RACE 2 (R0993) CLASS 5B – 1250M (LC A)
1 BELLA VELOCE
(App M Ekdihar) Jumped awkwardly, then raced wide. Laid in whilst in the straight.
3 SHE’S FLYING
(S Ruzaini) Raced fiercely and when being steadied in the lead, threw its head and lost ground with horse galloping on its heels. Rider explained that he believed he was going to be crossed from his outside and had steadied his mount which had thrown its head as it had a tender mouth and subsequently lost ground itself at this stage. The Stewards advised rider to exercise caution when steadying his mount in future. Vet inspection: Sustained multiple cuts on the medial aspect of the near hind cannon – Vet exam.
4 LIM’S TORPEDO
(KP Lim) Dwelt when the start was effected. Saddle slipped backwards mid-race and subsequently raced wide. 1 Starting Stall test.
11 TILSWORTH JACOBI
(SU Lim) Strode onto the heels of runner near 1000M and had to be restrained. Vet inspection: - Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)
Trainer SY Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to confirm prior to the engagement of Jockey V Espindola on JAKAMA PEGASUS. The Stewards granted permission for Jockey R Rueven to be the rider of JAKAMA PEGASUS.

RACE 3 (R0994) CLASS 5A – 1250M (LC A)
2 BAGHDAD
(Z Khairil) Inclined to lay in in the straight. The Stewards opened an inquiry into the running and handling of the horse. *(See Report).
3 RAHOTU
(App M Seelan) Had to be checked at the 950M. *(See Report).
6 CAORUNN
(L De Souza) Inclined to lay inwards in the straight.
7 PACIFIC ARMANI
(App R Nuqman) Raced wide throughout.
8 TYPHOON
(R Rueven) Raced greenly in the straight.
11 I’M SMART GREY
(WW Cheah) Shifted in at the 950M causing runner to check. *(See Report). Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
The Stewards inquired into Jockey Z Khairil’s riding of BAGHDAD in this race. Evidence was taken from Jockey Z Khairil and Trainer NM Selvan, the rider and trainer of BAGHDAD respectively.
After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of BAGHDAD, Jockey Z Khairil pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that although instructed that BAGHDAD be ridden in its customary “on pace” position that he had restrained the gelding shortly after the start and he had failed to keep up with the pace whereby BAGHDAD was in a mid-to-rearward position until straightening, thereby diminishing its chances.
The Stewards took into consideration Jockey MM Z Khairil’s guilty plea, riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect from 18 September 2023 and to expire on 17 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
Trainer NM Selvan, the Trainer of BAGHDAD, was advised by the Stewards that they had serious concerns related to the fact the on four (4) occasions, they had questioned the running and handling of his horses with two (2) of those occasions resulting in the suspension of riders under serious charges. He was advised that it was expected that all his runners must be ridden so as to be fully tested and should there be further occurrences of issues of question, that a report would be made to the Committee of the SLTC related to the matter.
On inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of I’M SMART GREY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he had shifted in, crowding RAHOTU which had to be restrained near the 950M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’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, to be deferred, with effect from 24 September 2023 and to expire on 1 October 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 4 (R0995) CLASS 5A – 1400M (LC A)
2 BACK TO THE FUTURE
(App M Lukman) Laid inwards over the final stages, brushing runner.
5 ALL WHITE
(App A Suriya) Brushed in the final stages. Rider dropped his near side rein near the 20M.
6 BEIJING STAR
(L De Souza) Slow into stride.
RACE 5 (R0996) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LC A)
2 STRONG N POWERFUL
(WW Cheah) Raced wide in the middle stages.
3 READY TO ROCK
(L De Souza) Raced wide in the early stages.
5 SHANG CHI
(App AB Riduan) Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
10 GOLDEN SPRINT
(App R Nuqman) Withdrawn at 2:43pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

RACE 5 (R0996) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LC A)
2 STRONG N POWERFUL
(WW Cheah) Raced wide in the middle stages.
3 READY TO ROCK
(L De Souza) Raced wide in the early stages.
5 SHANG CHI
(App AB Riduan) Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
10 GOLDEN SPRINT
(App R Nuqman) Withdrawn at 2:43pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

RACE 6 (R0997) CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC A)
5 ACE’S WILD
(M EWE) Raced with its head in the air in a fierce manner for some distance near the 1050M.
8 STEEL CUTTER
(KP Lim) Pulled hard and raced wide in the early stages.
10 OUD WOOD
(HS Gill) From its outside stall, was obliged to race wide throughout.

RACE 7 (R0998) Class 4A – 1200M (SC A)
1 D’GREAT JOURNEY
(App S Shazmin) Bumped on jumping.
2 EXDREAM
(App SN Shiva) Saddle slipped back mid-race.
5 QIJI ACHEEVA
(Z Khairil) Proved difficult to load. 1 Starting Stall test. Veered outwards at the start, bumping runner.
7 TAU KEH SOH
(R Rueven) Raced wide in the middle stages, after jumping awkwardly,
8 PACIFIC EMPIRE
(App R Nuqman) Impeded near the 150M.
10 TRUDY
(App M Ekdihar) Inclined to hang outwards in the straight.

RACE 8 (R0999) Class 3 – 1100M (SC A)
Due to regional rescheduling, this race was rescheduled to start at 4:20pm.
2 TITAN PEGASUS
(Z Khairil) Bumped and carried inwards near the 50M.
6 RESOLUTE
(R Rueven) Crowded shortly after the start, having to be steadied, then shifted in over the concluding stages and near the 100M, caused runner to steady. Rider warned to exercise greater caution.
7 RONALDO’S DREAM
(M Ewe) Bumped shortly after the start, losing ground.
8 HEADHUNTER
(WW Cheah) Carried inwards and steadied near the 100M.
9 MERYL
(KC Tham) Slow to begin. 1 Starting Stall test.
10 DABLLE
(HS Gill) Shifted in shortly after the start, crowding runner. Rider warned to exercise greater caution. Raced wide throughout and faded the straight. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
11 BALKAN
(KP Lim) Slow into stride.

RACE 9 (R1000) Class 5A – 1100M (SC A)
Due to regional rescheduling, this race was rescheduled to start at 4:55pm.
3 SPEEDY DEMON
(AK Lim) Knuckled on jumping.
4 STAY THE COURSE
(WW Cheah) Hung inwards in the straight.
5 PROPLAYER
(App M Lukman)
After being slow into stride, was inclined to hang in near the 500M
6 GENERATION M
(L De Souza) Raced wide in the middle stages.

RACE 10 (R1001) Class 5A – 1100M (SC A)
Due to regional rescheduling, this race was rescheduled to start at 5:20pm.
3 XIONG FONG
(App M Lukman) Steadied passing the 300M
7 STORM TO WIN
(AK Lim) Laid in near the 150M.
8 GOOD LUCK CHARM
(KC Tham) Squeezed at the start, losing ground.
9 GOLDEN TOUCH
(E Ferreira) Raced wide throughout.
11 HARVEYWALLBANGER
(S Ruzaini) Raced wide throughout.

RACE 11 (R1002) Class 5B – 1100M (SC A)
3 AYAAN
(Z Khairil) Threw its head on jumping and was reluctant to stride out in the early stages and subsequently ridden rearward.
4 KUBERA’S CHIEF
(AK Lim) Blocked for clear run between the 400M and the 300M.
6 ZAZU
(M Ewe) Veered inwards at the start, bumping heavily with runner.
8 D’GREAT RICH
(App M Seelan) Raced wide throughout.
9 LEGEND NINETY TWO
(L De Souza) Bumped at the start, thereby losing ground.
12 TRINITY FLYING
(App M Ekdihar) Crowded on jumping and thereafter raced wide.