RACE 1 (R1187) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
RED EASTERN (HS Gill) which refused to move from the saddling area, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 1:15pm. The gelding will be required to undergo satisfactory Paddock Schooling before being permitted to race again and to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again
GHOST BAY (App R Nuqman) and ENDURANCE (App L De Souza) were slow into stride.
SONG KID (J De Souza) and ENDURANCE both raced wide in the middle stages.
At the 250M, SCORPION KING (S Ruzaini) shifted out, brushing BALKAN CHALLENGER (App WW Cheah).

RACE 2 (R1188) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
LIM’S GREETING (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly, losing ground.
After being slow to begin, BULLISH LUCK (B Pinheiro) was crowded when ACME (S Ruzaini) veered outwards at the start, crowding NOVA ACE (App WW Cheah).
Shortly after the start, GOOD VIBRATIONS (App L De Souza) and ACME bumped for some distance.
At the 200M, ACME laid out, crowding GOOD LUCKY (App CK Khaw) which in turn bumped with GOOD VIBRATIONS. The Stewards were satisfied that ACME contributed considerably by hanging outwards throughout. Trainer C Leck was advised to take steps to rectify the gelding’s manners and engage a senior rider on ACME in future.
BULLISH LUCK was inclined to lay outwards over the final 150M.

RACE 3 (R1189) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
ARLO (S Ruzaini) jumped awkwardly.
LIM’S FAIRLY (App WW Cheah) veered outwards at the start, severely inconveniencing ELF’S DREAM (J De Souza).
MUSANG KING (S Anandan) was forced to race wide in the middle stages.
The whip of D’GREAT ACHIEVER (App L De Souza) broke near the 200M and D’GREAT ACHIEVER was then impeded near the 100M.

RACE 5 (R1191) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
This race was rescheduled to start at 3:20pm.
JERAM VILLAGE (S Anandan) missed the start by a considerable margin. Jockey S Anandan advised that the gelding had been standing awkwardly and besides being slow, it failed to gather momentum.
Approaching the 200M, Jockey B Pinheiro took CASEY outwards across the heels of SUPREME STAR (HS Gill) when disappointed for a run. SUPREME STAR then shifted outwards with CASEY being eased outwards from its heels and bumping with BLACK MAMBA (App L De Souza). CASEY was then carried outwards in the final 25M.

RACE 6 (R1192) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
FIRST DANCE (J De Souza) was crowded when Q NINE MILLION (HS Gill) shifted in at the start.
COLCHESTER (App N Varmah) and LISTEN (S Ruzaini) were both slow into stride.
FIRST DANCE and LISTEN both raced wide in the middle stages.
Near the 850M, LIGHTNING KING (AK Lim) had to be restrained when crossed by RACE FOR FAME (B Pinheiro).
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey B Pinheiro, the rider of RACE FOR FAME, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that when he rode RACE FOR FAME, he allowed his horse to shift in at about the 850M, causing LIGHTNING KING (AK Lim) to be restrained.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey B Pinheiro’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 30 September 2019 and to expire on 12 October 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 (5:55pm).

RACE 7 (R1193) STAYER STAKES B – 1800M (LONG COURSE B)
VOLANTE GENERAL (App N Varmah) threw its head on jumping, losing ground.
TARZAN (HS Gill) was slow to begin.
In the straight, VOLANTE GENERAL had to be restrained off the tiring ARC CARA (S Muniandy) and TEH TARIK (S Anandan).
At the 200M, SACRED GALAXY (B Pinheiro) shifted out, crowding SUNNY (App CK Khaw) out onto MAYBE (J De Souza).
The Stewards opened inquiries into the riding of TEH TARIK (S Anandan) and ARC CARA (S Muniandy). After taking evidence from all parties, the inquiries were adjourned to a date to be fixed.
The Stewards, on 24 September 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded inquiries into the riding of TEH TARIK (S Anandan) and ARC CARA (S Muniandy). Evidence was taken from Jockey S Anandan and Trainer SY Lim, the rider and trainer of TEH TARIK respectively, and Jockey S Muniandy and Trainer MW Teh, the rider and trainer of ARC CARA respectively.
Jockey S Muniandy, the rider of ARC CARA, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that the manner in which he rode ARC CARA, for failing to attempt to settle the gelding in the middle stages when co-leading by a large margin.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Muniandy’s previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Jockey S Muniandy was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect 30 September 2019 and to expire on 29 October 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 (3:10pm).
Jockey S Anandan, the rider of TEH TARIK, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(iii) for incompetent riding. The particulars of the charge were that he had ridden TEH TARIK vigorously from shortly after the start and continued to ride the gelding when co-leading by a large margin in the middle of the race whereby TEH TARIK had then tired badly.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Anandan’s previous riding record, his submissions on penalty and the penalties imposed under the same Rule. Jockey S Anandan was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 30 September 2019 and to expire on 29 November 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 (3:15pm).
Trainer SY Lim, the trainer of TEH TARIK, was fined RM750/- under MRA Rule 35(8) for failing to advise the Stewards regarding the change of tactics of the manner in which TEH TARIK would be ridden.
After considering submissions from Jockey S Anandan (the rider of TEH TARIK), Trainer SY Lim (the Trainer of TEH TARIK), and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Racing Stewards partially allowed the appeal and reduced his suspension to one (1) month to commence from 23 December 2019 and to expire on 22 January 2020, both dates inclusive. The Racing Stewards ordered the deposit to be refunded.
After considering submissions from Jockey S Muniandy (the rider ARC CARA), Trainer MW Teh (the Trainer of ARC CARA), and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Racing Stewards dismissed the appeal, and his suspension will commence from 23 December 2019 and to expire on 22 January 2020, both dates inclusive. The Racing Stewards ordered the deposit to be refunded.

RACE 8 (R1194) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
LUCKY MASTER (HS Gill), WHAT (K Eirwan) and NORMAN (App L De Souza) were all slow to begin.
SMOOTHLY (S Ruzaini) raced fiercely in the early stages and near the 1000M, LIM’S BATTLE (S Anandan) had to be checked off its heels.
Near the 800M, SECKILL (App R Nuqman) rolled out causing FRENCH VINTAGE (App N Varmah) to be restrained outwards. FRENCH VINTAGE then raced wide.
Near the 800M, SMOOTHLY had to be restrained off the heels of D’GREAT LUCK (AK Lim).

RACE 9 (R1195) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
Prior to being loaded, the bridle and head-gear of CHAMPION FACE (App CK Khaw) came off. The Starter was unable to refit the ear-muffs and as such CHAMPION FACE raced without ear-muffs.
E SUPREME (S Muniandy) dipped upon jumping and raced wide in the middle stages.
LIM’S MASTER (J De Souza) was slow to begin, and was blocked for a clear run from the 500M until near the 250M.
AMI ELEVEN (App WW Cheah) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.
ANDRE (App L De Souza) raced wide in the middle stages.
Near the 300M, MR O’REILLY (App M Akmazani) brushed the running rail with App M Akmazani becoming unbalanced. NOVA PHOENIX (S Ruzaini) which was following, had to be steadied. Shortly after this, MR WOLFF (B Pinheiro) rolled in causing MR O’REILLY to be steadied. Jockey B Pinheiro was warned that he must afford other runners sufficient room.