Jockey Shankar & Gill
RACE 7 (R007) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE) (Race Video)
At the 700M, ZAZU (App S Uzair) struck the heels of THE SWAN (J Shankar) when that mare shifted out. On inquiry, Jockey J Shankar, the rider of THE SWAN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting out at this stage.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Shankar’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) SLTC race days with effect from 15 January 2022 and to expire on 22 January 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
WISHUPONASTAR shifted in passing the 100M causing TALENTED to check and brush with RINGS OF FIRE (Y Aify). On inquiry, Jockey HS Gill, the rider of WISHUPONASTAR, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting out at this stage.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey HS Gill’s 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 3 January 2022 and to expire on 15 January 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.