RACE 1 (R0485) CLASS 5A – 1275M (Track II)
1 I’M SMART GREY
(App A Nazir) Jumped inwards at the start.
3 ICHIKA BACHIKA
(J Daniel) *(See Report)
4 LEGEND NINETY TWO
(KC Tham) Bumped and squeezed out at the start.
7 FARDUS
(App H Haikal) Bumped and squeezed out at the start. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
Jockey J Daniel (ICHIKA BACHIKA) appeared before the Panel and was questioned separately regarding his riding instructions. In this regard, he advised that his instructions were to ride this horse in order to obtain a handy positon from the jump.
Trainer S Dunderdale appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding his instructions on ICHIKA BACHIKA. In this regard, he explained that his instructions to Jockey J Daniel were that this horse has a history of jumping moderately, therefore he was instructed to ride this horse in a manner that afforded it an opportunity to obtain a forward position. The Stewards drew Trainer S Dunderdale’s attention to the lack of similar intent in this gelding’s recent runs. Trainer S Dunderdale explained that today, the better track and a better rider were, in his opinion, a contributory factor to ICHIKA BACHIKA racing in a position that it did in the race.
The Panel noted the explanation of Trainer S Dunderdale, however, was of the view that as similar intent from the jump could not be established from the riding of this gelding in its last 4 runs, the instructions today were tantamount to a change of tactics. Consequently, Trainer S Dunderdale was found guilty of a contravention of MRA Rule 35(8) and a penalty of RM1000/- was imposed.

RACE 2 (R0486) CLASS 4A – 1275M (Track II)
4 STRETCHY FOUR
(R Shafiq) Hung inwards throughout, proving difficult to assist. Vet inspection: Lame off fore - 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
5 DECEPTION
(S Zulfikri) Withdrawn at 2:15pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
7 AHORSEWITHNONAME
(AK Lim) Momentarily inconvenienced at the 200M.
8 SESON
(J Daniel) *(See Report)
9 KING’S SPEECH
(App A Nazir) Vet inspection: No significant finding.
10 SAHM
(App H Haikal) Vet inspection: Lame off fore - 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
Jockey J Daniel (SESON) appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding his riding instructions. In this regard, he explained that his instructions were to sit in a handy position, however, after jumping as well as he did, he did not want to risk being caught wide and instead elected to commit his horse to a forward position which resulted in an unanticipated lead.
Trainer R Lines (SESON) appeared before the Panel separately and was questioned regarding his instructions on SESON. In this regard, he explained that he had instructed Jockey J Daniel to obtain a forward position and he had not specifically instructed him to lead, however, after jumping, he found it acceptable that Jockey J Daniel continued to commit SESON forward as failing to do so, would have resulted in him being trapped wide. The Stewards noted the explanation of Trainer R Lines.

RACE 3 (R0487) OPEN MAIDEN – 1275M (Track II)
1 SHENG VESPA
(App H Haikal) Withdrawn at 2:34pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
2 BIG FRANCK
(App T Ammar) Raced wide in the middle stages.
5 PACIFIC GLORY
(App R Nuqman) Withdrawn at 2:31pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
7 CHARMING WIN
(R Shafiq) Shifted out when racing ungenerously leaving the 800M.
8 LAXON
(App I Fikri) Shifted out shortly after the start. Hung inwards in the straight. Thereafter, shifted in slightly, was bumped and Apprentice became unbalanced.
9 PERSEVERANCE
(App A Azizi) Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.
10 SUNNY DAY
(App A Nazir) Bumped shortly after the start and was slow into stride. Momentarily inconvenienced leaving the 800M.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of CHARMING WIN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding CHARMING WIN, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to LAXON and SUNNY DAY between the 1200M and the 1000M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey R Shafiq’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 with effect from 20 May 2024 and to expire on 26 May 2024, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 4 (R0488) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II)
1 ATTENTION
(J Daniel) Slow to begin.
3 SMOOTH OPERATOR
(App T Ammar) Slow into stride. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet
5 COSMIC SANDS
(S Salee) Raced wide in the early stages.
7 PACIFIC ARMANI
(R Shafiq) Slow to begin and race awkwardly in the straight. Vet inspection: Lame off fore & returned cast off fore plate – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

RACE 5 (R0489) CLASS 4A – 1150M (Track II)
1 PACIFIC FLASH
(App R Nuqman) Withdrawn at 3:48pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
4 JOJU
(App A Nazir) Jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin.
8 COLONIEL CHIEF
(J Daniel) Returned cast off fore plate.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey AK Lim, the rider of D’GREAT TIMING, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding D’GREAT TIMING, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to TRINITY GENERAL at the 1000M mark and COLONEL CHIEF at the 700M mark.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey AK Lim’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 with effect from 20 May 2024 and to expire on 26 May 2024, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 7 (R0491) CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II)
1 SYMBOL OF COURAGE
(App A Nazir) Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight.
2 GIFTED
(App T Ammar) Slow to begin.
4 MODRIC
(S Salee) Momentarily inconvenienced at the 300M. Raced wide throughout.
5 NAUGHTY KID
(AK Lim) Vet inspection: Lame near fore - 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
6 DRAGON RYKER
(J Daniel) Switched out for a clear run in the straight.
10 FAMOUS NAME
(App I Fikri) Slow to begin, thereafter outpaced in the early and middle stages.
11 IPOH KAIGEH
(SU Lim) Rolled out at the 300M. Returned cast near fore plate.

RACE 8 (R0492) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II)
1 LOVING BABE
(App R Nuqman) Vet inspection: Lame near fore - 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
2 MAGIC HERO
(App H Haikal) Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist. Inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
4 LUCKY THIRTYNINE
(App A Nazir) Slow to begin.
5 SACRED SEA
(Z Khairil) Slow to begin.