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Jockey Ow Yang Kim Choon
has been disqualified three years for his handling of KINGSTON CITY in the
Class 4, Div 1 - 1200m sprint in Ipoh on March 4.
KINGSTON CITY, which won
his previous start by 13 lengths, trailed the field and finished a long last
in that event.
At the conclusion of the
inquiry yesterday, and after considering all of the evidence including that
from trainer Abdul Rahim and the starters, Ow Yang, the rider of KINGSTON
CITY, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(7) for failing to ride
KINGSTON CITY on its merit in the above race.
The particulars of the charge were that at the start of the race, he failed
to give KINGSTON CITY sufficient rein which caused this horse to jump
awkwardly to the outside with its head in the air. Thereafter he continued
to restrain this horse, lost his balance and the use of his off-side stirrup
iron, causing KINGSTON CITY to lose considerable ground and thus giving this
horse no chance in the race.
After considering the provisions of MRA Rule 44(8)(a), the Stipendiary
Stewards exercised their maximum powers on penalty and Ow Yang was
disqualified for a period of three years with immediate effect from Friday,
March 16 and to expire on March 15, 2010, both days inclusive. He was also
fined RM50,000 and was advised of his right of appeal (12:25pm).
Ow Yang subsequently exercised his right of appeal against the severity of
the sentence. The appeal hearing will be held on a date to be fixed.  |
