RACE 1 (R165) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
As there was no other suitable rider available, specific permission was granted by the Racing Stewards for Jockey HK Cheng to be the replacement rider of MONTE CARLO as Jockey R Rueven was stood down by the Club Doctor.
MONTE CARLO (HK Cheng) was slow to begin. Jockey HK Cheng advised that after being slow, he was unable to secure a midfield position and had been stuck behind tiring horses until straightening.
The saddle on GOOD LUCKY (App L De Souza) shifted back shortly the after start, placing App L De Souza at some difficulty and he subsequently rode the gelding wide in the middle stages.
Shortly after the start, when struck with the whip, SONG KID (App CK Khaw) shifted in and crowded D’GREAT ELEGANCE (J Low) which was inclined to race fiercely and shifted in causing ENDURANCE (Z Zuriman) to be restrained. D’GREAT ELEGANCE continued to race fiercely until the 1000M. App CK Khaw was reprimanded and advised that a repetition of such riding would lead to suspension.
PERFECT GIRL (C Goon) threw its head at the start, losing ground and raced fiercely in the early stages.
GOOD LUCKY raced wide in the middle stages.
Over the final stages, LUCKY VICTORY (HS Gill) rolled out, brushing PERFECT GIRL.
A post-race veterinary examination of PERFECT GIRL revealed that the mare bled and 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.
A post-race veterinary examination of ENDURANCE revealed that the mare returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RACE 2 (R166) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
E SUPREME (SU Lim) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the request of the rider prior to the race and was passed fit to race.
Although jumping well, WINNING TANGO (C Goon) shifted outwards from its outside barrier and then was ridden wide throughout. Jockey C Goon was advised that he must straighten his mount more quickly.
BIG CENTURY (App L De Souza) was slow to begin and had to be ridden vigourously to obtain a position in the field.
When struck with the whip near the 250M, HAPPY GHOST (App A Zaimuddin) shifted in and had to be restrained off the heels of WAR LORD (J Daniel). App A Zaimuddin was reminded of his obligations to exercise caution when using his whip.
When questioned, Jockey SU Lim stated the E SUPREME had begun quickly and although he had pressed the gelding early, it had shown no early speed and the horse gave him the impression that it was not fit. Trainer MP Thwaites advised that today’s distance was too short for E SUPREME, however, he was disappointed that the horse had not effectively been competitive at any stage. In light of the poor performance, Trainer MP Thwaites was advised that E SUPREME will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race.

RACE 3 (R167) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
ELITE ROCKET (App R Nuqman) veered outwards, bumping NEW SENSATION (J Low) at the start.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J Daniel, the rider of SNAGGLE PUSS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1100M, he shifted in causing TAIL SPIN (R Shafiq) to be checked and struck the hind-quarters of NEW SENSATION.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Daniel’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, his previous good 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 3 February 2020 and to expire on 9 February 2020, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (4:30pm).
TAIL SPIN then shifted out and this caused DETERMINETOSTRIKE (App L De Souza) to be taken wide. DETERMINETOSTRIKE raced wide in the straight.

RACE 4 (R168) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
Trainers S Dunderdale and MW Teh were each fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on SEMANTAN PRINCE (Y Sakito) and DUNE SAGA (J Daniel) respectively.
Shortly after the start, SEMANTAN PRINCE (Y Sakito), FIGHTING WARRIOR (App L De Souza) and SPIN FIRE (HS Gill) buffeted.
FIGHTING WARRIOR (App L De Souza) was ridden wide and on the pace between the 1000M and the turn into the straight. App L De Souza stated that it was his first ride on the gelding and after jumping well, FIGHTING WARRIOR had commenced to race very fiercely and although wishing to take cover, he had been unable to restrain FIGHTING WARRIOR sufficiently. The gelding had subsequently been left in a 3-wide position and striding outside the leader. Trainer S Dunderdale was advised to ensure that he retains a strong rider on FIGHTING WARRIOR in future.

RACE 5 (R169) CLASS 3 – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
BIG DALLAS (HS Gill) was slow into stride and raced with its head in the air for the first few strides.
In the early stages, LIM’S EVOLUTION raced wide outside the pace.
LIM’S PERSHING steadied from the heels of SATELLITE BOY (R Shafiq) near the 1050M. Shortly after this, LIM’S PERSHING laid in, crowding BAHAR (Y Sakito) which shifted in and carried LISBOA STAR (App L De Souza) inwards and this caused GOD HELPS ME (App CK Khaw) which was racing fiercely, to be restrained. On inquiry, Jockey J Low was reminded to afford all runners on his inside sufficient galloping room.
Jockey C Goon, the rider of LIM’S EVOLUTION, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S EVOLUTION revealed no significant finding.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J Low, the rider of LIM’S PERSHING, pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i) in that passing the 250M, he shifted in, crowding GUILTY PLEASURES (SU Lim) which in turn shifted in causing LIM’S EVOLUTION (C Goon) to be tightened and checked severely, nearly falling. In this incident, PREMIUM STARS (J Daniel) and SATELLITE BOY (R Shafiq) buffeted. BAHAR (Y Sakito) which was following, was then blocked for a clear run.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Low’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, his poor 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 10 February 2020 and to expire on 9 March 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 (5:30pm).

RACE 6 (R170) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1) for failing to present GOD OF WAR (Z Zuriman) at the pre-race holding area within the prescribed time.
HENG KINGDOM (R Shafiq) raced fiercely, threw its head in the air passing the 1400M.

RACE 8 (R172) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
BLUE EYED BOY (R Shafiq) was slow to begin.
GOLD MOSA (App CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly with its head in the air.
Approaching the 200M, ELITE KINGDOM (App R Nuqman) had to switch over the heels of ICHIKA BACHIKA (Z Zuriman) to obtain a clear run.
A post-race veterinary examination of BLUE EYED BOY revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.