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Apprentice J Nizam has been
suspended from riding in races for three months after the conclusion of an
inquiry into the running of GRISHAM today.
The Justice Prevails gelding finished 10th, but only about four-and-a-half
lengths from the winner RAINBOW SAPPHIRE, in a Class 5, Div 3 - 1100m sprint
last Saturday.
Nizam, the rider of GRISHAM in the presence of acting master, trainer James
Brogan, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride
this horse to the satisfaction of the Stewards in the above race.
The particulars of the charge were that after a reasonable start, when the
horse was travelling well, on the bit, between the 1000m and 400m-mark, he
did not do enough to keep this horse in the race and dropped back further
than necessary. Thereafter, after some crowding at the 300m and again at the
100m-mark, he did not do enough to look for a clear run when there were
opportunities to do so.
When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account several mitigating
circumstances, ie. GRISHAM is a nine-year old without a win and with only
mediocre form. In addition, the Stewards considered Nizam's relatively clean
record and his limited race-riding experience.
After considering all evidence, Nizam was suspended from riding in races for
a period of three months with effect from Monday and to expire on Nov 19,
both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal.  |
