PRESS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

The Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC) on Thursday, September 24, 2026, heard an appeal submitted by Jockey Reyan Lewis against the decision of the Stewards concerning the penalty imposed following an incident involving Jockey Abigail Able and Jockey Reyan Lewis at Caymanas Park on August 10, 2026.


During the hearing, Operations Steward Paul Ramsay presented evidence regarding the incident which occurred on the aforementioned date.


The Commission carefully reviewed the circumstances surrounding the matter and afforded the parties an opportunity to present their respective submissions. Jockey Reyan Lewis was represented by Attorney-at-Law Dr. Tyrese Cruise, who made submissions on his behalf. The Commission also considered the evidence and submissions presented by Operations Steward Paul Ramsay.


Following careful consideration and deliberation of the evidence presented, the Commission determined that the Stewards’ decision be ruled as follows:
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The fine of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) imposed as part of the penalty was reversed.
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The ten (10) day suspension remains in effect.
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The ten (10) day suspension commences on Saturday October 3, 2026.