STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 15 JANUARY 2023

RACE 10 (R063)       CLASS 5a – 1200M (E sc) 

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey L De Souza, the rider of SPEEDY DEMON was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

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 one (1) month, to be deferred, with effect from 24 January 2023 and to expire on 23 February 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:11pm).

PENANG  JANUARY MEETING 2023  

 SATURDAY, 14^TH JANUARY 2023

RACE 2 (R047) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M 

Passing the 300M-mark, BEIJING STAR (J Low) was crowded and had to check when RAISE ME UP (KP Lim) was shifting in from the whip.   At a subsequent Inquiry, Jockey KP Lim pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) and was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days with effect from Sunday, 15^th January 2023 and to expire on Saturday,  11^th February  2023, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3.05pm).

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey J Low, the rider of BEIJING STAR, placed fourth, against RAISE ME UP (KP Lim), placed third, on the grounds of alleged interference at approximately the 300M-mark.  After considering the evidence and viewing the video replay, the Racing Stewards were satisfied that if not for this incident, BEIJING STAR would have finished ahead of RAISE ME UP and as such, upheld the objection and the placings were amended to read:

No. 1 – _BACK TO THE FUTURE (Y Aify)

No. 2 –   EL PRIMERO (App R Nuqman)

No. 3 –   BEIJING STAR (J Low)

No. 4 –   RAISE ME UP (KP Lim)