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Jockey Jai Shankar will be
sidelined for six months for his handling on FIGHTER JET on Sept 27
following an appeal.
Trained by Peter Lee, FIGHTER JET (Jetball - Watermead by Charnwood Forest)
came from last at the home turn to finish fifth to TIME SPEED in Class 4 -
1400m sprint.
Shankar was on Oct 8 last year found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(8)
and disqualified one year.
Shankar subsequently lodged an appeal which was heard by the Perak Turf Club
racing stewards today.
After considering submissions from Shankar, his counsel, his witnesses and
the stipendiary steward, and after considering all the evidence, the racing
stewards amended the charge to MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the
satisfaction of the Stewards. Acting under MRA Rule 12(2)(z), the Racing
Stewards suspended Shankar for a period of six months with immediate effect
from today and to expire on Oct 29, 2009, both days inclusive. Shankar’s
deposit was refunded.  |
