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At Bendigo on December 28 jockey Nikita Beriman was found guilty of a charge of careless riding on her mount Silent Lightning in the Pura Milk Country Showcase 0-62 Handicap.

She was charged that near the 300 metres she permitted her mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of Exclusive Choice, which resulted in that gelding having to be checked. Stewards deemed the interference to be in the mid range.

Beriman had her licence to ride in races suspended from midnight on December 29 until midnight on January 10 a total of 14 meetings (5 metropolitan, 9 country).

Bereiman appealed against the decision and severity of the penalty on December 30 and a stay of proceedings was granted effective until midnight on January 5.

A late application to withdraw the appeal against decision was accepted by the Board.

The RAD Board today upheld her appeal to have the penalty varied.

Her suspension will now expires at midnight on January 15.