RACE 1 (R0153) CLASS 5 B – 1200M (SC A)
RM20,000 CHINESE NEW YEAR STAKES
3 QIJI STAR
(J Daniel) Jumped awkwardly. Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. *(See Report)
6 LIM’S TORPEDO
(App M Seelan) Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
8 KUBERA’S CHIEF
(SU Lim) Jockey cautioned for using his whip down the shoulder.
9 RAINBOW FISH
(App A Nazir) Jumped awkwardly. Slow to begin.
10 UNLIMITED STAR
(App SN Shiva) Slow to begin.
Following the running of this race, Jockey J Daniel reported that QIJI STAR was not ready for the start and had potentially been impeded by a handler. The Stewards conducted a review into these allegations during the course of which, it was established that QIJI STAR was fractious in its stalls on its own accord, and that there was no clear evidence that this horse had not been afforded an opportunity in order to obtain a fair start. Accordingly, QIJI STAR was deemed a runner.

RACE 3 (R0155) CLASS 4 A – 1100M (SC A)
RM35,000 GONG XI FA CAI STAKES
2 SOMAR
(App A Azizi) Slow to begin. Raced detached throughout. In view of its performance, a vet inspection was requested. - No significant finding.
3 RHYTHM OF ZEN
(App R Nuqman) Slow to begin. Had to be eased leaving the 600M.
4 WHIZ FIZZ
(App T Ammar) Slow to begin.
5 APIS
(A Suriya) Raced wide throughout.
6 OUR FINAL OFFER
(S Zulfikri) Withdrawn at 2:24pm: Back injury – Vet exam
7 STAR TALENT
(S Ruzaini) Withdrawn at 2:23pm: Refused to load – 2 Starting Stall tests
8 BALIN
(J Daniel) Slow to begin. Shifted in leaving the 600M. *(See Report)
10 TRINITY GRACE
(SU Lim) Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J Daniel, the rider of BALIN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding BALIN leaving the 600M mark in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to RHYTHM OF ZEN which had to be eased.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Daniel’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 13 February 2024 and to expire on 18 February 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 4 (R0516) OPEN MAIDEN – 1100M (SC A)
RM25,000 GOLDEN FORTUNE STAKES
1 BIG GUN
(SU Lim) Slow to begin. Raced detached throughout.
2 SAFE JOURNEY
(S Zulfikri) Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages.
3 JAZZ BAND
(App M Ekdihar) An inquiry into the running and handling of the gelding will be held at a date to be fixed.
4 GOLDEN FORTY
(A Suriya) Slow to begin. Inconvenienced and had to ease at the 250M.
6 CHARMING WIN
(J Daniel) Withdrawn at 2:56pm: Fractious in the stalls & broke through – 1 Starting Stall test.
7 MIRACLE STAR
(App M Seelan) Slow to begin. Raced greenly throughout running, raced fiercely in the early stages and shifted in at the 900M. Shifted in away from the whip from the 250M.
8 MAGIC HERO
(S Hafis) Withdrawn at 2:54pm: Fractious & bruised both knees – 1 Starting Stall test.
10 BIG SAGA
(App R Nuqman) Bumped in at the 900M and at the 250M.
Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the cross-nose band on ANTIPODEAN within the prescribed time.
Jockey J Daniel was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

RACE 5 (R0157) METRO A – 1200M (SC A)
RM50,000 PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR STAKES
This race was rescheduled to start at 3:25pm.
2 BIG DOCTOR
(App R Nuqman) Slow to begin. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
3 SKYDANCE ECLIPSE
(App M Ekdihar) Switched out for a clear run at the 250M.
4 CHINESE TEA
(S Hafis) Vet inspection: No significant finding.
5 THE MAREEBA MANGO
(J De Souza) Hung inwards in the straight.
7 WAR DRAGON
(App I Fikri) Slow to begin.
8 KASSAB
(A Suriya) Slow to begin. Shifted out for a clear run at the 300M.
10 HIGH WATER
(SU Lim) Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted in for a clear run in the concluding stages.
11 GREATHAM GIRL
(S Ruzaini) Stumbled and cast its near fore plate shortly after the start. Vet inspection: Lame off hind & cast near fore plate – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

RACE 6 (R0158) CLASS 4 B – 1400M (LC A)
RM30,000 BEST OF LUCK STAKES
This race was rescheduled to start at 3:55pm.
3 PACIFIC THUNDER
(App R Nuqman) Disappointed for a clear run at the 350M, thereafter switched out to continue its run.
7 BIG MONKEY
(A Suriya) Hung inwards in the straight. Raced wide without cover throughout.
8 ICHIKA BACHIKA
(App T Ammar) Raced wide with cover throughout.
11 MICHIKAWA
(S Hafis) Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

RACE 7 (R0159) CLASS 4 A – 1400M (LC A)
RM35,000 WISHES COME TRUE STAKES
This race was rescheduled to start at 4:25pm.
1 LIMITLESS STOUT
(App M Ekdihar) Raced wide in the early and middle stages approaching the 1000M.
4 LEGACY ROAR
(S Ruzaini) Hung inwards in the straight. Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M. Switched outwards and thereafter switched back inwards in order to obtain a clear run in the concluding stages.
5 MAGNITUDE
(SU Lim) Vet inspection: Returned cast near fore plate.
6 QIJI ACHEEVA
(App A Azizi) Jumped awkwardly and raced wide in the early stages. An inquiry into the Apprentice’s ride in the concluding stages will be opened at a date to be fixed.
7 LIM’S UNIQUE
(App I Fikri) Had to ease approaching the 1000M.
8 SELANGOR STAR
(S Hafis) Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M.
11 SEMANTAN PRINCE
(App T Ammar) Slow to begin. Switched out to continue its run at the 400M. An inquiry into the running and handling of the gelding will be opened at a date to be fixed.
Jockey S Ruzaini appeared before the Board and was questioned regarding his riding on LEGACY ROAR in the concluding stages. In this regard, Jockey S Ruzaini was specifically questioned on whether he had the opportunity to push through and take the run on the inside of PACIFIC EMPIRE (App R Nuqman). In this regard, he explained that at the point where he elected to shift out, his horse was not travelling well enough in order to move into the gap ahead of him and hold out the inward shifting PACIFIC EMPIRE. Accordingly, he elected to take his mount, which in his opinion, was building momentum as he attempted to get LEGACY ROAR to change legs to the outside of PACIFIC EMPIRE. However, upon shifting out for clear running, PACIFIC EMPIRE again crossed him and he was forced to shift back to his original inside run. The Board noted the explanation of Jockey S Ruzaini which was supported by the patrol film of the race.

RACE 8 (R0160) CLASS 5 B – 1500M (LC A)
RM20,000 GOOD HEALTH STAKES
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:02pm.
2 MONDAY
(App R Nuqman) Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
4 SHYLOCK
(J De Souza) Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Shifted in away from the whip at the 400M.
10 JJ STAR
(App A Nazir) Hung inwards in the straight.