The Appeal lodged by Jockey Karis Teetan against the severity of the penalty imposed by the Racing Stewards at the Happy Valley race meeting held on 8 October 2025 for a breach of Rule 100(3)(ii)(a), namely a suspension from riding in races for two Hong Kong race days, was heard by the Appeal Panel at 3 p.m. today.

After carefully considering all evidence presented during the appeal and submissions from both parties, the Appeal Panel allowed the appeal against the severity of the penalty.  The Panel ordered that the penalty be reduced to a suspension of riding in races for one Hong Kong race day on Wednesday 12 November 2025, together with a fine of HK$30,000.

The Appeal Panel emphasised that this decision was made within the context of the current leniency period, which will cease to apply to race meetings from 12 November 2025, and should not be regarded as a precedent for future cases.