STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

DAY 2, SUNDAY – 4^TH SEPTEMBER 2022

RACE 6 (R1051)       CLASS 5 (A) – 1800m (sc)   DINDING RIVER HANDICAP   

At the conclusion of an Inquiry into the running and handling of MAGICAL PARK today, App S Hafis   in the presence of his acting master, Trainer S Cook, 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 are:

• He failed to make sufficient efforts to place his mount in a midfield position as instructed.

When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App S Hafis’s guilty plea, riding records and mitigating factors.   He was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months, effective from Monday, 5^th September 2022 and to expire on Saturday, 4^th March 2023, both dates inclusive.  In addition, he was fined the sum of RM10,000/-  He was advised of his right of appeal (5.20pm).