RACE 2 (R1109) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m (lc)
KING’S SPEECH, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised both fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Acting on a report from the Starter that ROCK N ROLL (R Rueven) was unable to be boxed, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.34pm and the gelding will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.
MASTER JIANGMEN (App N Shahronnizam) and A BEAUTIFUL MIND (HS Gill) were obliged to race wide at the turn.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SUCCESS STREET (HK Cheng) and MASTER JIANGMEN revealed no obvious abnormality whilst FEEL THE FIRE (App SN Shiva) had returned lame off fore and having cast its off fore plate. FEEL THE FIRE will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that COLONEL CHIEF (KC Wong) returned having cast its off fore plate.
The Panel of Stewards opened an Inquiry into the riding and handling of SUCCESS STREET. Evidence were taken from Trainer S Cook, the trainer of SUCCESS STREET and Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of SUCCESS STREET.
Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of SUCCESS STREET was charged for a contravention of MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
The particulars of the charge are that:
1) from about 1200M-mark to the 600M-mark, he sat against his mount and made insufficient effort to maintain his position to race behind TIN’S MACHINE (SU Lim).
2) approaching the 400M-mark, he failed to ride his mount with sufficient vigour and determination to the end of the race.
The Panel of Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed to enable Jockey HK Cheng to produce his witnesses.
The Panel of Stewards concluded the resumption of an Inquiry into the riding and handling of SUCCESS STREET today, Friday, 20th December 2024. Further evidence were taken from Trainer S Cook, the trainer of SUCCESS STREET, Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of SUCCESS STREET, his witnesses, App P Haris, the rider of PEER GYNT and Jockey SU Lim, the rider of TIN’S MACHINE (through phone call).

After taking all further evidence into consideration and reviewing the videos and hearing all the witnesses, Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of SUCCESS STREET was found guilty for a contravention of MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

The particulars of the charge are that:

1) From about 1200M-mark to the 600M-mark, he sat against his mount and made insufficient effort to maintain his position to race behind TIN’S MACHINE (SU Lim).

2) Approaching the 400M-mark, he failed to ride his mount with sufficient vigour and determination to the end of the race.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey HK Cheng’s disciplinary records and mitigating factors. Jockey HK Cheng was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months, effective 23rd December 2024 and to expire on 22nd April 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM30,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit: Thirty Thousand Only). He was advised of his right of appeal (12.00noon).

RACE 3 (R1110) CLASS 5(B) – 1300m (lc)
Emergency acceptors MAGIC PLAYER and WINNING SMILES were withdrawn due to a capacity field,
TILSWORTH MICK which was up 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.
PURE PERFECTION (SU Lim) and YULONG DREAM (App P Haris) were obliged to race wide at the turn.
PURE PERFECTION and AUSSIE EAGLE (App T Ammar) drifted out in the straight and finished the race wide.
Approaching the 400M-mark, SILVER JOY (KC Tham) had to switch in from the heels of KOTA RANGER (KC Wong) to obtain a clear running.
PURE PERFECTION which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
App H Haikal, the rider of ASIAN JET reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ASIAN JET revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of PURE PERFECTION and TILSWORTH MICK (App SN Shiva) revealed no obvious abnormality.
An Inquiry into the riding and handling of ASIAN JET was adjourned to a date to be fixed to enable App H Haikal, the rider of ASIAN JET for his master (Trainer HY Cheng) to be present to represent him.

RACE 4 (R1111) CLASS 5(A) - 1300m (lc)
FIGHT TO WIN, a course scratching as it had sustained sole bruise near fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptor LIM’S HOPEFULLY was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
JULIUS CAESAR (App A Nazir) jumped awkwardly.
GALAXY LAW (App M Ekdihar) was obliged to race wide at the turn.
At about the final 100M-mark, GALAXY LAW drifted out under pressure.
Jockey R Rueven and App H Haikal, the riders of GEORGETOWN and RAAYAN respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of GEORGETOWN and RAAYAN revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of GALAXY LAW revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R1112) CLASS 5(B) - 1100m (sc)
LISBOA STAR, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore sole, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SECRET AGENT which was down 45kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
TALKINGTALKINGGURU (KC Wong) and ALWAYS INNOCENT (HS Gill) were both examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.
SUPER HERO (App A Nazir) jumped awkwardly and brushed the outside gate.
GOLD PLAN (S Saddam) was obliged to race wide at the turn and thereafter, hung out in the straight and finished the race wide.
SECRET AGENT (App SN Shiva) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of ALWAYS INNOCENT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ALWAYS INNOCENT revealed that the gelding had returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of TALKINGTALKINGGURU revealed no obvious abnormality.
When questioned with regards to his riding of TALKINGTALKINGGURU, Jockey KC Wong stated that his instructions were to get a good jump and ride in a midfield position. Trainer B Dean, the trainer of TALKINGTALKINGGURU confirmed the instructions and stated that the gelding was running for the first time under him and advised Jockey KC Wong to allow the gelding to race on its merits. Their explanations were noted, however, the Panel of Stewards advised Jockey KC Wong that he should ride all his mounts out in a manner so as to leave no room for query.

RACE 6 (R1113) CLASS 5(B) – 1100m (sc)
BOSS NINE NINE, a course scratching as it had skin allergy, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Acting on veterinary advice that CHINO DINERO (HS Gill) was exhibiting signs of heat stress, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.40pm and the gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
GENERATION M (App T Ammar) which cast its off fore plate behind the barriers, had to be reshod. Whilst re-shoeing, the bridle and the pacifier came off and had to be re-fitted. The Veterinary Surgeon stated that they have difficulty re-fixing the ear-muffs and the pacifier. With the consent of Trainer R Lines, GENERATION M was permitted to race without the said gears.
JAPAN CAPTAIN (App SN Shiva) jumped awkwardly outwards and brushed PROVOCATEUR (HK Cheng).
JAPAN CAPTAIN was racing keenly in the early and middle stages.
Passing the 300M-mark, STRAP MARKS (S Ruzaini) commenced to lay out.
Approaching the 200M-mark, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of STRAP MARKS dropped his whip and he was warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed in future.
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.
Post-race veterinary examinations of I’M SMART GREY (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality and GOLD SKY EXPRESS (SU Lim) revealed that the gelding had returned lame near fore. As such, GOLD SKY EXPRESS will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GENERATION M 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.
An Inquiry into the riding and handling of HORSE KING was adjourned to a date to be fixed to enable App H Haikal, the rider of HORSE KING for his master (Trainer HY Cheng) to be present to represent him.

RACE 7 (R1114) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100m (sc)
CAVALLA COURT, BALIN, RAHOTU, KIPEH & SIVAJI ROCKET all are course scratching. CAVALLA COURT had suffered float injury. BALIN had sustained a stone bruised near fore. RAHOTU had sustained sore back and KIPEH had sustained bruised near fore fetlock whilst SIVAJI ROCKET had sustained a bruised near hind fetlock. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
FORTUNE STAR which was down 22kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
UNDER OATH (App S Shazmin) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
YES BOSSY (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly.
A post-race veterinary examination of SUPER DRAGON revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 8 (R1115) CLASS 4(A) - 1200m (sc)
THE MAMBA, a course scratching as it had sustained sore back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors KING POWER and ELITE SAINT were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
KNIGHT LOVE which was up 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.
VILLAGE STAR (How Yang) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped CHOSEN ONE (HK Cheng).
NO MORE DELAY (SU Lim) and BRANDENBURG (HS Gill) bumped on jumping.
Passing the 1100M-mark, ZAC ACE (R Rueven) ducked out and resulting in FA FA STAR (S Ruzaini) having to steady. Thereafter, ZAC ACE buck on several occasions and took no part in the race. As such, the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
GHOST MARI (KC Tham) was obliged to race wide at the turn.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ZAC ACE revealed no obvious abnormality and returned having cast its off fore plate, whilst THUNDER SPIRIT (App H Haikal) revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress. As such, THUNDER SPIRIT will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BEAT THE LIGHT (App P Haris) returned having cast its off hind plate.

RACE 9 (R1116) CLASS 4(A) – 1400m (sc)
LEGEND OF THE SUN and DISCRETELY RED, both are course scratching. LEGEND OF THE SUN had sustained bruised both fore fetlock whilst DISCRETELY RED had sustained bruised near fore cannon. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Passing the 800M-mark, GLORIOUS BISCUIT (How Yang) had to steady when THE BOSS (R Narendran) rolled in.
MONGKOK STAR (KC Tham) was obliged to race wide at the turn.
JB KAINGEH (App SN Shiva) and MAESTRO (App H Haikal) which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MANDRAKE (App A Nazir) revealed that the gelding had returned lame near fore whilst MAESTRO and JB KAINGEH revealed no obvious abnormality. MANDRAKE will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.