RACE 1 (R841) CLASS 5 (B)– 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)
MAGIC RANGER (HS Gill) veered severely at the start, inconveniencing POLO GAGA (S Ruzaini) which bumped heavily with RED RACKHAM (S Salee). Jockey HS Gill was advised to take remedial action more quickly.
SUPER JOY (App A Suriya) and SEA HORIZON (App CK Khaw) were both slow into stride.

In the early stages, MAGIC RANGER, raced fiercely and steadied from the heels of LION CITY GOLD (AK Lim) near the 900M. RACE FOR FAME which was following had to also be restrained. Jockey AK Lim was reprimanded for shifting in at this stage.
Passing the 900M, BELIEVE IT OR NOT was inclined to lay inwards, crowding WILL BE BETTER which in turn caused BARKER ROAD KID to be steadied.
Approaching the 850M, ONCE A THIEF crowded BELIEVE IT OR NOT which in turn caused WILL BE BETTER (App M Lukman) to be checked, BARKER ROAD KID (App L De Souza) and POLO GAGA (S Ruzaini) which were following, were severely inconvenienced. On inquiry, Jockey Y Aify, the rider of ONCE A THIEF, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in at this stage and causing this incident. The inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed as Jockey Y Aify was stood down by the Club Doctor after Race 6 today.
A post-race veterinary examination of BARKER ROAD KID revealed no significant finding.

RACE 2 (R842) CLASS 5 (A)– 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)
Trainer BT Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on SATELLITE STAR (C Goon).
BIG CENTURY (SU Lim) was slow into stride.
CHAMPAGNE ROSE (App CK Khaw) was squeezed at the start, losing ground.
JUST DUIT (App S Saddam) raced wide in the middle stages.
IMMORTALITY (App WK Lee) laid inwards at the 300M.
Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of BORN A FIGHTER, dropped his whip after the finishing post. He was warned that a repetition in future may lead to a penalty being imposed.

RACE 3 (R843) CLASS 5 (A)– 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
CATCH ME GREAT (SU Lim) and TALISMAN (K Eirwan) bumped on jumping with TALISMAN then causing VELLENEX GENERAL (S Ruzaini) to lose ground.
On jumping, AIR POWER (App CK Khaw) threw its head up and for several strides, was reluctant to race and was slow into stride.

RACE 4 (R844) CLASS 4 (A)– 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)
The State of Track was upgraded to “yielding” prior to the running of this race.
After racing wide, the saddle on HELLO BOSS (KC Wong) slipped backwards at the 600M mark, placing Jockey KC Wong at a disadvantage.
SUPERSTARDOM (HS Gill) raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding the performance of SUPERSTARDOM, Jockey HS Gill stated that SUPERSTARDOM had showed no pace in the quick tempo of this race, had been trapped wide throughout, and on straightening, was a spent-force. He was of the opinion that the gelding was not suited by the state of track. A post-race veterinary examination of SUPERSTARDOM revealed no significant finding.
After taking evidence from Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of CHAR SIEW, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed.
The Stewards, on 9 July 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of CHAR SIEW. Evidence was taken from Jockey M Ganeesh and Trainer MW Teh, the rider and trainer of CHAR SIEW respectively.
Trainer MW Teh advised that the gelding shifted badly when ridden with the whip at its last start when winning and as such, he had instructed Jockey M Ganeesh to use the whip more sparingly. He was also of the opinion that CHAR SIEW would not show early pace to be close to the lead.
Jockey M Ganeesh confirmed his instructions and advised that he had attempted to ride CHAR SIEW vigourously but with a moderated whip action.
Whilst accepting this, the Stewards warned Trainer MW Teh that he was obliged under the rules to advise the Stewards any matter or instructions which might affect the performance of any of his runners.

RACE 5 (R845) CLASS 4 (A)– 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 109(1) for failing to present FIRST DANCE (J De Souza) at the pre-race holding area within the prescribed time.
BIG LIGHTNING (C Goon) veered outwards at the start at the same time as CONFEAT (O Chavez) shifting in with NEW SENSATION (K Eirwan) and LIGHTNING KING (S Ruzaini) being bumped and losing ground.
BIG LIGHTNING raced fiercely in the early stages.

RACE 6 (R846) METRO A - 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
MYDORA CUP
WHITE CHIN (AK Lim) cast its near fore plate behind the barriers and was reshod. The gelding was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race. A post-race veterinary examination of WHITE CHIN revealed that the gelding bled and returned having cast its near fore plate. WHITE CHIN 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.
Shortly after the start, MAYBE (Y Aify) blundered from the heels of BACH’S AIR (App S Saddam), and dislodged Jockey Y Aify. Jockey Y Aify was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today, and was subsequently taken to the hospital for further observation. An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed once Jockey Y Aify is available to attend.
In the early stages, SHOQEET (KC Wong) was severely inconvenienced by the riderless MAYBE.
Approaching the 850M, THE DODGER (SU Lim) steadied when BLACK THORN (M Ganeesh) rolled in.

At the 800M, ATEEJ (R Shafiq) which was racing fiercely, held OK KID (App CK Khaw) tight and when being straightened, ATEEJ lost ground.
BADCOE (S Ruzaini) raced wide in the middle stages.
At the 350M, SACRED SURFER (O Chavez) and OK KID bumped. OK KID was then crowded near the 300M when ELITE GENERAL (HS Gill) shifted away from MR HANKS (B Pinheiro). Both riders were advised to exercise care at all times.
THE DODGER (SU Lim) steadied from the heels of ATEEJ at the 25M.
The Stewards, on 4 August 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into an incident shortly after the start where Jockey Y Aify (MAYBE) was dislodged from his horse. Evidence was taken from Jockey Y Aify, the rider of MAYBE, Jockey O Chavez, the rider of SACRED SURFER, and App S Saddam, the rider of BACH’S AIR.
Jockey O Chavez, the rider of SACRED SURFER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in shortly after the start thereby causing BACH’S AIR to be restrained and shifted in, which caused MAYBE to strike that horse’s heels and blundered, dislodging Jockey Y Aify.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey O Chavez’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) Malaysian race days. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (12:27pm).
Jockey O Chavez subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was allowed. The Appeal will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 7 (R847) OPEN MAIDEN - 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
CALM AND TRANQUIL (App CK Khaw) jumped very awkwardly, losing ground.
XENA (S Ruzaini) veered inwards at the start, bumping SECKILL (HS Gill) which made contact with GHOST BAY (App R Nuqman).

KENT THE PATCHETT (K Eirwan) took the turn in the straight wide.

RACE 9 (R849) CLASS 3 - 1600M (SHORT COURSE A)
ockey J De Souza was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to make the carded weight on FIRST COMMAND.
D’GREAT EFFORT (KC Wong) cast its off fore plate behind the barriers and was reshod. The gelding was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.
PREMIUM STARS (S Ruzaini) raced wide throughout.
Passing the 200M, LA FAMILIA (AK Lim) had to be taken outwards when D’GREAT EFFORT shifted in.
App A Suriya, the rider of TILSWORTH FREDDIE, in the presence of his Master, Trainer C Leck, regarding his whip use and to the extent he had made contact with the gelding. He stated that he had changed his style to allow intermittent contact with the horse. Whilst accepting this, the Stewards advised App A Suriya that he is expected to utilize his whip in an efficient manner.

RACE 10 (R850) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) - 1600M (SHORT COURSE A)
SATELLITE TURBO (S Ruzaini) and SUPER WOMAN (App CK Khaw) were slow to begin.
In the middle stages, SPARKLE LOT (J De Souza) raced greenly.

RACE 11 (R851) CLASS 4 (A) - 1600M (SHORT COURSE A)
SUNNY (SU Lim) was slightly slow to begin.
NANA (B Pinheiro) raced extremely wide throughout.
Passing the 600M, CHAIRMAN WIND (KC Wong) collapsed. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that CHAIRMAN WIND suffered from suspected cardiac arrest. A post-mortem examination of CHAIRMAN WIND will be conducted and subsequent report will be submitted by the Veterinary Surgeon. Jockey KC Wong was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagement for the remainder of the day.
D’GREAT SWIFT (App CK Khaw) which was following, had to take evasive action to avoid the fallen CHAIRMAN WIND and this inconvenienced NANA which then raced extremely wide.
HUSSONATOR (App L De Souza) shifted out passing the 300M and brushed with STAR STRIKE (S Anandan).

RACE 12 (R852) CLASS 5 (A) - 1600M (SHORT COURSE A)
M SEVEN (App M Lukman) cast its near fore plate behind the barriers and was reshod. The gelding was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.
ENCOSTA ZONE (App S Saddam) proved difficult to load. Trainer S Edwards was advised to rectify the mare’s manner.
M SEVEN, LIM’S MASTER (HS Gill) and JEFFREY (B Pinheiro) were slow into stride.
LIM’S MASTER raced wide in the middle stages.