RACE 2 (R776) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m(sc) SOVEREIGN 1954 HANDICAP
MR EPIC (App CK Khaw) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
PURAVI (C Goon) was slow into stride.
MOON BABY (J Low) shifted out on jumping away and bumped MR EPIC which has to check and lose ground.
HAPPY VALLEY (App I Firdzriel) laid in away from the whip from the 300M to the 200M.
SATELLITE GOLDEN (AK Lim) jumped a patch at about the 30M. This incident was reported to the Track Manager who inspected the track and clear it safe for racing.
Jockey R Shafiq and App CK Khaw, the riders of D’GREAT ERA and MR EPIC both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT ERA and MR EPIC revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CHAMPION FACE and PURAVI revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer S Cook, the trainer of HAPPY VALLEY into its improved performance today. He explained that its previous start was on slow going and he attributed its improved performance to the yielding track today. His explanations were noted and Trainer Cook was reminded of his obligations regarding ‘in-and-out’ running under MRA Rule 117(3).

RACE 3 (R777) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m(sc) JACKIE'S KUDA 1955 HANDICAP
OUR RIVER DANCER, a course scratching as it had sustained injuries in the float (bruised off fore knee, off hind hock and left hip injury), will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SUNTZU (Z Khairil) checked shortly after the start when ALL SERENE (C Goon) shifted out and at the same time, SNAGGLE PUSS (M Hanif) shifted in onto JUMBO STAR (CK Tan) which was taken in.
JUMBO STAR had to steady racing to the 900M when SNAGGLE PUSS rolled in.
Post-race veterinary examinations of JUMBO STAR revealed no obvious abnormality and REWARDING SMILE (App S Saddam) revealed that the gelding had returned lame near fore. As such, REWARDING SMILE will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The state of track was upgraded to “good” after the running of this race.

RACE 4 (R778) CLASS 4(B) - 1100m(str) SUPERIORITY HANDICAP
HYDRANT, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near fore suspensory ligament, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptor CHAMPAGNE REIN was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
EASY DANCER (S Anandan) jumped away awkwardly.
FLASH ONE (App P Mogun) shifted out shortly after the start and bumped WINTERFELL (KC Wong) onto TOTALITY (Y Aify).
FLASH ONE which was racing greenly, shifted in at the 200M and inconvenienced SUPERWISE (M Hanif) and SUN SEEKER (SU Lim). Shortly thereafter, FLASH ONE continued to race greenly, shifted out and had to be checked to avoid the heels of LUCK SUCCESS (SS Vanan) and shifted in abruptly, causing SUPERWISE and SUN SEEKER to bump. Shortly thereafter, SUN SEEKER shifted out, resulting in SUPERWISE being checked. App P Mogun, the rider of FLASH ONE was shown the vision of the incident in the presence of his master, Trainer S Cook and was advised to exercise greater control under similar circumstances in future, failing which action may be taken against him.
FOR RUN ONLY (App J Daniel) had to steady racing to the 200M to avoid the heels of EASY DANCER which was weakening.
Post-race veterinary examinations of YOU ARE GENIUS (Z Khairil), SUN SEEKER, MODRIC and EASY DANCER revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that HAPPY START (App A Suriya) returned having cast its off fore plate.

RACE 5 (R779) CLASS 4(A) – 1100m (str) SPORTING GESTURE 1952 HANDICAP
DAZZLING SPEED and MAREA NEGRO, both course scratching as it had mouth abscess and sore back respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
DUTY FIRST which was up 15kgs and HALO INSPIRE which was down 15kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
Jockey M Yusri, the rider of LUCK HAPPY lost the use of his off side iron for a short distance on jumping away.
Jockey AK Lim, the rider of FIELD FORCE reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of FIELD FORCE revealed that the gelding returned with respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of ALWAYS D’GREAT (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey AK Lim and Trainer PK Leong, the rider and trainer of FIELD FORCE respectively. Jockey AK Lim explained that he never feel comfortable from the jump and his mount failed to respond to his riding throughout. Trainer PK Leong stated that he could not offer any explanations as to the gelding’s poor performance today.
The Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey S Salee and Trainer S Hamilton, the rider and trainer of ROBBEN respectively. Jockey S Salee stated that he felt ROBBEN was not suited by the straight course and had got a slow jump. Trainer S Hamilton stated that she agrees that ROBBEN was not suited by the straight course. A post-race veterinary examination of ROBBEN revealed no obvious abnormality. The Panel of Stewards noted that ROBBEN was down 5kgs in body weight from its previous weight. Their explanations were noted. Trainer S Hamilton was reminded of her obligations regarding ‘in-and-out’ running under MRA Rule 117(3).

RACE 6 (R780) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1000m (sc) BEST BET 1951 STAKES
VIOLA DA TERRA which was up 26kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
NOVA WARRIOR (AK Lim) was difficult to be loaded and after being placed in the barrier riderless, broke through and galloped for some distance. The gelding was captured and was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 4.02pm. NOVA WARRIOR will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.
DARCI GLITTER (R Shafiq) had to steady racing to the 800M to avoid the heels of MULTIBLUE SHARK (App I Firdzriel).
VIOLA DA TERRA (App M Sathiaa) had to be steadied between the 800M to the 600M on several occasions to avoid the heels of CROWN STAR (SU Lim).
VIOLA DA TERRA shifted to the outside at the 400M to obtain a clear running and continued to race wide for the remainder of the race.
Prior to the ‘All Clear’, Trainer R Lines, the trainer of TAFFETAS requested the Panel of Stewards to review the start as the latter wished to ascertain TAFFETAS gets a fair start. After reviewing the vision prior to the start and the jump, the Panel of Stewards were satisfied that TAFFETAS was accorded a fair start and ‘All Clear’ was declared.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MULTIBLUE SHARK, SACRED GALAXY (Z Khairil), CROWN STAR and DISCRETELY RED (App S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 7 (R781) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1000m (sc) MISS NATHAN 1950 STAKES
HATTA, a course scratching as it had sustained a cut to its off hind fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
RELAU STAR (Z Khairil) raced in tight-galloping room to the 200M and brushed MR HANKS (Y Aify) on its inside and BRAHMA CIRCUS (J Low) on its outside on several occasions.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BLACK AND WHITE (App S Saddam) and SEBAS (App P Mogun) revealed no obvious abnormality and RELAU STAR returned lame off fore. As such, RELAU STAR will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of RELAU STAR pleaded guilty to a charge for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the finish of the race, he permitted his mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of SEBAS, resulting in SEBAS being carried inwards onto WHITE HUNTER (App I Firdzriel) which had to be checked.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey Z Khairil’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. Jockey Z Khairil was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days.
Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Panel of Stewards deferred the commencement of Jockey Z Khairil’s suspension to take effect from Monday, 1st July 2019 and to expire on Sunday, 7th July 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (5.25pm).

RACE 8 (R782) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1400m (sc) DENTENTURIUS 1959 STAKES
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App S Saddam to replace Jockey Y Aify as the rider of FLASH when the latter was certified unwell.
Jockey Y Aify who rode MR HANKS in Race 7, was stood down by the Club Medical Officer as he was declared unfit to ride for the remainder of his engagements.
EXCALIBUR (AK Lim) which cast its off fore plate whilst parading behind the barriers, had to be re-shod, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.
FLASH (App S Saddam) which was fractious in its barrier, cast over its partition, cast its near hind plate and acting on veterinary advice, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 5.00pm. FLASH will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.
CALM AND TRANQUIL (App CK Khaw) jumped away very awkwardly.
D’GREAT STAR (R Shafiq) was slow to begin.
App J Daniel, the rider of BOLD PASSION was dislodged on pulling-up and was unhurt in this incident. He was cleared fit by the Club Medical Officer to continue riding for the day.
MONEY & ME dislodged its rider at about the 600M and as a result, EXCALIBUR, READY TO RULE (KC Wong) and MAGIC ECLIPSE (Z Khairil) all had to take evasive action. App R Lingarajan, the rider of MONEY & ME was sent to hospital for observations. An Inquiry into the reasons why App R Lingarajan was dislodged in this incident, was adjourned to a date to be fixed.
Post-race veterinary examinations of READY TO RULE, BOLD PASSION (App J Daniel) and CALM AND TRANQUIL revealed no obvious abnormality.
An Inquiry into the riding of FIRST TAKE (App M Sathiaa) was adjourned to a date to be fixed.
App I Firdzriel who rode his 10th winner on CONGRATU today, will now be entitled to claim 3kgs with effect from Monday, 24th June 2019.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App M Sathiaa, the rider of FIRST TAKE in the presence of his master, Trainer P Lee pleaded guilty to a charge for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 500M, he shifted in when insufficiently clear of ICHIKA BACHIKA (App WW Cheah), resulting in ICHIKA BACHIKA having to check.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App M Sathiaa’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. App M Sathiaa was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days, effective from Monday, 24th June 2019 and to expire on Sunday, 30th June 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (6.30pm).

RACE 9 (R783) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (sc) AMUSEMENT PARK 1958 HANDICAP
GORDON G, DAWN PROSPECT and MAYWEATHER, all course scratching as they had sustained a bruised near fore, bruised near fore fetlock and bruised near fore cannon respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey J Low to ride RUSH as an emergency acceptor.
SNOW DANCER (App CK Khaw) was slow to begin.
EAGLE SOAR (J De Souza) over-raced in the early and middle stages of the race.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BIG PARIS (SU Lim), JETSTAR EAGLE (AK Lim) and MAXIM DRAGON (R Shafiq) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 10 (R784) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (sc) DISTINE 1957 HANDICAP
THE MILLIONAIRE and GET THE LOTSKI, both course scratching as they had sustained a bruised right knee and sore back respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
GOOD BROTHER (App CK Khaw) jumped away awkwardly and was slow into stride.
EASTERN TOWKAY (App M Sathiaa) over-raced in the middle stages of the race.