RACE 1 (R1179) CLASS 5(B) – 1300M
DAWNBREAKER (KC Tham) stood and was slow to begin. In view of its adverse history of being slow to begin, DAWNBREAKER will be required to pass one (1) starting stall before being declared to race again.
POWER EXPRESS (R Rueven) was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.
PARISBAS (App R Nuqman), when racing tight at approximately the 600M-mark, was inconvenienced slightly between HYDRANT (App Clyde Leck) and NOVA DASHING (AM Aizat).
Between the 200M-mark and the 100M-mark, LEEDSTHEWAY (App S Sia) was held tight on the inside of D’GREAT MAGIC (J Low). Jockey J Low was shown the video of the incident and warned to give sufficient room to runners on his inside under similar circumstances in future.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that PARISBAS returned having cast its off fore plate.
Post-race veterinary examinations of DAWNBREAKER and LEEDSTHEWAY revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 2 (R1180) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M
App R Nuqman was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight on PENANG MAN. The Stewards permitted App SN Shiva to replace App R Nuqman as the rider of PENANG MAN.
App A Saran (GOLD SKY TRILLION) was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 44(2) for failing to arrive on course at least 1 hour prior to the advertised time of his first carded engagement.
PULAU PINANG (App Z Syafifie) was re-saddled at the start. Acting on a report from the Official Starter, Trainer C Robert was warned that in future, he must pay greater attention to the saddling of his runners, failing which action may be taken against him.
GOLD SKY TRILLION jumped awkwardly outwards, making contact with GUILTY PLEASURES (App Clyde Leck).
NOVA PHOENIX (SU Lim) raced wide in the early and middle stages.
The saddle on PULAU PINANG slipped backwards in the running.
At approximately the 900M-mark, CHIPS (J Low) became crowded and was inconvenienced when PULAU PINANG rolled inwards slightly.
Jockeys R Rueven and AM Aizat, the respective rider of JULIUS CAESAR and D’GREAT STRIKE, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of JULIUS CAESAR and D’GREAT STRIKE revealed no obvious abnormality. D’GREAT STRIKE which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GOLD SKY TRILLION returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. Despite this report, the Stewards were not satisfied with the manner in which this gelding was ridden and decided to open an Inquiry into the running and handling of GOLD SKY TRILLION.
After taking evidence from Trainer K Ananthen, the trainer of GOLD SKY TRILLION and App A Saran in the presence of his Employing Trainer, T Asogan and after reviewing the video. App A Saran was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a) in that whilst riding GOLD SKY TRILLION, he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that GOLD SKY TRILLION was given full opportunity of winning or of obtaining the best possible placing.
The particulars of the charge were that:-
(1) at about the 1100M-mark, he took his mount approximately 6 horses wide for no apparent reason;
(2) he continued to race 5-6 horses wide around the turn and into the straight, covering unnecessary ground;
(3) he entered the home straight wide and took hold of his mount in the straight, restraining it when it was running on strongly, finishing in second place, 1 length off the winner.
When deciding on the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the facts of this case, App A Saran’s riding record and his points of mitigation. After considering the provisions of MRA Rule 44(8)(a), App A Saran was disqualified from riding in races for a period of twelve (12) months with effect from Sunday, 9th October 2022 and to expire on Sunday, 8th October 2023, both days inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM30,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit Thirty Thousand). He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6.55pm).

RACE 3 (R1181) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M
BEST TO ROCK, a course scratching as it had sustained a nail prick off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
QIJI LOVE (App R Nuqman) broke through the barrier and galloped a short distance, was apprehended, checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.
BIG BUS (AM Aizat) and PENANG GENERAL (R Rueven) bumped on jumping.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BIG BUS returned having cast its off fore plate.

RACE 4 (R1182) BANDED 62 – 89 (SW) - 1400M
(ONLY APPPRENTICE ALLOWANCE PERMITTED)
Trainer CC Ooi was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for STRONG N POWERFUL (App R Nuqman).
BERRY BLISS (App Clyde Leck) jumped awkwardly inwards at the start.
Approaching the 600M-mark, BERRY BLISS steadied off the hind quarters of CHINA CAPTAIN (Y Aify) which was improving on its outside.
Approaching the 300M-mark, BERRY BLISS was carried wide by STRONG N POWERFUL which shifted out.
Passing the 200M-mark, ARC TRIUMPH (SU Lim) rolled out against the whip under pressure.
App R Nuqman, the rider of STRONG N POWERFUL, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of STRONG N POWERFUL revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of MR CROWE (App S Sia) revealed no obvious abnormality. MR CROWE which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R1184) CLASS 4(B) - 1400M
OUD WOOD (KC Tham) stood and was slow into stride.
Jockey M Yusri was shown the video of his ride on BRISTOL DIAMOND and was warned against the practice of covering unnecessary ground.
MR PABNO (Y Aify) raced poorly, trailed the field, collapsed and died in the pull-up area. A post-mortem would be conducted.

RACE 7 (R1185) CLASS 5(A) – 1700M
SMART WARRIOR, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
LEGACY WARRIOR, a course scratching as it had a fracture medial sesamoid bone, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Acting on veterinary advice that MAZANZE (Y Aify) had sustained abrasion wound on both fore arms, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 5.05 pm. MAZANZE will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Prior to the start, Trainer T Asogan advised the Stewards that DREAMS CAN BE REAL (M Yusri) has a tendency to hang in very badly. The Stewards noted in the race that DREAMS CAN BE REAL was difficult to ride and was hanging in badly throughout.
MYSTICAL STAR (K Eirwan) and DREAMS CAN BE REAL were both slow into stride.
Shortly after the start, TONGARIRO (AM Aizat) shifted in from the whip, inconveniencing MERRY BELL (R Rueven). Jockey AM Aizat was shown the video of this incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of MERRY BELL, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MERRY BELL revealed no obvious abnormality.