Morgan Butler has carved out a near three decade-long career in the saddle across Australia but he believes the opening event from Gympie on Saturday will be his proudest moment.

Queensland visitor Jonker has taken out the Manikato Stakes at The Valley.

At an adjourned inquiry on November 9 jockey Nikita Beriman was found guilty of a charge of failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure her horse was given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible place in the field relating to her ride on Shadow Land in the Warrnambool Mazda 6 Maiden Plate at Warrnambool on November 4.

Racing Victoria stewards have suspended jockey Niklta Beriman for three months after completing an inquiry into her ride on Shadow Land at Warrnambool on November 4.

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.