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, January 27, 2026.
Jockey CLIVE LYNCH who rode THE GENERAL in the sixth (6th) race on Saturday, January 03, 2025 was suspended for two (2) race days for the excessive use of his whip. The suspension will commence on Saturday, February 07, 2026.
Jockey REYAN LEWIS who rode ANOTHER WOW in the second (2nd) race on Saturday, January 17, 2026 was fined Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) for the intimidation and interference caused to ANOTHER QUALITY in the vicinity of the 800-meter point.
Jockey RICHIE SHAKES who rode BROMPTON ALEX in the third (3rd) race on Saturday, January 17, 2026 had his explanation accepted for the intimidation and interference caused to BIG BIG DADDY in the vicinity of the 800- meter point.
Jockey DEMAR WILLIAMS who rode WALL STREET TRADER in the eighth (8th) race on Saturday, January 17, 2026 had his explanation accepted for the excessive use of his whip.
Jockey ROMANE GORDON who rode SWEET VICTORY in the sixth (6th) race on Saturday, January 17, 2026 was fined Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for the intimidation and interference caused to SUCCESSFUL MAN approaching the 600-meter point.
Jockey JAVANIEL PATTERSON who rode HAPPY FORCE in the sixth (6th) race on Saturday, January 17, 2026 was fined Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for the excessive use of his whip.
Groom WAYNE SMITH was summoned for his failure to present horse SECURITY CODE on time for Lasix Administration on Saturday, January 24, 2026. After hearing his submission, Groom Wayne Smith was exonerated.
Trainer ERROL BURKE was fined Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for his failure to present the horse SECURITY CODE on time for Lasix Administration on Saturday, January 24, 2026 as per Rule 257(9) of the Jamaica Racing Commission Racing Rules 1977.
