RACE 1 (R256) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) JAYA BARU HANDICAP
SUPREME JUSTICE, a course scratching as it had lacerated left top eye lid, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
GLORY AGE (R Rueven) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
The Panel of Stewards opened an Inquiry into the riding of Jockey HK Cheng (CLOUD SHADOW) and trained by Trainer CC Ooi. After taking evidence from Trainer CC Ooi, the trainer of CLOUD SHADOW, Jockey HK Cheng and reviewing the video of the race, Jockey HK Cheng pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Panel of Stewards, in that from about the1400M to the 600M, he permitted CLOUD SHADOW to race unnecessarily wide when there was an opportunity to get a better position in the race.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey HK Cheng’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. Jockey HK was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months, with effect from Monday, 5th April 2021 and to expire on Friday, 4th June 2021, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (4.40pm).
A post-race veterinary examination of CLOUD SHADOW (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Jockey HK Cheng subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal against the penalty on 6th April 2021 and applied for stay of sentence. On 8th April 2021, he sought permission to withdraw the appeal which was granted by the Panel of Stewards and his deposit was refunded.

RACE 2 (R257) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (lc) HULU IJOK HANDICAP
Jockey Z Khairil was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to make the carded weight on GOOD TASTE. The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey M Yusri to replace him as the rider of GOOD TASTE.
SILENT BOSS (KC Wong) and I AM MIDAS (L De Souza) were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and were passed fit to start.
BUTCH CASSIDY (J Daniel) jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin.
The saddle on ROCK ME EASY (S Muniandy) slipped back during the running of the race.
GOOD TASTE (M Yusri) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000m/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockeys S Saddam and J Daniel, the rider of SUNNY FIGHTER and BUTCH CASSIDY respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of SUNNY FIGHTER and BUTCH CASSIDY revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 3 (R258) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (lc) LEKIR HANDICAP
JACKS SECRET, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised sole off fore respectively, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptor MASTRO GEPPETTO was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
NOVA SPIRIT (App I Firdzriel) was slow to begin.
ON THE RAZZ (KC Wong) which was fractious in the barrier and turned its head to the inside, as the start was effected, losing considerable ground, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
The saddle on QUASAR (Y Aify) slipped back during the running of the race.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ON THE RAZZ and KEEN DRAGON (AM Aizat) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 4 (R259) CLASS 4(A) -1300m (lc) TEMBOK BENDERA HANDICAP
TRIPLE ONE STAR, a course scratching as it had a wound at its off hind fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors ROSES FOR ME and FUSION POWER were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
BAKUTEH (M Ganeesh) which was difficult to proceed to the start, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 2.11pm. BAKUTEH will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test [to be ridden unaided to the start] before being declared to race again.
DUTY FIRST (J Chuah) and MASTER JIANGMEN (I Amirul) were both slow to begin.
The saddle on ZAC ACE (App WW Cheah) slipped back during the running of the race.
LISBOA STAR (L De Souza) had to be steadied approaching the finish to avoid the heel of PLACE YOUR BET (App CT Lee).
App CT Lee, the rider of PLACE YOUR BET reported that he had shoulder injury and as a result, was unable to ride the gelding out in the normal manner. This was confirmed by the Club Medical Officer that he has dislocated his shoulder and was sent to hospital for observation. App CT Lee was advised that he must present a medical clearance before riding trackwork or races.
Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of PERFECT COMMANDO was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for using the whip forward of the shoulder.

RACE 5 (R260) CLASS 4(B) -1300m(lc) BADAK HANDICAP
TONGARIRO, a course scratching as it had sustained cellulitis near hind cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again
Emergency acceptors HARLEY FLAME and IPOH DASH were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
CRACKING TOTTIE (J Daniel) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
RULE THE WORLD (HS Gill), SHADOW SPEED (App P Haris) and D’GREAT DUCHESS (Z Khairil) were all slow to begin.
D’GREAT RICH (AM Aizat) jumped away awkwardly.
Approaching the 100M, CRACKING TOTTIE was held up for clearing running between D’GREAT RICH on the inside and FLYING EBONY (App I Firdzriel) on the outside and shortly thereafter, CRACKING TOTTIE had to shift to the outside of FLYING EBONY for a clear run.
Jockey HS Gill and App I Firdzriel, the rider of RULE THE WORLD and FLYING EBONY respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of RULE THE WORLD revealed no obvious abnormality and FLYING EBONY had returned lame near fore and having cast its near hind plate. FLYING EBONY will be required to pass a test (1000m/vet) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R262) CLASS 4(A) -1100m (sc) TELUK HANDICAP
ALWAYS D’GREAT is a course scratching on Panel of Stewards’ order.
STRAP MARKS, a course scratching as it had sustained abrasion cut near hind, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Trainer MP Thwaites was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on REALITY.
BIG LIGHTNING (SU Lim) was slow to begin.
HUN YEANG ROAD (App I Firdzriel) was slow into stride.
ONE FOR ALL (S Saddam) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.

RACE 8 (R263) MALAYSIA 4YO CHALLENGE 2021 HEAT 1 -1200m(sc)
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OCEAN LAW 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.

RACE 9 (R264) ENRICH STAKES A – 1200m (sc) SENU STAKES
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Emergency acceptor BRISTOL DIAMOND was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
GRAND CROSS which was down 15kgs in body weight since it last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey AM Aizat to replace Jockey C Goon, as the rider of DIRECTOR when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.
After being placed in the barrier, stalls numbers 2, 4 and 5 opened prematurely, resulting in BLACK AND WHITE (App YY Oon), ROYAL RULER (S Salee) and DESIRE SKY (App WW Cheah) coming out of their barriers and having to be restrained. These runners returned to the start, examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to race. The Starter carried out inspections of the barriers and found to be fully operational.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that NOVA FALCON (App I Firdzriel) had returned lame near fore and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000m/vet) before being declared to race again.

RACE 10 (R265) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (sc) BUKIT GANTANG HANDICAP
REWARDING SMILE, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised sole near fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors WISAKA and TAIL SPIN were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
TRINITY UP 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.
RANT AND RAVE (S Saddam) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
MIGHTY PHOENIX (App P Mogun ) was slow to begin.
TRINITY UP (M Ganeesh) jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin.
Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of TRINITY UP reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of TRINITY UP revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 11 (R266) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (sc) GUNUNG SEMANGGOL HANDICAP
THAI BAHT and D’GREAT LOVE, both course scratching as they had sore back respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptor FRANKLY MY DEAR was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
MY FRIENDS which was up 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
The Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of MY FRIENDS (HK Cheng) at 5.39pm when the gelding was difficult to be saddled.
DAWNBREAKER (AK Lim) was slow into stride.