RACE 1 (R225) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc)
Emergency acceptors CROWN DELIGHT, BALBOA and SWEET LODGE were withdrawn due to capacity field.
The saddle on PENANG BANK (App R Nuqman) was re-adjusted behind the barriers.
NAPOLEON (J Daniel) jumped awkwardly.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry today, Jockey S Rosmizan, the rider of SOON YOU THINK pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards in that:
1) he failed to give sufficient rein to SOON YOU THINK on jumping;
2) thereafter, he failed to make any serious attempt to improve his position which was contrary to his Trainer’s instructions and he thereby, failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Rosmizan’s guilty plea, riding records and mitigating factors. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months, effective from Monday, 21st February 2022 and to expire on Friday, 20th May 2022, both dates inclusive. In addition, Jockey S Rosmizan was fined the sum of RM10,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit: Ten Thousand Only) He was advised of his right of appeal (5.45pm).
Jockeys S Rosmizan, J Daniel and R Rueven, the riders of SOON YOU THINK, NAPOLEON and BABEL respectively reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of SOON YOU THINK, NAPOLEON and BABEL revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 2 (R226) CLASS 5(B) – 1200m (lc)
LOYALTY’S ANGEL, a course scratching as it had sustained a swollen off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
LUCKY SIXTYSIX (App S Hafis) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride. ARECIBO (App WW Cheah) was also slow into stride.
At approximately the 250M-mark, NEVERUNCONDITIONAL (App R Nuqman) had to steady off the heels of PERFECT KIARA (R Rueven) which was hanging out. Shortly thereafter, NEVERUNCONDITIONAL raced tight for some distance on the inside of ONCE A THIEF (App A Najib).
Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of D’GREAT LOVE reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises during the race. A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT LOVE revealed that the mare had returned broken-winded and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
App R Nuqman, the rider of NEVERUNCONDITIONAL reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of NEVERUNCONDITIONAL revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 3 (R227) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200m (lc)
The Panel of Stewards permitted App A Nazir to ride SUNTZU instead of App A Najib.
As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey J Daniel to replace App I Firdzriel as the rider of HERO CHAMPION as the latter was medically stood down.
Acting on veterinary advice that MIGHTY PHOENIX had sustained a cut to its coronary band off hind, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2.08pm. The gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
FLYING EBONY (App A Saran) was slow to begin.
At approximately the 800M-mark, TILSWORTH MALI (SS Vanan) was crowded and had to be steadied between FLYING EBONY and GOLDEN STATES (App S Hafis).
FLYING EBONY shifted in passing the 200M-mark, crowding and inconveniencing GOLDEN STATES.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that FLYING EBONY had bled and as such, the gelding will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter, will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
After reviewing his ride, Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of TILSWORTH MALI was warned that he would be expected to ride all his mounts out so as to leave no room for query.

RACE 4 (R228) CLASS 5(B) -1200m (lc)
YOU ARE SPECIAL, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore sole, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again
NATUREISSPEAKING (HK Cheng) jumped awkwardly outwards, crowding D’GREAT EMPRESS (AM Aizat) and INTROIT (KC Wong).
CHERISH (R Rueven) jumped inwards and SO BEAUTIFUL (L De Souza) shifted outwards over the heels of INTROIT, resulting in MA BAO BAO (J Daniel) and GHOST AFFAIR (App R Nuqman) being crowded.
NATUREISSPEAKING was hanging out at the backstraight.
The state of track was upgraded to ‘Good’ after the running of this race.

RACE 6 (R230) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (sc)
AMAZING DRAGON, a course scratching as it sustained a swollen off hind pastern, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again
Emergency acceptor KYO was withdrawn due to capacity field.
Acting on veterinary advice that EMPIRE BAY (R Rueven) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.43pm. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000m/vet) before being declared to race again.
KEEN DRAGON (S Rosmizan) and MY FIRST MILLION (HK Cheng) were both examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and were passed fit to start.
MY FIRST MILLION which wad difficult to be loaded, delaying the start, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
The saddle on NOVA DASHING (AM Aizat) slipped back badly during the running, placing its rider at a disadvantage.
On straightening, VETRI NAMATHE (L De Souza) commenced to give ground rapidly, struck the inside rail and collapsed at the 100M-mark. VETRI NAMATHE was humanely euthanized. Jockey L De Souza was exempted from weighing-in.
App S Hafis, the rider of EXCALIBUR reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of EXCALIBUR revealed no obvious abnormality.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, App WW Cheah, the rider of FLEDGELING in the presence of his master Trainer R Lines, pleaded guilty to a charge for misconduct under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that after the running of this race today, he consumed an alcoholic drink in the Jockeys’ Room after winning this race and having had his last ride for the day.
When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account App WW Cheah’s forthright evidence, his record and mitigating factors. He was fined the sum of RM2,000/- and was advised of his right of appeal (4.38pm).

RACE 7 (R231) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) -1400m (sc)
Emergency acceptor STAR GENIUS was withdrawn due to a capacity field
DANCING RAIN which was up 30kgs and THE DODGER which was down 20kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey J Chuah to replace Jockey L De Souza, as the rider of AHTIMS KLIS when the latter was medically stood down.
Jockey S Rosmizan, the rider of DISCRETELY RED reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of DISCRETELY RED revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of THE DODGER (HK Cheng) 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

RACE 8 (R232) CLASS 4(B) – 1400m (sc)
Emergency acceptor COLOUR PAINT was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
FAST AND SUPER (App S Hafis) and RULE THE WORLD (S Rosmizan) were slow into stride.
A post-race veterinary examination of RULE THE WORLD revealed no obvious abnormality.