RACE 4 (R176) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE) 

SUNDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022

The Stewards, on 10 February 2022 (Thursday), inquired into Jockey J De Souza’ riding of D’GREAT EFFORT in the above race.

After considering evidence from Jockey J De Souza and Trainer S Siva, the rider and trainer of D’GREAT EFFORT respectively and reviewing the film, the Stewards found Jockey J De Souza guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that the manner in which he rode D’GREAT EFFORT out in the straight was considered insufficiently vigourous and was in contrast to the level of vigour that he usually demonstrated.

The Stewards took into consideration Jockey J De Souza’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 14 February 2022 and to expire on 13 March 2022, both dates inclusive, to be served concurrently with any other penalty. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.  

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

APPEAL BY JOCKEY MOHAMAD ZULFIKRI BIN MOHAMAD SALIM (S ZULFIKRI) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF THREE (3) MONTHS AND FINE OF RM20,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “AUSSIE EAGLE” IN RACE 9 (R764), SUNDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2021

The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on 10 February 2022 (Thursday).

After considering submissions from Jockey S Zulfikri, and the trainer of AUSSIE EAGLE, Trainer S Siva and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel dismissed the appeal against the conviction under MRA Rule 44(10). On the issue of penalty, they ratified the suspension of three (3) months but reduced the fine to RM5,000/-. His suspension has already been served from 21 October 2021 and to expire on 20 January 2022, both dates inclusive.  The deposit was ordered to be refunded.

 APPEAL BY JOCKEY MOHAMAD ZULFIKRI BIN MOHAMAD SALIM (S ZULFIKRI) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF THREE (3) MONTHS AND FINE OF RM20,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “SACRED TONIC” IN RACE 8 (R795), SUNDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2021

The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on 10 February 2022 (Thursday).

After considering submissions from Jockey S Zulfikri and the trainer of SACRED TONIC, Trainer S Siva and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel dismissed the appeal against the conviction under MRA Rule 44(10). On the issue of penalty, they ratified the suspension of three (3) months but reduced the fine to RM5,000/-. His suspension commenced from 22 January 2022 and to expire on 21 April 2022, both dates conclusive.  The deposit was ordered to be refunded.