RACE 1 (R1476) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
SILENT DREAMS gained a run as an Emergency Acceptor. Due to a lack of suitable riders at the allotted weight, the Stewards granted permission for Jockey A Aucharuz to accept the ride and to put up 2kg overweight.
FLIGHT OFTHE SAKER (App L De Souza) was slow to find its stride.
NOVA SPIRIT (Z Khairil) was slow to begin.
At the 1500M, VERGLATICA (S Ruzaini) was checked to avoid the heels of PERCIUS (App W Faizal) which shifted inwards. At the conclusion of an inquiry, App W Faizal, the rider of PERCIUS, 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 at the 1500M, he shifted inwards when not clear of VERGLATICA which was checked.
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 26 November 2018 and to expire on 9 December 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (1:12pm).
At about the 300M, SOKOR GEDEBE (S Anandan) was shifted to the inside of FLEDGELING (SU Lim) to obtain clear running.
App KC Wong, the rider of ELEGANT DANCER, reported that his saddle slipped backwards during running.

RACE 2 (R1477) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
ZENZERO (S Ruzaini) was slow to begin and had to be urged in the early stages. When questioned, Jockey S Ruzaini stated that ZENZERO showed no pace in the early stages and had responded just fairly to pressure in the straight. He felt that the race today was stronger than the race which ZENZERO won last time out.
VALERIUS (J Low) was observed to be racing keenly in the early and middle stages.
Approaching the 300M, BIG PARIS (S Mutaza) was crowded when WINNING STAR (M Ganeesh), which compounded, shifted inwards.
Just inside the 200M, LIGHTNING ZERO (SU Lim) was shifted out to the outside of ELEGENT (App KC Wong) to obtain clear running.
Jockey S Mutaza, the rider of BIG PARIS, was shown the vision of the concluding stages, during which time he appeared to stop riding for 3 strides very close to the line and eventually finished in 5th placing, beaten ¾ length for 4th place. Although the Stewards were of the opinion that BIG PARIS would not have finished 4th irrespective of Jockey S Mutaza’s actions, he was severely warned about his responsibilities under MRA Rule 44(6) to ride all his horses out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

RACE 3 (R1478) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN (J Mallyon) reared as the gates opened and was slowly away. The mare which was beaten 25 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
SOUTHERN HUSSLER (O Chavez) over-raced in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination of SOUTHERN HUSSLER revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
Approaching the 1000M, LUCKY VICTORY (J Low) was shifted outwards by Jockey J Low to afford space for GOLD MOSA (App L De Souza) on his inside and in doing so, became awkwardly placed on the heels of SOUTHERN HUSSLER and had to be eased for a few strides. Jockey A Aucharuz, who was riding SOON SEEKER which was positioned on the outside of LUCKY VICTORY, reported that due to this incident he was trapped wide in the middle stages.
Approaching the 400M, HAPPY BUFFALO (App A Zaimuddin) was disappointed for a run on the heels of LUCKY VICTORY and was then switched outwards but was disappointed for a run on the heels of SOUTHERN HUSSLER. Thereafter, HAPPY BUFFALO was shifted wide out in order to obtain clear running.

RACE 4 (R1479) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
CHIPS (J Low) reared slightly on leaving the barrier.
PREMIUM RUSH (App W Faizal) was slow to begin and got its head up in the early stages.
Between the 400M and the 300M, PERFECT RUN (App WW Cheah) was crowded by GERMANIC (App A Zaimuddin) which laid inwards.
GERMANIC which was beaten 19 ¼ lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of FEISTY LEO, App KC Wong stated that the gelding had never been able to travel comfortably in the race which was run at fast pace. Trainer R Lines added that FEISTY LEO is ideally suited by a longer distance than the 1200M of today’s race at this advanced stage of his career.
An inquiry into the running and handling of CATCH ME GREAT (SU Lim) will be held at a date to be fixed.
The Stewards, on 27 November 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, enquired into the running and handling of CATCH ME GREAT in the above race.
Trainer WC Lim stated that he expected a good showing from the gelding, although it would probably be suited by further than the 1200M of this race. He added that CATCH ME GREAT has had issues with a suspensory ligament which may have affected his performance. However, a post-race veterinary examination ordered by the Stewards did not reveal any significant finding. Jockey SU Lim stated that CATCH ME GREAT struggled with the fast early pace and he was therefore unable to obtain a midfield position as per the gelding’s normal racing pattern. He explained that he had been instructed to sit where his mount was comfortable if such circumstances occurred.
After the evidence was heard, Jockey SU Lim was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) in that he failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that:
1. Having found himself in a position at the rear of the field, he made insufficient effort to improve his position in the middle stages.
2. He did not make a serious attempt to make progress between the 600M and the 400M, when there was space directly in front of him.
In determining the penalty the Stewards took into consideration Jockey SU Lim’s mitigating factors, submissions on penalty, and the fact that he had never previously been suspended under this Rule. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with immediate effect from 27 November 2018 and to expire on 26 January 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3pm).

RACE 5 (R1480) OPEN NOVICE – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
DONT MIND IFIDO (App AM Aizat) which had sustained laceration on its right shoulder prior to being saddled, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the start and was passed fit to start.
LOVE GOES AROUND (S Ruzaini) threw its head upwards and to the right on jumping and became entangled in the right side barrier gate. After reviewing the start, the Stewards observed that LOVE GOES AROUND had been given the opportunity for a fair start and it was deemed to be a runner. Thereafter, LOVE GOES AROUND got away slowly and reluctantly, and was well detached from the remainder of the field. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet from the Starting Stall test before being declared to race again for having difficult barrier manners.
On jumping, SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (App KC Wong) was crowded between LAW BY LAW (App A Zaimuddin) and PANCA DELIMA (O Chavez).
App H Syafiq and Jockey S Sandana, the riders of MONSTER ENERGY and SATELLITE GOLDEN respectively, reported that their horses were not striding out freely.

RACE 7 (R1482) CLASS 3 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
Trainer L Moy was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey A Aucharuz to ride 1kg over on BRILLIANT DEAL.
Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to fit FIRST PRECINCT (J De Souza) with the declared tongue-tie. FIRST PRECINCT therefore raced without a tongue-tie.
CONDADO (L Sofhan) was slow to begin.
Approaching the 1300M, BRILLIANT DEAL (A Aucharuz) shifted inwards causing MR SCORSESE (S Ruzaini) to check to avoid its heels. Jockeys A Aucharuz and S Ruzaini were shown the vision of this incident and were both warned by the Stewards. Jockey A Aucharuz was warned for allowing his horse to shift inside when not clear. Jockey S Ruzaini was warned for allowing his horse to run on another horse’s heels when he could easily have taken corrective measures to ensure that interference did not occur. Both riders were instructed by the Stewards to display greater awareness under similar circumstances in future.
THE JEUNEYMAN (SU Lim) raced wide in the middle stages.
Approaching the 200M, FIRST PRECINCT (J De Souza) laid outwards under pressure and subsequently had to be shifted inwards to avoid the heels of D’GREAT BLESS (HS Gill).

RACE 8 (R1483) OPEN NOVICE – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
BIG CENTURY (App A Zaimuddin) stood for 2 strides as the gates opened and was thereafter slow to find its stride. The gelding which was beaten 21 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
D’GREAT RUN (HS Gill) laid outwards and negotiated the bend with difficulty. The gelding which was beaten 19 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
Approaching the 200M, LING CHONG (App W Faizal) laid inwards under pressure.
Jockey S Sandana, the rider of NOVA EAGLE, reported that his horse was making respiratory noises and his saddle slipped backwards during running. A post-race veterinary examination of NOVA EAGLE revealed that it was found to have upper respiratory tract abnormality. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RACE 9 (R1484) CLASS 3 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
Prior to the start, the Stewards were notified that MR CROWE (R Rueven), which was drawn outside, would be ridden back in the field due to the wide barrier. MR CROWE was briefly disappointed for a run approaching the 500M, and again at about the 400M, where the rider was forced to ease to avoid the heels of PLATOON (HK Cheng), which compounded. MR CROWE was shifted outwards to obtain clear running at about the 300M.
PLATOON (HK Cheng) reared as the gates opened and forfeited ground.
D’GREAT VULTURE (App KC Wong) jumped outwards and crowded PRINCE RAVEN (S Sandana).
SOUTHERN MAN (J Mallyon) fly-jumped and was slow to begin as a consequence.
STAR INVINCIBLE (S Ruzaini) jumped outwards and crowded PRINCE RAVEN.
D’GREAT VULTURE over-raced in the early stages and had to be eased to avoid the heels of MR WOLFF (App W Faizal).
EL CONDOR (J Low) took hold of the bit at about the 1000M, and had to be restrained to avoid laying wide around the bend.
When asked to explain the disappointing performance of STAR INVINCIBLE, Trainer C Leck stated that the gelding had a history of knee problems and that it was only able to undergo a light training regime since its most recent start on 21 October 2018. The Stewards instructed Trainer C Leck to report any relevant facts which subsequently come to light.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of PLATOON, Trainer R Lines stated that the gelding, which reared at the jump, and was slow to begin, may have been unsuited by being unable to dominate as per his normal racing pattern. PLATOON which was beaten 12 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

RACE 10 (R1485) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
ELITE GOLD (C Goon) was slow to begin.
TEDDY BEAR (J Mallyon) was slow to find its stride.
At about the 1000M, PORSENCE (App KC Wong) was crowded against the rail as DAHEES (O Chavez) laid inwards briefly and was forced to check. PORSENCE became unbalanced and forfeited ground in this incident.
DAHEES over-raced after this incident and brushed with ENERGIZER (R Rueven) approaching the 900M.
Approaching the 300M, THANK YOU BOSS (A Aucharuz) was disappointed for a run on the heels of DAHEES which shifted slightly inwards. Thereafter THANK YOU BOSS was angled outwards and was unable to obtain clear running until inside the 200M.

RACE 11 (R1486) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
MAIDANZ BEAUTY (S Ruzaini) was slow to begin.
STREET OF LONDON (A Aucharuz) was slow to find its stride.
Approaching the 500M, STREET OF LONDON had to be check to avoid the heels of BELIEVE IT OR NOT (SU Lim) which rolled inwards.
Approaching the 400M, ROC THAT (M Ganeesh) laid outwards and finished wide out. Jockey M Ganeesh reported post-races that his horse had shied outwards in response to RAINBOW FISH (App L De Souza) making ground on his inside.
STREET OF LONDON was disappointed for a run on the heels of BUKIT SUBANG (L Sofhan) at the 300M and was able to obtain clear running at about the 200M.
Approaching the 100M, METALLOCENE (S Sandana) was forced to switch outwards to avoid the heels of BURN NOTICE (HS Gill), and was then forced to shift further outwards to avoid the heels of RAINBOW FISH which laid inwards under pressure.
BELIEVE IT OR NOT which was beaten 13 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

RACE 12 (R1487) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
NOVA WARRIOR (Z Khairil) dislodged its rider in the barrier, broke through the front gate and then ran loose for several minutes. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again due to its unruliness.
ARIEL (SU Lim) and GUILTLESS (S Ruzaini) both raced wide in the middle stages.
EASTERN TOWKAY (App AM Aizat) raced ungenerously in the middle stages.
In the very last strides, ARECIBO (App L De Souza) had to be checked when making ground on SCRAT (S Mutaza) and CRAZY CLUB (J Mallyon) to avoid clipping heels.