RACE 1 (R781) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)
LINCOLN CITY (KC Wong) proved difficult to load, delaying the start, and when the start was effected, struck the outside gate, striking Jockey KC Wong’s knee. In light of this, LINCOLN CITY will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall Test before being declared to race again. LINCOLN CITY was then ridden wide until straightening.
App P Mogun (ARTEMISTER) was cautioned with regards to his use of the whip.

RACE 2 (R782) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)
Jockey SU Lim replaced Jockey R Rueven on EMPIRE BAY when the latter failed to arrive on course.
Prior to the start being effected, READY TO SEVENLUCK (KC Wong) tended to throw its head in the adjoining stall. In light of this, Trainer R Lines was advised that READY TO SEVENLUCK will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall Test before being declared to race again.
STREET CHAMP (App A Suriya) proved difficult to load and dwelt when the start was effected, losing considerable ground. In light of this Trainer C Leck was advised that STREET CHAMP will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
EMPIRE BAY (SU Lim) veered outwards at the start, bumping CALM AND TRANQUIL (App CK Khaw).
TRINITY HONOR (App N Varmah) struck the running rail at the 1000M when pulling hard.
SPARKLE LOT (S Ruzaini) raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding this, Jockey S Ruzaini advised that he had intended to come in as it had been trapped wide but then he elected to ease but STREET CHAMP which had commenced slowly, had improved behind him and he was unable to do so.

RACE 4 (R784) CLASS 3 – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
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GUILTY PLEASURES (App N Varmah) was squeezed at the start when CHINO DINERO (App M Lukman) shifted out at the same time as RADICAL FORCE (J Daniel) shifted in. GUILTY PLEASURES then raced fiercely in the early stages.
Racing to the 900M, RADICAL FORCE pulled hard.
From its wide barrier, FUSION POWER (Y Aify) raced wide throughout, taking the turn into the straight wide.
GUILTY PLEASURES raced erratically in the straight and had to be straightened on several occasions.
Jockey J Shankar, the rider of PREMIUM RUSH, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of PREMIUM RUSH revealed no significant finding.

RACE 5 (R785) CLASS 3 – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
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LISBOA STAR (App L De Souza) was slow to begin.
FIGHTING WARRIOR (J Low) veered outwards at the start, inconveniencing BILLION SENSE (App A Zaimuddin) which lost ground.
Near the 1000M, GLORIA MARIS (C Goon) was inclined to lay outwards, bumping RACE FOR FAME (J Shankar).
At the 950M, LIM’S PERSHING (SU Lim) raced fiercely, throwing its head.
LISBOA STAR raced wide and fiercely in the middle stages.
Near the 650M, LIM’S PERSHING (SU Lim) had to be steadied when striding onto the heels of GLORIA MARIS (C Goon). The Stewards opened an inquiry into Jockey SU Lim’s riding of LIM’S PERSHING and adjourned it to a date to be fixed. A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S PERSHING revealed no significant finding.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that RACE FOR FAME returned having cast its off fore plate.
The Stewards, on 16 October 2020 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into Jockey SU Lim’s ride on LIM’S PERSHING, and further evidence was taken from Jockey SU Lim. Evidence was also taken from four (4) members of the SLTC Veterinary Department and further evidence was taken from LIM’S PERSHING’s Trainer, S Dunderdale.
After considering all the evidence, Jockey SU Lim was found guilty under MRA Rule 44 (10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being:
1. He failed to ride LIM’S PERSHING with any vigour after straightening (long course) until the 375M.
2. At approximately the 275M, he stopped riding and stood up on the gelding for approximately six (6) or seven (7) strides.
Jockey SU Lim was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 19 October 2020 and to expire on 18 December 2020, both dates inclusive.
Jockey SU Lim subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was allowed. The Appeal will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 6 (R786) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
FOREVER AND EVER (App CK Khaw) was presented on course with a Temporary Passport and was withdrawn under the provisions of MRA Regulation 10.1 which states that a horse shall not be permitted to start in a race without an Official Passport. Trainer WC Lim was reminded of his obligations to ensure all his horses have the correct documentations.
NASSEB (J Shankar) shifted out, bumping KOPI BING (R Shafiq) which in turn shifted out, bumping with FANTASTIC ECLIPSE (KC Wong).
Shortly after the start, PROVE IT (J Low) shifted in, crowding UPTOWN GIRL (J Daniel) which had to be steadied. PROVE IT continued to race greenly into the straight.
KOPI BING as inclined to lay inwards when struck with the whip near the 350M.
Jockey KC Wong (FANTASTIC ECLIPSE) dropped his whip near the 300M. He was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).
UPTOWN GIRL (J Daniel) had to be steadied and taken outwards to obtain a clear run near 175M. The Stewards opened inquiry into the running and handling of UPTOWN GIRL and adjourned it to a date to be fixed.
The Stewards, on 6 October 2020 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into Jockey J Daniel’s riding of UPTOWN GIRL in the above race. Evidence was taken from Jockey J Daniel and Trainer MW Teh, the rider and trainer of UPTOWN GIRL respectively
Jockey J Daniel stated that he had been instructed to ride the mare in a mid-to-back position and as it was having its first race start to attempt to find an uninterrupted passage. He had to ease behind PROVE IT (J Low) near the 800M, and when UPTOWN GIRL had commenced to make ground in the straight, he had been impeded when PEARL DANCER (App N Varmah) shifted outwards in front of him and he had elected to take UPTOWN GIRL to the outside of CAUSE TO FLY (R Rueven). He was of the opinion that UPTOWN GIRL resented to the use of the whip as it was inclined to swish its tail.
Trainer MW Teh confirmed the instructions and was of the opinion that UPTOWN GIRL’s lack in exposure after having trialled unimpressively. Further, he stated that on returning to stables, UPTOWN GIRL was ascertained to have a mild bow to its fore tendon which had been confirmed by the Veterinary Surgeon.
In accepting this evidence, the Stewards advised Trainer MW Teh that he was obliged to report any matter which may have affected the performance of his horses under the provisions of MRA Rule 35(7), also that UPTOWN GIRL will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R787) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
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After jumping awkwardly, LADY LAKSHMI (App P Mogun) was ridden wide throughout.
A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT PRIDE (J Low) 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.
The Stewards questioned App P Mogun as to why he was looking sidewards whilst being loaded. He stated that he had advised the handler that LADY LAKSHMI was of gentle disposition and was not inclined to kick in assisting to load the mare. The Stewards advised App P Mogun that he should not act in any manner which could lead to suspicion.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SILENT PRINCE (App N Varmah) returned having cast its near fore plate.

RACE 8 (R788) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
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ICHIKA BACHIKA (J Low) threw its head at the start and lost considerable ground. The Stewards opened an inquiry into this incident and adjourned it to a date to be fixed.
SPEEDY DEMON (J Daniel) veered inwards on jumping, crowding THAI BAHT (C Goon) which lost ground. SPEEDY DEMON raced erratically in the straight.
The Stewards, on 9 October 2020 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into the reason for ICHIKA BACHIKA losing considerable ground at the start. Evidence was taken from Jockey J Low and Trainer S Dunderdale, the rider and trainer of ICHIKA BACHIKA respectively.
After considering the evidence, Jockey J Low was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards in that ICHIKA BACHIKA was not given a chance to jump properly from the start. The Stewards were not persuaded that SOUTHERN DRAGON (S Ruzaini) from Stall 2 had crossed ICHIKA BACHIKA so as to impede the gelding in any way.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration that Jockey J Low had previously been suspended twice under MRA Rule 44(10) but considered this incident at the lower range of culpability. Jockey J Low was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) weeks with effect from 12 October 2020 and to expire on 22 November 2020, both dates inclusive.

RACE 9 (R789) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)
D’GREAT ACHIEVER (App CC Foo) jumped awkwardly and veered outwards, losing considerable ground. In assessing this incident, the Stewards believed that App CC Foo’s continued poor riding of horses from the start, required training. As such, App CC Foo is referred for specific start training, and is not permitted to ride in races until completed. D’GREAT ACHIEVER will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall Test before being declared to race again.
LIM’S KEYWAY (App A Zaimuddin) raced fiercely in the middle stages.
ALRALI (J Daniel) steadied slightly when crowded near the 25M.
The Stewards, on 9 October 2020 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into Jockey J Low’s riding of WASHINGTON and the manner in which he had ridden the gelding out in the straight. Evidence was taken from Jockey J Low and Trainer S Dunderdale, the rider and trainer of WASHINGTON respectively.
Trainer S Dunderdale advised the Stewards that WASHINGTON always travelled very strongly, however when pushed, tended not to respond and improved only in a moderate fashion. He had thus instructed Jockey J Low to ride WASHINGTON in a forward position and to ensure that he saved the gelding for a late run.
Jockey J Low agreed with the instructions and advised that WASHINGTON travelled very strongly after straightening and he had ridden quietly, holding the gelding together in hope of achieving the desired result. He had then ridden out to the post to his ability but WASHINGTON had raced only moderately compared to how it was travelling on straightening.
In accepting this evidence, the Stewards advised Trainer S Dunderdale that he should inform the Stewards of any aspect of his horses racing which may have an effect on their performances, and opportunity given that he also trained the horse which led in the race, D’ GREAT STRIKE (App L De Souza).
Jockey J Low was reminded of his obligations to ride in a positive and competitive manner at all times.

RACE 10 (R790) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)
On jumping, GOOD LUCKY (App CC Foo) veered inwards and severely checked TALISMAN (J Shankar) which caused LINING TOGETHER (App CK Khaw) to be checked, and inconvenienced GOLDEN DRAGON (App S Sia). In assessing this incident, the Stewards considered they could substantiate a charge of careless riding under the Rules, however, as previously, App CC Foo (GOOD LUCKY) was subjected to a retraining order, the Stewards issued a reprimand.
EXCALIBUR (App A Najib) raced extremely wide for the entire race. When questioned regarding this, App A Najib stated that EXCALIBUR usually led, however, from its wide barrier, he had been instructed to attempt to ride the gelding off the pace but had been unable to do so as it travelled too well.
Post-race veterinary examinations of TALISMAN and RAPTOR revealed that they were lame off fore and as such will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GOOD LUCKY returned with a cut to its near hind leg.