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Apprentice Cheng Han Kok
was today suspended two months for his handling of AUSSIE SON who finished
ninth to GRADUATE BOY in a Class 3 - 1200m sprint at Sungei Besi here
yesterday. The
Stewards concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of AUSSIE SON
today. Evidence was taken from Cheng, the rider of AUSSIE SON, in the
presence of his master, Trainer JH Tan, the trainer of AUSSIE SON.
Cheng pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride
to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were
that:
1. After receiving some interference approaching the 800m, he failed
to improve his mount between the 800m to the 400m to race in a midfield
position as instructed when there was an opportunity to do so; and
2. Between the 300m to the 200m, he failed to take a run on the
outside of SUMMER PRESTIGE when it was reasonable to do so resulting in him
running up to the heels of that runner, having to check outwards and thereby
lost ground.
When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the facts of
this case, Cheng’s points of mitigation and his record. Cheng was suspended
from riding in races for a period of two months with effect from tomorrow
and to expire on August 6, 2010, both days inclusive. He was advised of his
right of appeal.  |
