RACE 1 (R1436) CLASS 5(B) – 1200m(lc) – CONFIDENCE V 1996 HANDICAP
LONESOME ME, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
LOYALTY’S ANGEL 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.
HANDSOME BOSS (App I Firdzriel) laid out at the 400M, resulting in BAIL OUT (App AM Aizat) having to be steadied and shifted ground to obtain a clear running.
The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer R Lines as to the apparent poor performance of CHAMPAGNE ROSE (App L De Souza) and D’GREAT ELEGANCE (J De Souza) today. He stated that both horses were not suited by today’s soft going. However, he was reminded of his obligations under the rules regarding ‘in-and-out’ running. His explanation was noted.
The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer S Hamilton, the trainer of LEE’S SURPRISE into the improved performance of the horse today. She stated that the horse was better-suited by the soft going, had an advantage of barrier one, removal of blinkers and the shorter distance today suited the horse.
Jockey S Anandan, the rider of THONG’S JIAQING reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of THONG’S JIAQING revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPER JOY (HK Cheng), CHAMPAGNE ROSE, D’GREAT ELEGANCE and DON’T FORGET THIS (App KC Wong) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 2 (R1437) CLASS 5(A) – 1800m(sc) – BALLISTIC 2000 HANDICAP
Emergency acceptor KING SAVINSKY and RAINBOW STAR which had sustained a sore back, were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.
Trainer K Coetzee was fined RM250/- for failing to ensure that SOON YOU THINK was presented to the Pre-race Holding Yard within the stipulated time under the PRTC Official program Clause 13.01.
The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of SOON YOU THINK into the gelding’s improved performance today. Trainer K Coetzee stated that the gelding’s conditions had improved since its last start. In his opinion, SOON YOU THINK was suited by the soft going and the extra distance today. He was reminded of his obligations under the rules regarding ‘in-and-out’ running. His explanation was noted.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of SING EXPRESS reported that his mount could not handle the going today. The Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey HS Gill into the reasons why he raced wide throughout the majority of the race. He stated that the horse raced better with more galloping room. However, the Stewards advised him to ride all his mount out in a manner so as to leave no room for query.
Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of POLO MASTER reported that his mount was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of POLO MASTER revealed no obvious abnormality. POLO MASTER which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000m & vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ORION (App CK Khaw), SING EXPRESS (HS Gill) and HOLY THOMAS (App S Hafis) revealed no obvious abnormality and SPEED CRAFT (J De Souza) returned lame off fore. SPEED CRAFT will be required to pass a test (1000m & vet) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R1439) CLASS 5(B) - 1400m(sc) – GOLCONDA 1999 HANDICAP
LUCKY MONEY, a course scratching as it had respiratory infection, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
REWARDING SMILE which was down 21kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
D’GREAT OPULENT (App KC Wong) was checked on jumping and lost ground when tightened by REWARDING SMILE (M Yusri) on its inside and NO NONSENSE (M Hanif) on its outside.
AMI ELEVEN (App L De Souza) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, objections were lodged by:-
1) Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of SATELLITE GENIUS placed 2ND against LION CITY GOLD (App CK Khaw), being declared the winner on grounds of alleged interference at the 200M.
2) Jockey F Yap, the rider of 4th placed GET THE LOTSKI against VALBERRY (App J Daniel) being declared the third place-getter on ground of alleged interference at the 250M.
After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards overruled Objection (1) and objection (2) was upheld and the Judges’ results were amended as follows:-
1st – No. 9 - LION CITY GOLD
2nd - No. 8 - SATELLITE GENIUS
3rd - No. 2 - GET THE LOTSKI
4th - No. 11 - VALBERRY
Post-race veterinary examinations of MAGIC RANGER (C Goon), BIG GHOST (App AM Aizat) and D’GREAT OPULENT revealed no obvious abnormality.
At the conclusion of an inquiry today, App J Daniel, the rider of VALBERRY, in the presence of acting master, Assistant Trainer Mr. Morli Bharu, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding VALBERRY, he shifted out at the 250M to obtain clear running to the outside of SATELLITE GENIUS (Z Khairil) when insufficiently clear of GET THE LOTSKI (F Yap), which was forced out, taking the running of REWARDING SMILE, which was also forced out, resulting in BIG GHOST being taken wider. VALBERRY continued to shift out, resulting in GET THE LOTSKI being forced wider on the track.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App J Daniel’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. App J Daniel was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days, effective from Monday, 19th November 2018 and to expire on Saturday, 8th December 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (4.45pm).
At the conclusion of an inquiry today, App CK Khaw, the rider of LION CITY GOLD, in the presence of his master, Trainer R Lines pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that passing the 200M, LION CITY GOLD commenced to shift out when App CK Khaw changed his whip to his left hand and he continued to shift out when insufficiently clear, taking the running of SATELLITE GENIUS and continued to shift outwards, finishing wider on the track.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App CK Khaw’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. App CK Khaw was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days to be served consecutively to the earlier suspension incurred. His suspension will take effect from Sunday, 9th December 2018 and to expire on Sunday, 16th December 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (4.55pm)

RACE 5 (R1440) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (sc) - FIRE PHOENIX II 1997
HANDICAP
This race was re-scheduled to commence 10 minutes later at 4.00pm.
App KC Wong, the rider of IN FULL BLOOM reported that his mount stumbled at the 450M and D’GREAT LUCK (HK Cheng) which was following, had to be checked and lost ground.
A post-race veterinary examination of ELUSIVE GENIUS (App S Rosmizan) revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000m & vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of COLONEL LINCOLN (J Low) and MANMADHAN (Z Khairil) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that IN FULL BLOOM and RED EASTERN (HS Gill) returned having cast their off fore and off hind plate respectively.

RACE 6 (R1441) CLASS 4(B) – 1400m (sc) – THE BEST IN TOWN 1994
HANDICAP
KABALI and MONSTER ENERGY, both course scratching as they had respiratory allergy and sustained a bruised near fore cannon respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
FIELD FORCE (Y Aify) which was fractious whilst in the barrier, was taken out for veterinary examination. FIELD FORCE was passed fit to race and was re-boxed.
I AM MIDAS (App J Daniel) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
TOP TURF (J Mallyon) lost its position shortly after the start when tightened by MR CONNERY (J De Souza) on its outside and MY GOODNESS (J Chuah) on its inside.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of BRISTOL DIAMOND reported that his mount could not handle the going today.
App J Daniel and App KC Wong, the rider of I AM MIDAS and GORDON G respectively reported that their mount were not striding out freely.
Post-race veterinary examinations of STIRLING (App I Firdzriel), JUBILATION (App CK Khaw), I AM MIDAS and GORDON G (App KC Wong) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 7 (R1442) CLASS 4(B) – 1400m (sc) – EXCITING REVIEW 1995
HANDICAP
Acting on veterinary advice that COLORADO PRINCE (Z Khairil) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.48pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000m & vet) before being declared to race again.
Acting on veterinary report that BERCHAM (M Yusri) had cast its off fore plate and to avoid unnecessary delay, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 5.02pm.
OVER LIMITS (Y Aify) reared as the gates opened and lost ground.
YOU KNOW WHEN (App S Hafis) jumped away awkwardly.
BOOSTER (App L De Souza) had to be checked at about the 200M to avoid the heels of HENNESSY DRAGON (App AM Aizat) and shifted in and inconvenienced MYSTICAL STAR (S Sandana) which had to steady.
THE MILLIONAIRE (CK Tan) rolled out at the 200M, taking ROSES FOR ME (HS Gill) wider on the track.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BALL AND CHAIN (J Mallyon), BOOSTER, HENNESSY DRAGON and MYSTICAL STAR revealed no obvious abnormality and GHOST EMPEROR (App CK Khaw) returned lame near fore and as such, GHOST EMPEROR will be required to pass a test (1000m & vet) before being declared to race again.