RACE 1 (R374) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)
MY AIM, 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
Emergency acceptor SONNY BILL was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
SPEEDY SWALLOW (J Low) which was difficult to be loaded and was slow into stride, will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.
INVICTUS WARRIOR (C Goon) was slow into stride and thereafter, was pulling hard and was difficult to settle.
JOYFUL (R Rueven) over-raced in the early stages.
At approximately the 1400M-mark, TONGARIRO (AK Lim) was inconvenienced and had to be steadied when SPEEDY SWALLOW rolled outwards on the turn.
On entering the straight, MAZANZE (HK Cheng) carried STAGESHOW (App S Hafis) out.
Jockeys AK Lim and AM Aizat, the rider of TONGARIRO and THE JEWELLER both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of TONGARIRO revealed that the gelding returned with epiglotic entrapment and THE JEWELLER revealed no obvious abnormality. TONGARIRO will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of INVICTUS WARRIOR revealed that the gelding had returned broken-winded and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SPEEDY SWALLOW returned having cast its off hind plate.

RACE 2 (R375) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc)
Emergency acceptors MOMENTUM GALAXY and SECOND CHANCE were withdrawn due to a capacity field
In terms of MRA Rule 115, the Panel of Stewards declared FIRST SUCCESS (App YY Oon) a non-runner, as its barrier gate did not open. The gates of MONACO ACE (S Salee) and GLORY AGE (J Chuah) were considerably slow to open and as such, the Panel of Stewards also declared them as non-runners. All bets on FIRST SUCCESS, MONACO ACE and GLORY AGE would be refunded.
Trainer HY Cheng was questioned with regards to the improved performance of MICHIKAWA today. He explained that on the 12th of February 2022 at PNTC, the gelding was slow to jump and since then, he had subjected MICHIKAWA to barrier jump practices. Today, this horse had jumped on terms and in his opinion, this may have accounted for the improved performance. His explanations were noted.

RACE 3 (R376) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc)
LUCK HAPPY a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again
MYSTICAL STAR (L De Souza) and SING DARCI (S Saddam) were slow into stride.
A post-race veterinary examination of TRINITY HONOR revealed no obvious abnormality.
Trainer PK Leong was questioned with regards to the improved performance of GET THE LOTSKI (M Yusri) today, as compared with its run last week. He was unable to offer any explanation and his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.
An Inquiry was opened today into the running and handling of TRINITY HONOR, ridden by App A Saran and trained by Trainer Evert van Breukelen. Evidence was taken from App A Saran in the presence of his master, Trainer T Asogan and Trainer Evert van Breukelen. After reviewing the race videos, App A Saran 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:
1) he failed to ride with sufficient vigour and determination on his mount from the start until approximately the 200M-mark.
Thereby, failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account his disciplinary records and mitigating factors. App A Saran was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months effective from Monday, 28th March 2022 and to expire on Wednesday, 27th July 2022, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM10,000/- He was advised of his right of appeal (3.12pm).

RACE 4 (R377) CLASS 4(A) -1400m (sc)
LIM’S PIPER, MACARTHUR and PALTROW all are course scratching. LIM’S PIPER had sustained a bruised off fore sole, MACARTHUR had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock and PALTROW sustained a bruised off fore sole. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again
ONE FORCE (CK Khaw) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
STAR GENIUS (J Daniel) threw its head up, jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.
Passing the 200M-mark, ANDADO (CK Tan) had to switch out to obtain a clear running.
Jockey J Daniel and S Saddam, the rider of STAR GENIUS and DIAMOND RUSH respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of STAR GENIUS revealed no obvious abnormality and DIAMOND RUSH had returned with bruised heel bulbs of its near fore. DIAMOND RUSH will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that DIAMOND RUSH returned having cast its near fore plate and MAGNOLIA BLVD (AK Lim) returned having cast its off hind plate

RACE 5 (R378) CLASS 4(B) – 1400m (sc)
ELITE REMARKABLE, a course scratching which had tied up, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors KING POWER and RULE THE WORLD were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
PONTIANAK which was up 26kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Acting on veterinary advice that FAST AND SUPER (App S Hafis) which could not be re-shod, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2.55pm.
Acting on veterinary advice that ORDOS LEGEND (HS Gill) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.23pm. ORDOS LEGEND will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
LAGO DE COMO (AM Aizat) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride. BEIJING STAR (J Low) was also slow into stride.
A post-race veterinary examination of ROSES FOR ME (M Yusri) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 7 (R380) CLASS 5(A) -1200m (sc)
GOLDEN ROOSTER, a course scratching as it had sustained sole bruised near fore, it will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Jockeys C Goon, R Rueven and AM Aizat, the riders of PROVOCATEUR, AWATERE and BIG SUPER respectively, reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of PROVOCATEUR, AWATERE and BIG SUPER revealed no obvious abnormality.
App Clyde Leck, the rider of THE ICEMAN also reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of THE ICEMAN revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that AWATERE (R Rueven) returned having cast its near fore plate.
All riders returned an average of 1kg over.
An Inquiry was opened into the riding of BIG SUPER, ridden by Jockey AM Aizat today in the later stages. After hearing evidence from Jockey AM Aizat and reviewing the videos, he was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride his mount to the end of the race.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account Jockey AM Aizat’s disciplinary records and mitigating factors. He was fined a sum of RM1,000/-.

RACE 8 (R381) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200m (sc)
CLASSIC KING, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore pastern, it will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors YOU ARE SPECIAL and ONCE A THEIF were withdrawn due to capacity field.
D’GREAT WIN (J Low) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
LUCKY GIANT (J Daniel) and TILSWORTH MALI (App S Hafis) were slow into stride.
QUEEN FORCE (J Chuah) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of TILSWORTH MALI and QUEEN FORCE revealed no obvious abnormality.
An Inquiry was opened into a report from the Clerk-of-Scales that App S Hafis, the rider of TILSWORTH MALI had returned 1.5kg over. Evidence was taken from App S Hafis, in the presence of acting trainer, Trainer S Deva Raj and the Clerk of Scales.
After considering all evidence, App S Hafis was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 121(7) and was fined a sum of RM1,000/-.

RACE 9 (R382) CLASS 5 (A) – 1000m (sc)
LION CONQUEROR, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again
Emergency acceptors NATUREISSPEAKING and MIGHTY PHOENIX were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
RANT AND RAVE (S Saddam) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
LUCKY SIXTYSIX (R Rueven) jumped awkwardly.
Upon jumping, the saddle on SUNTZU (J Daniel) slipped back.
EMPEROR WARRIOR (App S Hafis) was inconvenienced at the start when racing tight between PURE SPARK (HS Gill) and SMALL CHILLI (SU Lim).
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of PURE SPARK reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of PURE SPARK revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that METEOR LOUI (L De Souza) returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.