YOU NEVER KNOW (App SU Lim) jumped awkwardly.

RUBICON (R Olechea) jumped outwards, inconveniencing EXLUDED (App A Zaimuddin).

Shortly after the start, YES CLUB (J De Souza) shifted out, taking DARK EXPRESS (C Goon) out onto CONQUISTADOR (M Wepner).

ACME (S Ruzaini) had a tendency to race fiercely in the early stages and got its head up.

RAINBOW EASY (LL Tai) had a tendency to lay out under pressure in the home straight.

Approaching the 200m, YOU NEVER KNOW was held up for a run before shifting closer to the rails to gain a clear run.

YES CLUB and DARK EXPRESS were both caught racing wide throughout the event.

Upon jumping, ACE SURPRISE (R Olechea) shifted outwards, taking TALISMAN (App P Deneskumar) out onto PADDY’S PARK (App KC Wong) and as a result, PADDY’S PARK had to be straightened by its rider.

Q NINE MYSTIC (H Bukhari) jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin.

Leaving the 1100M, PADDY’S PARK (App KC Wong) had a tendency to over-race and when being restrained, shifted out and as a result clipped the heels of BAZINGA (S Salee) and blundered, almost dislodging App KC Wong.

Approaching the 1000M, TIDAL WAVE (S Ruzaini) had a tendency to over-race, got its head up, shifted outwards and inconvenienced ACE SURPRISE (R Olechea).

Approaching the 900M, ACE SURPRISE rolled inwards, taking TIDAL WAVE closer to the rails and as a result DEKATI (M Ganeesh) had to be eased by its rider.

The start of this race was delayed for several minutes as WOW (M Wepner) cast its near-fore plate in the parade ring and had to be reshod. The gelding was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to take its place in the field.

GAZOO (S Ruzaini) was very slow to begin.

JET ACE (App P Deneskumar) jumped awkwardly.

GORDON G (J Low) had a tendency to over-race in the early stages, got its head up and was caught 3-wide in the early stages.

CRAZY TIMES (App Z Khairil) had a tendency to over-race in the early and middle stages.

Approaching the 1000m, EMPIRE BAY (App AK Lim) had a tendency to over-race, got its head up, had to be checked off the heels of the runners in front and as a result lost ground. WOW, which was following, was also over-racing, had to be checked off the heels of the runners in front, shifted out at that point and lost some ground as a consequence.

Shortly after entering the front straight, EMPIRE BAY was disappointed for a run to the inside of GYPSY (R Olechea) when GYPSY rolled in marginally and as a result, shifted out over the heels of GYPSY to gain a clear run.

CRAZY TIMES was held up for a clear run inside the 400m before shifting out over the heels of the runners in front to gain a clear run.

The Stewards questioned App S Zulfikri, in the presence of his master, Trainer PS Kumaran, into the tactics that were adopted on JUST VITAL in the home straight in particular over the final 300m where in the opinion of the Stewards, the manner in which App S Zulfikri was striking his horse was unacceptable and doubtful whether he was making any contact.

App S Zulfikri stated that he was using extra length whip and although it seems like he may not be striking it, in his opinion it was making contact.

Trainer PS Kumaran agreed with both observations. The Stewards, after viewing the official patrol film and acting on their own observations, gave him the "benefit of the doubt" and warned App S Zulfikri in the strongest terms that this type of riding would not be condoned by the Stewards in future and would be monitored in future.

Upon jumping, CRAZY CLUB (App Z Khairil) shifted out and inconvenienced YASTRZEMSKI (J Low).

POLYGRAPH (R Olechea), CRAZY CLUB (App Z Khairil), THE RUDE WARRIOR (App S Shafrizal), ILUMINADO (R Burnett) and YASTRZEMSKI were all caught racing wide throughout the event.

Jockey J Shankar, the rider of ROYAL GREEN, will be fined RM500 under MRA Rule 121(7) for weighing in 1kg over his declared weight.

The Stewards questioned Jockey M Wepner, the rider of STREET OF LONDON, Jockey J De Souza, the rider of FLIGHT OF THE SAKER and Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of TRUSON into the reasons why STREET OF LONDON was severely checked at approximately the 1200m and lost its rightful position. The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into App P Deneskumar’s ride on FRANKLY MY DEAR as Trainer L Moy had left the course.

The Stewards questioned Trainer D Murphy and Jockey R Olechea into the tactics that were adopted on POLYGRAPH and into the reasons why Jockey R Olechea failed to show sufficient vigour as expected in particular from the 700m to the 300m.

Jockey R Olechea stated that he was instructed by the Trainer that POLYGRAPH may not be able to run a 1600M and try to endeavour to give the mare a midfield breather as she may be suspect to run out the 1600M. He further stated that he placed the mare under pressure at the 300M and failed to respond to his riding.

Trainer D Murphy agreed with his Jockey’s explanation, however, the Stewards, after viewing the official patrol film and acting on their own observations, warned Jockey R Olechea in the strongest term that at all stages throughout the race, he should ensure that he rides with vigour that is acceptable by the Stewards. Their comments were noted for future reference.

Shortly after the start, TEARS TO DIAMONDS (J Low) shifted out and made contact with GOLDEN DRAGON (App KC Wong).

AWAKENED (S Ruzaini) was slow to begin.

Upon jumping, TEARS TO DIAMONDS was inconvenienced and had to be checked by its rider when HAPPY AMIGO (App T Krisna) jumped outwards and LAUS DEO (App WK Lee) jumped inwards.

FULL MEANING (Lou Ho) and GOLDHILL PRINCESS (J De Souza) bumped upon jumping.

In the early stages, FULL MEANING had a tendency to over-race, got its head up and raced ungenerously.

SUPER VICTORY (J Shankar) was caught racing wide in the early stages.

GHOST HANA (HS Gill) had a tendency to lay in over the final 200m resulting in TAKEOVER (N Callow) having to be momentarily inconvenienced.

Over the concluding stages of the event, SWEET LODGE (R Olechea) shifted in resulting in LAUS DEO’s rider, App WK Lee being restricted in his whip use.

The Stewards questioned Jockey N Callow, the rider of TAKEOVER, into his whip use in particular in the home straight. He reported that from the 450M, he lost the use of his off side stirrup iron, was unable to regain it for the remainder part of the event and this placed him at a disadvantage.

Trainer F Maynard was fined RM250 for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the removal of blinkers for CALIFORNIA CAT within the prescribed time.

CALIFORNIA CAT (M Ganeesh) reared as the gates opened, unbalancing its rider.

IMPEL (S Ruzaini) and WORLD HARMONY (LL Tai) bumped upon jumping.

REBEL FURY (App Z Khairil) had to be eased out over the heels of HARRYS PAL (N Callow) approaching the 200m and as a result PISCES STAR was inconvenienced.

LEMON LAW (HS Gill) was caught racing wide throughout the event.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey R Olechea, the rider of SISTER IN LAW, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding SISTER IN LAW approaching the 1000m in this race, he shifted inwards when insufficiently clear of BLACK AND WHITE (App S Zulfikri) resulting in that horse being taken in onto WATERFALL (App KC Wong) which had to be checked by its rider.

As a result of this incident, GHOST STREET (App S Shafrizal), PISCES STAR (App SU Lim) and CALIFORNIA CAT (M Ganeesh) were all checked as a consequence.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey R Olechea’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 R Olechea’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two Malaysian race days with effect from 14 February 2016 and to expire on 21 February 2016, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (4:40pm).

MR BONECRUSHER (R Olechea) jumped awkwardly.

SUPER FIVE (HS Gill) was inconvenienced at the start when Q NINE MASTER (App P Haris) jumped inwards.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of REAL MEAN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding REAL MEAN approaching the 50m in this race, he shifted outwards under pressure resulting in Q NINE MASTER (App P Haris) being tightened for room onto HIGH TENSILE (App AK Lim) and lost ground.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’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 S Ruzaini’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two Malaysian race days with effect from 14 February 2016 and to expire on 21 February 2016, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (5:15pm).

Trainer D Murphy was fined RM250 for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of winkers on AGELESS within the prescribed time.

The Stewards questioned Trainer D Murphy and App KC Wong into the tactics that would be adopted on AGELESS in today’s event. The Stewards had noticed that today’s instructions were to be forward in this race where this is contrary to its previous racing pattern where the horse got back in its races.

Trainer D Murphy explained that it was his decision to change the tactics as the horse had previously won in Singapore when it was ridden forward in its races and he further stated that he removed the blinkers as he believed that they may be detrimental to its chances today. The Stewards noted their comments for future reference.

Upon jumping, DUE HOME (N Callow) jumped awkwardly and had to be eased off the heels of JUST LET GO (M Ganeesh) shortly after the start.

IRREPRESSIBLE (A Nawawi) and TURBO (Lou Ho) both bumped shortly after the start and shortly after this incident, both horses were tightened for racing room when WENONA’S LEGACY (J De Souza) shifted outwards and TURBO shifted inwards.

Approaching the 450m, TURBO was held up for a clear run and had to shift out the heels of the runners in front and failed to gain clear running until approaching the 200m in an endeavor to gain clear running.

NO NONSENSE (SS Vanan) was held up for a clear run from the 300m approaching the 200m after shifting out across the heels of runners in an endeavour to gain clear running and ran home strongly.

BLACK TRISTAR (J Low) had a tendency to race ungenerously throughout and had to be eased off the runners in front.

VICTORY MARCH (App SU Lim), WENONA’S LEGACY and BEAUTY ADMIRE (App S Zulfikri) were all caught wide throughout the event.