Desert Of Malibu’s April 13 disqualification revokedAppeal – Trainer Gary Subratie vs Stewards’ Decision
On Thursday 18th July, 2024, Jamaica Racing Commission heard an appeal submitted by Trainer Gary Subratie against the stewards’ decision which was handed down on Saturday, April 13, 2024 to disqualify his horse, Desert of Malibu, from the seventh race.
Horse No 6 Desert of Malibu who was first passed the post was disqualified and placed third for intimidation and interference caused to horse No 5 Mahogany leaving the final 100-metre point of the race.
After carefully reviewing the film of the race and submissions made by Robert Dabdoub, and the Jamaica Racing Commission’s operations steward, the Commission upheld the appeal and the decision was reversed.
Therefore, the placings of the race were reverted to the original finish and are as follows:
1st Desert of Malibu
2nd A Gift From Ben
3rd Mahogany
4th Big Big Daddy
