The Stewards today concluded their hearing of a charge of misconduct against Jockey Z Purton under the provisions of Rule 155(5), which reads:-

“No person shall be guilty of any misconduct, improper conduct or inappropriate behaviour.”

The particulars of the charge being that he did direct improper comments at Jockey K C Leung outside the Inquiry Room at the conclusion of the Sha Tin racemeeting on Sunday, 19 February 2023.

Jockey Purton pleaded not guilty.

Having assessed all the evidence before them the Stewards found that Rule had been breached, and taking into account of all relevant considerations fined Jockey Purton a sum of $50,000.