RACE 1 (R955) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

NASI LEMAK (M Ganeesh) and JANGO (S Anandan) were both slow to find their stride.
PHANTASOS (App N Varmah) raced wide throughout.
At about the 400M, DANE’S ANATOMY (Z Khairil) was disappointed for a run on the heels of FRENCH VINTAGE (S Ruzaini), and was switched inwards to obtain clear running.
SATELLITE GENIUS (App AK Lim) was shifted outwards at about the 100M.
An inquiry into the running and handling of AIR POWER (App L De Souza) will be held at a date to be fixed. A post-race veterinary examination of AIR POWER revealed no significant finding. The mare was impounded.
The Stewards, on 7 August 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of AIR POWER in the above race. Evidence was taken from App L De Souza, the rider of AIR POWER, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines.
App L De Souza was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that Apprentice L De Souza showed insufficient vigour in attempting to establish a position for AIR POWER in the early stages, and then, between the 1000M and the 600M, when in last place, rode in a passive manner and did not show sufficient determination to keep in touch with the other runners.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App L De Souza’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 20 August 2018 and to expire on 19 September 2018, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with his 2-day suspension which will end on 19 August 2018. He was also fined RM5000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (3:05pm).
App L De Souza subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was denied. He was advised of his Right of Appeal against the Stipendiary Stewards’ decision not to grant him a Stay of Sentence (3:55pm).

RACE 2 (R956) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
Prior to the race, Trainer S Edwards, the Trainer of RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN (J Mallyon), informed the Stewards that the mare would be ridden with restraint from a wide barrier today. On jumping, RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN threw her head up and then raced greenly in the early stages.
TAIL SPIN (S Anandan) jumped slightly inwards, causing PLATINUM TYCOON (App L De Souza) and D’GREAT WALL (App KC Wong) to be briefly crowded to his inside.
Approaching the 1000M, PLATINUM TYCOON shifted abruptly inwards causing App L De Souza to ease and correct. In doing so, PLATINUM TYCOON was shifted outwards causing NOVA POWER (S Ruzaini) to run on his heels and to be checked.
Approaching the 200M, ACIPENSER (J De Souza) was shifted outwards to take a gap between RED SAPPHIRE (App CK Khaw) and NOVA SPIRIT (SU Lim). Thereafter NOVA SPIRIT commenced to shift persistently outwards away from ACIPENSER and finished wide out. The Stewards showed Jockey SU Lim the vision of the race and warned him that under similar circumstances in future, he should take appropriate measures to keep his mount straight, including switching his whip hand.
When questioned, App KC Wong, the rider of D’GREAT WALL, stated that it was his intention to obtain a handy or midfield position but D’GREAT WALL showed no pace in the early stages and then, approaching the 1000M, he had been unable to hold his position on the inside of PLATINUM TYCOON which shifted inwards. Thereafter, he felt that D’GREAT WALL responded fairly to his urgings but stated that the gelding’s lack of early pace had left him placed too far back in the field. A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT WALL revealed no significant finding.

RACE 3 (R957) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
MR CONNERY (J De Souza) jumped inwards and brushed with ZENZERO (S Ruzaini).
SOON YOU THINK (S Anandan) was slow to find its stride.
MAGIC RANGER (HS Gill) raced ungenerously in the early stages.
SAYANG ME (App AK Lim) showed no pace in the early stages but responded fairly to pressure in the straight. App AK Lim reported after the race that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SAYANG ME revealed no significant finding.
At about the 1000M, ZENZERO brushed with NOVA LEGEND (J Mallyon) when attempting to make progress on NOVA LEGEND’s inside. At this point, MR CONNERY became awkwardly placed on the heels of ZENZERO.
At about the 500M, MR CONNERY was disappointed for a run on the heels of HAPPY JOY (A Aucharuz) and was shifted outwards for clear running approaching the 400M.
POWERFUL FIGHTER (App L De Souza) raced wide throughout and finished wide out. When questioned, App L De Souza stated that POWERFUL FIGHTER had got on the wrong lead leg around the bend and thereafter had continued to hang outwards in the straight.
Post-race veterinary examinations of PEACH BOWL (App WK Lee) and MAGIC RANGER revealed no significant finding. PEACH BOWL and MAGIC RANGER which were beaten 19 ¾ and 20 ¼ lengths respectively, will each be required to pass a 1000M/Vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performances.

RACE 4 (R958) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
CHIPS (F Yap) was slow to begin, was forced to race wide around the bend in order to make progress and was pulled up in the straight as the rider had limited control due to the bridle slipping.
CRAZY CLUB (Z Khairil) jumped outwards causing TIGER BAY (S Ruzaini) to be crowded between CRAZY CLUB and TRUMPS UP (A Aucharuz).
TRUMPS UP was observed to throw her head up in the early stages.
Approaching the 1300M, THAI BAHT (L Sofhan) had to be checked to avoid the heels of FEISTY LEO (App L De Souza) which crossed in front of him. An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.
Approaching the 500M, CRAZY CLUB was disappointed for a run on the heels of MISS STREISAND (App KC Wong).
From the 200M, TRUMPS UP showed a tendency to lay inwards and raced ungenerously, forcing Jockey A Aucharuz to ease and correct on two (2) occasions.
TIGER BAY and LIM’S STARDOM (App A Zaimuddin) which were beaten 19 and 19 ½ lengths respectively, will each be required to pass a 1000M/Vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performances.
Jockey L Sofhan, the rider of THAI BAHT, reported that the saddle on his horse slipped forward during running.
Trainer R Lines was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 35(8) for failing to notify the Stewards that FEISTY LEO was to be ridden differently to its most recent starts. FEISTY LEO was taken back to race in midfield on 21 July 2018 [Race 7 (R900)] and raced further back in the field on its previous three (3) starts, but took the lead in this race.
When questioned regarding the poor performance of TIGER BAY, Trainer F Maynard stated that as TIGER BAY had drawn a wide barrier, it was his intention to race further back in the field than his previous start. However in his opinion, TIGER BAY had resented being restrained in the early stages during which he also received some interference, and thereafter sulked and failed to perform.
The Stewards, on 7 August 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into an incident approaching the 1300M in the above race. Evidence was taken from App L De Souza, the rider of FEISTY LEO, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, and Jockey L Sofhan, the rider of THAI BAHT.
App L De Souza pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he crossed THAI BAHT when not clear causing Jockey L Sofhan to ease.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App L De Souza’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of App L De Souza’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 13 August 2018 and to expire on 19 August 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2:25pm). The Stewards, on 14 August 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Jockey Y Aify dropping his whip at about the 300M in the above race. Further evidence was taken from Jockey Y Aify, the rider of ASPEN.
Jockey Y Aify pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence in that he dropped his whip at about the 300M whilst riding ASPEN in the above race.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Y Aify’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous record and his submissions on penalty. He was fined RM500/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (3pm).

RACE 6 (R960) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
BULLISH LUCK (App W Faizal) was slow to find its stride.
On jumping, PRINCE RAVEN (App A Suriya) got his head up, jumped awkwardly outwards and brushed with MULTIBLUE SHARK (App P Mogun).
Approaching the 1200M, App A Zaimuddin, the rider of D’GREAT PRIDE, attempted to ease his mount in order to allow NOVA EAGLE (App CK Khaw) to cross in front of him and at this point, D’GREAT PRIDE threw his head up and became intractable for a few strides.
PRINCE RAVEN laid inwards from the 300M, causing the rider to ease and correct at about the 200M.
An inquiry into the running and handling of ALASAMO (S Sandana) will be held at a date to be fixed.
An inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Jockey Y Aify, the rider of ASPEN, dropping his whip at about the 300M will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 7 (R961) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
JERAM VILLAGE (M Ganeesh) was slow to begin.
SPLENDOR (App W Faizal) jumped awkwardly outwards, made contact with the side of the gate and thereafter laid outwards, and raced ungenerously for the first 100M of the race.
A post-race veterinary examination of SHANGHAI BUND (S Sandana) revealed no significant finding. SHANGHAI BUND and PROFESSOR X which were beaten 19 1/2 and 22 ½ lengths respectively, will each be required to pass a 1000M/Vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performances.
When questioned, Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of LUCKY DAPPER, reported that his instructions were to obtain cover and to delay his challenge for as long as possible as LUCKY DAPPER has a tendency to over-race. He added that he was able to obtain cover behind CHAMPAGNE REIN (S Anandan) and thereafter his mount settled, but again started to race keenly in response to D’GREAT SONG (App L De Souza) making progress on his inside approaching the 400M. He explained that he attempted to delay his challenge as long as possible but that LUCKY DAPPER responded disappointingly to pressure and faded in the closing stages. A post-race veterinary examination of LUCKY DAPPER revealed no significant finding.

RACE 8 (R962) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
SWINGLOWSWEETJACKY (C Goon) was slow to begin.
Approaching the 400M, HEIRRO (App W Faizal) was awkwardly placed on the heels of JUST DUIT (S Sandana) and disappointed for a run. Thereafter, HEIRRO was shifted outwards and was able to obtain clear running at about the 300M.
Approaching the 400M, THE THINKER (Z Khairil) laid inwards, raced ungenerously and negotiated the bend with difficulty. Jockey Z Khairil reported after the race that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of THE THINKER revealed no significant finding.
MAGICAL TEN (App WK Lee) was awkwardly placed on the heels of THE THINKER approaching the 400M, and was eventually shifted outwards to obtain clear running approaching the 200M.
At about the 300M, ZOLVED (App L De Souza) laid outwards under pressure and at this point, GOLDEN EMPIRE (R Rueven) was disappointed for a run as the gap between ZOLVED and THE THINKER narrowed.

RACE 9 (R963) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
Prior to the race, Trainer PS Kumaran, the Trainer of POLO GAGA (M Ganeesh), informed the Stewards that the mare which has often led in her races, would be ridden in midfield on this occasion. In the early stages. POLO GAGA showed a tendency to over-race causing the rider to ease approaching the 800M in order to avoid the heels of JET ACE (A Aucharuz). Thereafter POLO GAGA was placed in a mid-to-back position.
SEA HORIZON (App KC Wong) jumped inwards and brushed with MR EPIC (F Yap).
FLYING NEKO (C Goon) jumped awkwardly and was slow to find its stride.
At about the 200M, ACME (App N Varmah) was shifted outwards to avoid the heels of CHARLIES MISSILE (App CK Khaw) and to obtain clear running.
Jockey SU Lim, the rider of THONG’S JIAQING, was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for hitting his horse forward of the shoulder.