RACE 1 (R109) Class 5b – 1250M (A lc)
1 SHA NA NA
(R Rueven) Slow into stride.
2 D’GREAT WIN
(MM Firdaus) Bumped on two (2) occasions near the 385M and again crowded and tightened near the 225M. *(See Objection).
5 LIM’S HOPEFULLY
(HK Cheng) Shifted inwards passing the 400M, bumping runner, continued to lay in and crowded runner near the 225M. *(See Report)
9 ROCK ME EASY
(HS Gill) Raced wide throughout.
10 KYO
(CK Khaw) Slow into stride.
An objection was lodged by Jockey MM Firdaus (D’GREAT WIN), placed fourth, against LIM’S HOPEFULLY (HK Cheng), placed second, alleging interference at about the 200M. The Panel of Stewards overruled the objection.
On inquiry, Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of LIM’S HOPEFULLY, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he bumped D’GREAT WIN on two (2) occasions near the 385M and again crowded and tightened that horse near the 225M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey HK Cheng’s 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, to be deferred, with effect from 6 February 2023 and to expire on 12 February 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 2 (R110) Class 5b – 1250M (A lc)
1 BIG G
(C Goon) Eased momentarily near the 100M when crowded slightly. Vet inspection: No significant finding. *(See Report)
6 NOVA DASHING
(MM Firdaus) Took the turn into the straight wide.
7 APOLLO ROCK
(S Ruzaini) Raced fiercely in the early stages, getting its head up and shifting outwards at the 1000M and drifted wide in the straight.
9 COLCHESTER
(App A Suriya) Shifted in slightly, crowding runner at the 1000M.
The Stewards, today, inquired into Jockey C Goon’s riding of BIG G in this race. Evidence was taken from Jockey C Goon and Trainer SY Lim, the rider and trainer of BIG G respectively.
After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of BIG G, the Stewards found Jockey C Goon guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that in the opinion of the Stewards, at about the 1000M mark, when on the inside of COLCHESTER, he unduly restrained, thereby positioning BIG G in a rearward position.
The Stewards took into consideration Jockey C Goon’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 30 January 2023 and to expire on 29 March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM20,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 3 (R111) Class 5a – 2000M (A lc)
1 HAPPY MAGIC
(V Espindola) Inclined to hang inwards on straightening, crowding runner. Rider warned that he must straighten quicker.
2 TOPNOTCH
(J Low) Brushed near the 200M.
7 MOMENT OF JUSTICE
(M Ewe) Had to be restrained to avoid heels at the turn into the straight.
8 VALUE OF JUSTICE
(SU Lim) Vet Inspection: No significant finding.

RACE 4 (R112) CLASS 4b – 1400M (A lc)
3 HIGH COUNCIL
(App A Suriya) Raced wide in the middle stages.
6 RAKAMA
(App KH Chong) Dwelt when the start was effected, losing considerable ground. In light of the mare’s past history, it will be required to pass 2 Starting Stall tests.
7 ICHIKA BACHIKA
(App R Nuqman) Drifted out at the turn near 800M.
8 SILENT PRINCE
(App K Pavinthran) Slow into stride.
12 GLOBAL ARMY
(App I Fikri) Tended to lay in on straightening and near the 400M, was accidentally struck by the whip of another runner when laying in. Vet inspection: Superficial skin bruising off fore – Vet exam.

RACE 6 (R114) Class 3 – 1200M (A sc)
1 SEMANTAN PRINCE
(J Low) Crowded shortly after the start.
5 NOVA FALCON
(M Ewe) Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
6 TIPPING POINT
(App I Fikri) Vet inspection: No significant finding.
8 NAUGHTY KID
(App K Pavinthran) Rider reported that the gelding was unbalanced in the straight.

RACE 7 (R115) Class 4a – 1100M (A sc)
2 LIMITLESS STOUT
(M Ewe) Checked severely at the 800M. The Stewards reminded rider of his obligation to ride his mounts out fully to the finish albeit they were conscious of the incident near the 800M.
7 RONALDO’S DREAM
(App R Nuqman) Tightened at the start, then crowded inwards at the 800M.
11 TURF PRINCESS
(KC Tham) Shifted in near the 800M, crowding runners.*(See Report)
12 GOOD FIGHT
(J Low) Shifted out marginally near the 800M.
14 BLUE HAWAII
(SU Lim) Raced wide throughout.
On inquiry, it was established that LIMITLESS STOUT checked from the heels of GOOD FIGHT which had shifted out marginally at the 800M turn at the same time as TURF PRINCESS had shifted in, holding RONALDO’S DREAM tight. Jockey KC Tham was advised that he must exercise greater caution in future.
App K Pavinthran (WINNER’S EUPHORIA) was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagement for his remainder ride.

RACE 8 (R116) Class 4b – 1100M (A sc)
3 OISIN EXPRESS
(R Rueven) Drifted out in the straight and then was carried outwards, having to be restrained off the heels of another runner at the 150M.
4 MAGNUM KING
(SU Lim) Shifted out over the concluding 200M. *(See Report)
7 MIGHT IS RIGHT
(HS Gill) Vet inspection: No significant finding.
9 MOONGATE
(CK Khaw) Fly-jumped at the start, losing considerable ground. 1 Starting Stall test.
11 REBORN GENERAL
(Y Aify) An inquiry into the riding of the gelding will be conducted at a later date.
12 GOLDEN CHAMP
(App R Nuqman) Laid inwards from the 250M, with runner restraining to avoid its heels.
An objection was lodged by Jockey R Rueven (OISIN EXPRESS), placed second, against GOLDEN CHAMP (App R Nuqman) being declared the winner, alleging interference at about the 200M. The Panel of Stewards overruled the objection. Jockey R Rueven was advised that in the opinion of the Stewards, under the provisions of MRA Rule 122(3), his objection bordered on being frivolous.
On inquiry, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of MAGNUM KING, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted out and carrying OCEAN EXPRESS out causing it to be restrained from the heels of GOLDEN CHAMP.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey SU Lim’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period two (2) Malaysian race days, concurrent with any other penalty, with effect from 30 January 2023 and to expire on 5 February 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 9 (R117) Class 5a – 1250M (A sc)
1 DESIRE SKY
(M Ewe) Inconvenienced near the 200M.
3 JERAM GOLD
(App KH Chong) Laid outwards in the straight, inconveniencing runner. The saddle shifted backwards at about the 400M.
11 TRAVIS
(App T Ammar) Raced wide in the early stages.

RACE 10 (R118) Class 5b – 1500M (A sc)
1 CANDY RAIN
(App A Nazir) Slow to begin. An inquiry into the riding of the mare will be conducted at a later date.
3 WILLIAM KING
(S Ruzaini) Carried outwards between the 250M and the 350M.
4 JJ STAR
(M Ewe) Inclined to lay inwards over the final stages.
7 BINTANG TIMOR
(J Low) Drifted out from the 250M, carrying runner wide.
8 KALA GHODA
(App I Fikri) Vet Inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
12 HAPPY GHOST
(HS Gill) Raced wide in the middle stages.