STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG FEBRUARY MEETING 2022  

1ST DAY,  SATURDAY, 12TH FEBRUARY  2022

RACE 2 (R183) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M      

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, App A Azizi, the rider of BAGHDAD, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Mr T Asogan, 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 he failed to make any serious attempt to ride BAGHDAD to his instructions which were to be midfield;
  • that he failed to improve his position between the 1200M-mark and the 400M-mark when there was opportunity to do so.

When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account the facts of this case, App A Azizi’s points of mitigation and his riding record.  App A Azizi was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months with effect from Sunday, 13th February 2022 and to expire on             Sunday, 12th June 2022, both days inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM10,000/- (Ringgit Malaysia Ten Thousand).  He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6.45pm).

 

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