THE Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom) cracked the whip on three erring jockeys and suspended them for one year each for their questionable performances in various stakes races last July. Jockeys Jerome Albert Saulog, Dahlwill D. Pagar and Maximillian Pichay were slapped with the stiff suspensions as part of the Philracom’s mandate to keep the races fair and clean. The Commission found out that Pagar’s intention in riding Caravaggio was to lose the race based on his admission, actions and the observation of the MJCI-BOS, hence the one-year suspension. “Jockeys should be reminded of their crucial role in the racing industry. As one of the stakeholders and main players, the performance of the jockeys should be beyond reproach and free from any doubt to protect the horseracing industry,” the Philracom decision emphasized.

Source: The Standard August 17, 2017 11:26 UTC