INQUIRY INTO A STATEMENT TAKEN FROM JOCKEY HK CHENG FOLLOWING AN INCIDENT IN THE PARADE RING AT THE SINGAPORE RACE MEETING ON SUNDAY, 28 JUNE 2015

At the conclusion of an Inquiry on Wednesday, 05 August 2015, Jockey HK Cheng (pictured) was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 152(3)(A) in that he, as a licensed Jockey, provided information to a third party about various horses and their chances which, in the opinion of the Stewards, is prejudicial to integrity and / or good reputation of horse racing in Singapore.

When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account the nature of the charge and his record. Jockey Cheng was disqualified for a period of twelve months with immediate effect from Wednesday, 05 August 2015 to Thursday, 04 August 2016 both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

On Thursday, 06 August 2015, Jockey Cheng exercised his Right of Appeal against the decision of the Panel of Stewards and the penalty imposed on him. He subsequently applied for a Stay of Sentence.

After hearing and considering submissions from Jockey Cheng on Friday, 07 August 2015, his application for a Stay of Sentence was denied by the Panel of Stewards.

The Appeal will be heard at a date to be fixed.