App. S Uzair
RACE 6 (R080) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)
Near the 250M, UPTOWN GIRL commenced to lay inwards causing GREATEST ALL TIME to check near the 200M and then UPTOWN GIRL crowded FLAMING PHOENIX with that filly restraining from the heels of UPTOWN GIRL near the 25M. On inquiry, App S Uzair, the rider of UPTOWN GIRL, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer L Moy, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at this stage.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Uzair’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 24 January 2022 and to expire on 2 February 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.