Riccarton Park – North Canterbury JC 1 October 2022 – R1 – Samantha Wynne

ID: RIB11277

Respondent(s):
Samantha Wynne - Jockey

Applicant:
Mark Davidson, Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Geoff Hall, Olivia Jarvis

Information Number:
A21478

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
weighed in overweight

Rule(s):
648(5) - Weight Infringement - overweight

Plea:
Admitted

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
01/10/2022

Race Club:
Canterbury Jockey Club

Race Location:
Riccarton Park - 165 Racecourse Road, Christchurch,

Race Number:
R1

Hearing Date:
01/10/2022

Hearing Location:
Christchurch

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey Samantha Wynne is fined $150

Background:

Mr Davidson alleged that in Race 1, Ms Wynne weighed in 0.6kg over her weigh out weight.

Mr Davidson said Ms Wynne was carded to ride at 54 and had weighed out at 54.4kg but had weighed in at 55kg. Ms Wynne said she was battling weight issues but with more riding she believed she would be fine. She explained she had had a big drink after weighing out and this was the reason for the breach.

Decision:

As Ms Wynne has admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.

Submissions as to Penalty:

Mr Davidson produced the Respondent’s record which showed no breaches of this Rule. He submitted a penalty in the range of $150 to $200 was appropriate. Ms Wynne did not disagree.

Reasons for Penalty:

This is Ms Wynne’s first breach of this Rule.

Conclusion:

She is fined the sum of $150.

Decision Date: 01/10/2022

Publish Date: 06/10/2022