RACE 1 (R1567) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (Approx) (LONG COURSE A)
MAGICAL TALENT (App WW Cheah) and LADY LIBERTY (R Rueven) were slow into stride.
In the early stages, SGFIFTY (AK Lim) raced wide. A post-race veterinary examination of SGFIFTY revealed that the gelding bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
TRINITY DRAGON (SU Lim) was inclined to lay outwards from the 700M, and drifted wide in the straight. MAGICAL TALENT (App WW Cheah) shifted in between 300M and the 150M, causing MUSANG KING (S Anandan) to be steadied.
GOLD POWER (R Shafiq) carried MR CONNERY (App L De Souza) in marginally passing the 200M.

RACE 3 (R1569) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (Approx) (LONG COURSE A)
PURAVI (R Shafiq) was slow into stride and had to be restrained near the 1000M when racing fiercely.
MURDOCH (App N Varmah) was slow to begin.
Running to the 1000M, M SEVEN (K Eirwan) commenced to race fiercely and had to be restrained off the heels of CALM AND TRANQUIL (App L De Souza).
In the middle stages, GORDON G (J Low) and SING DARCI (Z Khairil) raced wide.

RACE 4 (R1570) STAYER STAKES A – 1800M (LONG COURSE A)
VAIN TYCOON (HS Gill) was wide throughout.
When attempting to secure a passage, CALVADOS (R Shafiq) was impeded on several occasions when SHOQEET (O Chavez) shifted ground between the 300M and the 150M.
Passing the 100M when blocked, SACRED EMPIRE (R Rueven) was taken out and bumped D’GREAT TIMING (J Low) wide. Jockey R Rueven was reprimanded for shifting at this stage and was advised that a repetition will lead to a suspension.
When questioned as to his riding tactics, Jockey J Low (D’GREAT TIMING) stated that he had been instructed to not use D’GREAT TIMING up in the early stages, and due to his big weight, he had been able to work into the race but found the pace slow from about the 700M and proceeded forward. Although making ground, he had been impeded in the straight.

RACE 5 (R1571) OPEN NOVICE (SW) – 1200M (Approx) (SHORT COURSE A)
Shortly after the start, MONEY & ME (App J Daniel) crowded ROOTER (R Shafiq) which lost ground.
After beginning quickly, ALFARES (S Muniandy) crossed with D’GREAT JOURNEY (AK Lim). RADICAL FORCE (HS Gill) and MONEY & ME, when steadying behind, buffeted. Jockey S Muniandy and Jockey AK Lim were reprimanded for crossing too quickly at this stage.
BURGUNDY HEIGHTS (Y Sakito) raced wide in the middle stages.
ROOTER was eased down in the straight. When questioned, Jockey R Shafiq stated that ROOTER had lost his action near the 700M, and was moving very badly over the final 200M. A post-race veterinary examination of ROOTER revealed no significant finding. ROOTER will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having performed poorly.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that D’GREAT JOURNEY (AK Lim) returned having cast its off hind plate.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MONEY & ME returned with fractured off fore shoulder and was subsequently humanely euthanized.

RACE 6 (R1572) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (Approx) (SHORT COURSE A)
Acting on veterinary advice that RUSSELL THE CROWE (R Shafiq) was lame off fore, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding 2:45pm. RUSSELL THE CROWE will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
Acting on veterinary advice that HAYTHAM (Z Khairil) was lame off fore, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding 3:04pm. HAYTHAM will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
BIG BUS (C Goon) fly-jumped at the start.
TAIL SPIN (S Salee) raced wide in the middle stages. When questioned, Jockey S Salee advised that BIG BUS had kicked up on the inside and held him wide and he had been unable to proceed forward or to restrain behind BIG BUS. As such he was obliged to race wide to maintain his momentum.
The Stewards questioned Jockey SU Lim (ASTRO MAN) as to why he had restrained in the early stages, thereby allowing BAKUTEH (S Muniandy) an easy lead. He stated that he had been instructed to ride ASTRO MAN in a forward position and lead if able to do so easily. He had not wished to push ASTRO MAN when BAKUTEH had progressed on his outside and he steadied when crossed by that gelding.
The Stewards advised Jockey SU Lim that they considered he had restrained ASTRO MAN too readily and he was expected in future to ride a more diligent race when presented opportunity to lead easily.
App L De Souza, the rider of HAPPY BOX SIX, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of HAPPY BOX SIX revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R1573) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (Approx) (SHORT COURSE A)
Trainer PS Kumaran was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on MARTIN VJ (S Muniandy).
This race was run in light rain.
FUSION POWER (J Low) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the start and was passed fit to race.
After jumping awkwardly, HAPPY DAYZ (App N Varmah) raced wide in the middle stages.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that DONT MIND IFIDO (App M Lukman) returned having cast its off hind plate.
A post-race veterinary examination of SWIFT EMBRACE (App R Nuqman) revealed that the gelding bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of MARTIN VJ revealed no significant finding.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J Low, the rider pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that on straightening, FUSION POWER (J Low) shifted out, bumping PROVOCATEUR (S Salee) outwards which in turn interfered with METAGROSS (App L De Souza).
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Low’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 16 December 2019 and to expire on 28 December 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6pm).

RACE 8 (R1574) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (Approx) (SHORT COURSE A)
Trainer PS Kumaran was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on NORTHERN KNIGHT (S Salee).
THE CROWN JEWEL (Z Khairil) raced wide throughout.
KITA TEAMWORK (R Shafiq) raced fiercely in the early stages and was eased down in the straight. Jockey R Shafiq stated that KITA TEAMWORK was inclined to lay outwards mid-race and slipped slightly on straightening. Although he considered the mare was travelling well near the 300M. As soon as he had pushed KITA TEAMWORK and shorten his stride, he had therefore eased the mare down. A post-race veterinary examination of KITA TEAMWORK revealed no significant finding. KITA TEAMWORK will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having performed poorly.

RACE 9 (R1575) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (Approx) (SHORT COURSE A)
CONDADO (Y Sakito) bounded as the start was effected, losing ground.
SOON SEEKER (App S Uzair) was slow to begin.
Passing the 200M, CONFEAT (O Chavez) drifted out.

RACE 10 (R1576) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
After the horses arrived at the start, it was ascertained that there was a technical computer malfunction. This necessitated a delay. All riders were dismounted and after approximately 18 minutes, all horses were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon, trotted up by the riders and the start was effected some 25 minutes after the advertised starting time.
SNOW DANCER (J Low) jumped outwards, brushing GOOD LUCKY (App WW Cheah).
SCORPION KING (AK Lim) jumped outwards, brushing MIGHTY PHOENIX (S Salee).
PERFECT GIRL (S Muniandy) jumped awkwardly with its head in the air, bounded out, and was ridden wide throughout.
SUPER WOMAN (App M Lukman) was slowly to begin.
MIGHTY PHOENIX raced greenly in the early stages.
Jockey S Muniandy, the rider of PERFECT GIRL, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that PERFECT GIRL returned having cast its off fore plate.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of RED EASTERN, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of RED EASTERN revealed no significant finding.