Mathrick's Appeal Fails

Tuesday, 20 August 2002 00:00

Apprentice jockey Gary Mathrick has been suspended until midnight on Thursday, September 12, 2002 after losing an appeal to the Racing Appeals Board yesterday.

The Stewards inquired into Mathrick's riding of Solovei in the Telstra Countrywide Class 4 Handicap, which was run at Ballarat on Saturday 20th July 2002.

Mathrick, was found guilty of a charge of having failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures from near the 800 metres to near the 400 metres to ensure Solovei was given full opportunity to win the race.

Mathrick's suspension will commence at midnight on Wednesday, August 21.

Media Release - Racing Victoria