RACE 1 (R251) CLASS 5b – 1275M (II)
1 CANDY RAIN
(App A Najib) Dipped on jumping. Vet inspection: Returned cut off hind.
2 ROYAL FLUSH
(V Espindola) Raced wide in the middle stages.
8 BIG DRAGON
(HS Gill) When entering the track, the gelding struck its off hip on the railing. Withdrawn at 12:39pm: Lame off hind – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo).
10 WASHINGTON
(App S Shazmin) Veered outwards at the start, bumping runner. Rider weighed in at 0.9kg overweight. It was established that although he had claimed, this extra weight was attributed to the horse’s having sweated and rider having a drink after weighing out. App S Shazmin was reprimanded and warned that he must ensure that he adheres to the provisions of the Rules.

RACE 2 (R252) CLASS 5b – 1275M (II)
1 SHA NA NA
(App I Fikri) Withdrawn at 1:19pm: Refused to be loaded and delayed the start by a considerable period. 1 Starting Stall test.
2 KNIGHT COMMAND
(CK Khaw) Bumped heavily on jumping. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)
3 WHAT A BOSS
(App S Shazmin) Crowded badly at the start.
6 UNLIMITED STAR
(App WW Cheah) Veered outwards and despite being straightened, interfered with several runners.
7 AMISTAD
(V Espindola) Crowded on jumping and raced wide throughout.
9 MA BAO BAO
(KC Tham) Acting on a report from the Club Farrier that the gelding’s hind shoes were worn, they were removed and the gelding subsequently raced unplated in the rear. Trainer fined RM1000/- under MRA Rule 35(1).

RACE 3 (R253) CLASS 5a – 1275M (II)
1 GLOBAL ARMY
(App S Shazmin) Stumbled near the 800M.
3 AMAZING CHOICE
(App A Najib) Raced wide throughout, taking the turn into the straight extremely wide.
4 CHIEF OF ARMY
(V Espindola) When making ground in the straight, had to be straightened on two (2) occasions when laying inwards.
5 HOUSEHOLD
DYNASTY
(App I Fikri) Slow into stride.
6 GENERAL CHENG
(App R Nuqman) Inclined to lay outwards at the 700M.
9 SATURDAY
(HS Gill) Pulled hard in the early and middle stages.

RACE 4 (R254) CLASS 5a – 1275M (II)
1 TAUBOSS
(S Ruzaini) Restrained and dipped when striking the heels of runners at the 850M.
2 UNLEASH THE DRAGON
(App KH Chong) Mistrode when racing on the fence at the 800M.
3 NINGALOO
(App M Lukman) Crowded and had to be steadied near the 800M.
6 BANGALORE
(App S Shazmin) From its outside barrier, raced wide throughout.
7 GHOST BAY
(HS Gill) Dipped on two (2) occasions between the 1000M and the 900M.
9 MY GOODNESS
(App A Suriya) Threw its head at the start and subsequently lost ground. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress & lame near fore – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)
10 META GREAT
(App A Najib) From its wide barrier, was ridden wide throughout.

RACE 5 (R255) CLASS 4a – 1275M (II)
1 RAGNAR
(App S Sia) Jumped awkwardly, bumping runner at the start. Raced wide throughout, taking the turn into the straight wide.
4 GODFATHERS
(App H Haikal) Slow into stride, dipped at the 800M.
9 NO REGRETS
(S Salee) Bumped at the start.
10 PENTAGON
(KC Tham) Slow into stride and trailed the field. Reported coughing post-race. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

RACE 7 (R257) STAYER STAKES C – 1775M (II)
1 LEOPARD ECLIPSE
(App A Najib) Brushed near the finish.
4 SHOQEET
(App KH Chong) Took the turn out of the straight wide.
5 HAKUNA MATATA
(App S Sia) Slow into stride.
6 SHANGHAI CAPTAIN
(S Ruzaini) Brushed near the finish.
8 O’REILLY BAY
(AK Lim) Eased when tightened for room near the 800M.
9 CHIEF CLERK
(S Salee) Slow into stride.
11 SMART WARRIOR
(CK Khaw) Raced wide on the turn out of the straight.

RACE 8 (R258) CLASS 3 – 1075M (II)
3 KRUGER
(KC Tham) Vet inspection: No significant finding.
5 META WAR
(V Espindola) Slow into stride.
6 ACROBAT
(WK Lee) Raced wide when pulling hard in the early stages.
9 NAUGHTY KID
(App A Suriya) Brushed near the 150M. Shifted in when ridden with the whip over the concluding 100M, crowding runner. *(See Report)
10 CONSTANT JUSTICE
(L De Souza) Shifted out at the 125M, brushing runner, to obtain a clear run. Rider warned that he must exercise caution when shifting ground. Restrained when tightened near the 35M.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App A Suriya (NAUGHTY KID), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Charles Leck, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for failing to straighten his mount when using his whip and thereby, crowded CONSTANT JUSTICE (L De Souza) near the 35M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Suriya’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty and low level of impediment. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 6 March 2023 and to expire on 12 March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
On inquiry, App A Suriya (NAUGHTY KID), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Charles Leck, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for using his whip in an excessive manner.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Suriya’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) Malaysian race day on 18 March 2023. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 9 (R259) CLASS 5a – 1075M (II)
2 SACRED SEA
(KC Tham) Slow to muster pace.
3 MIRACLE CAPTAIN
(S Ruzaini) Withdrawn at 4:20pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)
6 PRAWN FRIED EGG
(MM Firdaus) Raced uncompetitively in the middle stages.
7 THE SAINT
(App I Fikri) Shifted inwards at the start, crowding runner.
8 QIJI STAR
(App T Ammar) Jumped awkwardly, veered outwards, bumping runner.
9 KUBERA’S CHIEF
(App R Nuqman) Crowded on jumping and then raced wide
10 LUKE MAN
(J Low) Bumped at the start. Took the turn into the straight wide.

RACE 10 (R260) CLASS 5b – 1075M (II)
1 NATE’S HONOUR
(App I Fikri) Shifted out at the 150M, inconveniencing runner.
4 COMMODORE LINCOLN
(App KH Chong) Slow into stride.
6 DARCI SUPER
(S Salee) Eased shortly after the start
8 SAND BANK
(J Low) Raced fiercely with its head in the air for some distance near the 850M and had to ease to avoid heels near the 175M.
10 WINTERFELL
(L De Souza) Shifted in on jumping, crowding runner.