RACE 1 (R692) CLASS 5 – 1100m(str) – MAN OF HONOUR III 1977 HANDICAP

DYNAMIC TRIO, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
ALIEN (App AM Aizat) jumped away awkwardly and was slow into stride.
NAPOLEON (App S Saddam) jumped away awkwardly and bumped BASTION (S Salee).

FLYING NEKO (S Anandan) rolled out racing to the 250M, resulting in NAPOLEON having to steady and shift in to obtain clear running and shortly thereafter, NAPOLEON had to again steadied off the heels of FLYING NEKO and shifted out for a clear running. Jockey S Anandan, the rider of FLYING NEKO was advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances.
Prior to the ‘All Clear’, the Panel of Stewards reviewed the film of the start and observed that barrier 13 (PERCIUS) was slightly slow to open. The Panel of Stewards were satisfied that PERCIUS (Y Aify) was not denied a fair start and was deemed a runner under MRA Rule 115. The Starter was shown the vision of the start.
Jockey S Anandan, the rider of FLYING NEKO and App AM Aizat, the rider of ALIEN both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of FLYING NEKO and ALIEN revealed that both these geldings had returned broken-winded. As such, they will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of TRAVERTINE (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer P Lee, the trainer of EMPIRE BAY (App AK Lim) into the gelding’s apparent improved performance today. Trainer P Lee stated that in his opinion, the gelding managed to get a good jump as compared to its previous start and the straight course today had contributed to its improved performance. His explanation was noted.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that REAL HERO (S Sandana) and TRAVERTINE returned having cast their off fore and near fore plates respectively.

RACE 2 (R693) CLASS 5 – 1200m(lc) – STAR PRINCE 1978 HANDICAP

SNOW DANCER (Lou Ho) over-raced racing to the 1000M and lost ground. As a consequence, NASI LEMAK (App WK Lee) had to be steadied on several occasions, got its head up and raced greenly.
JET ACE (A Aucharuz) laid out racing to the 900M and bumped HANDSOME BOSS (SU Lim) out onto GREAT GERONIMO (HS Gill) which rolled in, resulting in HANDSOME BOSS losing its position.
The Panel of Stewards questioned App WK Lee in presence of his acting master, trainer S Dunderdale, the rider and trainer of NASI LEMAK respectively. App WK Lee stated that his instructions were to get a good jump and race where the horse is comfortable. He also stated that shortly after the start, NASI LEMAK suffered interference and he was further back than anticipated and that the gelding failed to respond to his hands and heels riding and in the straight, when he placed the horse under the whip, NASI LEMAK again failed to respond to his riding. His explanation was noted.
Post-race veterinary examinations of NASI LEMAK, SNOW DANCER, BULL AND BEAR (J Low) and HANDSOME BOSS revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 3 (R694) COSMO C (SW) – 1400m(lc) – NAPOLEON SOLO II 1974 STAKES

US DOLLAR, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised both hind legs, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
EN LAUDER (App CK Khaw) reared and jumped away awkwardly.
LUMINIFF LAD (CK Tan) was slow to begin.
Post-race veterinary examinations of EN LAUDER, LUCK SUCCESS (R Rueven), REBEL FURY (J Mallyon) and STAR INVINCIBLE (J Low) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that KUANTAN HILL (App I Firdzriel) returned with a cut to its off hind cannon and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R695) CLASS 5 - 1800m(sc) – JACADO 1979 HANDICAP

Emergency acceptor GREAT PRINCE was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
FLEDGELING (SU Lim) and PISCES JET (S Anandan) raced wide passing the winning post on the first occasion.
FLEDGELING, SPIRIT OF SPEED (M Zairi) and GOLD POWER (App AM Aizat) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
Post-race veterinary examinations of FLEDGELING, D’GREAT SWIFT (App CK Khaw), SUCCESSION (HS Gill), SPEED CRAFT (CK Tan), OD STAR (Lou Ho) and GOLD COAST CAPTAIN (App AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 5 (R696) CLASS 4 – 1200m (sc) - SINGAPORE SUN 1976 HANDICAP

Emergency acceptor ALAN, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptor HOFFMAN was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
NATURE IS NATURE (HS Gill) and SAND BANK (S Anandan) both stood when the gates were released and were slow to begin.
SUNTZU (M Yusri) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
SAND BANK showed no early pace despite being urged.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CROWN STAR (Lou Ho), ONE FOR ALL (Z Khairil), SUNTZU, PANCA DELIMA (SS Vanan) and SAND BANK revealed no obvious abnormality.