STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG DECEMBER MEETING 2021  

2^ND DAY, SATURDAY, 25^TH DECEMBER  2021

RACE 7 (R1027) CLASS 5(A) – 1200M (Race Video)

Approaching the 200M-mark, D’GREAT CHANCE (AM Aizat) which was hanging out, rolled outwards, inconveniencing LEESTOWN EXPRESS (App S Rosmizan) and JULIUS CAESAR (HS Gill). Shortly thereafter, GURNEY DRIVE (S Saddam) shifted inwards, interfering with MAKE U FAMOUS (J Low) and TILSWORTH JOSHI (App A Nazir). 

At a subsequent Inquiry, both Jockey S Saddam and App S Hafis pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that Jockey S Saddam shifted in at approximately the 200M-mark and App S Hafis shifted in at approximately the 100M-mark, resulting in the above interference.  After consideration, Jockey S Saddam and App S Hafis were each suspended for two (2) race days effective Monday, 27^th December 2021 until Saturday, 8^th January 2022, both days inclusive.  They were both advised of their Right of Appeal (5.00pm).

3^RD DAY, SUNDAY, 26^TH DECEMBER  2021

RACE 4 (R1031) CLASS 4(A)  – 1400M (Race Video)

At approximately the 200M-mark, RAGNAR (J Low) shifted outwards, resulting in CHINA CAPTAIN having to check.  

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey J Low pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted out at approximately the 200M-mark, resulting in CHINA CAPTAIN having to check.  Taking into consideration his guilty plea and his previous riding record, Jockey J Low was suspended for two (2) race days effective Monday, 27^th December 2021 and to expire on Sunday, 2^nd January 2022, both days inclusive.  He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3.40pm).