RACE 1 (R993) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
GREAT HERO (R Rueven) was slow into stride and raced wide in the middle stages.
After being crowded at the start, CONDADO (CK Khaw) was ridden in a rearward position.
TRINITY UP (App M Lukman) raced wide from the 800M.
A post-race veterinary examination of TRINITY UP 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.
A post-race veterinary examination of TIGER BOSS 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.
A post-race veterinary examination of TRINITY REVIVAL (App R Nuqman) 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.
CONDADO and LET’S COME ON BABY (J Low) both returned having cast their near hind plates.
The Stewards will inquire into the reasoning of the early withdrawal of SPIN FIRE.

RACE 2 (R994) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
IRON FIST (MM Firdaus) was slow to begin and then was ridden wide in the middle stages.
Shortly after the start, ARECIBO (App WW Cheah) shifted in, bumping with FLEDGELING (S Ruzaini) with ARECIBO losing ground.
When tightened shortly after the start, SHOW ROYALE (App AB Riduan) had to restrain on the inside of TRUMPS UP (J Shankar).
Near the 300M, TRUMPS UP shifted in causing the tiring METEOR LOUI (R Rueven) to be steadied to avoid its heels. Jockey J Shankar was reprimanded for failing to straighten his mount at this stage.
A post-race veterinary examination of MR SHORTIE’S (Y Aify) revealed that it 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 3 (R995) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
SORBETA (L De Souza) was slow into stride and was reluctant to proceed in the early stages.
FIRST LIGHT (App WW Cheah) shifted in on jumping, crowding SUN SEEKER (SU Lim). App WW Cheah was warned that he must afford runners on his inside sufficient room.
SUN SEEKER was ridden wide throughout. Jockey SU Lim (SUN SEEKER) stated that the gelding was inclined to lay outwards.
BELLA VELOCE (CK Khaw) shifted in when struck with the whip near the 250M.
A post-race veterinary examination of BIG BUS (App R Nuqman) 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 4 (R996) CLASS 4 (B) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
After being slow into stride, JOCKEY KING (J Low) had to steady from the heels of LUCKY JUSTICE (J De Souza) when that horse shifted in.
COME AND TAKE ALL (S Ruzaini) and LUCKY JUSTICE were obliged to race wide in the middle stages.
A post-race veterinary examination of WARRIOR KING (SU Lim) revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
Trainer KF Coetzee reported that RULE OF THE WORLD (J Daniel) returned having struck itself on the inside bulb of heel of the near fore.

RACE 5 (R997) OPEN PROGRESS – 1500M (LONG COURSE)
An objection was lodged by Jockey S Ruzaini (UNSTOPPABLE GIANT), placed fourth, against JOJU (WK Lee) placed third alleging interference at about the 400M. The Panel of Stewards overruled the objection.
COUNTER ATTACK (App N Varmah) eased shortly after the start,
Near the 350M, JOJU (WK Lee) was carried inwards by QIJI LOVE (CK Khaw) and caused UNSTOPPABLE GIANT (S Ruzaini) to be restrained. On inquiry, plead
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey CK Khaw, the rider of QIJI LOVE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in at this stage. In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey CK Khaw’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 December 2021 and to expire on 26 December 2021, 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.
Jockey S Ruzaini (UNSTOPPABLE GIANT – 4th) dropped his whip near the 175M and was subsequently fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).
Jockey AK Lim (ISFAHAN) dropped his off side rein near the 75M. He was warned that a repetition would lead to action being taken.
JOJU shifted out passing the 150M, carrying CHONKY POTATO (App Clyde Leck) outwards which had to be restrained from ISFAHAN when that gelding shifted in. Jockey WK Lee was reprimanded for shifting out at this stage and was warned that a repetition would lead to a suspension.
Near the 25M, GUNFORHIRE (Y Aify) shifted in, bumping CHONKY POTATO

RACE 6 (R998) COMBINED CLASSES 2 & 3 – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
TARGET (App N Varmah) which was unable to be loaded, was subsequently withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:58pm. In light its previous history, TARGET will be required to pass 2 tests (1000M/vet from the starting stall) before being declared to race again.
HUSSONATOR (L De Souza) dwelt when the start was effected, losing considerable ground. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet from the starting stall) before being declared to race again.
BROTHER WIND (J De Souza) and TIME TO HARVEST (App R Nuqman) were slow to begin.
Jockey S Ruzaini (MAGIC CITY) dropped his whip on straightening and was subsequently was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).
A post-race veterinary examination of ELITE QUARTETO (App AR Raiyan) revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R999) OPEN PROGRESS – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
D’GREAT DUCHESS (L De Souza) laid inwards near the 150M with Jockey L De Souza having to straighten the mare.
Near the 250M, App Clyde Leck (HAYAGRIVA) fumbled and dropped his whip. He was referred to specific training with the SLTC Apprentice School.
FARDUS (S Ruzaini) was blocked for a clear run for the final 100M and had to be restrained when striding onto the heels of GIFTED (KC Tham)
A post-race veterinary examination of ESTIJAAB (Y Aify) 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 8 (R1000) COMBINED CLASSES 2 & 3– 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
MELTING POINT (KC Tham) had to be restrained when striding onto the heels of EXCELLING (App WW Cheah) near the 650M. BUENOS AIRES (AK Lim) which was following, blundered when touching the heels of MELTING POINT.
A post-race veterinary examination of WATCH THE THRONE (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.
A post-race veterinary examination of BUENOS AIRES (AK Lim) revealed that it 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 9 (R1001) OPEN PROGRESS – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
BULL RUN (App A Suriya) and SIEW YUK (App M Lukman) were slow into stride.
SIEW YUK was inclined to lay with its mouth open in the straight.
BITCOIN KING (Y Aify) laid inwards passing the 150M, crowding the tiring FREY (SU Lim).
The saddle on I AM DRAGON (App R Nuqman) slipped backwards on straightening.
REALITY (CK Khaw) returned with a speedy cut to its near hind leg and will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being entered to race again.
When questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of BITCOIN KING, Trainer KC Tiang stated that the horse had not raced for more than a year and when running in its previous start. He explained that BITCOIN KING had taken natural improvement out of the race and further he had kept the horse fresh during the week. He considered that BITCOIN KING was well suited by the 1100M.

RACE 11 (R1003) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE)
D’GREAT STRIKE (AK Lim) struck the inside gate and was slow to begin.
ARLO (App Clyde Leck) jumped outwards and made contact with D’GREAT STRIKE.
BULLSEYE (App AB Riduan) and HORSE KING (J Low) raced wide throughout.
KANTHAKA (HK Cheng) drifted out over the concluding stages.
A post-race veterinary examination of VOYAGER (App R Nuqman) 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.