Less time out and reduced fine for Saimee

SINGAPORE:  Dec 20, 2012

Saimee Jumaat, found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(8) for his ride on PROFOUND (O’Reilly - La Scaka by Bahhare) in the Maiden, Div 1 - 1200m sprint on the polytrack at Kranji on Dec 7, has his disqualification and fine reduced after an appeal.

Saimee was on Dec 18 disqualified 18 months and fined S$50,000 after the conclusion of an inquiry.

His appeal was heard on Tuesday.

After considering all of the evidence together with submissions from Saimee, his legal counsel and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the appeal panel dismissed the appeal against the decision of the panel of Stewards. In regards to penalty, the disqualification was reduced to a period of fifteen months with effect from Dec 17 to Mar 16, 2014 both dates inclusive and in addition, his fine was reduced to a sum of S$25,000. His deposit was forfeited.