STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG  FEBRUARY MEETING 2023  

 1^ST DAY, SATURDAY, 18^TH FEBRUARY 2023

RACE 2 (R183) OPEN MAIDEN  – 1400M   (WEIGHT-FOR-AGE)         

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey WK Lee, the rider of EKRAAR PHOENIX, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that whilst riding EKRAAR PHOENIX, he unnecessarily restrained his mount on a number of occasions between the 1300M-mark and the 400M-mark and thereafter, he failed to ride EKRAAR PHOENIX with sufficient vigour and determination when his mount was running on strongly.

When deciding on a penalty, the Stewards took into account the facts of this case, Jockey WK Lee’s points of mitigation and his riding record.   Jockey WK Lee was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months with effect from Monday, 20^th February 2023 and to expire on Monday, 19^th June 2023, both days inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM20,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit Twenty Thousand).  He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6.35pm).