Severino to Learn Fate Soon After Appeal

Monday, 11 May 2009 00:00

The result of an appeal by Darwin trainer Rui Severino over a one year ban is expected within the next two weeks.

Severino appealed the disqualification handed down in late April by NT stewards in relation to two charges - the most serious of offering money to a rival jockey to lose a race.

He was found guilty of offering Alice Springs jockey Damion McIntosh a sum of money, reported to be about $300, to not win aboard his mount Rishikesh at Fannie Bay in January.

McIntosh reportedly refused to take the money and won the race.

Severino was also handed a three month ban in relation to him stealing the riding gear of McIntosh subsequent to the race from the stables of former top jcokey, turned trainer Gary Clarke.

The appeal before the Northern Territory Racing Appeal Tribunal was scheduled for Friday, but was undertaken this morning.

Severino was represented by well known Melbourne based barrister Dyson Hore-Lacy.

Chairman of the Tribunal, Susan Porter, has heard from all parties in the appeal hearing and has reserved her judgement.

Porter said she was keen to hand down her decision within the next fortnight.