The start of this race was delayed several minutes when the bridle of RUBICON (R Olechea) became detached on 2 occasions and had to be refitted. Trainer PS Kumaran was advised that the Stewards placed a warning on this horse and he must improve its barrier manners or action may be taken against the gelding.

Upon jumping, RANGITAIKI (App AK Lim) jumped inwards and inconvenienced FLY HIGH (App SU Lim).

Upon jumping, ENGLISH DREAM (App WK Lee) shifted outwards abruptly from the widest barrier and had a tendency to race fiercely in the early stages.

Shortly after the start, NUWA (Lou Ho) shifted outwards and RUBICON moved inwards resulting in DANCE HALL DAYS (M Ganeesh) being checked by its rider.

Approaching the 800m, RANGITAIKI had to momentarily ease off the heels of RED EASTERN (HS Gill).

ENGLISH DREAM was caught racing wide throughout the event.

Shortly after the start, GOLD BREW (SS Vanan) shifted outwards and RAINBOW EASY (App AK Lim) shifted inwards and as a result, HAPPY FAMILY (R Olechea) which was attempting to hold its position between these 2 horses, was tightened for racing room and as a result, clipped the heels of GOLD BREW and blundered resulting in Jockey R Olechea being severely unbalanced for a short distance.

Approaching the 1100m, KIM SALUTE (J Shankar) had a tendency to over-race and had to be eased off the heels of NEW CLASSMATE (C Goon), and approaching the 1000m mark, again was disappointed for a run to the inside of NEW CLASSMATE when making the turn and had to be eased by its rider, losing some ground.

BLACK COFFEE (J De Souza) had a tendency to over-race in the early and middle stages.

Approaching the 150m, GOLD BREW (SS Vanan) shifted in abruptly resulting in the rider becoming unbalanced and having to straighten the gelding.

BIG GALLANT (LL Tai) and IRREPRESSIBLE (App T Krisna) were caught racing wide throughout the race.

The Stewards questioned Jockey C Goon, the rider of NEW CLASSMATE, into the reasons why he took hold of his mount at approximately the 500m and lost some ground. Jockey C Goon explained that he had pressure from the runner to his outside, YES CLUB (App Z Khairil) as it had a tendency to lay inwards. He further explained that NEW CLASSMATE was a horse that did not like to race in restricted racing room and as a result of this incident, lost some ground.

The Stewards, after viewing the official patrol film, informed Jockey C Goon that the Stewards were not fully satisfied with his explanation as in the opinion of the Stewards, as a senior rider, he should have attempted to hold his position rather than to take hold and lose his rightful position. The Stewards gave Jockey C Goon the "benefit of the doubt" on this occasion and took no action, however, advised him of his obligations.

SATELLITE KING (App A Zaimuddin) jumped awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, ACE SURPRISE (J Shankar) and BAZINGA (App WK Lee) bumped.

DELTA WING (App AK Lim) and SANDY MIGHT (App T Krisna) were caught racing wide throughout the event.

Upon returning to scales, App A Zaimuddin, the rider SATELLITE KING, reported that his saddle slipped backwards from the home turn.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey C Goon, the rider of REAL MEAN, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) in that shortly after entering the front straight and approaching the 300m, he struck REAL MEAN forward of the shoulder with his whip.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey C Goon’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous record and his submissions on penalty. He was fined RM500 advised of his right of appeal (3:15pm).

At the conclusion of an inquiry, after viewing the official patrol films of this event and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards acting on their own observations, Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of DEKATI, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that:

1. Upon jumping, he failed to ride to the Trainer’s Instruction Form by taking hold of his horse rather than urging it as would be expected and to attempt to get to handy to midfield position resulting in him being towards the rear of the field; and

2. Over the final 200m of the event, he allowed DEKATI to shift out and turned his horse’s head outwards when there was a clear run in front and consequently, covering extra ground.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Ganeesh’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of Jockey M Ganeesh’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three months with effect from 13 March 2016 and to expire on 12 June 2016, both dates inclusive, to be served concurrently with his suspension which was imposed earlier today. He was also fined RM10,000 and advised of his right of appeal (5:40pm).

Upon jumping, TESSERACT (App WK Lee) was inconvenienced when SATURDAY’S DELIGHT (SS Vanan) jumped outwards and RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN (J De Souza) jumped inwards and lost some ground.

OKI OKI (App KC Wong) had a tendency to over-race in the early stages and got its head up, shifted in and bumped RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN. OKI OKI continued to race fiercely and further inconvenienced RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN approaching the 1000m.

Approaching the 300m, JERAM VILLAGE (App AK Lim) had a tendency to lay in under pressure and as a result, OKI OKI was placed in a restricted racing room and as a consequence, App AK Lim had to stop riding and shift out to gain clear running.

Upon returning to scales, Jockey M Wepner, the rider TEMUJIN, reported that his horse raced greenly.

SWISS BANK (H Bukhari) reared upon jumping and was slow to begin.

PADDY’S PARK (App CK Tan) was slow to begin.

CHASE THE DREAM (App AK Lim) jumped with its head in the air.

Approaching the 1100m, THE OMEGA MAN (App KC Wong) had to momentarily ease off the heels of SAM THE MAN (App S Zulfikri) which shifted inwards. App S Zulfikri, the rider of SAM THE MAN, was issued with a reprimand that in future he should ensure that he allows greater room than what he did on this occasion or action may be taken against his licence.

TILSWORTH FRANKIE (M Ganeesh) was caught racing wide throughout the event.

The state of track was upgraded to "Good" after the running of this race.

Upon jumping, NOBLE FOUR (App A Thamil) shifted in abruptly, taking ÉCLAIR SENSATION (J Low) in onto PRINCE GONSKI (M Wepner). SEGAR THE BEST (HS Gill) and D’ARTAGNAN (J De Souza) were both inconvenienced in this incident.

Racing to the 1300m, WATERFALL (App KC Wong) shifted in, taking NOBLE FOUR (App A Thamil) onto ÉCLAIR SENSATION. As a result of this incident, GHOST STREET (App SU Lim), SEGAR THE BEST and YASTRZEMSKI were all inconvenienced.

The Stewards did not take any action against any rider as several horses in this incident had tendencies to over-race at this stage which contributed to the crowding, however. App KC Wong and App A Thamil were both reminded of their obligations to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future.

Approaching the 200m, FRANKLY MY DEAR (App P Deneskumar) had a tendency to lay inwards and bumped SEGAR THE BEST on several occasions. Shortly after this incident, FRANKLY MY DEAR continued to lay inwards and at the same time, AVE THE SNIP (App Z Khairil) shifted outwards to gain a clear run and resulting in YASTRZEMSKI (M Ganeesh) and SEGAR THE BEST to be inconvenienced and jostled.

TAKEOVER (J De Souza) had a tendency to over-race in the early stages and got its head up.

Over the concluding stages, HAPPY EDDINGTON (M Wepner) had a tendency to lay outwards which resulted in TAKEAIM (HS Gill) shying outwards and away, and as a result, HIGH TENSILE (App AK Lim) was taken wider on the track.

MR MAGNUS, which was beaten 25 ½ lengths, will be required to pass a 1000m/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

JET COSMO (App P Deneskumar) reared as the gates opened and was slow to begin.

In the early part of the home straight, NO NONSENSE (M Wepner) was held up for a clear run.

AGELESS (App KC Wong) had a tendency to lay inwards in the home straight.

FLEDGELING (J De Souza) was caught racing wide throughout the event.

App P Deneskumar, the rider of JET COSMO, was fined RM250 for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip at about the 400m.

RACE 4 (R311), SATURDAY, 5 MARCH 2016, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2016

The Stewards, on 6 March 2016 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into Jockey M Ganeesh’s ride on SACRED CITY. Evidence was taken from Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of SACRED CITY.

After viewing the official patrol films of this event and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards acting on their own observations, Jockey M Ganeesh pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that upon jumping, the Stewards believed that he failed to show sufficient vigour to try and ride to his instructions in the early stages, and he elected to take hold of his horse and just sit the horse rather than urging it forward to gain a handy position.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Ganeesh’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of Jockey M Ganeesh’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two months with effect from 13 March 2016 and to expire on 12 May 2016, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM10,000/- and advised of his right of appeal (12:50pm).