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Australian jockey Brent
Stanley was today disqualified one year for his handling of JERAM
CORPORATE in a Class 4 - 1400m handicap at Sungei Besi on Oct 11.
Frank Maynard-trained JERAM
CORPORATE (), who started favourite, came from last at the home turn to
finish seventh to MY DARLING ANGEL.
The Stewards concluded an
inquiry into the running and handling of JERAM CORPORATE here today. After taking
evidence from Stanley, trainer Maynard, and after reviewing the videos,
Stanley was
found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(8) in that whilst riding
JERAM CORPORATE the above race,
he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure that JERAM CORPORATE was given full opportunity of winning or of obtaining
the best possible placing.
The particulars of the charge were that:
1. After jumping away awkwardly, he failed to take up a forward position
which was available to him in compliance with his riding instructions
and instead relaxed his mount back, thereby losing ground on the
leaders;
2. After suffering some interference approaching the 1000m, he
unnecessarily shifted his mount outwards resulting in his horse losing
its advantageous position on the rail and as a consequence, raced five
wide without cover rounding the bend; and
3. From the 400m to the finish, he failed to give sufficient rein to his
horse resulting in it throwing its head up on several occasions and did
not ride his horse out with his normal vigour and determination.
When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the facts
of this case, Stanley’s record and his points of mitigation.
After considering the provisions of MRA Rule 44(8)(a), Stanley
was disqualified for a period of one year with immediate effect from
today and to expire on Oct 22, 2010, both days inclusive. In
addition, he was fined the sum of RM50,000 and was advised of his right
of appeal.
In addition,
Maynard, the trainer of JERAM CORPORATE, was warned that in future, he
would be expected to approach the Stewards should he have any concern or
query with any jockey’s ride on his horses.
UPDATED OCT 25:
Stanley subsequently exercised his right of appeal yesterday and applied for a stay of sentence, which after a hearing
today, was not granted. He was advised of his right of
appeal against the Stipendiary Stewards’ decision not to grant him a
stay of sentence.  |
