RACE 1 (R1585) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)
After jumping awkwardly, TRUMPS UP (J Low) threw its head, losing ground.
LUCKY VICTORY (S Salee) threw its head on jumping, missing the start by a considerable margin. A post-race veterinary examination of LUCKY VICTORY revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress. LUCKY VICTORY will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again.
In the straight, TAKE A BOW (App S Uzair) rolled inwards, crowding and then shifted out over the final 50M.
Running to the 1150M, FLY HIGH (AK Lim) rolled in, bumping GOD’S FATE (App L De Souza) on several occasions. Jockey AK Lim (FLY HIGH) was reprimanded for failing to alleviate pressure and advised that a repetition would lead to a suspension.
IMMORTAL LEGACY (App M Lukman) raced wide in the middle stages.
A post-race veterinary examination of IMMORTAL LEGACY 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.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that POLO GAGA (HS Gill) returned having cast its off fore plate.

RACE 2 (R1586) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)
A post-race veterinary examination of AEOLUS (R Rueven) revealed no significant finding.

RACE 3 (R1587) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)
M SEVEN (AK Lim) was slow to begin.
KING COBRA (SU Lim) was squeezed and lost ground when SMIDDY BYRNE (R Rueven) shifted in at the same time as ASIAN TIGER (R Shafiq) shifted outwards after being bumped by D’GREAT SUPREME (J Low).
Shortly after straightening, SMIDDY BYRNE (R Rueven) shifted out, bumping FIRST LIGHT (App WW Cheah). Jockey R Rueven was warned that he must keep his mount straight.
FIRST LIGHT (App WW Cheah) raced wide in the middle stages.
Near the 300M, DANZEB (O Chavez) faltered and was quickly restrained, being eased out of the race. A post-race veterinary examination of DANZEB revealed that it was lame near fore and it had fractured off fore fetlock.
After being ridden strongly, BIG SUPER (HS Gill) was eased down passing the 150M. Jockey HS Gill explained that he believed BIG SUPER had taken a bad step and he had then eased the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination of BIG SUPER revealed that it was lame near fore and returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress. BIG SUPER will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of ASIAN TIGER, reported that his whip broke in the straight.

RACE 4 (R1588) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)
Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on SEMANTAN PRINCE (Y Sakito).
YES BOSSY (J Low) raced wide in the middle stages.
MINUTESTOMIDNIGHT (O Chavez) was obliged to race wide in the middle stages and near the 500M, tended to lay inwards and steadied slightly when MAPLE RISING (R Shafiq) shifted out slightly.
Jockey Y Sakito (SEMANTAN PRINCE) was advised of the provisions of MRA Rule 44(6) in relation to riding his mount out to the end of the race and the prohibition of making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post under MRA Rule 44(12). He was also advised that winning photos are to be taken after the riders have weighed in.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SENA SIXTYNINE (HS Gill) returned having cast its off fore plate and GHOST BAY (App R Nuqman) returned having cast both fore plates.
A post-race veterinary examination of IRON GIANT (App A Zaimuddin) revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R1589) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
BLUE DANUBE (Z Khairil) was slow into stride.
When struck with the whip in the left hand, TAFFETAS (App WW Cheah) shifted out at the 150M.
Passing the 150M, GOD HELPS ME (HK Cheng) commenced to shift in, carrying TRINITY GRACE (SU Lim) inwards, crowding the tiring LIM’S CASINO (App R Nuqman). THANK YOU BOSS (App S Uzair) which was attempting a run on the inside of LIM’S CASINO, then buffeted with that gelding, causing both geldings to become unbalanced. Jockey HK Cheng was reprimanded for failing to straighten his mount when he shifted ground. App S Uzair (THANK YOU BOSS), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer L Moy, was reprimanded that he should desist from using his whip when racing in a tight position.
Jockey O Chavez, the rider of ALJAWHRA, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ALJAWHRA 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.
A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S CASINO revealed no significant finding.

RACE 6 (R1590) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
PLACE YOUR BET (Y Sakito) was slow to begin.
App A Zaimuddin (PANCA DELIMA) weighed in at 1.1kg overweight. The Stewards were unable to ascertain the origin of this discrepancy. App A Zaimuddin was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 121(7), and was instructed that he could not accept rides at less than 54kgs.
A post-race veterinary examination of BAHAR (O Chavez) revealed no significant finding. The gelding was impounded for routine analytical and veterinary examination.
Trainer AB Abdullah was questioned regarding the instructions given to the riders of both his horses, PANCA DELIMA (App A Zaimuddin) and RUNNING FLAME (HS Gill). He advised that he instructed both riders to attempt to lead but if unable to lead comfortably, to take a sit. He also stated that he had given similar instructions to the rider of his other horse, BAHAR although he considered it would be ridden off the pace given its outside draw.

RACE 7 (R1591) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
SHADOW SPEED (HS Gill) was ridden wide in the middle stages.
LA FAMILIA (O Chavez) bounded in the air at the start, and was subsequently ridden in a rearward position. When questioned, Jockey O Chavez advised that LA FAMILIA did not began well although it had been his intention to be handy and the gelding had then resented the kick-back, and remained in a rearward position. He was also of the opinion that LA FAMILIA did not relish the state of the track.

RACE 8 (R1592) CLASS 4 (B) – 1600M (LONG COURSE B)
Acting on veterinary advice that SPARKLE LOT (S Anandan) was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 4:01pm. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
GIGANTE DEL ANDRE (Z Khairil), ZA’EEM (HS Gill), FIRST SUCCESS (O Chavez) and HAPPY BUFFALO (C Goon) were slow to begin.
After beginning slowly, GIGANTE DEL ANDRE commenced to bound and lost ground. When questioned, Jockey Z Khairil advised that he believed the gelding was attempting to buck and he had attempted to extricate his rein which was trapped under the breast-plate, thinking this was part of the course. GIGANTE DEL ANDRE continued to race ungenerously and he had effectively eased the gelding down in the straight.
In light of this, Trainer S Edwards was advised that GIGANTE DEL ANDRE will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for its racing intractability. A post-race veterinary examination of GIGANTE DEL ANDRE revealed no significant finding.
After being slow to begin, HAPPY BUFFALO (C Goon) commenced to hung outwards from the 1000M, finishing on the outside fence in the straight. As HAPPY BUFFALO had performed in this manner and in view of its previous history, the Stewards advised Trainer SY Lim that HAPPY BUFFALO will be required to pass 2 1000M/vet tests before being declared to race again for its racing intractability.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of MR WOLFF, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MR WOLFF revealed no significant finding.
An objection was lodged by Jockey Y Sakito, the rider of RAKAMA, placed second, against Jockey J Low (D’GREAT RISE) being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference over the final 150M mark. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J Low, the rider of D’GREAT RISE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in over the final 100M and from the 25M, crowded RAKAMA (Y Sakito).
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 two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 23 December 2019 and to expire on 29 December 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:15pm).

RACE 10 (R1380) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:10pm and was run in heavy rain.
AMI ELEVEN (App WW Cheah) which cast its near fore plate behind the barrier, was replated, examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to race.
NEVERSAYNEVER (App S Uzair) stopped quickly in the straight and after passing the winning post, collapsed and expired. A post-mortem of NEVERSAYNEVER will be conducted.
GOLD POWER (J Low) and RAINBOW FISH (AK Lim) raced wide throughout.
AMI ELEVEN had to be restrained and taken outwards off the heels of NEVERSAYNEVER at the 175M.
App A Zaimuddin (SEGAR THE BEST) was reminded of his obligations to ride his mount out fully to the end of the race under the provisions of MRA Rule 44(

RACE 11 (R1381) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:40pm.
On jumping, LINING TOGETHER (R Rueven) veered out and cannoned into ELEGANT DANCER (S Muniandy) which in turn bumped CONCORDE (SU Lim). At the same time, TALISMAN (App S Uzair) shifted in, making contact with CONCORDE and when being pulled off, had to steady off the heels of SHENBAO (O Chavez). Jockey R Rueven and App S Uzair were warned that they must ensure that they keep their mounts straight on jumping.
TALISMAN raced wide in the early stages.
The Stewards opened an inquiry into a mix-up with saddles GOOD VIBRATIONS (App L De Souza) and READY TO STAR (HK Cheng) from Trainer R Lines’ stables. The mix-up necessitated reweighing of both riders prior to the race. An inquiry was adjourned to allow the Stewards to examine the CCTV footage of the weigh-in process.