Wellington RC 3 December 2022 – R3 – Joe Doyle
ID: RIB14095
Animal Name:
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
03/12/2022
Race Club:
Wellington Racing Club
Race Location:
Trentham - 10 Racecourse Rd, Upper Hutt, 5018
Race Number:
R3
Hearing Date:
03/12/2022
Hearing Location:
Trentham Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Joe Doyle is fined $250
FACTS:
Following Race 3, Information A15598 was filed with the Adjudicative Committee.
Mr Doyle admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(f)(ii) in that he struck his mount 3 times above shoulder height.
Mr Doyle said that he understood the Rule and the charge.
Mr Davidson showed film replays and identified Mr Doyle using the whip above shoulder height three times inside the final 200m.
Mr Doyle said that he would not have been charged back home for what he did.
He gave an assurance that he is trying hard to rectify his whip use.
DECISION:
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
PENALTY SUBMISSIONS:
Mr Davidson said that Mr Doyle had been spoken to at the recent Levin Meeting about his action. A fine of $250 was recommended.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
As this was Mr Doyle’s first charge under the Rule, a minimum fine was considered a condign penalty.
CONCLUSION:
Mr Joe Doyle was fined $250.
Decision Date: 03/12/2022
Publish Date: 13/01/2023