RACE 1 (R001) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
HAPPY NEW YEAR STAKES
LIGHTNING HERO (App K Pavinthran) and TIN’S MACHINE (SU Lim) were slow to begin.
STREET CHAMP (S Ruzaini), after being slow to begin, raced wide throughout and Jockey S Ruzaini reported that the gelding did not handle the condition of the track.
ELEGENT (App A Zaimuddin) raced fiercely and wide in the early stages.
App K Pavinthran reported that LIGHTNING HERO was unsuited to the nature of the track.
Post-race veterinary examinations of STREET CHAMP and ELEGENT revealed that the geldings were lame off fore and as such will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of SNAGGLE PUSS (AK Lim) revealed no significant finding.

RACE 2 (R002) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
HAVE A GRAND NEW YEAR STAKES
GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN (J De Souza) was slow into stride.
ZILFIKAR (Y Aify) and NEW SENSATION (App S Uzair) led by a large margin in the middle stages. Inquiries into the riding of Jockey Y Aify and App S Uzair were opened.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey Y Aify, the rider of ZILFIKAR, 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 the manner he had ridden ZILFIKAR in the early stages by not restraining and continued to attempt to lead when on the outside of NEW SENSATION.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the facts of this case, Jockey Y Aify’s mitigating factors, previous penalties applied under similar circumstances and his record. Jockey Y Aify was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month, to be deferred, with effect from 4 January 2021 and to expire on 3 February 2021, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
When questioned, App S Uzair (NEW SENSATION), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, L Moy, stated that he had ridden NEW SENSATION in a similar fashion at his prior winning start and given that he had drawn inside of ZILFIKAR, he had attempted to ride the gelding in the same manner. Whilst accepting this in part, the Stewards reprimanded App S Uzair for continuing in a prolonged manner his attempt to lead, thereby overtaxing NEW SENSATION.
VERGLATICA (App A Suriya) took a missed step near the 800M and was eased down in the straight. It was ascertained that VERGLATICA had a bilateral sesamoid fracture and avulsion of the suspensory ligament. The gelding was subsequently humanely euthanized.
The Stewards inquired into App S Uzair’s ride over the final 5 strides. At the conclusion of the inquiry, App S Uzair (NEW SENSATION), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, L Moy, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride out to the end of the race.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the fact that NEW SENSATION was tiring badly, however, believed that the offence required a period of suspension. App S Uzair was suspended from riding in races for a period of 5 (five) Malaysian race days with effect from 2 January 2021 and to expire on 17 January 2021, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 3 (R003) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR STAKES
GORDON G (CK Khaw) bounded in the air at the start, losing ground. Trainer R Lines was advised that GORDON G will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
In the early stages, WE’RE THE WORLD (R Shafiq) raced fiercely and had to be restrained when hanging across the heels of BILLY MOJO (HK Cheng) near the 900M.
When blocked for a run on the inside of BILLY MOJO near the 250M, ELITE SAINT (App R Nuqman) had to be steadied and then taken to the outside of that gelding’s heels.
WE’RE THE WORLD was eased down in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of WE’RE THE WORLD revealed no significant finding. In light of WE’RE THE WORLD’s poor performance, Trainer MW Teh was advised that the gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R004) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
ANOTHER YEAR OF PROSPERITY STAKES
TRUST AND HONOUR (App AR Raiyan) was slow into stride.
HYDRANT (App A Suriya) and RAINBOW FISH (CK Khaw) bumped on jumping.
When blocked for a clear run in the straight, TRUST AND HONOUR had to be taken inwards news the 250M.
App R Nuqman (ELITE BEAST) was advised that he must ensure that he claims the maximum amount that he is able to on all his rides.

RACE 5 (R005) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
MAKE IT GREAT YEAR STAKES
Trainer HY Cheng was questioned as to the reason he had withdrawn RICHIE RICH (App AB Riduan) on veterinary grounds at a late stage before the closing of scratching. Whilst accepting his explanation, the Stewards advised Trainer HY Cheng that he must ascertain the suitability to race for all of his horses prior to the deadline.
SLEEPY JOE (J Shankar) got down under the front of the gates and galloped riderless, and was subsequently withdrawn at 2:48pm. Trainer S Dunderdale was advised that SLEEPY JOE will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again.
GLOBAL ARMY (Y Aify) shifted in near the 425M, crowded STAY SOUND.
Near the 400M, App A Suriya (STAY SOUND) dropped his whip.
GLOBAL ARMY continued to lay inwards considerably with Jockey Y Aify having a considerable trouble keeping the horse straight. In light GLOBAL ARMY’s racing manners, Trainer M Sukri was advised that the horse will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
During the saddled presentation following this race, Jockey CK Khaw sustained a cut above his left eye when MUHEN threw its head. Jockey CK Khaw was examined by the Club Doctor and relieved from the remainder of his riding engagements.

RACE 6 (R006) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE)
WONDERFUL YEAR AHEAD STAKES
The Stewards permitted App R Nuqman to ride LIM’S CASINO as App A Zaimuddin was unable to claim. App A Zaimuddin was warned that a repetition would lead to a penalty being imposed.
LIM’S CASINO (App R Nuqman) was withdrawn at 3.15pm when it was ascertained to be lame near fore. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of KENG MAK MAK (R Rueven) revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R007) CLASS 4(A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
CHEERS TO THE NEW YEAR STAKES
Trainer AB Abdullah was questioned as to the reason he had withdrawn GROUND ATTACK (Z Zuriman) on veterinary grounds at a late stage after final scratching. Whilst accepting his explanation, the Stewards advised Trainer AB Abdullah that he must ascertain the suitability to race for all of his horses prior to the deadline.
SUPER BB (AK Lim) raced wide in the middle stages.
TAFFETAS (App S Sia) drifted wide in the straight. App S Sia reported that the mare was uncomfortable in the “yielding” track.
ROC THAT (SU Lim) had to be taken inwards when blocked near the 175M.
I AM THE BOSS (C Goon) returned with a laceration of the off hind and as such will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R008) CLASS 4(A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
NEW YEAR NEW CHAPTER STAKES
Jockey AK Lim (D’ GREAT DUCHESS) was given permission to ride 2kgs overweight as no other rider was available.
ATLANTIC ARROW (J Daniel) veered outwards at the start, bumping BAKUTEH (SU Lim).
BIG BUS (App R Nuqman) shifted in on jumping, bumping SORBETA (S Ruzaini) which in turn crowded JUSTICE FAIR (App K Pavinthran).
D’GREAT DUCHESS (AK Lim) shifted out, bumping NORTHERN KNIGHT (Y Aify) at the start.
In the early stages, ATLANTIC ARROW raced fiercely. Jockey J Daniel reported that the gelding was unsuited by the state of track.
RAKAMA (J Low) and BAKUTEH raced wide throughout.
After taking the turn in the straight wide, JUSTICE FAIR drifted wide in the straight.

RACE 9 (R009) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE)
BEST YEAR STAKES
CHINO DINERO (AK Lim) was slow into stride.
Near the 800M, SELANGOR STAR (App A Zaimuddin) dipped when striking the heels of MAGNUM KING (App R Nuqman).
BILLION SENSE (C Goon) was blocked for a clear run when attempting a marginal run on the inside of PREMIUM RUSH (J Shankar) near the 175M, and had to be restrained off that gelding’s heels.
Jockey J De Souza (FIRST PRECINCT) and App R Nuqman (MAGNUM KING) reported that their horses did not handle the track.

RACE 10 (R010) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
WISHES COME TRUE STAKES
PEARL DANCER (C Goon) veered outwards at the same time as ONE FORCE (R Rueven) shifted in and this caused SENA FORTYTHREE (App A Zaimuddin) to be tightened for room and lost ground.
STEEL CUTTER (App M Lukman) was ridden wide throughout. App M Lukman was advised that he should exercise greater diligence when riding in future.
The saddle on ONE FORCE slipped backwards during running.