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How Yang has joined a long
line of riders on the disqualification list.
The apprentice was hauled up for his handling of SUCCESS TYCOON in the Class
4, Div 1 - 1200m sprint last Saturday after the Happy Giggle gelding
finished seventh to BANKER WAY.
At the conclusion of an inquiry today, after taking evidence from trainer MC
Lam and reviewing the films, How Yang, in the presence of his master,
trainer Evelyn Seet, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(8) in
that whist riding SUCCESS TYCOON in the above race, he failed to take all
reasonable and permissible measures to ensure that SUCCESS TYCOON was given
full opportunity of winning or of obtaining the best possible placing.
The particulars of the charge were that:
1. from the 650m to the 400m, he restrained his mount for no apparent
reason, thereby resulting in his mount throwing its head on a few occasions
and losing ground; and
2. from the 400m to the finish, he failed to urge his horse forward and
continued to restrain his mount whilst using his whip ineffectively.
When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account How Yang’s previous
clean record and the fact that he had limited race riding experience. After
considering the provisions of MRA Rule 44(8)(a), How Yang was disqualified
for a period of one year with immediate effect from today and to expire on
September 13, 2008, both days inclusive. He was advised of his right of
appeal.
In addition, after considering evidence from trainer MC Lam regarding this
case, the matter was adjourned to a date to be fixed.
How Yang subsequently exercised his right of appeal against the decision and
penalty, and applied for a stay of sentence, which was not granted. The
appeal will be held on a date to be fixed.  |
