RACE 1 (R1517) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE B)
RELIC WARRIOR (C Goon) was slow into stride.
In the early stages, DETERMINE TO WIN (App J Daniel) raced wide.
Passing the 300M, when blocked for a run, GHOST BAY (HS Gill) was taken outwards, bumping SONG KID (App CK Khaw). Jockey HS Gill was warned to straighten his mount more quickly. At the same time, SATELLITE GENIUS (Z Khairil) drifted in, crowding DETERMINE TO WIN which bumped the hind-quarters of SONG KID. Jockey Z Khairil was warned to straighten his mount more quickly.
At the 100M, TALISMAN (App P Deneskumar) shifted out, crowding ELITE GUSTAVO (J Low) onto SATELLITE GENIUS.
An inquiry into the riding of Jockey AK Lim (CONCORDE) was opened and adjourned to a date to be fixed.
The Stewards, on 4 December 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into the running and handling of CONCORDE. Evidence was taken from Jockey AK Lim the rider of CONCORDE and Trainer S Siva, the representative of Trainer PS Kumaran, the Trainer of CONCORDE.
Jockey AK Lim stated that he had been unable to hold CONCORDE which was racing in Blinkers for the first time. He was unaware that he was so far in front but suggested that CONCORDE was travelling smoothly.
The Stewards were of the opinion that Jockey AK Lim should have made a more determined attempt to restrain CONCORDE and be more aware of the race pace, however considered that they could not substantiate a charge in terms of the Rules given CONCORDE’s racing history.
Trainer PS Kumaran will be advised that due to Jockey AK Lim’s admission that he could not adequately control CONCORDE, he will not be permitted to ride CONCORDE again in future. CONCORDE will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test with its specific gear before being declared to race again.

RACE 2 (R1518) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
In the early stages, LONE PACER (App N Varmah) which was racing fiercely, had to be steadied when striding onto the heels of MR CONNERY (J De Souza).
MR CONNERY was inclined to lay inwards when taken out near the 200M.
Passing the 200M, E SUPREME (R Rueven) was blocked for a run when crowded by ELITE ROCKET (HS Gill).
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App CK Khaw, the rider of GOLD MOSA, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in over the concluding 150M and crowded BORN A FIGHTER (SU Lim) which had to be checked at about the 25M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App CK Khaw’s guilty plea, 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 9 December 2019 and to expire on 22 December 2019 both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:15pm).
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that STAR CHOICE returned with a cut to its off hind medial hock. STAR CHOICE will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Stewards inquired into Jockey Y Aify’s riding of SWEET LODGE (third placing) over the final 300M strides. Jockey Y Aify pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) in that he failed to ride SWEET LODGE out to the end of the race over the final 300M strides.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Y Aify’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was fined RM2500/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (6:35pm).

RACE 3 (R1519) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
Trainer SY Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on SMART MASTER.
NOVA DASHING (AK Lim) had dwelt at the start, losing considerable ground.
After being slow to begin, WEATHER MAN (App N Varmah) raced wide in the early stages at the rear of the field and dipped near the 350M.
Jockey S Muniandy, the rider of HERO CHAMPION, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of HERO CHAMPION revealed no significant finding.

RACE 4 (R1520) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
HAPPY BOX SIX (App L De Souza) and MURDOCH (App A Suriya) were slow into stride.
BIG BANK (C Goon) was inclined to lay outwards from the 1000M and raced wide in the middle stages. Jockey C Goon advised that the gelding had a prior inclination to race in this manner, however, he was unable to ride the horse strongly due to this.
RUSTY BROWN (R Shafiq) was eased down in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of RUSTY BROWN revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again. Jockey R Shafiq, when questioned, stated that although travelling well, RUSTY BROWN had seemed to miss stride at the 250M and had made significant respiratory noises, and he had eased the gelding down.
App L De Souza (HAPPY BOX SIX) dropped his whip near the 500M. He was fined was fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).
Jockey Y Aify, the rider of AUDACIOUS, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of AUDACIOUS revealed no significant finding.

RACE 5 (R1521) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
On jumping, App S Zulfikri (MOGAN’S PRIDE) lost his right stirrup iron which he regained shortly after the start.
ELITE GOLD (C Goon) shifted out at the start, inconveniencing WILLIAM KING (AK Lim).
ELITE GOLD blundered from the heels of RADICAL FORCE (J De Souza) at the 600M and dislodged Jockey C Goon. It was ascertained that a post-race veterinary examination of ELITE GOLD revealed that it fractured its off fore fetlock, and ELITE GOLD was subsequently humanely euthanized. An inquiry into this incident will be heard when Jockey C Goon is able to give evidence.
Over the concluding stages, App L De Souza allowed CATCH ME GREAT to drift out and make contact with ELUSIVE GENIUS (Z Khairil).
App A Suriya, the rider of MAIDANZ BEAUTY, reported that his horse did not handle the going.
The Stewards, on 4 December 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into an incident at the 700M in the above race. Evidence was taken from Jockeys J De Souza and C Goon, the riders of RADICAL FORCE and ELITE GOLD respectively.
Jockey J De Souza, the rider of RADICAL FORCE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he crossed in and caused ELITE GOLD to clip his horse’s heels causing that horse to blunder badly, dislodging Jockey C Goon, shortly after.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J De Souza’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 with effect from 9 December 2019 and to expire on 28 December 2019, both dates inclusive. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (4:06pm).

RACE 6 (R1522) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
MULTIBLUE TOSCA (App P Mogun) was slow to begin.
FIGHTING WARRIOR (J Low) shifted out, bumping DRAGON HIGH (S Muniandy) on jumping.
Shortly after the start, BIG BUS (HS Gill) clipped the heels of LA FAMILIA (J De Souza) and blundered, dislodging Jockey HS Gill. After taking evidence from Jockeys J De Souza and HS Gill, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed.
The tiring DRAGON HIGH bumped heavily with NORTHERN KNIGHT (Y Aify) at the 200M.
A post-race veterinary examination of FIGHTING WARRIOR revealed no significant finding. The gelding was impounded for routine analytical and veterinary examination. The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the reasons for BIG BUS dislodging Jockey HS Gill shortly after the start.
It was established that although LA FAMILIA (J De Souza) had shifted in at this stage, BIG BUS had been bumped outwards when FIGHTING WARRIOR (J Low) had shifted out and bumped DRAGON HIGH (S Muniandy) which in turn contacted BIG BUS which moved out onto the heels of LA FAMILIA.
The Stewards held no rider responsible.

RACE 7 (R1523) STAYER STAKES B – 1800M (LONG COURSE B)
SHOWAR (J De Souza) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the start and was passed fit to race.
BLUE EYED BOY (R Shafiq) was slow into stride.
MOMENT OF JUSTICE (Z Khairil) raced wide in the middle stages.
When tiring, MOMENT OF JUSTICE and MAYBE (Y Aify) bumped at the 200M.
A post-race veterinary examination of MOMENT OF JUSTICE revealed no significant finding. MOMENT OF JUSTICE which was distanced, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having performed poorly.
When questioned regarding the performance of D’GREAT LIGHT (AK Lim), Jockey AK Lim stated that from his barrier, he had intended to get a position close to the rail but had been unable to do so in the early stages. He was of the opinion that D’GREAT LIGHT felt considerably different than when he had ridden the mare at its previous start, and D’GREAT LIGHT had been off the bit for the entire race. Jockey AK Lim also reported after the race that the mare did not handle the going. Trainer F Maynard advised that after being unable to get close to the fence, he believed that the mare had been adversely affected by its weight of 60kgs. He was also of the opinion that D’GREAT LIGHT’s recent form did not support its market price. A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT LIGHT revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again. The mare was impounded for routine analytical and veterinary examination.
Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of BLUE EYED BOY, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BLUE EYED BOY revealed no significant finding.
The Stewards opened an inquiry into Jockey KC Wong’s riding style on STAR INVINCIBLE in the straight. After taking evidence, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to allow Jockey KC Wong to present video evidence of his similar riding styles.

RACE 8 (R1524) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
On jumping, GASSUR (S Muniandy) threw its head in the air. Jockey S Muniandy reported that GASSUR raced in a norton bit and had a very light mouth. Trainer AB Abdullah confirmed this and further stated that he had tried to rectify this but it was SEGAR THE BEST’s racing habit to race with this racing manners.
PLACE YOUR BET (App J Daniel) and PENTAGON (KC Wong) were slow to begin.
D’GREAT VULTURE (App L De Souza) shifted in at the start, crowding PLACE YOUR BET.
In the early stages, GASSUR (S Muniandy) raced wide.
App J Daniel, the rider of PLACE YOUR BET, and Jockey S Muniandy, the rider of GASSUR, reported that their horses were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of PLACE YOUR BET and GASSUR revealed no significant finding.
Jockey J De Souza, the rider of FIRST DANCE, reported that his horse did not handle the going. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that FIRST DANCE returned with a cut to its off fore lateral cannon. FIRST DANCE will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that OVERLORD (SU Lim) returned having cast its near hind plate.
The Stewards opened an inquiry into the riding of CONDADO (App S Zulfikri) and adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed.
Jockey AK Lim who rode his 151st winner on TRINITY SPIRIT in this race, would not be entitled to any claims as from Monday, 2 December 2019.
App S Zulfikri, the rider of CONDADO, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, S Siva, 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:
1. He restrained CONDADO between the 900M and the 600M, thereby losing ground behind PLACE YOUR BET;
2. On straightening, inside the 600M mark, he sat quietly and failed to ride CONDADO in a positive manner;
3. His riding out of CONDADO, with a tight rein in your right hand did not satisfactorily allow CONDADO to progress properly.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Zulfikri’s previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. App S Zulfikri was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 9 December 2019 and to expire on 8 February 2020, both dates inclusive. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:37pm).