RACE 1 (R294) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)
Trainer MP Thwaites was fined RM1000/- for failing to ensure the vaccination of LADY LIBERTY (Z Zuriman) was updated under the provisions of MRA Regulation 20.3 as read with MRA Regulation 20.6. LADY LIBERTY was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 12pm.
Trainer L Moy was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to present TRUMPS UP with ear-muffs as declared. The mare raced without ear-muffs.
On jumping ALAN (App S Sia) and AIR POWER (HK Cheng) bumped. ALAN then raced fiercely.
SUPER WOMAN (Y Aify) raced wide in the middle stages.
Near the 200M, BELIEVE IT OR NOT (SU Lim) shifted outwards, inconveniencing BARKER ROAD KID (App CK Khaw).
The breast-plate broke on AIR POWER. Jockey HK Cheng stated that this occurred on leaving the barriers. On inspection, the Stewards were satisfied that the breast-plate was not derelict.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BARKER ROAD KID returned with a cut to its off hind leg.

RACE 2 (R295) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

HAPPY GHOST (App R Nuqman) which refused to enter the stalls, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2pm. HAPPY GHOST will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

COLCHESTER (App K Pavinthran) was slow to begin.

CATAPULT (App CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly, losing ground, and raced fiercely in the middle stages, throwing its head in the air near the 800M.

In the middle stages, LIM’S BULLET (HS Gill) and ABEBE (SU Lim) raced wide

RACE 3 (R296) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)
ENCOSTA ZONE (R Rueven) proved difficult to load and dwelt as the start was effected, losing considerable ground. In light of this, Trainer F Maynard was informed that ENCOSTA ZONE will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
In the early stages, SIX EMPIRE raced fiercely and had to be steadied when crossed by D’GREAT JOURNEY (J De Souza) near the 850M.
DETERMINETOSTRIKE (App L De Souza) raced wide in the middle stages.
When making ground quickly in the straight, ENCOSTA ZONE was blocked for a clear run and had to be taken in across the heels of SIX EMPIRE (SU Lim) at the 150M. When questioned, Jockey R Rueven (ENCOSTA ZONE) that he intended to ride the mare in the mid division but after starting very poorly, ENCOSTA ZONE has been off the beat at the tail of the field. In the straight, the mare had intended to hang inwards and had been impeded on two (2) occasions.

RACE 5 (R298) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)
After being loaded, TRINITY GRACE (SU Lim) became fractious and was taken out of the stall. After a veterinary inspection, TRINITY GRACE was reloaded but again became fractious and pushed its way out of the rear half gate. TRINITY GRACE was subsequently reloaded and the start was effected. A subsequent veterinary examination of TRINITY GRACE which stopped quickly in the straight after leading, revealed that it had sustained wounds on the left side.
The Stewards opened an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the veterinary examination of TRINITY GRACE prior to the start and the loading manner. In light of its manner TRINITY GRACE will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey Z Zuriman, the rider of FIRST DANCE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 850M, he shifted in, tightening FUSION POWER (App M Akmazani) which had to be checked. GOOD NEWS (KC Wong) which was following, was inconvenienced. In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Z Zuriman‘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 which will commence on 1, 7 and 8 March 2020. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:05pm).
Near the 750M, SACRED SURFER (R Rueven) was held up behind TRINITY GRACE and BAHAR (O Chavez) which was following when being restrained, threw its head losing ground.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that FUSION POWER returned having cast its off hind plate.

RACE 6 (R299) SUPREME A (SW) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
Jockey O Chavez, the rider of GARIZA, reported that his horse was inclined to be buck in the early stages and raced erratically throughout the race.
STICK SEEKER (App S Uzair) raced extremely wide from the 800M, App S Uzair advised that STICK SEEKER had pulled very hard and he had raced wide when attempting to restrain the gelding.
Near the 100M, NOVA FALCON (R Shafiq) was taken up across the heels of DESIRE SKY (App CK Khaw) and inconveniencing METIER STAR (App L De Souza).
On inquiry, Jockey Z Zuriman, the rider of SACRED TONIC, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 600M, he shifted out causing BUENOS AIRES (KC Wong) to check.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Z Zuriman‘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 which will commence on 1 and 7 March 2020, to be served concurrently with any other penalty. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:10pm).

RACE 7 (R300) OPEN MAIDEN – 1400M (LONG COURSE)
CALL ME INVINCIBLE (O Chavez) veered outwards at the start.
LIM‘S SWIFT (R Nuqman) and GOD OF WAR (R Shafiq) raced wide in the middle stages.
A post-race veterinary examination of OVERLORD (KC Wong) 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.
A post-race veterinary examination of NOVA HARBOUR (SU Lim) 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 8 (R301) OPEN MAIDEN [WFA] – 1400M (LONG COURSE)
An objection was lodged by Jockey O Chavez, the rider of MINUTESTOMIDNIGHT, placed second against SAHM (Y Aify) being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at about the 250M 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.
In the middle stages, WEATHER MAN (App N Varmah) raced fiercely.
Near the 300M, MINUTESTOMIDNIGHT shifted in and brushed SAHM. Shortly thereafter, SAHM commenced to drift out, carrying MINUTESTOMIDNIGHT outwards until the finish. The Stewards warned Jockey Y Aify that he must straighten his mounts when they shift.
MAGIC ECLIPSE (R Rueven) raced wide throughout. When questioned, Jockey R Rueven advised that it had been his intention to race closer to the fence but had been unable to secure a position with horses on his inside. Whilst accepting this, the Stewards reminded him of his obligations to afford every runner the best opportunity to perform.

RACE 9 (R302) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
FIRST COMMAND (J De Souza) and HORSEH (App R Nuqman) bumped on jumping.
After being slow to begin, HORSEH raced fiercely in the middle stages, and was impeded on several occasions in the straight. Trainer BT Lim was advised to engage a senior rider at the horse’s future starts.
Passing the 1000M, HORSEH (App R Nuqman) which was racing fiercely, shifted out, bumping heavily with the hind-quarters of BAADSHAH (App S Uzair).
O’REILLY BAY (O Chavez) raced fiercely in the middle stages and at the 400M, was held up for a run.
Approaching the 200M, VAIN TYCOON (SU Lim) was tightened between BLACK MAMBA (App L De Souza) and HORSEH.
BAADSHAH finished wide on the track.