IPOH,  Jul 6, 2010

Jockey Sandana Kumar s/o Sreetharan (S Sandana) has failed in his appeal against a one-year disqualification.

Sandana was on Jan 11 disqualified for his handling of ASIAN CLASSIC in a Class 4 (Banded 48 -58) race two days prior.

ASIAN CLASSIC (Kenfair - Efflorence by Grosvenor), trained Jerome Tan, came from the rear bunch to finish third to SOVEREIGN ACE.

The racing stewards of Perak Turf Club heard Sandana's appeal yesterday.

After hearing submissions from Sandana, his counsel and the chief stipendiary steward and after considering all the evidence, the racing stewards decided to dismiss the appeal and ordered that Sandana’s deposit be forfeited.  His one-year disqualification will commence with immediate effect and will expire on July 11, 2011, both dates inclusive.