RACE 1 (R1005) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
BURGUNDY HEIGHTS (App CK Khaw) bounded at the start, losing ground.
GOOD PEOPLE (App L De Souza) was slow to begin.
At the 650M, GYARADOS (B Pinheiro) veered off the track, carrying CIZEN (R Shafiq) wide. When questioned, Jockey B Pinheiro advised that GYARADOS had changed lead near the 700M, and commenced to hang out badly. He had shown it the whip but GYARADOS had veered outwards quickly and he was unable to control the mare. In view of this incident, Trainer SY Lim was advised that GYARADOS will be required to pass 2 tests (1000M/vet from the starting stall tests at consecutive weekly intervals) before being declared to race again.

RACE 3 (R1007) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
EQUINE NUTRITION AUSTRALASIA STAKES
Running to the 800M, DUTY FIRST (HS Gill) had to momentarily steady when crossed by CALLIXTUS (J De Souza).
A post-race veterinary examination of HAYTHAM revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R1008) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
DECRON STAKES
TAFFETAS (B Pinheiro) was slow to begin.
I AM THE BOSS (App CK Khaw) raced wide in the middle stages.
BAHAR (R Shafiq) raced wide in the middle stages and laid out in the straight.
Jockey S Salee (ANONYMOUS) was questioned regarding his riding of the gelding. He stated that he had been instructed to ride the gelding where it was comfortable as ANONYMOUS had a history of jumping poorly with its head in the air. Today, ANONYMOUS had jumped well but he found himself rearward and had not ridden with the whip immediately after straightening as the gelding was inclined to lay outwards.

RACE 5 (R1009) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
MITAVITE ASIA CUP
BADCOE (App A Suriya) was slow into stride. App A Suriya was questioned as to why after missing the start on BADCOE, he had ridden the gelding vigourously and then sat three (3) deep on the outside of the leaders.
Trainer C Leck confirmed that he had instructed BADCOE to be ridden forward and attempted to lead, however, he agreed with the Stewards that after missing the start, App A Suriya should have considered to ride more efficiently. The Stewards advised App A Suriya that in their opinion, he had ridden an ill-judged race and that he should use his initiative if unable to fulfill his instructions.
At the 150M, OUT OF NOWHERE (Y Aify) laid inwards, bumping BACH’S AIR (B Pinheiro). OUT OF NOWHERE continued to lay in and at the winning post, crowded LISBOA STAR (App L De Souza). Jockey Y Aify was reprimanded for failing to straighten when his mount shifted.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BADCOE collapsed and died in the float bay. A subsequent post-mortem examination of BADCOE will be conducted.

RACE 6 (R1010) M’sia Group 1 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
SELANGOR GOLD CUP
2019 TRIPLE CROWN SERIES – 2ND LEG
ORDER OF THE SUN (HS Gill) was slow to begin.
At the 1000M, ROYAL EXPLORER (R Shafiq) steadied on the inside of the heels of VOLCANIC GENERAL (S Ruzaini).
AUD DOLLAR (S Mutaza) and SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (KC Wong) were all unable to secure clear passages in the straight. SKYDANCE ECLIPSE had to switch out from BEST TOTHELIGN’s (J De Souza) heels to continue its run.
MR NEVERMIND (SU Lim) was blocked for room near the 300M.
BUENOS AIRES (App CK Khaw) drifted out passing the 250M, carrying D’GREAT TIMING (J Low) outwards which made contact with ARIF (S Salee). BEST TOTHELIGN which was behind, had to steady.
STICK SEEKER (AK Lim) shifted in passing the 200M causing GOD HELPS ME (App L De Souza) to steady.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ATEEJ (Y Aify) returned with a clipped near hind heel. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R1011) OPEN NOVICE – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
VICTORY TREADMILL STAKES
BROKE IN LONDON (HS Gill) veered outwards at the start, inconveniencing CONGRATU (App P Mogun) which lost ground.
SHREDDER (S Salee) raced wide throughout.
When attempting a run on the inside of BROKE IN LONDON near the 400M, CALVADOS (J Low) had to steady.
NEVERSAYNEVER (B Pinheiro) was blocked for a clear run between 275M and the 150M.
Jockey R Shafiq (EXCALIBUR) dropped his whip at about the 75M. He was fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

RACE 8 (R1012) CLASS 4(A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
TRINITY WARRIOR CUP
Trainer SY Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on SUNNY (J Low).
HIGH TENSILE (S Mutaza) jumped outwards at the start, inconveniencing GROUND CONTROL (J De Souza). Jockey S Mutaza was warned that he must straighten his mount more quickly in future.
HERO CHAMPION (S Salee) raced wide in the middle stages.
On straightening, CASEY (B Pinheiro) rolled out and brushed with GROUND CONTROL which then was inclined to lay in.

RACE 9 (R1013) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
The Stewards considered a request from Jockey B Pinheiro that he be relieved from riding IMMORTALITY as he had not been officially engaged for the mare.
Running to the 1000M, GOD’S FATE (AK Lim) raced erratically and shifted in, causing BIG BANK (HS Gill) to steady when leading, ASHQAR (R Shafiq) raced fiercely.
CATAPULT (App L De Souza) was obliged to race wide from the 800M until the straight.
A post-race veterinary examination of GOD’S FATE revealed no significant finding.

RACE 10 (R1014) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
Jockey SU Lim, the rider of AUSSIE EAGLE, reported that his saddle slipped backwards in the straight.
NOVA DASHING (AK Lim) was slow to begin. Jockey AK Lim was questioned as to why he was so far back on NOVA DASHING. He stated that he had been instructed to ride NOVA DASHING with intention to lead from its wide barrier start, however, the gelding had not begun well, although he had pushed in the early stages, he was only able to keep in touch with the field in approximately 8th position. As Trainer S Siva had left the course, this inquiry was adjourned at a date to be fixed. Jockey AK Lim reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of NOVA DASHING revealed no significant finding.
In the early stages, UNION JAC (S Anandan) raced fiercely.
READY TO STAR (KC Wong) was obliged to race wide in the middle stages.
Trainer F Maynard was reminded of his obligations to ensure that any winners should be resaddled to afford a photo opportunity in future.
The Stewards, on 13 August 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of NOVA DASHING. Evidence was taken from Jockey AK Lim and Trainer S Siva, the rider and trainer of NOVA DASHING respectively.
When questioned, Trainer S Siva advised that after NOVA DASHING’s win on 23 June 2019, the horse had injured its forehead and had subsequently missed considerable work for about 9 months thereafter. Further, it had been ascertained that NOVA DASHING suffered from ulcers and had been medicated accordingly. He also said that he expected NOVA DASHING would take up a prominent position and hopefully lead, although having a wide barrier. He had been very disappointed in the performance of the gelding.
After assessing NOVA DASHING’s work regime and particularly its last piece of work on Wednesday, 31 July 2019, the Stewards instructed that NOVA DASHING be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having performed poorly. Further, both Trainer S Siva and Jockey AK Lim would be expected to give correct and concise evidence to all Stipendiary Stewards’ inquiries in future.