KUALA LUMPUR,   7 October 2006

On September 19, Tai was disqualified and fined RM30,000 when the Stewards concluded an inquiry into his handling of LONG SOCKS which finished a smack-up fourth to MAIN POWER in the Class 4, Div 2 - 1600m handicap the previous day.

Tai filed an appeal but was not granted a stay of execution.

On September 19, Tai advised the Stewards that he wished to withdraw his appeal. The Racing Stewards acceded to his request on October 5 and his deposit was forfeited. Tai’s eighteen months disqualification will commence from September 10 and to expire on March 9, 2008, both days inclusive.