RACE 1 (R1133) CLASS 5(B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
SATELLITE GENIUS (S Ruzaini) jumped awkwardly, striking the hind quarters of IMMORTAL LEGACY (App M Lukman), losing ground.
SMIDDY BYRNE (KC Wong) which was sitting back when the start was effected, lost ground. SMIDDY BYRNE was then obliged to race wide throughout.
Passing the 1250M, SATELLITE GENIUS shifted in, causing SUPER EIGHT (O Chavez) to be steadied.
Near the 350M, SUPER EIGHT stumbled for no apparent reason. Jockey O Chavez explained that SUPER EIGHT was reluctant throughout the race, and was inclined to shy from the kick back.
When questioned, Trainer WC Lim (IMMORTAL LEGACY) advised that after studying the race, he believed IMMORTAL LEGACY could race in a prominent position although having drawn the outside barrier. He had instructed App M Lukman to ride for pace but was surprised that he had led so easily. Whilst accepting that App M Lukman had ridden IMMORTAL LEGACY diligently to secure the lead, the Stewards suggested to Trainer WC Lim that he educate App M Lukman with regards to the pace and tempo he applies in races.

RACE 2 (R1134) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
MACHO MAN (O Chavez) proved extremely difficult to load, delaying the start for a considerable period. MACHO MAN will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
SHENBAO (R Shafiq) which was reluctant to be loaded into the barrier, will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of BIG BUS, reported that he lost his near side stirrup iron at the start but regained it shortly thereafter.
Due to the delay, NOVA DASHING (KC Wong) and BLUE EYED BOY (K Eirwan) missed the start by a considerable margin.
SMOOTHLY (S Ruzaini) raced wide throughout.
GREENSTONE (J Low) veered outwards from the 750M, crashing through the outside running rail at the 575M, dislodging its rider. GREENSTONE was determined to have expired. Jockey J Low was examined by the Club Medical Officer who passed him fit to fulfill his riding engagements for the remainder of the day.

RACE 3 (R1135) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
NORMAN (O Chavez) dwelt at the start, losing considerable ground.
Near the 1000M, COMMODORE LINCOLN struck the heels of EXCALIBUR (R Shafiq) and blundered, dislodging Jockey B Pinheiro. GOLD POWER (J Low) and NORMAN which were following, were inconvenienced. Jockey B Pinheiro was subsequently taken to hospital for further observation. An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.
COMMODORE LINCOLN (B Pinheiro) and ELF’S DREAM (J De Souza) both raced wide in the middle stages.
When leading, SEGAR THE BEST (App R Nuqman) threw its head and raced fiercely.
The Stewards inquired into Jockey R Shafiq’s riding of EXCALIBUR, in particular his whip use in the straight. Trainer S Ellis advised that when EXCALIBUR ran second in mid-July, Jockey R Shafiq had advised him that the gelding was inclined to resent being struck with the whip, as such he had instructed at subsequent starts (including this one), that the riders use the whip sparingly on EXCALIBUR.
In accepting this, the Stewards advised Trainer S Ellis and Jockey R Shafiq that there was an expectancy that a horse to be ridden in a consistent manner and made a notation that EXCALIBUR would be ridden in future with a moderate whip use.

RACE 4 (R1136) STAYER STAKES A – 1800M (LONG COURSE A)
STAR INVINCIBLE (Y Aify) raced wide in the middle stages.
D’GREAT TIMING (J Low) threw its head shortly after the start. When questioned, Jockey J Low said that it had been his intention, after being instructed to ride the gelding in a rearward position, from a very wide barrier, he had steadied D’GREAT TIMING in an endeavour to come across behind the field, however, the gelding had overreacted and threw its head.
Near the 275M, MOZART ECLIPSE (O Chavez) shifted out off the heels of CALVADOS (KC Wong) and in doing so, made contact with MAYBE (J De Souza). MOZART ECLIPSE was then inclined to lay out from the 175M to the 50M. Jockey O Chavez was reprimanded for shifting out at this stage. Jockey KC Wong was warned that he must keep his mount straight in future.
When questioned, Jockey KC Wong, the rider of CALVADOS, stated that the gelding had pulled hard throughout and he had been left sitting on the outside of the leader, THAI BAHT (S Anandan) and although he had wished to be half-a-length behind THAI BAHT from the 750M, he had been exposed when racing in front of that gelding. Jockey KC Wong was advised that he must make a more positive effort to ride diligently in future.
LONE PACER (App N Varmah) which was distanced, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having performed poorly.

RACE 5 (R1137) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
ARROGATE ACHIEVER (App N Varmah) dwelt at the start.
HIGH COUNCIL (App A Suriya) was slow into stride.
I AM THE BOSS (AK Lim) was squeezed at the start when BAHAR (KC Wong) jumped in at the same time as PREMIUM STARS (S Ruzaini) veered out.
SACRED SURFER (App M Akmazani) brushed the running rail near the 1050M.
D’GREAT VULTURE (App L De Souza) raced wide from the 1000M until straightening.
Passing the 300M, HIGH COUNCIL shifted in abruptly, inconveniencing ARROGATE ACHIEVER. App A Suriya (HIGH COUNCIL) was warned that he must straighten his mount when they shift.
OUT OF NOWHERE (Y Aify) veered inwards over the final 50M.
Near the 125M, SACRED SURFER had to be checked on the inside of DAZZLING SPEED (J Low), and when taken outwards, inconvenienced BAHAR.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J Low, the rider of DAZZLING SPEED, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that when he rode DAZZLING SPEED, he permitted his mount to shift inwards in the final 125M causing SACRED SURFER to be restrained.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Low’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 16 September 2019 and to expire on 22 September 2019, both dates inclusive. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:35pm).

RACE 7 (R1139) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
RADICAL FORCE (KC Wong) jumped inwards at the start, bumping HANDY BET (App L De Souza).
MOONSHINE MISTRESS (S Ruzaini) was slow into stride.
HANDY BET raced wide in the early stages.
Approaching the finish, SECKILL (App R Nuqman) had to steady inwards to avoid the heels of FANTASTIC ECLIPSE (J Low).
When questioned, Jockey R Shafiq stated that CALL IT had shorten stride at the first turn and then in the straight, dropped his head. He subsequent eased the gelding down. Trainer S Dunderdale advised that he could offer no explanation other than he considered the gelding might require further distance as it had been training well but highlighted that CALL IT was having its first start in KL. CALL IT which was beaten 20 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having performed poorly.

RACE 8 (R1140) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
RUSTY BROWN (R Shafiq) jumped with its head in the air and lost ground.
After being slow to begin, HAPPY BOX SIX (App L De Souza) raced wide throughout.
App M Lukman (SPADE OF ACE) dropped his whip near the 275M. He was warned that a repetition of dropping the whip may lead to a penalty being imposed.

RACE 9 (R1141) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was run in light rain.
App WW Cheah (FIRST LIGHT) dropped his whip near the 250M. He was warned that a repetition of dropping the whip may lead to a penalty being imposed.
Jockey R Shafiq (AUDACIOUS) was questioned as to the reason he had stopped riding in the straight. He advised that after being prominent early, the gelding commenced to hang out in the straight and was tired quickly after being ridden vigourously. Trainer SY Lim will be questioned at a date to be fixed.

RACE 10 (R1142) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
D’GREAT LOVE (App WW Cheah) veered inwards at the start causing MINUTESTOMIDNIGHT (KC Wong) to be restrained and lose ground. App WW Cheah was warned that he must straighten his mount more quickly in future.
TILSWORTH MICK (App M Akmazani) was slow into stride.
On jumping, D’GREAT STRIKE (J De Souza) laid inwards, crowding LEOPARD ECLIPSE (HS Gill).
Near the 900M, LEOPARD ECLIPSE was racing erratically, shifted out quickly off the heels of TILSWORTH MICK and then checked when striking the hind-quarters of KYO (App L De Souza) near the 850M.
D’GREAT STRIKE was inclined to hang inwards throughout.
KYO raced wide in the early and middle stages.

RACE 11 (R1143) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
SORBETA (App L De Souza) was buffeted on jumping, losing ground.
At the turn near the 800M, LISTEN (R Shafiq) steadied inside TILSWORTH JACOBI (App M Akmazani), then laid outwards, carrying HIGH TENSILE (AK Lim) out onto SORBETA which then raced wide. App M Akmazani was warned that he must afford runners on his inside sufficient room.
ALLIED POWER (K Eirwan) jumped with its head in the air and lost ground. When questioned, Jockey K Eirwan advised that ALLIED POWER was throwing its head prior to being loaded, and he had asked the assistance of the Barrier Handler. The gelding then reacted badly when the start was effected, although he had not restrain it in any way. ALLIED POWER will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

RACE 12 (R1144) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
SCORPION KING (S Ruzaini) was slow into stride and thereafter raced wide.
Jockey S Anandan (STREETS OF FIRE) lost his near side stirrup iron at the 125M and thereafter became unbalanced.