Woodville-Pahiatua RC 2 October 2022 – R8 – Shaun Phelan
ID: RIB11286
Animal Name:
Rocktilyoudrop
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
02/10/2022
Race Club:
Woodville-Pahiatua
Race Location:
Woodville Racecourse - 1032 McLean Street, Woodville, 4920
Race Number:
R8
Hearing Date:
02/10/2022
Hearing Location:
Woodville
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Rider Shaun Phelan is fined $500
FACTS:
Jockey Shaun Phelan admitted a breach of the Excessive Whip Rule when striking his mount 7 times prior to the 100 metre mark.
EVIDENCE:
The film of the incident was shown by the Stipendiary Stewards and the number of strikes confirmed. Being a Class D Jockey, Jockey S Phelan agreed he understood the Rule and the resulting penalty as per the Guidelines. He had been charged at Avondale on the 25/5/22 under this Rule and fined. Both he and Stipendiary Steward K Coppins had nothing to add, agreeing the film said it all.
DECISION:
As the breach was admitted, it was deemed proved.
REASON FOR PENALTY:
The Adjudicative Committee saw no reason to depart from the current Guidelines.
CONCLUSION:
As per the Guidelines a fine of $500 was imposed.
Decision Date: 02/10/2022
Publish Date: 03/10/2022