RACE 1 (R384) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
FORTUNE SPIRIT (S Anandan) jumped awkwardly and was slow to find its stride.
GERMAN SPEED (HS Gill) was slow to begin.
EAGLE SOAR (J De Souza) over-raced without cover in the early and middle stages.
At about the 900M, SPARKLER (KC Wong) was briefly placed in restricted room on the inside of MR MIURA (Y Aify).
At about the 150M, FORTUNE SPIRIT (S Anandan) was briefly eased in order to improve through a narrowing gap between SPARKLER and RAINBOW CENTRE (Z Khairil).
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MR MIURA, Trainer WC Lim was stated that MR MIURA has just returned from a spell and may have been rusty. A post-race veterinary examination of MR MIURA revealed no significant finding.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of the winner, SIR HENRY (App N Varmah), Trainer C Leck stated that the mare had recently returned to his training after spending some time with another Trainer, had trialled well, and he confidently expected a good run today.

RACE 3 (R386) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
US DOLLAR (M Ganeesh) threw its head up on jumping, and was slow to begin as a consequence.
PLACE YOUR BET (App S Uzair) stood still as the gates opened and was slow to begin.
D’GREAT SONG (App CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly inwards and then commenced to lay inwards, forcing the rider to ease and correct. CATCH ME GREAT (Y Aify) was forced to ease in order to avoid the heels of D’GREAT SONG.
MURDOCH (App N Varmah) was shifted inwards after jumping but then commenced to lay inwards despite the rider’s attempt to straighten and brushed with the rail. Thereafter MURDOCH raced ungenerously. MURDOCH, which laid persistently inwards throughout the race, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having difficult racing manners.
At about the 400M, SAM THE MAN (App L De Souza) was denied a run on the heels of LIM’S SINCERE (C Goon) which compounded.
Approaching the 100M, BAHAR (S Ruzaini) shifted outwards under pressure when not clear of SAND BANK (J De Souza) causing SAND BANK to be taken outwards. SAM THE MAN was taken outwards in turn by SAND BANK causing MY GOODNESS to be inconvenienced. Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of BAHAR, was shown the vision of this incident and warned that he must take all possible measures to keep his horses straight under similar circumstances in future.
When questioned regarding his vigour in the straight, Jockey J Low, the rider of MY GOODNESS, stated that the gelding laid persistently inwards under pressure and he had to change his riding style in an attempt to keep straight. He added that SAM THE MAN had shifted out towards his mount at about the 100M, causing MY GOODNESS to become slightly unbalanced. He felt that this incident had not affected MY GOODNESS’ placing.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of BAHAR, Trainer SB Tan stated that the gelding had benefitted from a spell.

RACE 4 (R387) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
PARAGON STAR (J De Souza) jumped outwards, and brushed with TOTALITY (Y Aify), became unbalanced, and shifted inwards causing PALTROW (M Ganeesh) which had been bumped outwards by IMMORTALITY (J Mallyon) to be checked.
LIM’S BULLET (C Goon) was slow to begin.
TOTALITY (Y Aify) threw its head up approaching the 1100M, in response to him being briefly crowded on his outside.
At about the 1000M, App S Uzair, the rider of HELLO BOSS, which was over-racing , attempted to shift outwards to avoid the heels of DAHEES (O Chavez) but was unable to do so as HAPPY START (App N Varmah) rolled inwards approaching the bend. At this point, App S Uzair was forced to check HELLO BOSS causing PARAGON STAR, which was following, to take evasive action and shift outwards into the path of TOTALITY, which was checked.
App S Uzair, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy, was shown the vision of this incident. The Stewards informed Trainer L Moy that they considered that it was questionable whether HELLO BOSS was an appropriate ride for a relatively inexperienced Apprentice. Trainer L Moy was advised to provide more suitable opportunities for his Apprentice in future.
Approaching the 1000M, TRIGGER MAN (App CK Khaw) was allowed to shift inwards when just barely clear of D’GREAT ERA (J Low), which was eased. App CK Khaw, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, was shown the vision of the incident and warned to show greater awareness and to respect the 2-length standard in similar circumstances in future.
Approaching the 900M, D’GREAT ERA was eased to avoid the heels of TOTALITY, which was checked by PARAGON STAR in the earlier incident at about the 1000M.
Trainer C Leck was called before the Stewards and was shown the vision of App N Varmah’s ride on HAPPY START in this race. He was formally notified by the Stewards that they considered App N Varmah must demonstrate improvement in all aspects of his riding, particularly his ability to save ground and to ride a vigourous finish, failing which they would not recommend that an extension of his licence be granted at the expiry of his current licence on 30 June 2019
The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” after the running of this race.

RACE 5 (R388) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
MAREA NEGRO (S Anandan) threw her head up on jumping.
Approaching the 800M, DYNAMIC EAGLE (M Ganeesh) laid inwards causing MR MOSA (App L De Souza) to be checked to avoid his heels.
At the 400M, MR MOSA was disappointed for a run on the heels of FUNKADELIC (S Salee) and was shifted inwards for clear running.
THANK YOU BOSS (App S Uzair) dropped his reins approaching the 400M. The Stewards observed that the gelding did not lose any momentum as a consequence.
Between the 400M and the 300M, MAREA NEGRO was disappointed for a clear run on the heels of MOON BABY (J Low) and EL TORDILLO (HS Gill) before being shifted inwards to obtain a clear passage.
At about 200M, PANCA DELIMA (App CK Khaw) commenced to shift outwards under pressure.
At about the 100M, ELITE SILENCER (C Goon) was disappointed for a run on the heels of FUNKADELIC, and was shifted abruptly outwards.
At the 50M, SATELLITE BOY (S Ruzaini) laid outwards under pressure.
The Stewards enquired into an incident at about the 900M in which MR MOSA (App L de Souza) was eased to avoid the heels of DYNAMIC EAGLE (M Ganeesh). After hearing evidence from both riders in the presence of App L de Souza’s Master Trainer, R Lines, and viewing the video evidence which was inconclusive, the Stewards warned Jockey M Ganeesh that he must take greater care to allow space to runners on his inside in similar circumstances in future.

RACE 6 (R389) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
Trainer C Leck was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on NOVA RANGER (Y Aify).
Jockey R Woodworth reported after the race that FIRST DANCE anticipated the start and lunged at the gate while it was still closed, causing him to shift backwards and to be slowly away.
BLACK THORN (J Mallyon) jumped awkwardly outwards and despite the rider’s efforts to correct, carried RAJA MAHKOTA (App CK Khaw) outwards. RAJA MAHKOTA then bumped with WE’RE THE WORLD (M Ganeesh) which was placed in restricted room as WOW (S Muniandy) shifted inwards. At this point, RAJA MAHKOTA and WE’RE THE WORLD both became unbalanced, and RAJA MAHKOTA bumped BLACK THORN back inwards. Jockey S Muniandy, the rider of WOW, was shown the vision of this incident and was warned to take greater care when shifting across from a wide draw under similar circumstances in future.
METALLOCENE (S Ruzaini) was slow to begin.
At about the 300M, WE’RE THE WORLD laid inwards under pressure and had to be corrected to avoid contact with INNIMINYMINEMOW (HS Gill).
Approaching the 200M, BLACK THORN was disappointed for a run on the heels of FIRST DANCE and RAJA MAHKOTA, and shifted abruptly outwards around RAJA MAHKOTA and AWATERE (S Salee) to obtain a clear passage.
At the 100M, CONDADO (KC Wong) was disappointed for a run on the heels of FIRST DANCE and was thereafter trapped behind rivals with no opportunity to improve his position leaving the rider unable to use his full vigour.

RACE 7 (R390) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
HARBOUR APPROACH (Y Aify) reared as the gates opened and was slow to begin.
SUPERSTARDOM (J Low) jumped awkwardly inwards, over-raced in the early stages and raced greenly when in cover.
ELITE GOLD (HS Gill) which was slow to begin, was urged to recover his position at about the 1000M, whereupon Jockey HS Gill was forced to check to avoid the heels of THE LAWMAN (App S Uzair).
At about the 900M, FLYING SHADOW (S Anandan) was eased to avoid the heels of DRAGON KINGDOM (KC Wong), which shifted inwards, and in doing so, FLYING SHADOW rolled slightly inwards and placed HARBOUR APPROACH in restricted room. Jockey KC Wong was shown the vision of the incident and warned that he should take greater care to leave room for runners on his inside under similar circumstances in future.
At about the 300M, FLYING SHADOW laid slightly inwards and brushed with HARBOUR APPROACH.
Trainer BT Lim was questioned about the disappointing performance of ELITE GOLD. He stated that the horse would be better suited by a longer distance than the 1200M of today’s race, and consequently the interference in the early stages which placed ELITE GOLD well-back in the field was significant. He added that the Barrier Practice on 19th March which he had intended to be part of ELITE GOLD’s preparation for this race was unfortunately cancelled.

RACE 8 (R391) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
Trainer M Sukri was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on LONELY BOY (J De Souza).
SOON SEEKER (App S Uzair) was slow to begin.
BRILLIANT STAR (App CK Khaw) was slow to find its stride.
Approaching the 1100M, as the pace slowed, CHAR KWAY TEOW (M Ganeesh) was shifted outwards to avoid the heels of OPTIMUS (App L De Souza) and MR WOLFF (S Muniandy) was eased to avoid the heels of OPTIMUS. At this point, ARC CARA (J Mallyon) was crowded between CHAR KWAY TEOW, which shifted outwards, and VOYAGER. After viewing the video of the incident, the Stewards were unable to attribute blame to any one rider and deemed it a racing incident.
Approaching the 1000M, SOON SEEKER (App S Uzair) was eased to avoid the heels of BRILLIANT STAR (App CK Khaw) and threw its head up in response.
At about the 200M, SOON SEEKER was shifted outwards to obtain clear running on the outside of ARC CARA, but then had to check and shift inwards to avoid the heels of VOYAGER, which laid inwards under pressure.
When questioned, Jockey C Goon stated that ELITE GENERAL hesitated as the gate opened and was then timid when crowded by VOYAGER (KC Wong) to his outside. He explained that the bad jump had made more it more difficult for him to carry out his riding instructions, which were to lead. ELITE GENERAL eventually reached the lead at about the 1000M.

RACE 9 (R392) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
EASTERN TOWKAY (App CK Khaw) was slow to begin.
FRANCES (App L De Souza) was slow to find its stride.
D’GREAT MAGIC (J Low) showed no pace in the early stages despite being urged. D’GREAT MAGIC which was beaten 17 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
At about the 300M, ELEGENT (KC Wong) laid inwards and crowded ELITE ROCKET (C Goon) which became awkwardly placed on the heels of ZHAN SHEN (R Woodworth).
At about the 200M, ELITE ROCKET was shifted outwards to obtain clear running at which point, ELEGENT shied outwards away from ELITE ROCKET.
NATION THEATRE (S Ruzaini) and AMERICA TYCOON (HS Gill) which were beaten 18 1/4 and 28 1/2 lengths respectively, will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performances.

RACE 10 (R393) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on MAXIM DRAGON (App CK Khaw).
MAXIM DRAGON was slow to begin.
BALKAN CHALLENGER (HK Cheng) which drew a wide barrier, was forced wide in the early and middle stages to maintain a forward position.
VELLENEX GENERAL (S Ruzaini) shifted outwards under pressure from the 200M.
App L De Souza, the rider of MEGUSTO, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, reported that the pin came off his stirrup leather before the 1000M and for the remainder of the race he had only one iron. The Stewards inspected the equipment which was found to be in serviceable condition. The explanations were noted. The Stewards will commence an investigation and an inquiry will be opened should further information come to light.
Jockey C Goon, the rider of LIM’S GREETING, reported that the bit ring broke, which hampered his ability to steer the gelding. He therefore felt it prudent to ease LIM’S GREETING to the outside on safety grounds. The Stewards examined the broken equipment and were satisfied with his explanation.