Licensed apprentice jockey Jackson Murphy had lodged an appeal against penalty after being found guilty by Racing NSW Stewards under AR137(a) after his ride on Phoenix Global in Race 7 (Any Entertainment Class 1 Handicap, 1200m) at Coffs Harbour Racecourse on Thursday, 27 December 2018.
This Appeal was set to be heard by the Racing NSW Appeal Panel on Tuesday, 8 January 2019.
After receiving application to withdraw on 3 January 2019, the Appeal Panel's principal member, Mr Richard Beasley SC, has made the following orders:
Mr Murphy’s suspension issued by Racing NSW Stewards stands - for a period commencing Sunday, 6 January 2019 and to expire on Monday, 14 January 2019 on which day he may ride.