Subject: APPEAL – PAUL FRANCIS (JOCKEY) vs. STEWARDS DECISION
June 24, 2021


On Thursday, 17th June, 2021 the Jamaica Racing Commission heard an appeal from Jockey Paul Francis submitted against the Stewards’ decision on Wednesday 17th March, 2021 to suspend him for four (4) race days and a fine of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) relating to Interference caused to horse #6 Mr. Universe leaving the 100-meter point during the second race on Saturday, 6th March 2021 while aboard Anaso.
After reviewing of the race film and submissions made by Mr. Ed Barnes, Jockey Paul Francis representative and Jamaica Racing Commission Operations Steward. The Commission saw no reason to overturn the decision of the Stewards. The suspension commences on Saturday 28th June 2021.