this incident.
App WK Lee, the rider of OD STAR, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of OD STAR revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
GOLDEN CHOICE which was beaten 20 1/2 lengths and SILENT DREAMS (App CK Khaw) which was beaten 26 1/4 lengths, will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performances.

RACE 6 (R1231) METRO A – 1600M (SHORT COURSE A)
SINGAPORE TURF CLUB TROPHY
LEON (S Sandana) was slow to begin.
At about the 1200M, HIGH COUNCIL (S Ruzaini) ducked abruptly inwards, causing TRUDEAU (App CK Khaw) and BRILLIANT DEAL (App W Faizal) to be crowded momentarily. BRILLIANT DEAL lost ground as a result of this incident causing METIER STAR (J De Souza) which was following, to check and shift outwards to avoid his heels. MR WOLFF (A Aucharuz) was taken outwards in turn.
At about the 350M, BRILLIANT DEAL laid outwards causing MR WOLFF to be taken outwards.
When questioned, Trainer S Cook, the trainer of MULTIBLUE SHARK, reported that the gelding was installed for a long time and did not jump alertly as a consequence. He explained that he had specifically instructed App P Mogun not to forfeit ground by racing wide, and therefore, in order to comply with his riding instructions, App P Mogun had no choice but to remain well-back in the field until the straight.

RACE 7 (R1232) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
MELBOURNE RACING CLUB TROPHY
SATURDAY’S DELIGHT (S Salee) cast its near fore shoe behind the barrier. The gelding was reshod, checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.
CHAR SIEW (L Sofhan) reared, lunged forward and broke through the barrier, causing Jockey L Sofhan to be dislodged. Thereafter CHAR SIEW ran loose to the winning post before being apprehended. The gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 4:05pm and will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.
TAIL SPIN (J Mallyon) was slow to find its stride and was soon outpaced. The gelding which was beaten 21 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
WE’RE THE WORLD (App WK Lee) was observed to be over-racing in the early and middle stages. App WK Lee reported that his horse was too keen, and intractable.
AMAZING (App L De Souza) over-raced in the middle stages.
At about the 200M, WE’RE THE WORLD laid in under pressure and had to be corrected to avoid contact with SUPER EIGHT (R Rueven).
SILVER POWER (S Ruzaini) displayed a tendency to lay outwards in the closing stages and had to be eased at the 100M to avoid contact with SATURDAY’S DELIGHT.

RACE 8 (R1233) CLASS 4 (B) – 1600M (SHORT COURSE A)
KOREA RACING AUTHORITY TROPHY

LIM’S STARDOM (App A Zaimuddin) cast its near fore shoe behind the barrier. The gelding was reshod, checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.
GOOD DEAL (L Sofhan) was slow to find its stride.
KEEP THE JUSTICE (S Ruzaini) was observed to be over-racing in the early stages.
Approaching the 600M, SOON SEEKER (A Aucharuz) was briefly carried wide by GOOD DEAL (L Sofhan).
Approaching the 200M, TARZAN (App W Faizal) was shifted inwards to obtain clear running causing KEEP THE JUSTICE to be eased in order to avoid his heels. At the conclusion of an inquiry, App W Faizal, the rider of TARZAN, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his horse to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of KEEP THE JUSTICE.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App W Faizal’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 8 October 2018 and to expire on 14 October 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:55pm).
In the closing stages, MOGAN’S PRIDE (App L De Souza) showed a tendency to lay inwards and the jockey was unable to ride with his full vigour.
Jockey J De Souza, the rider of MR CONNERY which was drawn outside, reported that the gelding was trapped wide throughout.
LIM’S STARDOM 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.
When questioned, Jockey A Aucharuz, the rider of SOON SEEKER, stated that his instructions were to drop the gelding out and to come with a late run. He added that he had the opportunity to improve his position by switching out about the 600M but was concerned that he would be forced to race wide out.
He therefore chose to remain in last place until the straight and that at about the 400M, took the only run available to him between MR CONNERY and LIM’S STARDOM. He explained that he was unable to try a run to the outside at about the 400M due to the presence of MOGAN’S PRIDE as he was unable to switch around that rival without easing back.
Trainer L Moy confirmed these instructions and explained that Jockey A Aucharuz, who is a regular rider for his stable, is well aware that he does not tolerate jockeys racing wide and forfeiting ground. A post-race veterinary examination of SOON SEEKER revealed no significant finding.

RACE 9 (R1234) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

Trainer F Maynard was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to present TOOBIGTOOFAIL with tongue-tie as declared.
SRIKANDI (Y Aify) was slow to begin and threw its head up on jumping.
Approaching the 1000M, LION CITY GOLD (SU Lim) was crowded by JUST DUIT (HK Cheng) to his outside which was in turn taken inwards by BARKER ROAD KID (L Sofhan). LION CITY GOLD was forced to check and forfeited ground as a result of this incident.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey L Sofhan, the rider of BARKER ROAD KID, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1000M, he allowed his horse to shift inwards when not clear of JUST DUIT which was carried onto LION CITY GOLD.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey L Sofhan’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 8 October 2018 and to expire on 14 October 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:15pm).
Approaching the 800M, SRIKANDI (Y Aify) laid inwards briefly causing KEEPITCONFIDENTIAL (App AM Aizat) to be eased in order to avoid his heels.
KEEPITCONFIDENTIAL was shifted outwards to obtain clear running at about the 300M and finished wide out.
Approaching the 100M, ACME (S Ruzaini) was crowded between SIR HENRY (S Sandana) on his outside and SALAHADDIN (App CK Khaw) on his inside.
App CK Khaw, the rider of SALAHADDIN, reported that he was crowded inside the last the 50M by SIR HENRY and lost his position. He added that but for the interference SALAHADDIN would have been placed.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Sandana, the rider of SIR HENRY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 100M, he allowed his horse to shift inwards away from a right-handed drive causing interference firstly to ACME and then to SALAHADDIN.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Sandana’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 three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 15 October 2018 and to expire on 21 October 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:05pm).