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Proof he is fine after Perfect start in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Jun 18, 2023

PROOF PERFECT scored first-up in Malaysia after a long layoff to deny THE MAREEBA MANGO a hattrick in the Class 3 - 1075m handicap at Sungei Besi here today. All races were run on the No 2 track.

THE MAREEBA MANGO, who scored back-to-back wins last November and was racing for the first time since, was the odds-on favourite and attempted to make all the running.

The leader came under pressure and ran about at the top of the straight. MALAYSIA CAPTAIN ranged alongside him on the rails at the 300m and was momentarily in front at one stage.

PROOF PERFECT, meanwhile, settled off the pace in fifth spot early before moving up to fourth at the top of the straight.

THE MAREEBA MANGO raised another effort and beat off MALAYSIA CAPTAIN at the 150m. But PROOF PERFECT got going at this stage and opened up in fine style to overhaul the leader to win by 3/4 length.

PROOF PERFECT raced for three seasons in Australia for three wins and three placings in nine starts. He won another three races in 20 runs in Singapore before moving to Ipoh to join trainer Stephen Cook.

"Very please to win," said Cook. "I have to thank Golden Stable who supported me to buy this horse. He will be better suited racing on the main track."

"He didn't jump too well and I have to settle behind the pace," said jockey MM Firdaus. "He responded well in the straight when I put the pressure on him."

Firdaus completed a double when he partnered SIMLONG BEACH later.

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

1	CLASS 5 - 1275M (TRACK 2)
3	BEST BAY	V Sivan	K Pavinthran	1
	(8 b.nz.m Darci Brahma - Leading Artist by Peintre Celebre)
6	Adira Pegasus	SY Lim	S Ruzaini	2
12	Giant Killing	F Maynard	A Najib	3
11	Hydrant	S Hamilton	I Fikri	4

2	CLASS 5 - 1275M (TRACK 2)
1	INVISIBLE	R Lines	WW Cheah	1
	(7 b/br.am.g Mission Impazible - Kettle's Sister by More Than Ready)
2	Mewtwo	S Siva	R Rueven	2
3	Martin VJ	MP Thwaites	S Saddam	3
7	Candy Rain	F Maynard	A Nazir	4

3	CLASS 5 - 1275M (TRACK 2)
12	NOVA FACTOR	CC Ooi	S Ruzaini	1
	(7 gr/roan.am.g The Factor - Super Cub by Old Triester)
2	Looks Good	EP Tan	S Saddam	2
9	Leestown Express	T Asogan	Y Aify	3
11	Gain Eclipse	F Maynard	A Najib	4

4	CLASS 4 - 1275M (TRACK 2)
11	MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN	R Lines	WW Cheah	1
	(4 br.nz.g Sweynesse - La Pin by Pentire)
4	White Peach	C Leck	Clyde Leck	2
8	Radetzky Marsch	S Hamilton	HS Gill	3
3	Silent Boss	S Cook	S Ruzaini	4

5	CLASS 4 - 1275M (TRACK 2)
3	TORNADO PEGASUS	NM Selvan	Y Aify	1
	(6 ch.nz.g Echoes Of Heaven - La Pin by Pentire)
5	SELANGOR STAR	BT Lim	R Nuqman	1
	(6 ch.nz.g Echoes Of Heaven - La Pin by Pentire)
9	Golden Lightning	WC Lim	M Lukman	3
5	Air Boss	HS Lim	I Fikri	4
	*Deadheat for 1st

6	CLASS 4 - 1775M (TRACK 2)
3	MICHIKAWA	F Maynard	S Saddam	1
	(5 b.nz.g Proisir - Lavalliere by Medaglia D'Oro)
7	Famous Name	AB Abdullah	B Pinheiro	2
8	Back To The Future	HS Lim	S Ruzaini	3
4	Smart Racer	C Leck	Clyde Leck	4

7	CLASS 5 - 1775M (TRACK 2)
4	KING OF GLORY	R Lines	S Ruzaini	1
	(8 ch.am.g Stay Thirsty - Jewels Pride by Rubiano)
5	Soon You Think	K Coetzee	S Saddam	2
9	Black Taipan	HY Cheng	J Low	3
8	D'Great Swift	R Lines	S Shazmin	4

8	CLASS 3 - 1075M (TRACK 2)
3	PROOF PERFECT	S Cook	MM Firdaus	1
	(8 ch.a.g Star Witness - Ellamotion by Exceed And Excel)
4	The Mareeba Nango	R Lines	WW Cheah	2
8	Titan Pegasus	NM Selvan	Y Aify	3
6	Malaysia Captain	R Lines	S Ruzaini	4

9	CLASS 4 - 1075M (TRACK 2)
5	ROCKET HORSE	AB Abdullah	B Pinheiro	1
	(3 b.a.g Russian Revolution - Dancingfordiamonds by Captain Rio
9	Mr G	F Maynard	A Nazir	2
8	Haniraz Pegasus	S Cook	Y Aify	3
10	Supernatural	S Siva	R Rueven	4

10	CLASS 4 - 1075M (TRACK 2)
12	JOJU	R Lines	S Ruzaini	1
	(5 br.nz.m Burgundy - La Pin by Pentire)
9	Jimmy Zac	S Siva	B Pinheiro	2
5	Fantastic Eclipse	F Maynard	A Nazir	3
10	Trinity Grace	SY Lim	SU Lim	4

11	CLASS 5 - 1175M (TRACK 2)
2	SIMLONG BEACH	S Hamilton	MM Firdaus	1
	(5 ch.am.m Distorted Humor - My Spanx by A.P. Delta)
3	Miracle Captain	R Lines	Y Aify	2
5	Miss Michelle	CC Ooi	S Ruzaini	3
4	Autumn Blitz	WC Lim	SU Lim	4

12	CLASS 5 - 1175M (TRACK 2)
2	CITY KNIGHT	WC Lim	M Lukman	1
	(5 b.a.g Golden Archer - Shovella by Shovhog)
3	Lucky Thirtynine	F Maynard	S Saddam	2
9	So Beautiful	S Siva	S Ruzaini	3
4	Dark Wizard	HY Cheng	R Nuqman	4