RACE 1 (R447) CLASS 5(B) – 1400M
ROCK ME EASY and YOU ARE SPECIAL, both course scratching as they had sustained a swollen near fore fetlock and a bruised near fore sole respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptor, SILVER SIXTYSIX was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM1,000/- under MRA Regulation 20.6 as read with MRA Regulation 20.3.1 for failing to ensure the vaccination status (EHV) was current for TRAVIS. TRAVIS was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at11.45 am.
Trainer C Robert was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for MR DREYFUSS (J Daniel).
The saddle on YULONG DREAM (AM Aizat) was re-adjusted behind the barriers.
Heavy rain fell prior to and during the running of this race.
DAWNBREAKER ( HK Cheng) which stood and was slowly away will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
MR DREYFUSS was slow into stride.
The saddle on MR DREYFUSS slipped backwards during the running.
Jockey J Daniel, the rider of MR DREYFUSS, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MR DREYFUSS revealed that the gelding returned having cast its near fore plate and was cut into the near fore bulb.
A post-race veterinary examination of DARCI SUPER (SS Vanan) revealed no obvious abnormality.
All riders returned an average of 2kg over.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of DARCI SUPER, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that from the 500M-mark to the end of the race, he failed to ride SUPER DARCI with sufficient vigour and determination when the gelding was running on.
When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account the facts of this case, Jockey SS Vanan’s points of mitigation and his record, Jockey SS Vanan was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect from Sunday, 17th April 2022 and to expire on Saturday, 16th July 2022, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6.30 pm).

RACE 2 (R448) CLASS 5(A) - 1400M
JOEY and PROVE IT, both course scratching as they had sustained a sore near fore tendon and a bruised near fore foot respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
ULURU was a course scratching as it had fever and will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Trainer M Sukri was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for FARDUS (HS Gill).
Trainer HS Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for MOONSHINE MISTRESS (App A Najib).
App A Najib, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer F Maynard was shown the video of his ride on MOONSHINE MISTRESS and was warned against the practice of bouncing up and down on his mount.
Jockey SS Vanan, in the presence of Trainer S Hamilton, was questioned by the Stewards regarding his ride on LEESTOWN EXPRESS. After studying the video of the race, he was warned that in future, he should ride all his mounts in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

RACE 3 (R449) CLASS 5(B) – 1700M
FIRST SUCCESS, a course scratching as it was sore off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
CAPE LINCOLN which was up 17kgs 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 C Robert was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for LIM’S KEYWAY (R Narendran).
CROWN DELIGHT (SS Vanan) and BABEL (KC Wong) were both slow into stride.
A post-race veterinary examination of GOLD COMPANY (Y Aify) revealed that the gelding returned broken-winded and as such will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, App A Najib, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer F Maynard, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 41(6)(c))(i) in that he struck LEEDSTHEWAY forward of the shoulder at approximately the 100M-mark. He was fined a sum of RM250/-.

RACE 4 (R450) CLASS 5(A) – 1700M
JEFFREY which was up 27kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
DESTINY KNIGHT (CC Foo) which was slow to begin and trailed the field, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of PURPLE RAIN LADY (S Saddam) and SUCCESS STREET (KC Wong) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 5 (R451) CLASS 4(B) – 1300M
SOLID BRISK, a course scratching as it had sustained a swollen near hind pastern, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors, PULAU PINANG and WILLOW SPRINGS were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
The barrier for BANGKOK BOY (HS Gill) opened on terms at the start. However, the suction cap failed to function and it bounced back marginally. The Stewards were satisfied that this did not affect BANGKOK BOY’s jump. The Official Starter was advised to attend to the gate.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MISS MICHELLE returned having cast its off fore plate.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of MISS MICHELLE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at approximately the 800M-mark, resulting in interference to TILSWORTH MICK (S Saddam) and D’GREAT STRIKE (AK Lim). Jockey SS Vanan was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days with effect from Sunday, 17th April 2022 and to expire on Sunday, 24th April 2022, both days inclusive, to be served concurrently with the 3-month suspension imposed for his ride on DARCI SUPER. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (3.05pm).

RACE 7 (R453) BANDED 62-89 (SW) – 1200M
(ONLY APPPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)
NOVA STRIKE, a course scratching as it had sustained cellulitis off hind leg, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MR G (CK TAN) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barrier and was passed fit to race.
Acting on a report from the Official Starter that GOLD SKY BILLION (KC Wong) could not be boxed, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 3.53pm. GOLD SKY BILLION will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
HELIOSPHERE (AK Lim) jumped awkwardly inwards, crowding CHINA CAPTAIN (Y Aify) who lost some ground.

RACE 8 (R454) CLASS 5(A) – 1100M
Emergency acceptors, PURE SPARK and LUKE MAN were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.
The following trainers were each fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on their respective horse:-
Trainer S Shanmugam – BALL AND CHAIN (S Saddam)
Trainer M Sukri – GOOD WARRIOR (KP Lim)
Trainer V Sivan – MIGHTY PHOENIX (KC Wong)
ALPHA MOLTRES (YY Oon) which was fractious in the barrier, went under the gate and galloped the course, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 4.26pm. The mare will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
As there was no suitable jockey available, the Stewards permitted App S Hafis to replace Jockey HS Gill as the rider of QIJI LOVE when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.
MIGHTY PHOENIX was slow into stride.
At approximately the 800M-mark, QIJI LOVE stumbled.
A post-race veterinary examination of QIJI LOVE revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 9 (R455) CLASS 5(A) – 1100M
FUNKADELIC and HEART FEELING, both course scratching as they had sustained a swollen near fore fetlock (cellultis) and was sore near fore fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MATILDA 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.
Trainer C Robert was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for SUNNY STAR (S Saddam).
The Stewards permitted App A Najib to replace Jockey R Rueven as the rider of JOON HO as there was no suitable jockey available.
GHAZALAH (R Narendran) was slow into stride.
SIMLONG BEACH (KP Lim) jumped awkwardly inwards, carrying DARK WIZARD (HK Cheng) inwards, resulting in PENANG MAN (App R Nuqman) being crowded and having to steady.
Jockey KP Lim, the rider of SIMLONG BEACH, was warned against the practice of easing up on his ride and that a repetition may result in a penalty being imposed.
Approaching the 800M-mark DARK WIZARD steadied in a tightly-bunched field and as a result, LUCKY SIXTYSIX (KC Wong) which was following, was inconvenienced.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SIMLONG BEACH and PENANG MAN revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 10 (R456) CLASS 5(B) – 1100M
MA BAO BAO, a course scratching as it had respiratory infection, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
KIPEH which was down 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.
As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Stewards permitted Jockey KC Tham to replace App S Hafis as the rider of KIPEH.
Jockey KC Wong, the rider of MAJULAH, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MAJULAH revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post- race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT EMPRESS (AM Aizat) and KIPEH revealed no obvious abnormality.
Trainer V Sivan and Jockey KC Tham were questioned regarding the disappointing performance of KIPEH. They were unable to offer any tangible explanation. However, Trainer V Sivan was advised to notify the Stewards should he find anything during the course of the week that may have accounted for the disappointing performance.