SATURDAY, 12 MARCH 2022

RACE 4 (R288)         OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A) 

The Steward inquired into App R Nuqman’s riding of LITTLE PONY. Evidence was taken from App R Nuqman, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, BT Lim and Trainer KC Tiang, the trainer of LITTLE PONY.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of LITTLE PONY, the Stewards found App R Nuqman 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 Stewards considered that the use of his whip was in a feigning manner and as such, did not ensure that LITTLE PONY was fully tested.

The Stewards took into consideration App R Nuqman’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 14 March 2022 and to expire on 13 May 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

SUNDAY, 13 MARCH 2022

RACE 6 (R302)         METRO A (SW) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A) 

The Steward concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of BLACK THORN (J Shankar). Evidence was taken from Jockey J Shankar and Trainer SY Lim, the rider and trainer of BLACK THORN respectively.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of BLACK THORN, the Stewards found Jockey J Shankar 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:

1. He failed to avail himself of a significantly ample run on the inside of NEVERTHELESS near the 500M;
2. That his left hand whip use is in the opinion of the Stewards, was feigned and that he did not ride BLACK THORN with any vigour with your right hand;
3. When shifting out for a run near the 75M, he straightened BLACK THORN to maintain his position behind AHTIMS KLIS.

The Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Shankar’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months with effect from 14 March 2022 and to expire on 13 July 2022, both dates inclusive, to be served cumulatively with any other current penalty. He was also fined RM20,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.