RACE 2 (R106) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 1:05pm.
From its wide barrier, TIC TAC TOE (C Goon) was slow to begin.
SORBETA (App L De Souza) shifted out at the start, bumping BLOOD ROYAL (AK Lim).
D’GREAT RISE (J Low) veered outwards on jumping, making contact with HALO INSPIRE (App S Rosmizan). At the same time, MR PAULANDRE (J De Souza) shifted in, crowding TARZAN (App S Uzair).
SORBETA and TARZAN drifted out over the concluding 200M. App L De Souza was reminded of his obligations to straighten his mount when he shifts.

RACE 3 (R107) OPEN MAIDEN – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
Prior to the start of this race, Jockey O Chavez (AMAZING ECLIPSE) reported to the Starter that his lead bag was sitting forward of the saddle, however, AMAZING ECLIPSE was very unruly and proved difficult to reset the saddle. Jockey O Chavez confirmed that he was satisfied to ride the mare with the lead bag in its position, given that it did not pose any risk.
JET TWENTY (App CK Khaw) dipped twice shortly after the start.
After being slow to begin, BANGALORE (App A Suriya) had to be ridden vigourously and to keep in touch.
AMAZING ECLIPSE (O Chavez) was slow into stride, thereafter raced wide from 900M till straightening and laid inwards in the straight. When questioned as to the performance of AMAZING ECLIPSE, Jockey O Chavez stated that the mare was unruly at the start and tended to lay outwards and subsequently missed the start. Although his instructions were to ride mid-to-back, he found himself in a rearward position and in a slow pace, and he had elected to go wide and forward from the 800M. Further, as AMAZING ECLIPSE had raced erratically in the straight, he had to stop and straighten on several occasions. Trainer F Maynard advised that AMAZING ECLIPSE was a very sensitive mare and may have been tested on the 1600M second up.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J De Souza, the rider of FIRST SUCCESS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1050M, he rolled in and crowded OSCAR ECLIPSE (J Low) which in turn shifted ground causing JET TWENTY to be restrained.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J De Souza’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 27 January 2020 and to expire on 2 February 2020, both dates inclusive. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (7:11pm).
At the 1000M, BANGALORE and ICHIKA BACHIKA (Y Sakito) were buffeted with ICHIKA BACHIKA becoming unbalanced.
Between the 250M and the 100M, GLOBAL ARMY (App A Zaimuddin) and BEAUTIFUL ONE (App S Uzair) drifted in causing GHOST BAY (App R Nuqman) to be blocked and taken outwards to obtain a clear run.

RACE 4 (R108) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” prior to the running of this race and was rescheduled to start at 2:05pm.
D’GREAT BOSS (KC Wong) which was standing awkwardly, lost ground when the start was effected.
PREMIUM STARS (App A Suriya) fly-jumped, losing ground.
From its wide barrier, THANK YOU BOSS (App S Uzair) was slow into stride.
A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT BOSS revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R109) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 2:35pm.
AMAZING DRAGON (R Rueven) was slow into stride.
STREET BLADE (KC Wong) dipped shortly after the start.
Near the 650M, TRINITY GENERAL (SU Lim) checked. It was established that SOMAR (App S Rosmizan) which was racing on the inside of WEATHER MAN (O Chavez), shifted in at this stage tightening TRINITY GENERAL. In considering this incident, the Stewards could not blame any one rider.
An objection was lodged by Jockey SU Lim, the rider of TRINITY GENERAL, placed fourth, against WEATHER MAN (O Chavez) placed third, on the grounds of alleged indirect interference from WEATHER MAN at the 650M. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.
AMAZING DRAGON had to be steadied when SOMAR shifted in near the 175M.
Jockey O Chavez, the rider of WEATHER MAN, reported that his horse was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of WEATHER MAN revealed that the horse returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
Jockey AK Lim, the rider of THOUSAND THOUSAND, reported that his horse was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of THOUSAND THOUSAND revealed that the gelding returned broken-winded, and as such will be required to undergo a veterinary examination at rest and thereafter pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R110) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 3:15pm.
BRINGER OF WAR (C Goon) which was unruly in the stall, was taken out of its stall, checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.
ARIF (App S Rosmizan) jumped awkwardly, partially dislodging App S Rosmizan, thereby losing ground.
RACE FOR FAME (HS Gill), after being slow to begin, was ridden wide throughout. Jockey HS Gill advised that after being trapped wide, he put pressure on RACE FOR FAME but the gelding had compounded quickly in the straight.

RACE 7 (R111) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 3:45pm.
After being placed in the stall, TAOCA WARRIOR (App P Mogun) broke through, breaking the gate and galloped for a short distance. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 3:55pm. TAOCA WARRIOR will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
An objection was lodged by Jockey O Chavez, the rider of UNSHADOWED GENERAL, placed fourth, against THE CROWN JEWEL (KC Wong), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at the concluding stages. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.
An objection was lodged by Jockey J De Souza, the rider of GOLDEN PEAK, placed third, against THE CROWN JEWEL (KC Wong), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at the concluding stages. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.
An objection was lodged by Jockey J Low, the rider of FANTASTIC ECLIPSE, placed second, against THE CROWN JEWEL (KC Wong), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at the concluding stages. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.
BABEL (S Salee) was inconvenienced at the start.
ZILFIKAR (HS Gill) raced fiercely in the middle stages.
FANTASTIC ECLIPSE (J Low) raced wide between the 800M on the turn into the straight.
UNSHADOWED GENERAL (O Chavez) shifted out, bumping STORMY BELLA (R Shafiq) at the 250M.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BURBANK (AK Lim) returned having cast its off fore plate.
On inquiry, Jockey KC Wong, the rider of THE CROWN JEWEL, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that passing the 175M, he commenced to shift out, carrying GOLDEN PEAK (J De Souza) out which caused UNSHADOWED GENERAL to check. THE CROWN JEWEL continued to shift out, carrying GOLDEN PEAK outwards causing that gelding to dip near the 25M. In this incident, Jockey J De Souza dropped his whip.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Wong’s guilty plea, mitigating factors and his poor riding record which has four (4) similar charges in the last six (6) months. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) Malaysian race days with effect from 20 January 2020 and to expire on 8 February 2020, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM1000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (7:04pm).

RACE 8 (R112) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 4:45pm.
ASHQAR (O Chavez) was slow to begin.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of BLACK IS POWER, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BLACK IS POWER revealed no significant finding.
An inquiry into App L De Souza’s riding of CATAPULT will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 9 (R113) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:15pm and was run in light rain.
BRISTOL DIAMOND (HS Gill) became fractious in the stalls. Acting on veterinary advice that BRISTOL DIAMOND was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 5:21pm. BRISTOL DIAMOND will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again.
SAKURA JAPAN (R Shafiq) was slow to begin. Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of SAKURA JAPAN, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SAKURA JAPAN revealed no significant finding.

RACE 10 (R114) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:45pm.
Shortly after the start, SMART WARRIOR (App A Suriya) shifted out with POWER EXPRESS (R Rueven) shifting away from its heels and bumping heavily with LIM’S KEYWAY (HS Gill).
In the early stages, COLONEL LINCOLN (J Low) raced wide and fiercely.

RACE 11 (R115) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 6:10pm.
ELITE KINGDOM (App R Nuqman) was withdrawn by order of the Stewards acting in terms of MRA Regulation 20.3.2 as read with MRA Regulation 20.6. Trainer BT Lim was fined RM1000/- for failing to update the Japanese B Encephalitis vaccination for ELITE KINGDOM in accordance with the MRA Regulations.
MERCHANT MARINE (O Chavez) stood flat-footed when the gates opened. MERCHANT MARINE will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
MAGICAL TALENT (App WW Cheah) was slow to begin and raced wide in the middle stages.