RACE 2 (R408) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc) CONNEMARA HANDICAP
Emergency acceptors IMMORTALITY and BALBOA were withdrawn due to a capacity field
GLORY AGE (J Chuah) and NAPOLEON (CK Khaw) were slow into stride.
SOON YOU THINK (R Rueven) jumped awkwardly.
PENANG BANK (HS Gill), LIM’S KEYWAY (App AR Aiman) and RELIC WARRIOR (HK Cheng) which raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry today, Jockey K Eirwan, the rider of GREAT HERO pleaded guilty to a charge for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii), in that at approximately the 1400M-mark, he shifted in, resulting in SING EXPRESS (S Saddam) having to check and stumble.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey K Eirwan’s record and mitigating factors. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days, effective Monday, 4th April 2022 and to expire on Saturday, 23rd April 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (1.52pm).
Jockeys AM Aizat, HS Gill and App AR Aiman, the riders of YULONG DREAM, PENANG BANK and LIM’S KEYWAY respectively, all reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of PENANG BANK and LIM’S KEYWAY revealed no obvious abnormality whilst YULONG DREAM returned with lacerations to its near fore. YULONG DREAM will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of MOMENTUM GALAXY (L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 3 (R409) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (lc) MUSTANG HANDICAP
MY AIM and SUPREME JUSTICE, both are course scratching. MY AIM had sustained bruised on left shoulder and SUPREME JUSTICE had sustained swollen off fore knee. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
ZAC ACE (App AR Aiman), BLACK MAMBA (R Rueven) and YES BOSSY (HS Gill) were examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.
CLARTON FORTUNE (CK Tan) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.
ZAC ACE (App AR Aiman) stumbled shortly after start and laid out over the later stages, finishing the race wide.
App S Hafis, the rider of LUCK HAPPY, in the presence of his employing trainer, Trainer I Ismadi pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i), in that at approximately the 1100M-mark, he used his whip forward of his horse’s shoulder. App S Hafis was fined a sum of RM1,000/-.
App AR Aiman, the rider of ZAC ACE in the presence of his employing trainer, Trainer HS Lim was shown the video of his ride in the straight and he was warned against the use of whip when his mount was clearly out of contention.
App AR Aiman, Jockeys R Rueven, S Saddam and HS Gill, the riders of ZAC ACE, BLACK MAMBA, SUNNY STAR and YES BOSSY respectively, all reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ZAC ACE revealed that the gelding returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. Post-race veterinary examinations of BLACK MAMBA, SUNNY STAR and YES BOSSY revealed no obvious abnormality. BLACK MAMBA returned having cast its near fore plate.
Post-race veterinary examinations of GOLDEN BOLD (M Yusri) revealed that this gelding had returned with lacerations to its hock and GOLDEN ROOSTER (AK Lim) returned lame near fore and having cast its near fore plate. GOLDEN ROOSTER will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R410) CLASS 5 (B) -1400m (sc) PERCHERON HANDICAP
AWATERE and MY FIRST MILLION both are course scratching. AWATERE had sustained swollen off fore fetlock and MY FIRST MILLION sustained swollen near fore fetlock. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptor ASIAN JET was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
SING ROULETTE (M Yusri) jumped awkwardly outwards, crowding BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam).
CALVADOS (App AR Aiman) was pulling hard and was difficult to settle in the early stages.
SING ROULETTE was hanging out throughout.
At approximately the 400M-mark, TWILL GUY (HS Gill) switched out to obtain a clear run.
Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of ROBBEN reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ROBBEN revealed no obvious abnormality.
HOSTWIN CHEVALIER (J Low) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R411) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (sc) FALABELLA HANDICAP
ISLE OF SKY, a course scratching which had sustained sore on near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors AIR POWER and DON’T FORGET THIS were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
Acting on veterinary advice that CLASSIC KING (AM Aizat) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.24pm. CLASSIC KING will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
NATUREISSPEAKING (HK Cheng) which was unable to be loaded, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 3.35pm and will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
GOLDEN SHOW (Y Aify) and YOU ARE SPECIAL (App S Hafis) were slow into stride.
App AR Aiman, the rider of ONCE A THIEF, in the presence of his employing trainer, Trainer HS Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 41(6)(c )(ii) in that, he used his whip when his mount was clearly out of contention. He was fined a sum of RM1,000/-.
Trainer S Shanmugam was questioned with regards to the improved performance of CHERISH (R Rueven) today. The only explanation he was able to offer was that, on returning to the stables after racing on 27th March 2022, he was of the opinion that this gelding was suffering from a sore back. As such, he took CHERISH to the Vets and was treated accordingly. He was of the opinion that after having had treatment, the gelding was freshened up. His explanations were noted and his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running. Trainer S Shanmugam was also warned that should CHERISH proves inconsistent in future, it would be suspended.
A post-race veterinary examination of YOU ARE SPECIAL revealed no obvious abnormality, however it returned having cast its off fore plate.

RACE 6 (R412) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1200m (sc) THOROUGHBRED STAKES
SUPER COME (L De Souza) was slow into stride.
At approximately the 1100M-mark, BUENOS AIRES (J Low) became crowded and had to be steadied when CHINA CAPTAIN (Y Aify) rolled inwards.

RACE 7 (R413) CLASS 4(A) -1000m (sc) ARABIAN HANDICAP
MAESTRO ECLIPSE, a course scratching as it had sustained skin allergy, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors BEST BAY and MOONSHINE MISTRESS were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
MACEO which was up 16kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
EMIRATES WARRIOR (F Yap) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
LIM’S PIPER (App AR Aiman) was slow into stride.
TRUDY (AM Aizat) jumped awkwardly outwards, making contact with MR AK (AK Lim).
BILLY MOJO (HK Cheng) jumped awkwardly inwards, inconveniencing MACEO (Y Aify).
TRUDY was hanging out in the straight.
DIRECTOR (SS Vanan) was obliged to race wide on the turn and finished the race wide.
A post-race veterinary examination of TRUDY revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 8 (R414) CLASS 4 (B) – 1000m (sc) FRIESIAN HANDICAP
MISS MICHELLE and CANDY RAIN both are course scratching. MISS MICHELLE sustained nail pricked off fore foot and CANDY RAIN sustained a sole bruised off fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptor SPEEDY DEMON was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
Acting on veterinary advice that LADY LAKSHMI (AK Lim) had sustained bruises on both knees, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.47pm. LADY LAKSHMI will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
PURPLE RAIN (App S Hafis) stood, losing considerable ground and due to its adverse history, the gelding will be required to pass two (2) starting stall tests at weekly interval before being declared to race again.
At approximately the 900M-mark, DIAMOND SET (HS Gill) and CAPONE (J Low) both fell. In this incident, FAST AND SUPER (S Saddam) and RULE THE WORLD (F Yap) which were following, had to take evasive actions.
In the later stages, ARIF (R Rueven) shifted out to avoid the heels of CASTLE OCEAN (K Eirwan) and in so doing, carried SACRED SURFER (App AR Aiman) wide.
At a subsequent Inquiry today, App AR Aiman, the rider of SACRED SURFER in the presence of his employing trainer, Trainer HS Lim pleaded guilty to a charge for reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i), in that at approximately the 900M-mark, he shifted in, resulting in DIAMOND SET being crowded, clipping heels, dislodging Jockey HS Gill. Jockey J Low, the rider of CAPONE which was following, was also dislodged.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into considerations App AR Aiman’s record and mitigating factors. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month, effective from Monday, 4th April 2022 and to expire on Tuesday, 3rd May 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (5.32pm).
Jockeys J Low and HS Gill, the rider of CAPONE and DIAMOND SET respectively, were exempted from weighing-in and were sent to hospital for observations.
A post-race veterinary examination of COPACABANA (CK Khaw) revealed no obvious abnormality.