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Jockey Sandana Kumar s/o
Sreetharan (S Sandana) was today disqualified one year for his
handling of ASIAN CLASSIC in a Band 48 -58 race here two days ago.
ASIAN CLASSIC (Kenfair - Efflorence by Grosvenor), trained Jerome Tan,
came from the rear bunch to finish third to SOVEREIGN ACE.
At the conclusion of an inquiry today, after taking evidence from Tan and
Sandana, and reviewing the films, Sandana was found guilty of a charge under
MRA Rule 44(8) in that whilst riding ASIAN CLASSIC in the above race, he
failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure that ASIAN
CLASSIC was given full opportunity of winning or of obtaining the best
possible placing.
The particulars of the charge were that:
1. From the 1100m to the 800m, he failed to allow his mount to improve into
a position between SUMMER SURPRISE and BIG STEEL when there was an
opportunity to do so resulting in his mount being placed towards the rear of
the field;
2. Turning into the home straight at about the 400m, he unnecessarily
restrained and turned his horse’s head out onto the heels of BIG STEEL when
there was at all material time a clear run on his inside; and
3. From the 300m to the finish, he failed to ride his mount out with
sufficient vigour and determination whilst his mount was running on
strongly.
When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the facts of
this case, Sandana’s record and points of mitigation. After considering the
provisions of MRA Rule 44(8)(a), Sandana was disqualified for a period of
one year with immediate effect from today and to expire on Jan 10, 2011,
both days inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal.  |
