RACE 1 (R0275) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc)

SHEESH (CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly inwards and was slow into stride and thereafter, took the first turn wide to go forward.
SUPREME SUCCESS (R Rueven) was obliged to race wide at the backstraight and rounding the turn.
The surcingle and breastcheck of BULLSEYE (App P Haris) became undone from about the 400M, resulting in its saddle slipping back during the running. Trainer K Coetzee was warned that he must ensure that the gears are properly-fitted, failing which action will be taken in future.
Passing the 200M, BULLSEYE was held up for a run between DIAMOND PEGASUS (AL Da Silva) and SHOQEET (App A Azizi).
Jockey R Rueven and App A Azizi, the riders of SUPREME SUCCESS and SHOQEET respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPREME SUCCESS and SHOQEET revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of KOTA RANGER (KC Wong) and SHEESH revealed no obvious abnormality whilst SPEEDY SWALLOW (App A Nazir) returned lame off fore. As such, SPEEDY SWALLOW will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that HENG XING (S Salee) returned having cast its off fore plate.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of BULLSEYE, Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of BULLSEYE stated that he had rested the gelding for a while and the two (2) barrier trials had in his opinion, contributed to its improved performance today. His explanations were noted.
When questioned regarding his ride on KOTA RANGER, Jockey KC Wong stated that the horse was restless in its stall and after jumping, KOTA RANGER was not fast enough to maintain its position and was shuffled back to the rear of the field. The gelding showed no pace, despite him urging and he was unable to get a clear run in the straight. His explanations were noted, however he was warned to ride all his mounts out so as to leave no room for query, failing which action may be taken against him in future.

RACE 2 (R0276) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m (lc)

Acting on veterinary advice that WE CAN DO IT (S Saddam) had sustained an injury to its off hind hock whilst being loaded into the stall, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.14pm. WE CAN DO IT will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Shortly after the start, CHAR KWAY TEOW (A Suriya) shifted inwards, carrying COLONEL CHIEF (App A Nazir) onto TIN’S MACHINE (S Salee), resulting in TIN’S MACHINE having to steady and lose ground. Jockey A Suriya, the rider of CHAR KWAY TEOW was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future, failing which action may be taken against him.
D’GREAT TIMING (App S Shazmin) and PRODIGAL (App A Azizi) were both slow into stride.
VILLAGE TYCOON (How Yang) showed no early pace, despite being urged.
Passing the 100M, D’GREAT TIMING had to be steadied when CHAR KWAY TEOW rolled inwards under pressure.
Post-race veterinary examinations of D’S SECRET (AL Da Silva) and TIN’S MACHINE revealed no obvious abnormality and PRODIGAL returned with respiratory distress. As such, PRODIGAL will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

RACE 3 (R0277) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300m (lc)

UNLIMITED STAR, a course scratching as it had sustained sore back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
TRAFALGAR (App S Shazmin) and THAI BAHT (A Suriya) were slow into stride.
GEORGETOWN (App P Haris) hesitated as the start was effected and was slow into stride.
Passing the 1200M, CHOSEN ONE (SU Lim) had to steady when BOSSKU (App N Shahronnizam) rolled in, losing ground.
WHITE RABBIT (KC Wong) was racing keenly in the early stages.
BANG BINGO (App A Azizi) was obliged to race wide from the 800M to the turn.
RIVER DRAGON (AL Da Silva) was obliged to race wide at the bend.
GEORGETOWN was hanging in, in the home straight.
ICHIKA BACHIKA (CK Khaw) was hanging out under pressure over the concluding stages, finishing the race wide.
CHOSEN ONE was shifting out away from the whip at the concluding stages.
BOSSKU which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of ICHIKA BACHIKA, Trainer Ms S Hamilton stated that in her opinion, the weaker field today had contributed to the gelding’s improved performance. Her explanation was noted.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CHOSEN ONE, TRAFALGAR and BOSSKU revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 4(R0278) CLASS 5(B) - 1300m (lc)

RAHOTU, 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.
GLOBAL ARMY (CK Khaw) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.
KNIGHT LOVE (App A Nazir) was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.
Jockeys HS Gill and R Rueven, the riders of ALWAYS INNOCENT and LAGI BOLEH respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of ALWAYS INNOCENT and LAGI BOLEH revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of PERFECT MISSION (App N Shahronnizam) revealed no obvious abnormality.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of TALKINGTALKINGGURU (S Saddam), Trainer B Dean, the trainer of TALKINGTALKINGGURU stated that he had freshened up the horse and it had done an impressive barrier test on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025. In his opinion, these had contributed to the improved performance today. His explanations were noted, however his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.
The Panel of Stewards concluded an inquiry today into the running and handling of PERFECT MISSION, trained by Trainer HY Cheng and ridden by App N Shahronnizam.
Evidence were taken from Trainer HY Cheng and App N Shahronnizam, in the presence of his master Trainer T Asogan and all angles of the video were reviewed.
Trainer HY Cheng pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 35(5) for failing to give adequate instructions to App N Shahronnizam to ensure that PERFECT MISSION is raced on its merits.
When deciding on the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Trainer HY Cheng’s guilty plea and mitigating factors. He was fined a sum of RM10,000/- (Ringgit Malaysia: Ten Thousand Only) and was advised of his right of appeal (6.35pm).
App N Shahronnizam 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 are that:
1) He failed to make sufficient effort to jump PERFECT MISSION on terms with the field;
2) From the 1200M to the 400M, he failed to ride PERFECT MISSION in accordance with the instructions given.
When deciding on the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App N Shahronnizam’s guilty plea, clean record and mitigating factors. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months, effective from Sunday, 27th April 2025 and to expire on 26th June 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM10,000/- (Ringgit Malaysia: Ten Thousand Only). He was advised of his right of appeal (6.40pm).

RACE 5 (R0279) CLASS 5(A) - 1300m (lc)

HARI HARI HAPPY, 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.
MICHIKAWA (App A Nazir) and BORN TO WIN (SU Lim) bumped on jumping.
Passing the 900M, MICHIKAWA had to steady when DOGE TO THE MOON (How Yang) rolled out.
MISS THYRA (App A Azizi) and OPERATION TIGER (HS Gill) were obliged to race wide at the bend.
MISS THYRA entered the homestraight wide, finishing the race wide.
PENANG STAR (R Rueven) was drifting out under pressure in the straight.
App A Azizi, the rider of MISS THYRA reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises and a post-race veterinary examination revealed that the mare had returned with respiratory distress. As such, MISS THYRA will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of OPERATION TIGER revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 6 (R0280) CLASS 5(B) – 1100m (sc)

GOD’S HAND and QIJI STAR which were up 18kgs and 22kgs respectively, in body weights since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
PROVOCATEUR (CK Khaw) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.
GOD’S HAND (KC Wong) was slow into stride.
PONTIANAK (App N Shahronnizam) which was restless in its stall, reared up as the start was effected and was slow into stride.
HUNTER PEGASUS (AL Da Silva) and THE SWAN (App A Azizi) brushed over the concluding stages.
PROVOCATEUR which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of PROVOCATEUR and ARAGON PEGASUS (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality whilst PONTIANAK returned lame off fore. As such, PONTIANAK will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R281) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m (sc)

MODRIC, TRUDAUGHTER and SAFE JOURNEY all are course scratching. MODRIC had sustained sole bruised off fore. TRUDAUGHTER had sustained bruised off fore cannon whilst SAFE JOURNEY had sustained stone bruised near fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SUPERIOR COAT (S Saddam) was slow into stride. TOP GUN (App A Nazir) sat back as the start was effected, losing ground.
BROTHERLY LOVE (A Suriya) jumped awkwardly inwards and MAVERICK (SU Lim) jumped awkwardly outward, resulting in CAVALLA COURT (App A Azizi) being tightened for room.
Passing the 900M, BROTHERLY LOVE had to steady inwards away from the heels of MAVERICK, resulting in UNDER OATH (App S Shazmin) which was following, having to steady, losing ground.
RETALLICA (HS Gill) was obliged to race wide at the bend.
App S Shazmin, the rider of UNDER OATH reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of UNDER OATH 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.
Post-race veterinary examinations of RETALLICA and SPIDERMAN (App N Shahronnizam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 9 (R0283) COSMO C – 1100m (sc)

MONGKOK STAR (How Yang) showed no early pace, despite being urged.
GROOVY (AL Da Silva) and STARDICE (App SN Shiva) were obliged to race wide around the turn.
STORM EIGHTY-THREE (App P Haris) and NO MORE DELAY (SU Lim) bumped over the concluding stages.
MONGKOK STAR shifted out away from the whip over the concluding stages, finishing the race wide. Jockey How Yang, the rider of MONGKOK STAR was shown the video of the incident and was advised that he should put away his whip when his mount was out of contention and to keep his mount in a straight line. He was warned that a repetition may lead to action being taken under similar circumstances in future.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of LEGEND OF THE SUN reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of LEGEND OF THE SUN revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of STARDICE and MONGKOK STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 10 (R0284) COSMO C – 1400m (sc)

ONG MARI (App A Nazir) reared up badly as the start was effected.
FOUNTAIN OF FAME (SU Lim) jumped awkwardly inwards, unbalancing Jockey SU Lim momentarily.
MAN OF ACTION (HS Gill), ONEMOREFORTHEROAD (App SN Shiva) and MANDRAKE (J Chuah) were slow into stride.
Post-race veterinary examinations of FOUNTAIN OF FAME (SU Lim) and ARTHUR PEGASUS (App A Azizi) revealed no obvious abnormality.