STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG TURF CLUB, SUNDAY, 5^TH JUNE 2022

RACE 7 (R686) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M 

At approximately the 800M-mark, WINNING LEGEND shifted inwards, resulting in ROCK ARTIST (S Rozmizan) clipping its heels, stumbling and rolling outwards, bumping MATILDA (KP Lim).  In this incident, the saddle on MATILDA slipped backwards.  At a subsequent Inquiry, Jockey J Daniel pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) and was suspended for two (2) race days with effect from Monday, 13^th June 2022 and to expire on Sunday, 19^th June 2022, both days inclusive.  He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5.45pm).

SELANGOR TURF CLUB, SATURDAY, 4 JUNE 2022

RACE 5 (R675) CLASS 4 (A) – 1275M (II) 

On inquiry, Jockey J Daniel, the rider of OUR DYNAMITE, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted at the 750M and caused ELISE to check.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Daniel’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 6 June 2022 and to expire on 12 June 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

On inquiry, Jockey L De Souza, the rider of STAR TALENT, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted at the 775M and caused ELISE to be restrained.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey L De Souza’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 13 June 2022 and to expire on 19 June 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.