RACE 2 (R125) CLASS 5 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

Jockey R Shafiq was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight. The Stewards granted permission for Jockey HS Gill to replace Jockey R Shafiq as the rider of CRESCENDO.
THAI BAHT (M Ganeesh) jumped outwards causing EXCITING PROSPECT (App N Varmah) to be taken outwards in response and as a consequence, EXCITING PROSPECT was slow to begin.
STREET CHAMP (S Anandan) was slow to find its stride.
At about the 1100M, CRESCENDO (HS Gill) was observed to be over-racing in midfield position and caused HAHA BABE (L Sofhan) on his outside to over-race in response.
Approaching the 400M, STREET CHAMP laid out and had difficulty in negotiating the bend.
Approaching the 100M, THAI BAHT shifted out abruptly in response to pressure, causing Jockey M Ganeesh to ease and correct his mount.

RACE 3 (R126) CLASS 4 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

LION CITY GOLD (App S Saddam) was slow to begin.
SWINGLOWSWEETJACKY (HS Gill) jumped slowly and as a result, was forced to check off the heels of ARIEL (Lou Ho) and ARECIBO (App L De Souza), losing ground in the process.
FEISTY LEO (App CK Khaw) was outpaced between the 800M and the 400M.
At about the 450M, App P Haris, the rider of MEIZU, was observed to be looking over his left shoulder and directly afterwards, steered a wide course into the straight. MEIZU finished wide as a result. The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the running and handling of MEIZU to a date to be fixed.
LION CITY GOLD laid inwards approaching the 300M and laid in again at about the 200M.
PERFECT PEARL (App AM Aizat) wandered under pressure in the last 250M. Approaching the 100M, PERFECT PEARL shifted out, taking LION CITY GOLD out in response.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of TOTALITY, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 200M, he aimed his horse towards an insufficient gap between PERFECT PEARL (App AM Aizat) and JUBILATION (S Ruzaini) and even after the gap had widened, he failed to allow sufficient room for JUBILATION which was tightened next to the rail.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey SU Lim’s 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 with effect from 29 January 2018 and to expire on 11 February 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (1:40pm).

RACE 4 (R127) MAIDEN – 1600M (SHORT COURSE A)

SANGKURIANG (R Shafiq) jumped inwards, taking SHARP BLADE (App KC Wong) inwards and causing NOVA DASHING (S Ruzaini) to be bumped. NOVA DASHING lost ground as a result of this incident.
RED EMPRESS (App P Haris) over-raced in the first 200M.
At about the 250M, SHARP BLADE was disappointed for a run on the heels of SANGKUARIANG and was switched inside at about the 200M to obtain a clear run.
SANDY’S PRIDE (App CK Khaw) shifted out under pressure when tired in the last 200M and at about the 100M, MR MIURA (App AK Lim) had to be switched sharply outwards to avoid the heels of SANDY’S PRIDE.
Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of NOVA DASHING, reported that his saddle slipped backwards during running.

RACE 5 (R128) CLASS 5 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

Trainer PS Kumaran was warned for failing to ensure that the deworming status of MONTE CARLO (F Yap) was updated.
The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” after the running of this race.
The bit on ZHAN SHEN (R Woodworth) was observed to be incorrectly fitted at the start and therefore had to be removed and refitted. The Stewards warned Trainer KP Hoy that a repetition of similar circumstances in future may lead to a penalty being imposed.
RED EASTERN (App P Haris) stood still as the gates opened and refused to move despite urging, forfeiting many lengths. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.
NOVA POWER (S Ruzaini) over-raced without cover and raced wide in the first 400M of the race.
DIRAC (Lou Ho) over-raced between the 1200M and the 1000M.
From the 300M, D’GREAT NIMBUS (J De Souza) laid in persistently and at about the 150M, bumped DIRAC causing DIRAC to be carried inwards when not clear of VERGLATICA (M Zairi) which was taken to the left and made contact with SUNTZU (Z Khairil).
Just after the 200M, RED EASTERN shifted out abruptly, making slight contact with MONTE CARLO.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J De Souza, the rider of D’GREAT NIMBUS, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his horse to drift inwards when insufficiently clear of DIRAC, causing DIRAC to be carried inwards when not clear of VERGLATICA which was forced to ease, making contact with SUNTZU which was tightened against the rail.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J De Souza’s 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 with effect from 12 February 2018 and to expire on 24 February 2018, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively to his current suspension which will expire on 11 February 2018. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:47pm).

RACE 6 (R129) CLASS 4 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

BATTLE HORSE (Z Khairil) was slow to find its stride and was unable to obtain a forward position as a result. From the 700M, BATTLE HORSE was switched wide to make progress and finished wide out.
At about the 1200M, BROWCOW (S Ruzaini) threw his head up in response to being eased, to allow GOD HELPS ME (F Yap) to cross in front.
SHELLOMADA (HS Gill) which lost its position at half way, was switched out in the straight and finished strongly. The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the running and handling of this horse to a date to be fixed.

RACE 7 (R130) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

TAFFETAS (J De Souza) was slow to begin.
At about the 1000M, HAWAIIAN KING (App W Faizal) laid out and was awkward approaching the bend.
Approaching the 200M, HAWAIIAN KING shifted out under pressure causing TAFFETAS to be briefly eased off his heels. App W Faizal, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy, was reprimanded and warned that he would be expected to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future.

RACE 8 (R131) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

LIM’S ACTION (App P Haris) threw his head up on jumping.
ENCOSTA ZONE (Z Khairil) was slow to find its stride.
GAZOO (R Woodworth) jumped slowly.
SEGAR THE BEST (HS Gill) raced wide from the 1000M to the 500M.
Approaching the 500M, MR WOLFF (I Saifudin) laid inwards, taking SAND BANK (S Anandan) to the inside when insufficiently clear of FAST RICH (S Sandana). The Stewards reprimanded Jockey I Saifudin as a result of this incident and warned him that he should display greater awareness of the position of other riders in future.
LIM’S ACTION laid out under pressure in the last 300M.

RACE 9 (R132) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

GHOST EMPEROR (HS Gill) was slow to find its stride.
Approaching the 1000M, D’BUFFALO MAN (App AM Aizat) was over-racing and shifted out causing JERAM VILLAGE (S Sandana) to shy away and to be forced wide.
FLYING DARCI (Lou Ho) raced wide from the 800M to the 400M.
D’GREAT TIMING (App KC Wong) shifted in under pressure over the last 200M, forcing the rider to ride with hands and heels in the last six (6) strides to avoid contact with HIGH COUNCIL (R Shafiq).
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that RIGHTEO (App WK Lee) collapsed and died after the race. A post-mortem examination of the gelding will be conducted and subsequent report will be submitted by the Veterinary Surgeon.

RACE 10 (R133) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

Trainer SB Tan was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Regulation 10(5) for failing to report to the Club Veterinary Surgeon that the record of markings in the passport of SRIKANDI was incomplete.
Trainer LN Danis was fined RM250/- under MRA Regulation 20.3.4 for failing to ensure the Tetanus vaccination of RAMIFICATIONS was updated.
PLATINUM TYCOON (Lou Ho) dislodged its rider on the way to the start. After medical examination, Jockey Lou Ho was found to be unfit and was stood down for the remainder of the races today. As there was insufficient time to find a replacement rider, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 4:53pm and will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall, to be ridden unaided to the start) test before being declared to race again.
LETHAL WEAPON (I Saifudin) stumbled and was slowly away.
Approaching the 1200M, RAMIFICATIONS (J Mallyon) was over-racing and made contact with LUCKY SIXTYSIX (S Sandana) which laid inwards.
TAKEAIM (App P Haris) raced wide from the 1000M to the 600M and negotiated the bend with difficulty.
From the 800M to the 600M, POWERFUL FIGHTER (J De Souza) laid out.
TWODOLLARMUPPET (M Zairi) laid in from the 300M to the 100M.
At about the 250M, LETHAL WEAPON shifted out under pressure causing TWODOLLARMUPPET to be taken out slightly in response.
TRIPLE ONE STAR (App L De Souza) laid out under pressure in the last 200M.

RACE 11 (R134) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:35pm due to rain delay.
ELF’S DREAM (J Mallyon) reared on jumping and gave away several lengths.
At about the 1350M, EASTERN TOWKAY (App KC Wong) shifted in and brushed SKYHAWK (R Shafiq) which commenced to over-race in response.
At about the 1100M, SKYHAWK raced fiercely, shifted to the outside and threw his head up.
GOLD POWER (F Yap) was taken wide to make progress between 800M and 600M.
At about the 150M, BAHAR (Z Khairil) commenced to shift in under pressure and at about the 100M, READY TO ROCK (J De Souza) began to shift out under pressure causing the pair to bump once at about the 50M.

RACE 12 (R135) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

At about the 250M, MARIO ATTILA (App S Uzair) commenced to shift out and shortly afterwards, NATION THEATRE (S Ruzaini) shifted inwards in response to the whip, causing NOVA SPIRIT (R Shafiq) to be tightened between them and to lose his place as a result. The Stewards held an inquiry and as a result, deemed it to be a racing incident with no particular rider to be blamed.