RACE 2 (R1289) CLASS 5 B – 1300M (LC A)
1 REMO MAMA
(App M Lukman) Was hanging inwards in the straight and shifted in away from the whip on multiple occasions. Apprentice reminded of his obligations regarding being sufficiently clear of other runners when shifting ground and advised to take stronger corrective measures to prevent his horses from covering unnecessary ground.
2 ALEXANDER
(L De Souza) Raced wide in the early stages. Baulked for a clear run between the 500M and the 300M.
4 GURNEY DRIVE
(App M Ekdihar) Carried in at the 400M. Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months).
5 ANOTHER SHOW
(J Low) Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1000M. Carried in at the 400M.
6 NATE’S HONOUR
(R Shafiq) Squeezed at the 1000M. Rider reported his horse was not striding out freely. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
7 DOGE TO THE MOON
(AM Aizat) Raced wide throughout.
10 NORTHERN KNIGHT
(S Hafis) An inquiry will be opened into Jockey S Hafis’ riding of the gelding in the concluding stages of the race.
Trainer WC Lim appeared before the Board and was questioned regarding the improved performance of REMO MAMA. In this regard, he could offer no suitable explanation regarding this improvement other than to state that after trialling well, this horse carried that confidence into the race which accounted for the win today.
The Stewards, on Friday, 8 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of NORTHERN KNIGHT and took evidence from Jockey S Hafis, the rider of the gelding.
The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. Jockey S Hafis (NORTHERN KNIGHT) pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) in that he failed to ride his horse out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that in Race 2 run on Saturday, 2 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, he failed to ride NORTHERN KNIGHT out to the end of the race in the concluding stages to the satisfaction of the Stewards, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining third position.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Hafis’ 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) month with effect from 11 December 2023 and to expire on 10 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 3 (R1290) CLASS 5 A – 1300M (LC A)
5 SHANGANI
(S Saddam) Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
6 BARBARIAN
(App M Ekdihar) *(See Report)
7 LOOKS GOOD
(App S Shazmin) The gelding’s cross-nose band became dislodged and was unable to be refitted by the Starter, accordingly, this gelding raced without this equipment. Raced wide without cover.
8 PENANG STAR
(S Hafis) Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
9 FARDUS
(HS Gill) Slow to begin.
10 ALWAYS AFRAID
(A Suriya) Restless in the stalls and broke the front gates open.
Trainer SY Lim (FARDUS) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence in saddling his horse up.
App M Ekdihar (BARBARIAN), who was assisted by Mr LL Tai, the Head of SLTC Apprentice School, appeared before the Board and was questioned regarding his decision to switch outside of XIONG FONG (App M Lukman) when it appeared that there was sufficient running room between XIONG FONG and LIM’S SPHERE (App I Fikri). App M Ekdihar explained to the Board that after XIONG FONG had shifted in away from the whip, he had anticipated that the run would close and he would not have clear running. He further explained that whilst his run had stayed open, at that juncture, he had already committed to an outward movement. The Board noted the explanation of App M Ekdihar.

RACE 4 (R1291) CLASS 5 A – 1600M (LC A)
2 FLAMING PHOENIX
(R Shafiq) Shifted out at the 500M.
4 HAPPY MAGIC
(App H Haikal) Shifted in away from the whip at least on 3 occasions in the straight.
6 READY TO SEVENLUCK
(WW Cheah) Was bumped at the 500M.
7 TAIWAN CAPTAIN
(AM Aizat) Slow into stride and raced wide throughout.
9 SHYLOCK
(HS Gill) Slow into stride.
Jockey AM Aizat (TAIWAN CAPTAIN) was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to ride with the same equipment he weighed out with.

RACE 5 (R1292) METRO A – 1200M (SC A)
SUNGEI BESI AUTOWORLD CUP
1 AWESOME STORM
(J De Souza) Eased at the 1000M.
4 HEARTENING FLYER
(WW Cheah) Shifted in at the 1000M, struck the rail at the 300M. *(See Report).
8 MALAYSIA CAPTAIN
(S Ruzaini) Difficult to load.
9 READY TO ROCK
(App S Shazmin) Slow to begin.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of HEARTENING FLYER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to AWESOME STORM (J De Souza) at the 1100M mark.
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 with effect from 4 December 2023 and to expire on 17 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 6 (R1293) CLASS 4 B – 1200M (SC A)
1 MICHIKAWA
(App A Nazir) Slow to begin. Shifted out to obtain clear running at the 200M.
6 BATTLESTAR
(HS Gill) Hung inwards in the straight.

RACE 7 (R1294) CLASS 4 A – 1200M (SC A)
ROYAL SABAH TURF CLUB TROPHY
1 INTREPID
(App T Ammar) Raced wide with cover.
4 NAJWAN
(KP Lim) Slow to begin. Shifted in away from the whip between the 400M and the 200M. Awkwardly placed on heels in the concluding stages.
5 GOLD SKY BILLION
(S Ruzaini) Slow to begin.
9 CAVALLA COURT
(R Shafiq) Raced wide throughout.
10 NO REGRETS
(HS Gill) Switched in to continue its run at the 400M.

RACE 8 (R1295) CLASS 4 A – 1200M (SC A)
STARPRINT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED THAILAND TROPHY
2 MAGIC THE ZHU
(WW Cheah) Had to take evasive action at the 900M.
3 QUICKEN AWAY
(S Hafis) Raced wide throughout.
6 MAGNITUDE
(J Low) Clipped heels at the 900M. Jockey dislodged.
7 PACIFIC EMPIRE
(App M Ekdihar) Shifted in at the 400M.
8 WECANDO
(S Saddam) Eased at the 400M. Shifted in at the 400M. Rider was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
9 THOUSAND MILE EYE
(HK Cheng) Slow into stride. Had to take evasive action at the 900M.
11 WINNER POWER
(A Suriya) Had to take evasive action at the 900M.
Jockey S Hafis who rode his 80th winner on QUICKEN AWAY in this race, would only be entitled to claim 1kg allowance as from Monday, 4 December 2023.
On inquiry, App M Ekdihar, the rider of PACIFIC EMPIRE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). The matter would be finalized during the week.

RACE 9 (R1296) CLASS 5 A – 1100M (SC A)
2 JIMMY ZAC
(KP Lim) Saddle slipped backwards during running.
4 GOLDEN CUP
(R Shafiq) Raced wide throughout.
7 WAIMEA
(App I Fikri) Was hanging inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist.
8 RUNNING SPIRIT
(J De Souza) Raced wide throughout. Inconvenienced in the concluding stages.
9 BROADWAY SUCCESS
(SU Lim) Hung inwards in the concluding stages.

RACE 10 (R1297) CLASS 5 A – 1100M (SC A)
1 BAKUTEH
(S Hafis) Stubborn to load. 2 Starting Stall tests.
4 STRETCHY FOUR
(App H Haikal) *(See Report)
10 QIJI STAR
(App T Ammar) Dropped his whip at the 300M. Apprentice warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App H Haikal, the rider of STRETCHY FOUR, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, HY Cheng, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding STRETCHY FOUR in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to STORM TO WIN (App A Nazir) and SHOQEET (E Ferreira) at approximately the 700M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App H Haikal’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous 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 4 December 2023 and to expire on 10 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 11 (R1298) CLASS 5 B – 1100M (SC A)
7 TILSWORTH JACOBI
(App A Nazir) Raced wide in the early stages.
8 KUBERA’S CHIEF
(SU Lim) Awkwardly placed on heels approaching the 600M.