Race Results 19 February 2023

STATE OF TRACK:  GOOD

Panel of  Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward) and Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen  (Stipendiary Steward)

Change of Rider(s):

RACE 1 (R189) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M

TILSWORTH JACOBI, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

THAI BAHT (KP Lim) shifted in from the whip from approximately the 100M-mark.

A post-race veterinary examination of I AM KHAN (Z Khairil) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer K Coetzee was questioned with regards to the improved performance of PLACE YOUR BET (S Saddam) today.  He explained that on a previous run on 28^th January 2023 , Jockey SU Lim had ridden the horse and he attempted to tuck the horse in but was unable to do so and  raced to the front.  Today, Jockey S Saddam was able to settle the horse and this, in his opinion, accounted for the improvement.  His explanation was noted.

STORM TO WIN (Z Khairil) stumbled on jumping.

MOONGATE (CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin.

INVICTUS WARRIOR (KP Lim) was slow into stride.

Shortly after the start, JULIUS CAESAR (M Ewe) had to steady when tightened for room between LEESTOWN EXPRESS (KC Tham) on its inside and BEIJING STAR (J Low) on its outside.

At approximately the 800M-mark, MOONGATE became crowded and had to steady when FIRST COMMAND (AK Lim) rolled inwards.  Jockey AK Lim was shown the video of the incident and warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

The whip of Jockey KC Tham (LEESTOWN EXPRESS) got entangled momentarily in the reins at approximately the 200M-mark.

Jockey KP Lim, the rider of INVICTUS WARRIOR, reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises.  A post-race veterinary examination of INVICTUS WARRIOR revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that FIRE AWAY (HS Gill) returned having cast its near fore plate.

YOGI, a course scratching as it was sore off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

TESORO PUBLICO which was down 63kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

Trainer S Cook was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for WINNING HOBBY (App S Sia).

LEGACY ROAR (KC Tham) jumped awkwardly inwards, brushing TESORO PUBLICO (App R Ruwaidy).   

TRAFALGAR (App Z Syafifie) was slow into stride.

 GOOD LUCK CHARM (App N Shahronnizam) was obliged to race wide on the turn.

WINNING HOBBY was hanging out from approximately the 300M-mark.  App S Sia then changed his whip to his left hand and WINNING HOBBY shifted out badly in the latter stages.  App S Sia, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines, was shown the video of his ride and warned that under such circumstances in the future, he should not change his whip to his left hand.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MAGNOLIA BLVD (Z Khairil) and TESORO PUBLICO  revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GOOD LUCK CHARM returned cut into its near hind pastern.

ICE OUT SIXTY-ONE (AK Lim) jumped awkwardly outwards at the start.

STRAP MARKS (App S Shazmin) stumbled on jumping.

Jockeys Z Khairil and S Saddam, the respective rider of SOMAR and DIAMOND RUSH, reported that their mounts were not striding out freely.  Post-race veterinary examinations of SOMAR and DIAMOND RUSH revealed that both geldings returned lame near fore.  As such, SOMAR and DIAMOND RUSH will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.  SOMAR was impounded for further analytical and veterinary examination.                                            

A post-race veterinary examination of GOLD SKY BILLION (KC Tham) revealed no obvious abnormality.  The gelding was impounded for further analytical and veterinary examination.

MOON FACE and MOONGATE LIGHT are both course scratching.  MOON FACE had sustained a bruised near fore foot and MOONGATE LIGHT had sustained a bruised near fore tendon.  Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

BLEU MARINE (SS Vanan) was slow into stride.

The saddle on DIRECTOR (HK Cheng) slipped backwards in the running.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that NO FUN NO GAIN (AK Lim) bled and will be barred from racing for a period of six (6) months under MRA Rule 92(5)(a), (b) & (c) and thereafter, will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of GRAND CROSS (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.

GENERAL NIX (R Narendran) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey R Narendran, the rider of GENERAL NIX, was shown the video of his ride and warned against the practice of using his whip when his mount is clearly out of contention.

BARBARIAN, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised right knee, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

PONTIANAK which was down 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

As there was no suitable jockey available, the Stewards permitted App R Ruwaidy to replace Jockey KP Lim as the rider of MIRACLE CAPTAIN when the latter was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

Shortly after the start, LEGACY WARRIOR (App Z Syafifie) was inconvenienced when PONTIANAK (SS Vanan) jumped awkwardly inwards, carrying KING POWER (KC Tham) inwards onto D’GREAT RICH (J Low).

Passing the 1000M-mark, MISS MICHELLE (HS Gill) was inconvenienced when FAST AND SUPER (S Saddam) carried CASTLE CHOICE (AK Lim) inwards.  Jockey S Saddam was shown the video of the incident and warned to exercise more care in future.

At approximately the 700M-mark, CASTLE CHOICE had to steady when CROWN STAR (HK Cheng) rolled inwards.  Jockey HK Cheng was shown the video of this incident and warned to exercise more care in future.

D’GREAT RICH and CROWN STAR which raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

 A post-race veterinary examination of CASTLE CHOICE revealed no obvious abnormality.

As there was no suitable jockey available, the Stewards permitted App S Sia to replace Jockey KP Lim as the rider of ALCATRAZ.

BRING IT WIN (HK Cheng) was slow to jump.

Passing the 900M-mark, JAPAN CAPTAIN (App R Ruwaidy) and ALCATRAZ brushed on a couple of occasions.

SHARP DRESSED MAN (HS Gill) raced wide throughout.

App S Sia, the rider of ALCATRAZ, reported that his mount was not striding out freely.  A post-race veterinary examination of ALCATRAZ revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that NORTHEN STAR (V Espindola) cast its off fore plate at the saddling area and had to be re-shod.

MIEJ (AK Lim) was slow into stride.

SECOND CHANCE (M Ewe) raced wide from the 800M-mark to the 400M-mark.

Approaching the 150M-mark, GOLDEN SHOW (Z Khairil) rolled outwards slightly, resulting in NORTHERN STAR having to steady outwards over its heels for clear running.