RACE 1 (R1604) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M
SANDY’S PRIDE, a course scratching as it had sustained a swollen near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Stewards permitted Jockey AK Lim to replace Jockey R Shafiq as the rider of KUTTNER as the latter was unable to fulfill his riding engagements for the day due to some personal matters.
AIR COMBAT which was up 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.
HENNESSY DRAGON (App J Daniel) was fractious in the barrier.
MAI DARKO (App L De Souza) stood when the gates were released and lost ground, then raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
GENERAL QIN (KC Wong) laid in passing the 200M, obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten his mount.
MAI DARKO laid in passing the 200M.
The breast check on HENNESSY DRAGON broke during the running of the race.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that KUTTNER (AK Lim) returned cut into its near hind.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of MIROTIC, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of GENERAL QIN and AIR COMBAT (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality. AIR COMBAT which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The Stewards questioned Trainer R Lines and App L De Souza, the trainer and rider of MAI DARKO respectively into the running of that gelding. Trainer R Lines stated that his instructions were to be handy to midfield. However, MAI DARKO stood and jumped much slower today than it did previously. App L De Souza confirmed that the gelding stood when the gates were released and as a consequence, he had to ride it out to make the lost ground in order to settle in a midfield position. He further stated that from the 800M, MAI DARKO was trapped wide round the turn until entering the straight. App L De Souza further stated that the gelding had a tendency to lay in racing to the 150M and as a consequence, he elected to ride with the whip in the left hand and MAI DARKO finished the race strongly. After viewing the vision in the presence of Trainer R Lines and App L De Souza, the Stewards noted their explanations.

RACE 2 (R1605) CLASS 5 (A) - 1400M
PURAVI (App I Firdzriel) which was fractious whilst parading, dislodging App I Firdzriel and ran into the railing. Acting on veterinary advice that PURAVI had sustained some cuts in the incident, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.55 pm. PURAVI will be required to pass one starting stall test (to be ridden unaided to the start) before being declared to race again.
The Stewards permitted Jockey AK Lim to replace Jockey R Shafiq as the rider of NOVA DASHING.
SING DARCI (KC Wong) was slow into stride.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that POLO TYCOON (K Eirwan) returned cut into its near hind.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ROBBEN (S Salee) and HIGHLAND FALCON (R Rueven) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 3 (R1606) BANDED 51 – 74 (SW) – 1300M
(ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)
The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of ELUSIVE EMPEROR (KC Wong) at 11.55am acting on veterinary advice that the gelding had fever. ELUSIVE EMPEROR will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MAGIC CITY which was up 24kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
ANDADO (App S Hafis) was slow into stride and showed no early pace despite being urged.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of MAGIC CITY and Jockey J De Souza, the rider of ARAGORN, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of both geldings revealed no obvious abnormality. MAGIC CITY which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The Stewards questioned Trainer EV Breukelen and App S Hafis, the trainer and rider of ANDADO respectively into App S Hafis’ ride on the gelding. Trainer EV Breukelen stated that his instructions were to be midfield. App S Hafis stated that ANDADO showed no early speed despite being urged and failed to respond to his riding until he commenced to ride it with the whip over the final 300M. However, the Stewards advised App S Hafis in the presence of Trainer EV Breukelen that he must ride his mounts out so as to leave no room for query.

RACE 4 (R1607) RESTRICTED MAIDEN – 1100M
[2 & 3 YEAR OLD’S ONLY] [WEIGHT-FOR-AGE]
TILSWORTH SYDNEY, a course scratching as it had sustained head injury in the stable, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Stewards permitted Jockey J De Souza to replace Jockey Z Khairil as the rider of BABEL as the latter was medically stood down.
TAOCA WARRIOR (App I Firdzriel) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
AMAZING DRAGON(App S Saddam) was slow to begin.
BURBANK (AK Lim) which was racing greenly, shifted out on entering the straight, taking TAOCA WARRIOR wider out on the track. BURBANK continued to race greenly and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of AMAZING DRAGON approaching the 250M.
Post-race veterinary examinations of AMAZING DRAGON and TAOCA WARRIOR revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 5 (R1608) CLASS 4 (A) - 1400M
D’GREAT OPULENT, a course scratching as it had a nail prick off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Stewards permitted Jockey HK Cheng to replace Jockey R Shafiq as the rider of AUSSIE EAGLE.
LUCKY COIN (App S Hafis) was slow to begin.
AUSSIE EAGLE was slow into stride.
JUST NAME IT (R Rueven) showed no early pace despite being urged.
ACE’S WILD (App CK Khaw) and RACER KING (KC Wong) brushed racing to the 800M.
RACER KING raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of JUST NAME IT, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of RACER KING, LUCKY COIN and AUSSIE EAGLE revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 6 (R1609) YANG DI-PERTUA NEGERI GOLD CUP - 2000M
MALAYSIA GROUP 1
[3 YEAR OLDS & ABOVE] [SET-WEIGHTS]
[RIDERS ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED]
Post-race veterinary examinations of MR NEVERMIND (App L De Souza), TIME ODYSSEY (S Salee), HONGCHEN (R Rueven), SACRED GALAXY (App CK Khaw) and BLUE DANUBE (App S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey J De Souza, the rider of D’GREAT TIMING, placed third, against BLACK THORN (B Pinheiro), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference over the 400M. After considering the evidence and viewing the videos, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had affected the chances of D’GREAT TIMING. The objection was upheld and the placings were amended to read:
1st : SACRED EMPIRE
2nd : D’GREAT TIMING
3rd : BLACK THORN
4th : DAVINCI
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey B Pinheiro, the rider of BLACK THORN, was shown the vision of the incident from the 400M and was severely reprimanded for failing to straighten his mount in the straight which shifted out onto D’GREAT TIMING.

RACE 7 (R1610) CLASS 4 (B) - 1400M
Emergency acceptor, JACKS SECRET was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
HAPPY SIXTYSIX, a course scratching as it was bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
FOLLOW THE WIND which was up 18kgs 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 AK Lim to replace Jockey Z Khairil on MOONSHINE MISTRESS.
The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of D’GREAT WIN (KC Wong) at 4.32pm acting on veterinary advice that the gelding was lame near hind. D’GREAT WIN will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
FOLLOW THE WIND (App CT Lee) showed no early pace despite being urged.
Jockey S Salee, the rider of TUN O’REILLY, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of UNCHAINED MELODY (App P Haris) and AMISTAD (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.