RACE 1 (R303) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M
SUPER GOOD (KC Wong) was slow into stride and shortly after the start, was tightened for room by D’GREAT LORD (J De Souza) and was unable to hold its position.
SUPER GOOD was held up for clear running over the final 50M when GHOST SPIRIT (SS Vannan) rolled out.
Jockey K Eirwan, the rider of BLACK GHOST, reported that his saddle slipped backwards from the 600M.
App S Saddam, the rider of SUPREME SASSO, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT LORD and SUPER GOOD revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Stewards questioned App CK Khaw in the presence of his Employing Trainer R Lines and Trainer S Siva, the trainer of LION CITY GOLD into that mare’s performance today. Trainer S Siva stated that his instructions were to get a good jump and settle mid-field. App CK Khaw stated that from barrier 1, the mare began well and he was able to settle mid-field as instructed. He had elected to ride quietly in the middle stages so as to enable LION CITY GOLD to finish the race off. The Stewards noted the explanations and advised App CK Khaw that he must ride his mounts out in a manner so as to leave no room for query.

RACE 3 (R305) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M
D’GREAT EMPRESS, ELAINE LOVER and GERMANIC, which were down 15kgs, 17kgs and 19kgs in body weight respectively since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
WINTERFELL (App L De Souza) was slow to begin.
BM POWER (App S Saddam) and GOLD SEAL (SS Vanan) bumped on jumping away.
GENERAL QIN (KC Wong) raced wide from the 800M to the 600M.
BM POWER which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The Stewards questioned Trainer KC Tiang, the trainer of GENERAL QIN into that gelding’s poor performance today. He stated that his instructions from a wide barrier draw were to go forward but GENERAL QIN was caught wide from the 800M until the 600M and tired over the concluding stages. His explanation was noted. A post-race veterinary examination of GENERAL QIN revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 4 (R306) CLASS 5 (A) - 1700M
JACKS SECRET and GOLDEN EXPLORER, both course scratching as they were sore near fore fetlock and had a nail prick in the off fore foot respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
AGUERO (Y Aify) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
ARTEMISTER (App I Firdzriel) had to steady passing the 1400M and lost ground.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that DESTINY KNIGHT (HK Cheng) returned cut into its near hind tendon and FOLLOW THE WIND (App S Saddam) returned lame near fore. As such, FOLLOW THE WIND will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SONIC-X (S Muniandy) and AGUERO revealed no obvious abnormality. SONIC-X which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R307) CLASS 4 (A) - 1300M
SACRED GURU and FRANKLY MY DEAR, both course scratching as they were bruised near fore fetlock and had a bruised left knee respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
UNCHAINED MELODY (App P Haris) stood when the gates were released and was slow to begin.
TAFFETAS (App L De Souza) was slow into stride.
PLATOON (J De Souza) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
PLATOON had to steady racing to the 400M to avoid the heels of XENA (HS Gill). Jockey HS Gill was shown the vision of the incident and was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
Post-race veterinary examinations of XENA, KING COBRA (App M Lukman) and PLATOON revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 6 (R308) CLASS 4 (B) - 1300M
D’GREAT SUPREME and STREETS OF FIRE, both course scratching as they had a stone bruise off fore foot and mild respiratory infection respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
REDOUBT (App I Firdzriel) was slow to begin and showed no early pace despite being urged.
TIC TAC TOE (HS Gill) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
HARVEYWALLBANGER (App CK Khaw) was held up for clear running passing the 300M and had to shift to the outside of MR MOSA (App L De Souza) to obtain a clear run.
HARVEYWALLBANGER shifted in over the final 100M of the race, resulting in MR MOSA being tightened onto REBEL FURY (App S Hafis). Approaching the 50M, MR MOSA had to steady when HARVEYWALLBANGER continued to shift inwards. App CK Khaw was shown the vision of the incident in the presence of his Employing Trainer R Lines and was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CASTLE CHOICE (App P Haris) and TUN O’REILLY (S Salee) revealed no obvious abnormality.
STAGESHOW (C Goon) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R309) BANDED 38 – 61 (SW) - 1600M
[ONLY APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE PERMITTED)
Post-race veterinary examinations of LUCK HAPPY (App S Saddam) and RAISE ME UP (S Salee) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 8 (R310) CLASS 5 (A) - 1200M
MAI DARKO, a course scratching as it was bruised near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
WILDFIRE 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.
Trainer HS Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for RACING TALENT (App CC Foo).
The Stewards permitted Jockey HK Cheng to replace Jockey HS Gill as the rider of BAOYE CHAMPION as the latter was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer.
BAOYE CHAMPION was slow to begin and shortly after the start, spun around and dislodged Jockey HK Cheng and ran back riderless into the field.
Prior to the “All Clear”, the Stewards reviewed the vision of the race and spoke to Trainer S Edwards, the trainer of SHENBAO and Trainer S Cook, the trainer of LADY LAKSHMI. The Stewards also interviewed Jockey S Muniandy, the rider of WILDFIRE and also App P Haris, the rider of SHENBAO. After viewing the video, it was established that after dislodging Jockey HK Cheng shortly after the start, BAOYE CHAMPION turned back into the field riderless. At about the 50M, BAOYE CHAMPION ran in behind SHENBAO and in doing so, caused WILDFIRE to be checked. After reviewing the video, the Stewards were satisfied that the placings were not affected. The “All Clear” was given. BAOYE CHAMPION will be required to pass two (2) starting stall tests (at consecutive weekly intervals) before being declared to race again.