RACE 1 (MRA 1376) RAPID STAKES A – 1300M
[ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED]

No report.

RACE 2 (MRA 1377) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M
VETRI and MAIDANZ BEAUTY which were down 15kgs and 24kgs in body weight respectively since their last runs, were both checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
MAIDANZ BEAUTY (S Ruzaini) stumbled on jumping.
At approximately the 1100M-mark, MERCURIAL TURN (WW Cheah) became crowded and had to check when VETRI (HK Cheng) rolled inwards. At a subsequent Inquiry, Jockey HK Cheng pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) and was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days with effect from Sunday 31st December 2023 and to expire on Sunday, 7th January 2024, both days inclusive. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (2.35 pm)
At about the 700M-mark, MERCURIAL TURN was crowded when racing tight on the inside of LUCKY STAR (App H Haikal).
Over the concluding stages, TRUDY (KC Tham) shifted out from the whip, finishing the race wide.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that UNDER OATH (AM Aizat) bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
App H Haikal, the rider of LUCKY STAR, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of RADETZKY MARSCH (App SN Shiva) and MERCURIAL TURN revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 3 (MRA 1378) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M
BLUE HAWAII (S Ruzaini) stumbled on jumping and was slow into stride.
CLARTON TREASURE (KC Tham) was slow into stride and was obliged to race wide on the turn.
ARIF (App H Haikal) was hanging in in the later stages.
The saddle on RHYTHM OF ZEN (App R Nuqman) slipped backwards in the running.
Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of BLUE HAWAII, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BLUE HAWAII revealed that the gelding returned with respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of WINNER’S EUPHORIA (AM Aizat) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 5 (MRA 1380) CLASS 4 (A) – 1700M
At approximately the 1400M-mark, MANDRAKE (S Saddam) had to steady in a tightly-bunched field.
A post-race veterinary examination of THUNDERGOD (KC Tham) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 6 (MRA 1381) PENANG GOLD CUP – 2000M
GOLDEN PAYOUT, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised tendon near fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SHANGHAI NIGHTS and CHEVAL BLANC which were down 15kgs and 21kgs in body weight respectively since their last runs, were both checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
TEOCHEW KID (HK Cheng) jumped awkwardly.
At approximately the 1600M-mark, RAGNAR (AM Aizat) rolled inwards, crowding LEOPARD ECLIPSE (S Saddam) onto OZZY STAR (SU Lim). TEOCHEW KID which was following, was also inconvenienced slightly.
RAGNAR was hanging out in the straight.
Over the concluding stages, CHEVAL BLANC (KC Tham) and GOLDEN KING (App R Nuqman) drifted out under pressure, both finishing the race wide.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that OZZY STAR returned cut into its off fore cannon.

RACE 7 (MRA 1382) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M
YES BOSSY which was down 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Stewards authorized Jockey SU Lim to replace App H Haikal as the rider of MY MONEY when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.
Jockey S Zulfikri, the rider of PERSEUS PEGASUS, was certified unfit to ride by the Club Medical Officer. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of PERSEUS PEGASUS at 4.48pm.
BIG MONKEY ((App R Nuqman) was hanging in in the straight, shifted inwards, carrying MODRIC (KC Tham) inwards.
Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey KC Tham, the rider of MODRIC, placed second, against BIG MONKEY being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference on the latter stages. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had affected the result of the race. The objection was upheld and the placings were amended to read as follows:
1st – MODRIC (KC Tham)
2nd – BIG MONKEY (App R Nuqman)
3rd – ROYALTY’S WISH (S Ruzaini)
4th – MY MONEY (SU Lim)

RACE 8 (MRA 1383) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M
D’GREAT RISE which was down 22kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
The Stewards permitted Jockey AM Aizat to replace Jockey J Daniel as the rider of CHAR SIEW when the latter was certified unwell.
The Stewards permitted Jockey K Eirwan to replace Jockey S Zulfikri as the rider of MGR ROCKET.
This race was re-scheduled to start 5 minutes later at 5.20pm. and was run in steady rain.
MISS MICHELLE (HK Cheng) was difficult to load and became fractious, injuring Jockey HK Cheng who was then medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer. MISS MICHELLE was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 5.25pm and will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
At approximately the 800M-mark, LUCK HAPPY (App SN Shiva) steadied when racing tight on the inside of LEEDSTHEWAY (App R Nuqman).
PENANG MAN (App N Sharonnizam) was obliged to race wide on the turn.
At about the 50M-mark, LUCK HAPPY was inconvenienced when CHAR SIEW rolled in.
Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of D’GREAT RISE, reported that he felt something was amiss with his mount as it was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT RISE revealed no obvious abnormality.
All riders returned 1 kg over due to the inclement weather.