RACE 2 (R1003) CLASS 5-A – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 1:10pm.
BEIJING STAR (HK Cheng) was slow to begin.
At about the 900M, BRILLIANT STAR (A Aucharuz) was briefly crowded on the inside of DAWN OF THE WORLD (M Ganeesh).
At about the 400M, GHOST AFFAIR (C Goon) shifted inwards causing BRILLIANT STAR to be switched abruptly outwards to obtain clear running.
At about the 300M, D’GREAT WALL (App KC Wong) rolled in abruptly and bumped ZENZERO (S Ruzaini). At about the 200M, D’GREAT WALL again shifted in slightly and bumped ZENZERO.
Approaching the 200M, LIM’S SIGNATURE (App A Zaimuddin) commenced to lay inwards, causing DAWN OF THE WORLD to be taken inwards in response.
At the 100M, LIM’S SIGNATURE laid in and bumped DAWN OF THE WORLD, and subsequently shifted across DAWN OF THE WORLD causing the rider to check. An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed. Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of DAWN OF THE WORLD, placed third, lodged an objection against LIM’S SIGNATURE (App A Zaimuddin), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference in the last 100M. However, during the hearing of the objection by the Racing Stewards, Trainer S Dunderdale indicated that he would like to withdraw the objection.
At the conclusion of a subsequent inquiry, Trainer S Dunderdale was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 122(3) for lodging an objection being deemed by the Stewards to be frivolous in Race 2 (R1003) on 12 August 2018 (Sunday) at the Selangor Turf Club. The particulars of the charge were that he instructed Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of DAWN OF THE WORLD, to lodge an objection directly after the race, however, during the course of the subsequent hearing in response to the objection, he withdrew the said objection.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Trainer S Dunderdale’s mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was fined RM2000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (5:10pm).
When questioned regarding the performance of ZENZERO, Jockey S Ruzaini reported that the gelding was rather slow to find its stride and received pressure from D’GREAT WALL which was racing upsides, at various points of the race. He added that he received a bump from D’GREAT WALL in the straight and was trapped on the inside, and never had the opportunity to find clear running. He further added that ZENZERO may not be suited by backing up quickly within one (1) week as on this occasion. Trainer C Leck concurred with this observation. A post-race veterinary examination of ZENZERO revealed no significant finding.The Stewards, on 14 August 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the an incident at about the 100M in the above race. Evidence was taken from App A Zaimuddin, the rider of LIM’S SIGNATURE, in the presence of his Acting Master, B Trainer Veloo a/l Kanniah (BT. 9), the representative of Trainer BT Lim who is the Trainer of LIM’S SIGNATURE and Master for App A Zaimuddin. The Stewards also took evidence from Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of DAWN OF THE WORLD, on 12 August 2018 (Saturday).
The Stewards found that interference had taken place at two (2) specific points. Firstly, at about the 100M, LIM’S SIGNATURE had shifted inwards under a right-handed drive, briefly bumping DAWN OF THE WORLD (M Ganeesh). App A Zaimuddin was warned that he would be expected to take all reasonable measures to keep his mounts straight under similar circumstances in future, including switching his whip hand when necessary.
Secondly, at about the 50M the Stewards observed that LIM’S SIGNATURE had shifted very slightly inwards at the same time as DAWN OF THE WORLD shifted outwards, causing Jockey M Ganeesh to check to avoid running on to the heels of LIM’S SIGNATURE. After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

RACE 3 (R1004) CLASS 5-A – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:10pm.
Approaching the 1000M, SATELLITE GENIUS (S Ruzaini) was observed to be racing keenly and raced with his head up in response to being restrained off the heels of BEAUTIFUL BABY (J Low). At this point, KENT THE PATCHETT (A Aucharuz) was eased to avoid the heels of BEAUTIFUL BABY.
IMMORTALITY (C Goon) raced wide in the middle stages.
At about the 400M, IMMORTALITY shifted inwards under a right-hand drive causing LIM’S MASTER (App A Zaimuddin) to ease off his heels. Jockey C Goon was shown the vision of the incident and warned that he would be expected to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future.

RACE 4 (R1005) CLASS 4-B – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:40pm.
MAGICAL TALENT (App L De Souza) was slow to begin and had to be urged to obtain a midfield position.
At about the 1200M, STAR INVINCIBLE (S Ruzaini) laid inwards causing MEIZU (HS Gill) to be shifted slightly inwards and BELIEVE IT OR NOT (App KC Wong) to be eased in order to avoid the heels of MEIZU. Jockey S Ruzaini was showed the vision of the incident and warned that he would be expected to exercise greater care when crossing to the inside after the jump.
At about the 500M, MEIZU laid outwards causing MAGICAL TALENT to be crowded between MEIZU and GOOD BROTHER (S Anandan). MEIZU then continued to lay outwards and as a consequence, MAGICAL TALENT was eased to avoid his heels. Jockey HS Gill, the rider of MEIZU, was shown the vision of the incident and warned that he must show greater awareness of other riders under similar circumstances in future.

RACE 5 (R1006) CLASS 4-A – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 3:10pm.
ELITE CONQUEROR (HS Gill) which stood still as the barrier opened and lost many lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again. Jockey HS Gill reported after the race that the gelding was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ELITE CONQUEROR revealed that it was lame off fore.
At about the 500M, BAHAR (L Sofhan) was eased to avoid the heels of RAINBOW FISH (App L De Souza).
STAR STRIKE (O Chavez) laid inwards under pressure at about the 400M.
BURN NOTICE which was beaten 24 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

RACE 6 (R1007) CLASS 5-A – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 3:40pm.
SO ON (A Aucharuz) was slow to begin.
MR CONNERY (J De Souza) was slow to find its stride.
COMMODORE LINCOLN (O Chavez) raced wide in the early stages.
Approaching the 200M, COMMODORE LINCOLN was racing in close proximity on the outside of TILSWORTH MALI (App WK Lee). App WK Lee reported that he was unable to use his whip at that stage, for fear of making contact with COMMODORE LINCOLN.
When questioned, App W Faizal, the rider of JET COSMO, reported that the gelding was never moving fluently and was not suited by the “good” track today. As such he felt that it was prudent not to put the gelding under pressure until the latter stages. He added that JET COSMO responded fairly to his urgings, and overall, raced with more enthusiasm than its last start.

RACE 7 (R1008) OPEN NOVICE – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 4:10pm.
SANGKURIANG (O Chavez) jumped awkwardly inwards causing DUNE SAGA (R Rueven) and ELEGANT DANCER (App AM Aizat) to be taken inwards in response, and ALRINA (Z Khairil) to be crowded between ELEGANT DANCER and D’GREAT STRIKE (HS Gill), which jumped outwards.
D’GREAT STRIKE jumped awkwardly outwards and raced greenly in the early stages.
At about the 400M, MR WASHINGTON (Y Aify) shifted left when not clear of DAHEES (S Ruzaini) causing DAHEES to be eased and thereafter to be denied clear running on the heels of MR WASHINGTON. An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.
Between the 400M and the 200M, DUNE SAGA was held up for clear running on the heels of SANGKURIANG.
At about the 100M, CHAR KWAY TEOW (M Ganeesh) shifted outwards, and became briefly unbalanced, forcing the rider to ease and correct. The Stewards, on 14 August 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into an incident at about the 400M in the above race. Evidence was taken from Jockey Y Aify, the rider of MR WASHINGTON, and Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider DAHEES.
The Stewards concluded that at about the 400M, MR WASHINGTON had shied inwards away from ONFLEEK (J Low) when the rider of that horse drew his whip in the left hand and had thus caused interference to DAHEES. They warned Y Aify that although the initial contact was not caused by any error on his part, he should have subsequently taken steps to straighten his mount and that he would be expected to take immediate corrective measures in similar circumstances in future.

RACE 8 (R1009) METRO A (SW) – 1600M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 4:45pm.
SUNNY (M Ganeesh) was slow to find its stride.
SHELLOMADA (HS Gill) showed no pace in the early and middle stages. Jockey HS Gill reported after the race that SHELLOMADA was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SHELLOMADA revealed no significant finding.
At about the 400M, LISTEN (App AM Aizat) was held up for clear running on the heels of D’BUFFALO MAN (App A Zaimuddin) and MR PAULANDRE (J Mallyon). Thereafter LISTEN was switched outwards to obtain clear running but tended to shift inwards under pressure at about the 200M.
Inside the 50M, BRILLIANT DEAL (App W Faizal) shifted outwards under pressure, taking SEA WORLD (App L De Souza) outwards and causing LA FAMILIA (S Ruzaini) to be checked to avoid the heels of SEA WORLD. An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed. The Stewards, on 14 August 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into an incident inside the 50M. Evidence was taken from App W Faizal, the rider of BRILLIANT DEAL, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy who is also the Trainer of BRILLIANT DEAL, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of LA FAMILIA, and App L De Souza, the rider of SEA WORLD.
App W Faizal pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his horse to drift to the outside under a left-handed drive, taking SEA WORLD outwards and causing LA FAMILIA to avoid the heels of SEA WORLD.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App W Faizal’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 18 September 2018 and to expire on 19 September 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:15pm).

RACE 9 (R1010) CLASS 4-B – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:20pm.
CHAR SIEW (C Goon) was slow to begin and was then forced to race wide in the middle stages in order to make progress.
SMOOTHLY (S Ruzaini) jumped outwards and bumped with ELITE ROCKET (Y Aify), and became unbalanced as a consequence.
At about the 1200M, ELITE ROCKET shifted abruptly inwards, causing SMOOTHLY to ease to avoid his heels. Thereafter, SMOOTHLY commenced to over-race in the early and middle stages.
GERMANIC which was beaten 21 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of IDEAL GUIDE (J De Souza), Trainer R Lines stated that the gelding was unable to get competitive from a wide barrier in his last start and subsequently, he had freshened the gelding up with an 8-week break. He added that IDEAL GUIDE had participated in a Barrier Practice during the week of the race, which appeared to benefit him.

RACE 10 (R1011) CLASS 4-B – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:50pm.
SPIN FIRE (C Goon) jumped outwards and bumped ROC THAT (M Ganeesh) onto ELEGENT (App KC Wong). EASTERN TOWKAY (App AM Aizat) was restrained in the early stages and appeared to race ungenerously.
When questioned regarding the performance of EASTERN TOWKAY, App AM Aizat stated that his instructions were to race in a mid-to-back position to overcome the disadvantage of a wide barrier. He explained that he restrained EASTERN TOWKAY in the early stages in order to cross behind PERFECT RUN (App CK Khaw) but at the same point, PERFECT RUN slowed and he had no choice but to remain on his outside. Thereafter, he felt that EASTERN TOWKAY showed little pace despite being urged and was not suited by the “good” track which in his opinion, was significantly firmer than EASTERN TOWKAY prefers. He also informed the Stewards that the gelding responded fairly to pressure in the straight and made up some ground as the horses in front were tiring due to the strong early pace. A post-race veterinary examination of EASTERN TOWKAY revealed no significant finding.

RACE 11 (R1012) CLASS 5-B – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 6:15pm.
Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1) for failing to present NASI LEMAK (M Ganeesh) at the pre-race holding area within the prescribed time.
MEGUSTO (J De Souza) jumped inwards and bumped ROGER (Z Khairil).
SONG KID (App L De Souza) was slow to find its stride.
ROGER was observed to over-race in the early stages.
FRENCH VINTAGE (S Ruzaini) which was drawn in the outside barrier, raced wide throughout.
Approaching the 200M, JUST VITAL (S Sandana) was denied a run on the heels of SONG KID and was subsequently shifted inside to obtain a clear passage but was then further denied a run on the heels of HAPPY FAMILY (A Aucharuz).
Approaching the 200M, SONG KID was disappointed for a run on the heels of NASI LEMAK, and was switched inwards.
Approaching the 200M, FRENCH VINTAGE was briefly crowded to the inside of EMPEROR WARRIOR (HK Cheng).
At about the 100M, ROGER shifted inwards, causing EMPEROR WARRIOR and JUST VITAL to be taken slightly inwards in response. After reviewing the vision of the incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.
Approaching the 50M, COLD WAR (App CK Khaw) brushed against the rail and subsequently laid abruptly outwards, forcing the rider to ease.