STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

DAY 2, SUNDAY – 4TH 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, 5th September 2022 and to expire on Saturday, 4th 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).