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V Borges & S De Sousa
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12/05/2023 16:36
The Stewards today conducted an inquiry into the conduct of licensed Club Jockeys V Borges and S De Sousa following a report received from the Club’s Department of Racing Integrity and Betting Analysis.
At today’s hearing, V Borges pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule of Racing 59 (3).
Rule of Racing 59 (3) states:-
“No jockey shall:-
Bet or facilitate the making of a bet or have any interest in a bet on any race or any contingency relating to a race meeting.”
The details of the charge being that whilst being licensed as a Jockey by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, he did have an interest in a bet on the racehorse YOUNG BRILLIANT when it raced in Race 6 at the Happy Valley racemeeting conducted on 26 April 2023.
At today’s hearing, S De Sousa also pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule of Racing 59 (3).
The details of the charge being that whilst being licensed as a jockey by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, he did facilitate Jockey Borges having an interest in a bet on the racehorse YOUNG BRILLIANT when it raced in Race 6 at the Happy Valley racemeeting conducted on 26 April 2023.
In deciding the matter of penalty in respect of Jockey Borges, the Stewards took into consideration that it is fundamental to the integrity of racing that Jockeys are not permitted to bet or to have an interest in a bet. In mitigation, the Stewards also took into consideration all submissions made by Jockey Borges and, amongst other relevant matters, Jockey Borges’ guilty plea and unblemished record in relation to betting offences.
In the circumstances, Jockey Borges was disqualified for a period of twelve (12) months to commence immediately and expire on 12 May 2024.
In deciding the matter of penalty in respect of Jockey De Sousa, the Stewards took into consideration that it is fundamental to the integrity of racing that Jockeys are not permitted to bet or to have an interest in a bet. In mitigation, the Stewards also took into consideration all submissions made by Jockey De Sousa and, amongst other relevant matters, Jockey De Sousa’s guilty plea and unblemished record in relation to betting offences.
In the circumstances, Jockey De Sousa was disqualified for a period of ten (10) months to commence immediately and expire on 12 March 2024.
There was no evidence before the Stewards that Jockeys Borges and De Sousa had ridden their horses in the respective race with any intention other than to obtain the best possible placing for their mounts.
General News
V Borges & S De Sousa
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12/05/2023 16:36
The Stewards today conducted an inquiry into the conduct of licensed Club Jockeys V Borges and S De Sousa following a report received from the Club’s Department of Racing Integrity and Betting Analysis.
At today’s hearing, V Borges pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule of Racing 59 (3).
Rule of Racing 59 (3) states:-
“No jockey shall:-
Bet or facilitate the making of a bet or have any interest in a bet on any race or any contingency relating to a race meeting.”
The details of the charge being that whilst being licensed as a Jockey by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, he did have an interest in a bet on the racehorse YOUNG BRILLIANT when it raced in Race 6 at the Happy Valley racemeeting conducted on 26 April 2023.
At today’s hearing, S De Sousa also pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule of Racing 59 (3).
The details of the charge being that whilst being licensed as a jockey by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, he did facilitate Jockey Borges having an interest in a bet on the racehorse YOUNG BRILLIANT when it raced in Race 6 at the Happy Valley racemeeting conducted on 26 April 2023.
In deciding the matter of penalty in respect of Jockey Borges, the Stewards took into consideration that it is fundamental to the integrity of racing that Jockeys are not permitted to bet or to have an interest in a bet. In mitigation, the Stewards also took into consideration all submissions made by Jockey Borges and, amongst other relevant matters, Jockey Borges’ guilty plea and unblemished record in relation to betting offences.
In the circumstances, Jockey Borges was disqualified for a period of twelve (12) months to commence immediately and expire on 12 May 2024.
In deciding the matter of penalty in respect of Jockey De Sousa, the Stewards took into consideration that it is fundamental to the integrity of racing that Jockeys are not permitted to bet or to have an interest in a bet. In mitigation, the Stewards also took into consideration all submissions made by Jockey De Sousa and, amongst other relevant matters, Jockey De Sousa’s guilty plea and unblemished record in relation to betting offences.
In the circumstances, Jockey De Sousa was disqualified for a period of ten (10) months to commence immediately and expire on 12 March 2024.
There was no evidence before the Stewards that Jockeys Borges and De Sousa had ridden their horses in the respective race with any intention other than to obtain the best possible placing for their mounts.
Don't they get paid enough?
So the question is how many have they stopped?
It's no good saying they were trying to win on the occasion they were caught.
They have shown that they are prepared to break the rules if they think they can get away with it.
I'm surprised The Hong Kong Jockey Club didn't ban them for life.
So the question is how many have they stopped?
It's no good saying they were trying to win on the occasion they were caught.
They have shown that they are prepared to break the rules if they think they can get away with it.
I'm surprised The Hong Kong Jockey Club didn't ban them for life.
If the top jocks are at it I dread to think what the others are at.
How many more like him are currently infesting our weighing room?
Something not quite right given how much he was earning.
The Hong Kong triad refers to traditional criminal organizations operating in (or originating from) Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and south-east Asian countries and regions, while organized-crime groups in mainland China are known as "mainland Chinese criminal groups".
The Hong Kong triad refers to traditional criminal organizations operating in (or originating from) Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and south-east Asian countries and regions, while organized-crime groups in mainland China are known as "mainland Chinese criminal groups".
How stupid can he be? In Hong Kong, and as a guest jockey? He deserves 10 months off. I hope the BHA opens an investigation here too. A can of worms....
There was no evidence before the Stewards that Jockeys Borges and De Sousa had ridden their horses in the respective race with any intention other than to obtain the best possible placing for their mounts.
They don't muck about in HK. Just for having a bet you get 10 months-12 months
Over here we have trainers sponsored by bookies.
They don't muck about in HK. Just for having a bet you get 10 months-12 months
Over here we have trainers sponsored by bookies.
In the US a trainer gets 10 days ban and $1,000 for his hoss failing drug test.
He'll have a break skiing in Aspen and cut down on his tips to the waiter apres ski, imo
He'll have a break skiing in Aspen and cut down on his tips to the waiter apres ski, imo
Remember that up-and-coming Godolphin retained jockey in Australia who was a hit here at Royal Ascot? He succumbed to betting on horses too.
How were they caught out, please?
I'm assuming an audio tape of a phone call didn't surface in India!
I'm assuming an audio tape of a phone call didn't surface in India!
Here, trainers are allowed and sometimes "encouraged" to bet with n"o-lose" betting accounts. And, the BHA sanctioned it; horseracing and BHA and bookies are bed-partners thro' and thro'.
The inquiry was held following a report received by stewards from the club’s Department of Racing Integrity and Betting Analysis. There is no suggestion the Independent Commission Against Corruption is involved.
https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3220370/brazilian-jockeys-silvestre-de-sousa-and-vagner-borges-banned-hong-kong-jockey-club-betting-offences
Not sure this explains how they were caught, unless they were daft enough to place the bets in their own names. More likely imo that someone snitched on them.
https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3220370/brazilian-jockeys-silvestre-de-sousa-and-vagner-borges-banned-hong-kong-jockey-club-betting-offences
Not sure this explains how they were caught, unless they were daft enough to place the bets in their own names. More likely imo that someone snitched on them.
Surprised by his need to bet. Maybe why he left the UK.
Authorities need to investigate a lot more over here and punish likewise.
If jockeys are betting why would you want to own a horse?
Authorities need to investigate a lot more over here and punish likewise.
If jockeys are betting why would you want to own a horse?
"According to the HKJC, Borges had placed a bet on Young Brilliant, the horse he was riding in a 1m1f Happy Valley handicap on April 26 - which was facilitated by De Sousa."
Huh? So how did de Sousa "facilitate" the bet?
Does he know the "putter-onners"?
Or are there dark forces, like the ones hulk23 refers to above, involved here?
Huh? So how did de Sousa "facilitate" the bet?
Does he know the "putter-onners"?
Or are there dark forces, like the ones hulk23 refers to above, involved here?
I remember there was recent talk that he was homesick and may return to UK. Maybe he knew this was in the pipeline
you are probably right mr c. A lot of money gambled over there. Maybe better out of the place now.
Would be nice to see him back riding a few winners for the Nicholls yard where he started to show how good he was around the likes of Catterick.
Jockey De Sousa’s guilty plea and unblemished record in relation to betting offences.
Well that's alright then, just caught only once!
Well that's alright then, just caught only once!
De Sousa (or a swarthy little chap very like him) was standing next to me by the paddock at Salisbury last Thursday, exchanging pleasantries with one of the equally swarthy chaps leading around the Amo Racing horse. He seemed surprisingly chipper in retrospect.
its a good job them HK stewards are not in the UK or IRE, their would be NO racing at all on bar races for fresh out of the apprentice school jockeys, with all that would fall under being sanctioned............
This is the 2nd one I’ve heard in recent weeks where it was an independent 3rd party who raised the alarm.
Look up the LSU baseball scandal…head coach sacked after a 5,000 usd bet was placed (considered large for a college baseball game).
Look up the LSU baseball scandal…head coach sacked after a 5,000 usd bet was placed (considered large for a college baseball game).
But yeah…stoooopid.
Stanley Chin ended up doing bird there and they told Egan if he ever step foot there again the same would happen.
They don’t ef about there. Essential the government makes easy bank from the turnover so it’s in their interests to keep the sport clean.
Stanley Chin ended up doing bird there and they told Egan if he ever step foot there again the same would happen.
They don’t ef about there. Essential the government makes easy bank from the turnover so it’s in their interests to keep the sport clean.
Horseracing in Hong Kong raises colossal sums of money for social causes eg housing and education. Horseracing in Hong Kong are not dictated to by bookies.
If only the same is replicated here. Lesser scumbag bookies = higher quality sponsors and races = higher prize monies.
If only the same is replicated here. Lesser scumbag bookies = higher quality sponsors and races = higher prize monies.
Must be an appeal against length of sentence as he admitted guilt to the offence
Solicitor must be confident to encourage him to appeal... but he is UK based!!
He was struggling to get rides in UK before he went... I can't imagine he'd get a license in HK ... is retirement imminent ??
who cares if he had a bet as long as he was trying to win, and he was
Love the 1338 post from screaming
De Sousa (or a swarthy little chap very like him) was standing next to me by the paddock at Salisbury last Thursday, exchanging pleasantries with one of the equally swarthy chaps leading around the Amo Racing horse. He seemed surprisingly chipper in retrospect
De Sousa (or a swarthy little chap very like him) was standing next to me by the paddock at Salisbury last Thursday, exchanging pleasantries with one of the equally swarthy chaps leading around the Amo Racing horse. He seemed surprisingly chipper in retrospect
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