Jockey Lee Koon Lim has failed in his appeal against a one-year disqualification but he will not have to pay a fine of RM10,000.

Lee was handed the disqualification at the conclusion of an inquiry on Jan 31.

The Penang Turf Club Racing Stewards yesterday heard the above appeal at the Penang Turf Club. Lee, the rider of SMALL TIGER, was assisted by Ms Mok Cheng Yoon, a certified Court Interpreter.

After considering submissions by Lee and the acting chief stipendiary steward, the Racing Stewards dismissed Lee’s appeal. His one-year disqualification with effect from Feb 1 to Jan 31, 2017, both dates inclusive, remains in effect. However, on compassionate grounds, the Racing Stewards rescinded the fine of RM10,000 imposed on Lee. His deposit was refunded.