Jockey Whiteley Suspended For Two Months

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Chris Whiteley

has received a two-month for his ride on short-priced favourite at Cairns last month.

Silent Explorer ($1.30) was beaten into second place in the Open Handicap (1400m) on June 25.

Stewards opened an into the hoop's ride.

At the inquiry, Whiteley was found guilty of failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure Silent Explorer was given every opportunity to win or to obtain the best possible place in the field.

Racing Commission boss Ross Barnett said Whiteley was suspended for two months from August 4 to October 4.

Whiteley has the option of seeking an internal review and, if necessary, taking the matter on further appeal to the .

Whiteley originally rode in south east Queensland but now competes at TAB meetings from to Cairns each week.

He has ridden more than 1400 winners including 70 this season.

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