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Leading jockey Azhar Ismail
will serve a 14-day suspension for reckless riding for his handling of
SPEEDY CLOUDS in the Class 4 - 1100m sprint over the straight course in Ipoh
on May 3.
SPEEDY CLOUDS, ridden by Azhar, won by two and a quarter lengths but the
race was marred by the fall of apprentice Calvin Goon from BAJA KING shortly
before the winning post and apprentice Alex Chew from DESERT RING just past
the winning line.
At the Perak Turf Club today, the Stewards concluded an inquiry into the
incident at the concluding stages in the above race. Evidence was taken from
Azhar, the rider of SPEEDY CLOUDS, and Goon, the rider of BAJA KING.
Azhar was found guilty of a charge of reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i)
in that whilst riding SPEEDY CLOUDS at approximately the 100m mark in this
race, he permitted his mount to shift outwards whilst using his whip in his
left hand, bumping DASHING SPIRIT (App LL Tai) outwards behind BAJA KING
(Goon). He further permitted his mount to shift outwards whilst still using
his whip in his left hand and making contact with BAJA KING which was
shifting in slightly resulting in BAJA KING losing its footing and falling,
dislodging Goon. DESERT RING (App Alex Chew), which was following, fell over
BAJA KING, dislodging Chew.
Azhar was suspended from riding in races for a period of fourteen race days
with effect from tomorrow and to expire on June 14, both days inclusive. He
was advised of his right of appeal.  |
