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SHIMAH (Khet Singh) was slowly away thereby loosing sufficient grounds at the start. In view of its behavior Trainer Magan Singh was informed to give sufficient gate practice before accepting in a race.

Jockey Sameer Khan the rider of RIOS GIRL was fined Rs.2000/- for easing his mount during the final stages of the race and he was further reminded of his obligations to ride his mount out fully to the end of the race.

Jockey Sameer Khan the rider of RIOS GIRL was reported to the Stewards for his improper behaviour and un-parliamentary language towards the officials while questioning his riding on his mount after the running of the above race.

The Stewards called in and questioned Jockey Sameer Khan for his behavior towards the officials during the course of enquiry. Jockey Sameer Khan pleaded guilty to a charge of improper conduct.

After hearing his statements, considering the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward and after due deliberations they decided to suspend the  jockey’s licence granted to Sameer Khan from riding in races with immediate effect upto and including 22^nd November 2015 and from 9^th December 2015 to 19^th January 2016  for his misconduct and improper behavior. (His earlier suspension starts from 23^rd November 2015 to 8^th December 2015)  (Both the suspensions will run concurrently) He was not permitted to ride work/mock race during the period of his suspension.

In assessing the penalty in this matter, the Stewards considered the following factors:-

1. The very serious and dangerous nature of this act.
2. His remorse, plea of guilt.
3. His subsequent apology before the Stewards and the Officials.
4. The need for deterrence both general and specific.

Advised of his right of appeal.

Urine sample was taken for analysis from the winner MISS CINDRELLA in the presence of Trainer I S Parmar and was sent for Analytical test.