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Golden Payout wins big in Piala Emas

KUALA LUMPUR: Dec 3, 2023

GOLDEN PAYOUT (Ruzaini Supien) winning the Piala Emas Sultan
Selangor — SLTC photo

GOLDEN PAYOUT hit pay dirt when he scored a resounding win in the RM150,000 Piala Emas Sultan Selangor over 2000m at Sungei Besi here today, thus making amends for an erratic run in the Coronation Cup (1600m) last start.

The Proisir gelding was in the mix when he veered right across the track but still ended up fourth to GOOD FIGHT in Ipoh.

With a change of rider to Ruzaini Supien this time, GOLDEN PAYOUT raced more generously in midfield early before moving up to third making the turn into the straight.

It took a while for the five-year-old to overhaul the two leaders but once he opened up, he drew away to win by 2 3/4 lengths.

"I’m overjoyed with his first group one win," said trainer Charles Leck.

"GOLDEN PAYOUT came in to Malaysia as an early two-year-old. He was an extremely green as a horse, and it took a year before he had his first start as a three-year-old.

"I knew he had ability but have to take time to get him right, had to send him for spelling at Cameron Highland on two occasions due to his immaturity.

"But patience paid off. He return much stronger each time and had about five runs to educate him how to be a race horse. Since then, there's no turning back, kept improving after each win he had.

"I must thank the owner Rodney for supporting and bought this two horses from me early in the year, including GOLDEN PEACH who won the following race after GOLDEN PAYOUT.

"Both horses were working very well coming into this week. Their form proved to be right. GOLDEN PAYOUT would be a very good contender in Penang Gold Cup come Christmas. Looking forward for the race as he is in tip top condition now.

"Ruzaini rode with great judgement, travelling in midfield on both horses to win in style by big margins."

"He's (GOLDEN PAYOUT) a wonderful horse to ride and it's my first time partnering him," said Ruzaini.

"It wasn't hard work for me. I just followed PASIR PINJI all the way."

PASIR PINJI's consecutive run of five wins came to an end when the favourite plodded home fifth.

RESULTS AT A GLANCE: Tote No / Horse / Trainer / Jockey / Position

1	CLASS 5 - 1100M
6	NEW GARDEN	R Lines	S Hafis	1
	(7 br.a.g War - Amicable Agreement by Elvstroem)
2	Stardice	S Hamilton	M Lukman	2
10	White Rabbit	C Leck	A Suriya	3
1	Matilda	K Ananthen	R Nuqman	4

2	CLASS 5 - 1300M
9	MODRIC	S Hamilton	M Ekdihar	1
	(9 ch.a.g Sepoy - Selwan by Mr Livermore)
11	Golden Lightning	WC Lim	AK Lim	2
5	Quasar	NM Selvan	R Shafiq	3
4	Beihei Turbo	K Coetzee	AM Aizat	4

3	CLASS 5 - 1300M
1	NOVA FACTOR	CC Ooi	AM Aizat	1
	(7 br/roan.am.g The Factor - Super Cub by Old Trieste)
6	The Storm	NM Selvan	L De Souza	2
2	RS Diago	WC Lim	AK Lim	3
10	Lim's Torpedo	R Lines	S Shazmin	4

4	OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) - 1100M
8	MILITARY FLAG	S Dunderdale	J De Souza	1
	(3 b.nz.g U S Navy Flag - Assume by Fastnet Rock)
6	Charming Win	S Dunderdale	K A'Isisuhairi	2
2	Jazz Band	S Hamilton	H Haikal	3
4	Typhoon	S Dunderdale	L De Souza	4

5	ROYAL BANGKOK SPORTS CLUB TROPHY
5	CLASS 4 - 1200M
3	CLERGYMAN	F Maynard	A Suriya	1
	(8 b.a.g Artie Schiller - Divine Rubi by Rubiton
2	Super Hero	R Lines	S Hafis	2
11	Golden Horse	WC Lim	M Lukman	3
7	Famous Name	AB Abdullah	I Fikri	4

6	SINGAPORE POOLS TROPHY
6	CLASS 3 - 1200M
4	RONALDO'S DREAM	S Hamilton	H Haikal	1
	(7 b.nz.g Darci Brahma - Sweet Dreams Baby - Van Nistelrooy)
9	Intent	S Dunderdale	J De Souza	2
6	Magic Turbo	R Lines	S Ruzaini	3
1	Misty Swift	S Ellis	R Nuqman	4

7	MELBOURNE RACING CLUB TROPHY
7	CLASS 4 - 1700M
6	NORTHERN STAR	HY Cheng	AM Aizat	1
	(5 gr.a.g Written Tycoon - Kutina by Kendargent)
3	Colonel Chief	F Maynard	S Hafis	2
5	Big Franck	S Dunderdale	K A'Isisuhairi	3
8	Pacific Thunder	KC Tiang	R Nuqman	4

8	PIALA EMAS SULTAN SELANGOR
8	OPEN (SW) - 2000M
11	GOLDEN PAYOUT	C Leck	S Ruzaini	1
	(5 b.nz.g Proisir - Zelt by Red Ransom)
9	Golden King	HY Cheng	R Nuqman	2
6	Leopard Eclipse	F Maynard	S Saddam	3
5	Ozzy Star	P Lee	AK Lim	4

9	BETMAKERTS CUP
9	CLASS 4 - 1400M
1	GOLDEN PEACH	C Leck	S Ruzaini	1
	(7 br.a.g Ruwi - Isthistheone by Testa Rossa)
6	Clarton Treasure	S Hamilton	SU Lim	2
10	Magic Kid	R Lines	L De Souza	3
5	Magic General	SY Lim	M Ekdihar	4

10	CLASS 4 - 1400M
2	INHERIT	HY Cheng	H Haikal	1
	(8 b.a.g Pierro - In The Future by Redoute's Choice)
1	Joker Nine Six	V Sivan	AM Aizat	2
4	Pacific Windsor	KC Tiang	R Nuqman	3
7	The General	CC Ooi	S Ruzaini	4

11	CLASS 5 - 1600M
4	BINELZAAM	AB Abdullah	J De Souza	1
	(6 b.ir.g Elzaam - Endless Peace by Russian Revival)
6	Official	KC Tiang	K A'Isisuhairi	2
1	Sheng Proisir	HY Cheng	S Ruzaini	3
5	Sir Elton	K Coetzee	HS Gill	4