RACE 2 (R789) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
COMMODORE LINCOLN (Y Aify) was slow into stride.
NORTHERN KNIGHT (SU Lim) shifted out sharply and tightened TWENTYSIXTWELVE (J Daniel) which caused FIVE HUNDRED (C Goon) to check. FIVE HUNDRED was then ridden in a rearward position.
At a conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of NORTHERN KNIGHT, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted out at this stage. In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey SU Lim’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) Selangor Turf Club race days with effect from 18 October 2021 and to expire on 30 October 2021, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
Running to the turn near the 1000M, UNLIMITED STAR (App WW Cheah) shied outwards quickly, inconveniencing ATTENTION (HS Gill) which then carried LUCK MAK MAK (L De Souza) wide. UNLIMITED STAR then raced erratically in the straight. Trainer R Lines was advised to take remedial action with the gelding.
NORTHERN KNIGHT was inclined to lay inwards in the straight.
A post-race veterinary examination of LUCK MAK MAK revealed no significant finding.

RACE 3 (R790) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
PEARL DANCER (C Goon) raced wide in the middle stages.
Trainer C Leck was questioned as to the reason STAY SOUND (placed third) had led by a considerable margin as opposed to its rearward performance on 2 October 2021. He stated that he was mystified as to how STAY SOUND had led so easily as he believed the gelding would have displayed a considerable different attitude than its previous starts in order to be able to race prominently. He could only offer a suggestion that STAY SOUND was fresh, given that he had confined the gelding work with swimming since its previous start. Whilst accepting that STAY SOUND had not been ridden vigourously from the start nor mid-race, the Stewards advised Trainer C Leck that it was expected that STAY SOUND to be ridden in a similar fashion, leading or handy, in its future starts.
UNION JAC (App R Nuqman) was slow into stride.
D’GREAT STRIKE (KC Wong) was inclined to lay inwards in the straight.
App AB Riduan (LET’S COME ON BABY) reported that from a wide barrier, LET’S COME ON BABY did not relish the shifting nature of the track.
The saddle on ULURU (L De Souza) slipped backwards on straightening.
A post-race veterinary examination of UNION JAC revealed that it 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 4 (R791) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)
RED SYMPHONY (HS Gill) raced wide in the middle stages.
From its wide barrier, ASIAN TIGER (App AB Riduan) raced wide throughout.
MAGNUM FORCE (App WW Cheah) shifted inwards near the 300M at the same time as ICHIKA BACHIKA (App S Uzair) shifted out with those geldings bumping. ICHIKA BACHIKA then drifted out under whip riding. App WW Cheah and App S Uzair were both warned that they must stop using their whips when they shift ground.
LEGENDARY ERA (J De Souza) drifted out over the concluding 75M.
Post-race veterinary examinations of FIRST PRECINCT (J Shankar) and ASIAN TIGER revealed no significant finding.
A post-race veterinary examination of KING’S ORDER (SU Lim) 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 OBSIDIAN (App A Suriya) revealed that it returned exhibiting signs of respiratory tract infection. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination and scope at rest before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R792) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)
Near the 950M, UPSTART (App K Pavinthran) which was trailing the field, shifted in quickly and veered away from the running rail, becoming unbalanced. App K Pavinthran lost his off side stirrup iron and also became unbalanced, trailing the field by a considerable margin. In light of the gelding’s actions, Trainer C Leck was advised that UPSTART will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
Near the 1000M, MAGIC SEVENTY TWO (App R Nuqman) which was racing wide, veered outwards away from the heels of ATLANTIC ARROW (S Ruzaini) and continued to race wide until into the straight.
At the 850M, BANG BANG (App A Suriya) steadied when crossed by LUCKY TIGER (App AB Riduan) and shifted in. This caused PROPLAYER (SU Lim) to be restrained. On inquiry, App AB Riduan was reprimanded for failing to afford sufficient room when crossing.
App A Suriya (BANG BANG) was fined the sum of RM500/- under MRA Rule 44(12) for making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post.
App K Pavinthran was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagement for his remainder ride.
UPSTART returned having cast its near fore plate.
A post-race veterinary examination of TEMPTATIONS (App N Varmah) revealed that it was lame near hind and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R793) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)
PERFECT BRANDZ (App Clyde Leck) veered outwards at the start, carrying D’GREAT VULTURE (J De Souza) out which made contact with LIM’S PERSHING (App AB Riduan). LIM’S PERSHING then threw its head and steadied when crossed by FLASH ONE (KC Wong).
At the 1000M, ELITE WATERGHOST (App R Nuqman) and BLOOD ROYAL (CK Khaw) bumped with BLOOD ROYAL becoming unbalanced.
TOP S (HS Gill) raced wide throughout. Jockey HS Gill advised that he had been trapped wide from his wide barrier draw and near the 400M, TOP S had dipped. He had then eased the gelding as it was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of TOP S revealed no significant finding.
At the 650M, PERFECT BRANDZ steadied off the heels of LIM’S PERSHING.
The saddle on ELITE WATERGHOST slipped back in the final stages.
A post-race veterinary examination of ELITE WATERGHOST revealed no significant finding.

RACE 7 (R794) CLASS 3 – 1250M (SHORT COURSE)
The Stewards granted permission for Jockey J De Souza to replace Jockey J Shankar as the rider of AWESOME STORM as the latter was unable to make the carded weight. Jockey J Shankar was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight.
GODFATHERS (App AB Riduan) was slow to begin and its saddle slipped back passing the 400M.

RACE 8 (R795) SUPREME B – 1250M (SHORT COURSE)
CHOCANTE (S Ruzaini) proved difficult to load and delayed the start. In light of this, Trainer R Lines was advised that CHOCANTE will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
BRINGER OF WAR (HS Gill) raced wide in the leading division throughout. A post-race veterinary examination of BRINGER OF WAR revealed no significant finding.
Near the 800M, GALILEO’S APPROACH (R Rueven) steadied off the heels of LARSON (KC Wong).
CONSTANT JUSTICE (App AB Riduan) eased approaching the winning post when crossed by LIMITLESS STOUT (J Daniel).
App AB Riduan (CONSTANT JUSTICE) was warned that he must moderate the use of his whip and was subsequently referred to specific retraining in this regard.
The Stewards inquired into the running and handling of SACRED TONIC (S Zulfikri). After taking evidence from Jockey S Zulfikri and Trainer S Siva, the rider and trainer of SACRED TONIC respectively, the inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed, in order to ascertain and verify the matters related to the equipment worn by SACRED TONIC in its previous starts. The Stewards, on 21 October 2021 (Thursday), concluded an inquiry into Jockey S Zulfikri’s riding of SACRED TONIC in the above race. Further evidence was taken from Jockey S Zulfikri and Trainer S Siva, the rider and trainer of SACRED TONIC respectively.
After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of SACRED TONIC, the Stewards found Jockey S Zulfikri guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that:
He restrained SACRED TONIC on jumping, whereby the gelding was unable to race in a prominent position;
When afforded a clear passage prior to straightening at the 450M, he failed to put any pressure on SACRED TONIC to improve at this stage; and
His whip use and the manner in which he had ridden SACRED TONIC in the straight was inconsistent with attempting to encourage SACRED TONIC to maximize its performance.
The Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Zulfikri’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months and fined the sum of RM20,000/-. This penalty is to be served cumulatively with any other penalty. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
The Stay of Sentence against Jockey S Zulfikri’s suspension of three (3) months and fine of RM20,000/- related to AUSSIE EAGLE in Race 9 on 10 October 2021 (Sunday), was withdrawn, and thus will commence from 21 October 2021 to 20 January 2022, both dates inclusive .

RACE 9 (R796) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE)
RAINBOW FISH (CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly, striking the inside barrier, losing considerable ground.
PLATOON (S Ruzaini) jumped with its head in the air and was slow to begin.
Approaching the 800M, EASTER MATE (R Rueven) momentarily steadied behind AMETHYST (App Clyde Leck).

RACE 10 (R797) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE)
MUSANG KING (J Daniel) reared at the start, striking Jockey J Daniel in the face and was thereby slow to begin. Trainer SY Lim was advised that MUSANG KING will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
MEWTWO (C Goon) veered inwards at the start, crowding SNAGGLE PUSS (S Ruzaini) which bumped heavily with GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN (App AB Riduan) with SNAGGLE PUSS losing ground.
ARECIBO (J De Souza) was slow into stride.
In the straight, GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN raced erratically and drifted out over the final 200M.
Approaching the winning post, WINTERFELL (L De Souza) shifted out, brushing TRUMPS UP (J Shankar).
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LIM’S BATTLE (HS Gill) collapsed after the winning post and expired. Samples were collected for analytical and veterinary examination. A post-mortem examination on LIM’S BATTLE will be conducted.