Jockey Bailey slapped with 12-day ban, fined $10,000
The Stewards announce the following disciplinary actions arising from inquiries held at the offices of the Jamaica Racing Commission, Unit 15-17 Big Buy Plaza, Portmore, St Catherine, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Jockey Calvin Bailey, who rode Don Kwesi on Sunday, April 27, 2025, was scheduled for a hearing on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 with the Operations Stewards to respond to charges of interference and intimidation caused to Lockdown approaching the 200-metre point. This incident resulted in the disqualification of his mount, Don Kwesi. However, the Stewards were unable to proceed with the hearing on that day due to Bailey’s attire and his conduct, which was deemed ungentlemanly. The matter was subsequently heard on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
As a consequence of his conduct, as well as the interference and intimidation caused to Lockdown. Bailey was suspended for 12 race days and fined $10,000. The suspension will commence on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Jockey Shane Ellis who rode Unruly Mo in the eighth race on Saturday, April 19, 2025, was suspended for one race day for the intimidation and interference caused to Girvano in the vicinity of the 200-metre point that resulted in the disqualification of
Unruly Mo. The suspension will take effect on Saturday, June 28, 2025.