RACE 1 (R1141) CLASS 5A – 1700M (LC E)

2 LIM’S SINAI
(S Uzair) Raced wide throughout.
5 STRONG WHITE
(CK Khaw) Slow to begin. Shifted out to continue its run at the 300M.
6 BE YOURSELF
(TH Koh) An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
7 ARABIAN NIGHTS
(WW Cheah) Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
9 MIEJ
(Y Aify) Slow to begin.

RACE 2 (R1142) CLASS 5A – 1400M (LC E)

1 RED DRAGONFLY
(CK Khaw) Bumped at the 1200M.
2 KICK
(WW Cheah) Slow to begin. Took an awkward stride at the 700M and lost momentum. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
5 LITTLE PONY
(AL Da Silva) Baulked for a clear run between the 300M and the 200M, thereafter switched out to obtain clear running.
9 STYLE OF DRAGON
(A Suriya) Raced in the early and middle stages. Shifted out away from the whip in the straight.
10 PACIFIC SOLDIER
(App PH Seow) Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.

RACE 3 (R1143) CLASS 4A – 1600M (LC E)

1 GOLDEN NINE
(App R Nuqman) Vet inspection: No significant finding.
2 FAMILY DELIGHT
(KC Low) Hung out throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
3 DON’T FORGET BOSS
(HS Gill) Slow into stride.
6 NORTHERN STAR
(App H Haikal) Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
7 THUNDER
(L De Souza) Raced wide throughout.
10 GOD’S GIFT
(CK Khaw) Tightened for galloping room at the 1400M.

RACE 4 (R1144) CLASS 4A – 1300M (LC E)

2 LIM’S CRAFT
(S Uzair) Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M.
3 PACIFIC EMPIRE
(App PH Seow) Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M. *(See Report).
4 DEFEATER
(App M Ekdihar) Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M. *(See Report).
5 LEOPARD ECLIPSE
(App A Nazir) Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
6 PACIFIC SNOOPY
(TH Koh) Tightened for galloping room and shifted out when awkwardly placed at the 1000M.
7 SINGLE WARRIOR
(WW Cheah) Shifted in at the 1000M. *(See Report). Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.
8 TIME TO HARVEST
(A Suriya) Slow to begin.
9 MOCHI
(SU Lim) Raced wide throughout.
10 NORDIC GEM
(CK Khaw) Slow to begin.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of SINGLE WARRIOR, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to DEFEATER and PACIFIC EMPIRE at the 1000M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) Malaysian race day, with effect from 30 December 2024 and to expire on 4 January 2025, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 5 (R1145) MAX TWO STAKES – 1200M (SC E)

4 PACIFIC ARMANI
(App PH Seow) Withdrawn at 3:29pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
6 CONTARELLI
(KC Low) Switched out to obtain clear running at the 400M.
10 RED SUN
(CK Khaw) Raced onto heels at the 600M.

RACE 6 (R1146) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC E)

2 BOY XANDER
(HK Cheng) Returned cast both fore plates.
3 MALAKAI
(App A Nazir) Tightened and had to ease at the 200M. *(See Report) Vet inspection: Respiratory infection – Vet exam.
4 POPEYETHESAILORMAN
(CK Khaw) Restless in the gates, threw its head down, fly-jumped and lost ground. Carried in at the 200M. *(See Report)
5 TRUE LOVE
(App M Ekdihar) Shifted in away from the whip at the 200M. *(See Report)
8 PACIFIC VICTORY
(App PH Seow) *(See Report)
9 COOL SIXTY-ONE
(App S Bahauddin) Hung in in the straight. Vet inspection: Exhibiting heat stress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

App PH Seow (PACIFIC VICTORY) appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding her riding instructions in this race particularly with regards to this horse leading. In this regard, she explained that she had not anticipated that she would lead in this race, however, upon jumping, she had observed that her mount had the chance to go forward easily and accordingly, she decided to cease this opportunity.
Trainer J Ong appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding his riding instructions on PACIFIC VICTORY in this race. In this regard, he stated that he had not anticipated any position for this horse in the running and had merely advised App PH Seow to jump and place the horse wherever it was comfortable. When questioned regarding what in his mind would be the various scenarios of these instructions from best to worst, Trainer J Ong could offer the Panel no explanation. Nevertheless, after considering the circumstances of the race, the Panel accepted App PH Seow’s explanation, however, drew Trainer J Ong’s attention to past infractions regarding unclear instructions and cautioned him regarding the issuance of instructions in races.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App M Ekdihar, the rider of TRUE LOVE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to POPEYETHESAILORMAN and MALAKAI at approximately the 250M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Ekdihar’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 30 December 2024 and to expire on 5 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 8 (R1148) CLASS 4B – 1100M (SC E)

1 GOLDEN PEACH
(HS Gill) Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
6 SUPER MANJUNG
(App M Ekdihar) An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the mare.
8 THE STAR
(L De Souza) Returned cast near fore plate.
9 LUCKY WARRIOR
(I Saifudin) Raced wide throughout.

The Stewards, today, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of SUPER MANJUNG. Evidence was taken from App M Ekdihar, the rider of SUPER MANJUNG, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim and Trainer KC Tiang, the Trainer of SUPER MANJUNG.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, App M Ekdihar was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Ekdihar’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of twelve (12) months with effect from 20 January 2025 and to expire on 19 January 2026, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 9 (R1149) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II)

2 GOLD MEDAL ROSE
(CK Khaw) Tightened for galloping room at the 800M.
3 PACIFIC ANGEL
(TH Koh) Shifted in away from the whip from the 250M.
4 LIM’S FABER
(App I Fikri) Raced wide in the early stages. Hung in in the straight.
5 UPTOWN GIRL
(KC Low) Slow into stride.
9 SAFE JOURNEY
(App PH Seow) Raced wide in the middle stages. Hung in in the straight.
10 SHENG WARRIOR
(App H Haikal) Slow into stride. Shifted out to continue its run at the 300M.