RACE 1 (R718) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)
The Stewards ordered App A Zaimuddin to be replaced by App A Suriya as the rider of LIM’S BATTLE due to disciplinary measures.
LIGHTNING HERO (HS Gill) and AIR POWER (App CK Khaw) were slow into stride.
BULLISH LUCK (App S Uzair) was slow to begin.
BELIEVE IT OR NOT (J Low) raced wide in the middle stages.
Running to the 1000M, MUSANG KING (R Shafiq) raced fiercely.
Near the 300M, EMPEROR WARRIOR (Y Aify) checked when MAPLE RISING (AK Lim) rolled in. On inquiry, Jockey AK Lim (MAPLE RISING) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that near the 300M, he caused EMPEROR WARRIOR to be checked.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey AK Lim’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 21 September 2020 and to expire on 27 September 2020, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
A post-race veterinary examination of LIGHTNING HERO revealed that it was short stride both fore and as such will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of AIR POWER revealed no significant finding.

RACE 2 (R719) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)
Prior to the horse being loaded, Trainer M Sukri’s representative advised the Stewards that ZILFIKAR (Y Aify) would be ridden without the whip as the gelding resented its use. Trainer M Sukri’s representative was instructed that he must relay the instructions of the Trainer in a more timely fashion.
On inquiry, Jockey AK Lim (TRINITY ROYAL) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that shortly after the start, he shifted in, bumping ZILFIKAR which in turn crowded BANGALORE (App A Suriya) which steadied and shifted in causing FIRST SUCCESS (J Shankar) to check.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey AK Lim’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 21 September 2020 and to expire on 3 October 2020, both dates inclusive, to be served concurrently with any other penalty. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
Over the concluding stages, BANGALORE drifted out causing SMART MASTER (SU Lim) to steady preventatively.
A post-race veterinary examination of FIRST SUCCESS revealed no significant finding.

RACE 3 (R720) CLASS 4 (B) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
Acting on veterinary advice that BAOYE CHAMPION (HS Gill) was lame near fore, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:12pm. BAOYE CHAMPION will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test (after a 2-week embargo) before being declared to race again.
D’GREAT RISE (HK Cheng) and O’REILLY BAY (J Shankar) raced wide in the early stages.
Jockey C Goon, when questioned as to why he had led after the connections had advised the Stewards prior to the race that BUFFALO SOLDIER would be ridden in midfield position. He stated that his intentions, even with the withdrawal of BAOYE CHAMPION, was to race midfield, however, BUFFALO SOLDIER had jumped well and he had not urged the gelding at any stage but had been left leading easily, and subsequently had ridden BUFFALO SOLDIER patiently although leading.

RACE 4 (R721) CLASS 4 (B) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
HAPPY DAYZ (J Daniel) jumped awkwardly and veered inwards, losing considerable ground. In light of the gelding’s continued barrier manners, Trainer MW Teh was advised that HAPPY DAYS will be required to pass 2 starting stall tests (at consecutive weekly intervals) before being declared to race again.
FIRST PASSTHEPOST (App CK Khaw) was slow into stride.
FIRST LIGHT (App L De Souza) raced wide in the early stages. App L De Souza was questioned regarding this and stated that FIRST LIGHT was inclined to throw its head down prior to the start and he had been forced to jump on a tight rein. He then placed himself in midfield and was unable to secure a position near the running rails until the 600M.

RACE 5 (R722) COMBINED CLASSES 2 & 3 – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
As Jockey R Rueven was unable to make the weight on BACH’S AIR, the Stewards permitted Jockey KC Wong to replace him on BACH’S AIR. Jockey R Rueven was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the weight.
When the start was effected, LIM’S CASINO (HS Gill) reared, striking the cross bar and lost considerable ground. In light of this, Trainer BT Lim was advised that LIM’S CASINO will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again. A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S CASINO revealed that the gelding had blood in both nostrils as a result of the trauma of this incident. LIM’S CASINO will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test (after a 1-month embargo) before being declared to race again.
Passing the 700M, SEMANTAN PRINCE (Y Aify) which was racing fiercely, pulled up behind TEN EMPEROR (S Ruzaini) and struck that gelding’s heels, blundered badly, partially dislodging Jockey Y Aify. SEMANTAN PRINCE bumped with HIGH COUNCIL (App A Suriya) which had been racing erratically prior to this.
Trainer S Dunderdale was questioned regarding the intractability of SEMANTAN PRINCE as the gelding had raced in a similar manner in its previous start. Trainer S Dunderdale advised that the gelding was unsuited by racing on the fence, however, undertook to remove the Blinkers from SEMANTAN PRINCE for its future racing.
Jockey J Shankar (RADICAL FORCE) reported that his whip broke in the straight.
METIER STAR (App L De Souza) and HIGH COUNCIL bumped in the last 25M.
After being examined by the Club Doctor, Jockey Y Aify was indisposed after this race and relieved of his remaining engagements.

RACE 6 (R723) COMBINED CLASSES 2 & 3 – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
Trainer F Maynard was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey R Rueven to ride overweight on BLUE DANUBE.
ELITE GENERAL (HS Gill) fly-jumped when the start was effected, losing considerable ground.
Running to the 1050M, MOMENT OF JUSTICE (App L De Souza) and ELITE GENERAL (HS Gill) bumped.
The saddle on EBRAZ (S Ruzaini) shifted sideways shortly after the start with Jockey S Ruzaini taking the gelding wide and placed at a considerable disadvantage in riding EBRAZ out.
When struck with the whip in the straight, TRINITY GENERAL (SU Lim) veered out. Jockey SU Lim changed the whip to his right hand with TRINITY GENERAL then shifting in onto the fence. Jockey SU Lim continued to use the whip in an excessive manner without giving TRINITY GENERAL a chance to respond. Due to Jockey SU Lim having been warned previously, he was fined RM1000/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for using his whip in an excessive manner.
EBRAZ returned cut on the near hind leg, and will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R724) MAIDEN – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
When being loaded, SYMBOL OF COURAGE (App L De Souza) got his leg over the running rail and sustained a cut in the inguinal region. SYMBOL OF COURAGE was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 4:18pm, and will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
TOM YAM (C Goon) was slow into stride and raced wide throughout.
The saddle on CONCORDE (App M Lukman) slipped sideways near the 1000M, placing App M Lukman at a considerable disadvantage in riding his mount out.
On straightening, LET’S COME ON BABY (J Low) was taken outwards to obtain a clear run and made contact with GLOBAL ARMY (S Ruzaini). Jockey J Low was reprimanded for shifting out at this stage in attempting to secure a passage.

RACE 8 (R725) COMBINED CLASSES 2 & 3 – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
MR CROWE (S Ruzaini) veered inwards at the start, bumping D’GREAT CONQUEROR (Z Zuriman). BEST TOTHELIGN (J De Souza) and SPLENDOR (App S Uzair) were crowded at this stage. Jockey S Ruzaini was reprimanded for shifting in at this stage.
Near the 1200M, SACRED TONIC (App CK Khaw) which was racing fiercely, shifted out, bumping FIRST PRECINCT (J Low). SACRED TONIC then raced fiercely in the early stages.
MR CROWE was ridden wide throughout. When questioned, Jockey S Ruzaini stated that from his wide draw, he intended to ride the gelding midfield, however after straightening it at the start, he had been trapped on the outside of D’GREAT CONQUEROR and when attempting to take a sit behind that gelding, BEST TOTHELIGN had improved on his inside and caused him to race wide thereafter.

RACE 9 (R726) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)

STAR INVINCIBLE (S Ruzaini) shifted in at the start, crowding NORTHERN KNIGHT (J Low) which lost ground. In this incident, MR PAULANDRE (App CK Khaw) was tightened.

TARZAN (App S Uzair) was slow to begin.

SORBETA (HK Cheng) raced wide in the early stages.

On straightening, TRINITY SPIRIT (KC Wong) and LA FAMILIA (J Shankar) bumped.

The Stewards inquired into App S Uzair’s ride on TARZAN. He stated that the gelding had begun poorly as was its characteristics and he had subsequently attempted to ride for luck with a rails run. In the straight, he had ridden in his normal manner, using the whip in the backhand position and believed that TARZAN had responded well to his riding. In considering this evidence, the Stewards accepted App S Uzair’s explanation, however, reminded him that he should leave no doubt as to his true purpose when riding every race.