RACE 1 (R0992) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)

RULE THE WORLD (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride.
MAVERICK (SU Lim) and CIRCUIT STAR (HS Gill) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
On entering the home straight, MAVERICK drifted in away from the whip.
Passing the 300M, GOD’S GIFT (App M Ekdihar) and VILLAGE TYCOON (App P Haris) brushed on a number of occasions. The whip of App M Ekdihar was accidentally struck off by App P Haris whilst racing tight.
The saddle on SUPREME SUCCESS (A Suriya) slipped back during the running.
MARS GO (S Salee) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
When questioned with regards to the improved performance of D’GREAT TIMING (App S Shazmin), Trainer R Lines stated that in his opinion, the 1600M distance, a weaker field and the soft track had contributed to its improved performance today. His attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding in-and-out running.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MARS GO, SUCCESS STREET (KC Low) and CIRCUIT STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SUPREME SUCCESS returned having cast its near fore plate.

RACE 3 (R0994) CLASS 5(B) – 1300m (lc)

FLYING SPIDER, 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Emergency acceptors COUNTRY LAW and NOVA PHOENIX were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
A BEAUTIFUL MIND (HS Gill) was slow into stride and thereafter, raced ungenerously from the 1000M-mark till the 800M-mark.
ELITE QUARTETO (S Salee) raced wide in the early and middle stages.
A BEAUTIFUL MIND had a tendency to drift out in the homestraight.
Passing the 100M-mark, FLAMING DASH (App S Shazmin) and LIM’S HOPEFULLY (App SN Shiva) raced tight and brushed.
Post-race veterinary examinations of TRAFALGAR (App T Ammar), FLAMING DASH, CHINO DINERO (SU Lim) and LIM’S HOPEFULLY revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that THAI BAHT (A Suriya) returned having cast its near fore and near hind plates.

RACE 4 (R0995) CLASS 5(B) - 1300m (lc)

ROCK N ROLL and WINNING SMILE, both are course scratching. ROCK N ROLL had sustained bruised off fore fetlock whilst WINNING SMILE sustained bruised both fore fetlocks. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptor USA CAPTAIN was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
MASTER JIANGMEN (SU Lim) was slow into stride.
BAKUTEH (App M Ekdihar) jumped awkwardly.
HAZARD (Y Aify) and PENANG MAN (R Narendran) drifted out in the straight and finished the race wide.
DIAMOND PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) was obliged to race wide rounding the turn.
From the 400M to about the 200M, DIAMOND PEGASUS and WHITE RABBIT (S Saddam) raced tight and brushed on several occasions.

The Clerk-of-Scales reported that HARI HARI HAPPY (App A Nazir) weighed in more than a half kilograms less than the weight he weighed out. Acting under MRA Rule 121(2), the Panel of Stewards disqualified the 2nd-placed getter, HARI HARI HAPPY and the Judges’ results were amended as follows:-

1st – CHOSEN ONE (AK Lim)
2nd – MAGIC PLAYER (S Ruzaini)
3rd – YULONG DREAM (HS Gill)
4th – BAKUTEH (App M Ekdihar)

At the conclusion of an inquiry today, App A Nazir, the rider of HARI HARI HAPPY in the presence of his master Trainer F Maynard and Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of HARI HARI HAPPY, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 121(2) in that he returned to Scales more than half a kilogram underweight, as the rider of HARI HARI HAPPY in this race, which was placed 2nd and subsequently, disqualified.
When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration his guilty plea, riding record and mitigating factors. App A Nazir was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Panel of Stewards deferred the commencement of App A Nazir’s suspension to take effect from Monday, 28th October 2024 and to expire on Sunday, 3rd November 2024, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was also fined a sum of RM5,000/- and was advised of his right of appeal (6.05pm).

When questioned with regards to the improved performance of CHOSEN ONE, Trainer W Lim stated that in his opinion, the weaker field, the soft going and the slow pace of this race suit the gelding today. His explanations were noted, however his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding in-and-out running.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPER WHIRLWIND (App SN Shiva) and DIAMOND PEGASUS revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 5 (R0996) CLASS 5(A) - 1300m (lc)

MODRIC and CITIZEN, both are course scratching. MODRIC had sustained a swollen near fore limb fore whilst CITIZEN sustained a bruised off fore cannon. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptor EKRAAR PHOENIX was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
ELITE SAINT and SUPER WILLY which were up 16kgs and down 18kgs respectively, in body weight since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.
FADABOY (App M Ekdihar) and JULIUS CAESAR (App SN Shiva) were slow into stride.
YES BOSSY (HS Gill) was obliged to race wide at the bend.
FADABOY shifted in away from the whip on entering the straight.
JULIUS CAESAR which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
App M Ekdihar and Jockey HS Gill, the riders of FADABOY and YES BOSSY, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of FADABOY and YES BOSSY revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that COLONEL CHIEF (S Saddam) returned having cast its off fore plate.
Trainer HY Cheng was fined a sum of RM2,000/- for a contravention of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(2)(b) for negligence in that he had failed to ensure that BE YOURSELF which finished 3rd placing was presented to the post-race samples collections area immediately after the running of this race, as required.

RACE 6 (R0997) CLASS 4(B) – 1300m (lc)

BIG MONKEY and TURF PRINCESS which were each down 24kgs and 26kgs respectively, in body weight since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.
Trainer Bonny Ng was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on BIG MONKEY.
FLYING BABY (KC Low) was slow into stride.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY (HK Cheng) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped FLYING BABY.
BIG MONKEY (R Narendran) was obliged to race wide at the bend.
TURF PRINCESS (App S Shazmin) which returned lame off fore, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey Y Aify, the rider of PEER GYNT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of PEER GYNT revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 7 (R0998) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300m (lc)

JB KAINGEH, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Trainer CC Ooi was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to ensure that his horse RAGNAR (S Ruzaini) was presented to the Holding Yard within the stipulated time. Acting on a report from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory that they were unable to do the pre-race tests on time due to the delay, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of RAGNAR at 3.13pm.
At the start, SUSPICIOUS MIND (A Suriya) was tightened for room and had to steady when LOOKS GOOD (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly outwards and CAPTAIN PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly inwards.
Passing the 700M-mark, LOOKS GOOD had to steady when tightened for room when CAPTAIN PEGASUS rolled inward. App Z Syafifie, the rider of CAPTAIN PEGASUS was shown the video of the incident in the presence of his master Trainer K Coetzee and was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground.
TIME TRAVEL (HK Cheng) was obliged to race wide at the bend.
A post-race veterinary examination of TIME TRAVEL 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 (R0999) CLASS 5(B) – 1100m (sc)

D’GREAT OCEAN, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruise near fore sole, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors VAIN TYCOON and BOSSKU were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
PURPLE RAIN which was down 17kgs and LISBOA STAR which was up 22kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.
Trainer T Asogan was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of blinkers on FOUNTAIN OF FAME within the stipulated time.
Acting on veterinary advice that TILSWORTH MALI (SU Lim) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.30pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
RETALLICA (App M Ekdihar) jumped awkwardly.
CASTLE OCEAN (How Yang) was obliged to race wide at the bend.
Passing the 200M-mark, JAPAN CAPTAIN (App SN Shiva) shifted in away from the whip.
CASTLE OCEAN which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
App S Shazmin, the rider of WASHINGTON reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of WASHINGTON revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of LISBOA STAR (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.
At a subsequent inquiry, Jockey HS Gill, the rider of FOUNTAIN OF FAME pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1000M-mark, he permitted his mount to shift inwards, when insufficiently clear of RETALLICA, resulting in PURPLE RAIN which was racing on its inside having to check and lose ground.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey HS Gill’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. Jockey HS Gill was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days, effective Monday, 21st October 2024 and to expire on Sunday, 27th October 2024, both dates inclusive. He was informed of his right of appeal (5.40pm).

RACE 9 (R1000) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m (sc)

BALIN, a course scratching as it had sore
back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors BIG G and GOLD PLAN were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
ST ALWYN which was down 27kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
GOLD SKY EXPRESS (AK Lim) jumped awkwardly outwards and heavily bumped ST ALWYN (App M Ekdihar).
LET’S COME ON BABY (HK Cheng) was crowded for room on jumping.
Jockey AK Lim, the rider of GOLD SKY EXPRESS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of GOLD SKY EXPRESS revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of I’M SMART GREY (App T Ammar) and LET’S COME ON BABY (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 10 (R1001) CLASS 4(A) – 1100m (sc)

FA FA STAR and D’GREAT JOURNEY, both are course scratching. FA FA STAR had sustained a bruised near fore suspensory whilst D’GREAT JOURNEY had sustained swollen off fore fetlock. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey Y Aify to replace Jockey SU Lim as the rider of THE MAMBA when the latter was medically stood down.
Jockey How Yang, the rider of MONGKOK STAR reported his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MONGKOK STAR revealed no obvious abnormality and returned having cast its near fore plate.
App P Haris, the rider of VILLAGE WARRIOR reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of VILLAGE WARRIOR revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of DRAGON CAVALLO (KC Low) and WAR SNIPER (App T Ammar) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MAGIC CAPTAIN (S Ruzaini) returned having cast its off fore plate.