Probe into suspicious fall on hold as jockey leaves country

Racing stewards in Malaysia are still waiting to investigate the dramatic fall of a jockey from a short-priced favourite at Selangor Turf Club over the weekend, with the rider having since left the country.

The incident occurred in race nine, when Brazilian jockey Lemos “Lai Lai” De Souza was dislodged from Pacific Power the moment the barriers opened at the Kuala Lumpur-based venue, one of Malaysia’s two operational tracks.

The unusual fall has drawn widespread attention online, with footage of the race circulating across social media and igniting a wave of commentary from punters and racing professionals alike.

Officials at Selangor Turf Club had hoped to begin a formal inquiry into the matter earlier this week, but confirmation has now come through that a hearing date is yet to be scheduled for De Souza to appear before the club’s integrity unit.

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