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Jockey Lee Soo Hin has
failed in his appeal against a one-year disqualification for his handling of MANY MANY in a Class 5, Div 1
- 1100m sprint over the straight course here on Aug 12.
MANY MANY (4 b.nz.g Jahafil
- Klein by War Hawk II) finished fourth to ZOHAR in
that event.
At the conclusion of an
inquiry on Aug 31, after taking evidence from trainer Evert van Breukelen and
jockey Ismadi Ismail, and reviewing the films, Lee was found guilty of a
charge under MRA Rule 44(8) in that whist riding MANY MANY in the
above-mentioned race, he failed to take all reasonable and permissible
measures to ensure that MANY MANY was given full opportunity of winning or
of obtaining the best possible placing.
The particulars of the charge were that:
1. From approximately the 1000m mark to about the 600m mark when MANY MANY
was traveling well on the bit, Jockey SH Lee restrained his mount and
dropped back towards the rear of the field, further back than was necessary
which was also contrary to his Trainer’s instructions, which were to race
midfield;
2. At approximately the
350m mark when an opening developed on the inside of NICE CAT, whilst in
clear running, he restrained MANY MANY for no apparent reason until about
the 250m mark;
3. Thereafter at approximately the 150M mark, whilst in clear running, he
again steadied MANY MANY for no apparent reason. Thereafter MANY MANY raced
on well to the finish with too much work to do.
When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account Lee’s previous
clean record. After considering the provisions of MRA Rule 44(8)(a), Lee was
disqualified for a period of one year.
Lee subsequently exercised his right of appeal against the decision and
penalty, and applied for a stay of sentence, which was granted.
The Perak Turf Club Racing Stewards heard the
appeal today.
After considering submissions from Lee, his counsel, the Stipendiary
Stewards, and after considering evidence from Dr Alistair Murdoch, Senior
Veterinary Surgeon of the Perak Turf Club and Trainer Evert van Breukelen,
the Racing Stewards dismissed the appeal and the one year
disqualification was confirmed to commence with effect from today and to
expire on Jan 20, 2009, both days inclusive. Lee’s deposit was forfeited.
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