Stunning Reversal

The verdict from the appeals committee chaired by Mᵉ Robin Ramburn, which ruled in favor of Chilean jockey Roberto Perez—who had originally received a 4-day suspension and a fine of Rs 50,000 for his ride on Quatro Five Six during the 4th race day on August 30—serves as a significant blow to the board of commissioners of the Horse Racing and Integrity Division (HRID) and the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA).

For the record, Perez had faced intense...