RACE 1 (R095) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
LIM’S MYSTERY (App R Nuqman) was slow to begin.
Approaching the 800M, FRENCH VINTAGE (App A Suriya) rolled out, bumping BUKIT SUBANG which in turn shifted, carrying TRINITY ROCKET (SU Lim) which checked from the heels of GOOD VIBRATIONS (App L De Souza). In assessing this incident, the Stewards considered that FRENCH VINTAGE, in shifting out, had tightened the horse on its outside, whereby TRINITY ROCKET had to steady from GOOD VIBRATIONS which had been hanging in prior to this.
D’GREAT STRIKE raced fiercely with its head in the air and was taken wide from the 700M, and was inclined to lay inwards in the straight with Jockey R Shafiq having to straighten on several occasions.
CAVATINA (App P Mogun) was forced to race wide.
A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT STRIKE 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.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MIROTIC (App CK Khaw) returned having cast its near hind plate.
On inquiry, App S Rosmizan, the rider of JUST DUIT, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer S Hamilton, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that near the 1000M, D’GREAT STRIKE (R Shafiq) had to check when crossed by JUST DUIT (App S Rosmizan), bumping the hind-quarters of BUKIT SUBANG (AK Lim).
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Rosmizan’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 20 January 2020 and to expire on 1 February 2020, 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 (4pm).

RACE 2 (R096) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
BORN A FIGHTER (KC Wong) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the request of the rider, and was passed fit to race.
GERMAN SPEED (App R Nuqman) and KARIGARA (HK Cheng) bumped shortly after the start.
Shortly after the start, TRINITY FLYING (App A Zaimuddin) shifted in, crowding DAYFLIRT (J De Souza).
In the early stages, CONCORDE (App S Rosmizan) raced wide.
Near the 125M, KARIGARA had to be steadied off the heels of the tiring CONCORDE.
A post-race veterinary examination of BORN A FIGHTER 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. BORN A FIGHTER was impounded for routine analytical and veterinary examination.

RACE 4 (R098) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 3:05pm.
After dipping at the start, ASHHAB (HS Gill) was bumped when FUNKADELIC (C Goon) shifted out quickly and shortly after, steadied when crowded by SUNTZU (App S Rosmizan). When questioned regarding the performance of ASHHAB, Jockey HS Gill advised that after being interfered with at the start, ASHHAB was reluctant to progress and failed to respond to his urging. On straightening, he had taken the gelding wide, looking for a clear passage, and although the gelding had run somewhat in the straight, it had peaked on its run near the 200M.
STAR INVINCIBLE (App CK Khaw) and MARTIN VJ (R Shafiq) were slow to begin.
MARTIN VJ raced wide until straightening. Jockey R Shafiq was questioned regarding his ride on MARTIN VJ. He stated that he had been instructed to see how the gelding jumped and to ride it where it was “comfortable”. MARTIN VJ had been slow into stride and failed to show early pace being ridden rearward by the 1000M, he had progressed into the race well and after riding MARTIN VJ strongly on straightening, it had not responded and was inclined to be one-paced. Further, the gelding had shifted in when struck with the whip causing him to steady. He reported that MARTIN VJ had made a bad noise. A post-race veterinary examination of MARTIN VJ revealed no significant finding. This inquiry was adjourned to allow for MARTIN VJ’s Trainer, PS Kumaran to be called.
ORIENTAL SPIRIT (App AR Aiman) raced wide in the early and middle stages.
A post-race veterinary examination of LUKE MAN (R Rueven) 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.

RACE 5 (R099) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 3:35pm.
PANCA DELIMA (App CK Khaw) raced wide. App CK Khaw advised that the gelding was inclined to over-race and appeared to resent the bit when he attempted to secure an inside position.
LARSON (KC Wong) raced wide in the middle stages.
BIG TRUCK (App A Zaimuddin) raced awkwardly when crowded on the rails between the 900M and the 600M.
When racing fiercely, EBRAZ (Y Sakito) had to be restrained when striding onto the heels of TRIPLE ONE STAR (J De Souza) near the 800M.

RACE 6 (R100) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 4:05pm.
TOM YAM (C Goon) threw its head up on jumping and was ridden wide throughout. In light of the performance, TOM YAM will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again due to racing intractability.
ZHUHAI (App CK Khaw) raced erratically in the straight.

RACE 7 (R101) SUPREME A (SW) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
SECRET WIN (J Low) was slow to begin.
On jumping, AFFLECK (R Rueven) shifted inwards, crowding DIRECTOR (App R Nuqman) which contacted BEST TOTHELIGN (App L De Souza). After taking into consideration Jockey R Rueven’s excellent riding record, the Stewards issued a warning rather than preferring a charge of careless riding.
NOVA STRIKE (App CK Khaw) was slow into stride and drifted out in the straight, finishing wide on the track.
SHOWBOY (J De Souza) was inclined to shift in passing the 200M.
WAR DRAGON (KC Wong) drifted out from the 200M and near the 100M, Jockey KC Wong accidentally struck Jockey J De Souza (SHOWBOY) on two (2) occasions, dislodging his whip. In considering this incident, the Stewards believed Jockey KC Wong had ridden carelessly by failing to stop riding with his whip when his mount shifted out. He was subsequently fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).

RACE 8 (R102) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
XENA (App S Rosmizan) struck the inside gate when jumping at the start and stood flat-footed as the gates opened. XENA will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
D’GREAT PRIDE (KC Wong) raced wide in the middle stages.
Running to the 800M, WARRIOR KING (S Salee) which was laying inwards, crowded BE SAFE (App L De Souza) which in turn caused NOVA RANGER (HS Gill) which was racing on its heels to be restrained. Jockey S Salee was warned that he must afford runners on his inside sufficient room.
A post-race veterinary examination of NOVA RANGER (HS Gill) revealed that the gelding 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.
At the conclusion of an inquiry today, Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of WAHASH, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride WAHASH out over the concluding two (2) strides of the final stages. Jockey R Shafiq was fined RM2500/- and was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:55pm).
An inquiry was opened into the running and handling of XENA (App S Rosmizan). After taking evidence from App S Rosmizan, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer S Hamilton, and Trainer S Edwards, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed.

RACE 9 (R103) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
An objection was lodged by Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of HENG KINGDOM, placed second, against MAINDANZ BEAUTY (App A Suriya), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference shortly after the start After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards determined that the alleged interference had affected the chances of HENG KINGDOM and the objection was upheld. The placings were amended to read:
No. 1 – HENG KINGDOM (R Shafiq)
No. 2 – MAINDANZ BEAUTY (App A Suriya)
No. 3 – BAADSHAH (App S Uzair)
No. 4 – MOONSHINE MISTRESS (App AR Aiman)
TRINITY HONOR (R Rueven) was slow into stride.
BAADSHAH (App S Uzair) was slow into stride and drifted out in the straight.
AUSSIE EAGLE (App CK Khaw) raced wide in the middle stages.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App A Suriya, the rider of MAIDANZ BEAUTY, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer C Leck, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that shortly after the start, he shifted in, crowding HENG KINGDOM causing that horse to be tightened and in turn causing SENA SIXTYNINE (HS Gill) had to be checked.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Suriya’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 27 January 2020 and to expire on 2 February 2020, 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 (6:42pm).

RACE 10 (R104) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 6:15pm.
Trainer SY Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey S Salee to ride overweight on NOVA BATTLE.
When the start was effected, LONE PACER (App N Varmah) reared with App N Varmah striking his head on the cross bar and being dislodged. App N Varmah was subsequently taken to hospital for further observation.
Near the 900M, CATCH ME GREAT (SU Lim) steadied behind the riderless horse.
ELITE ROCKET (C Goon) lost ground for no apparent reason near the 800M and commenced to race ungenerously.