Hawke’s Bay RI 31 December 2022 – R7 – Craig Grylls

ID: RIB14565

Respondent(s):
Craig Grylls

Applicant:
Mr N Goodwin, Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr T Castles

Persons Present:
Mr Goodwin, Mr Grylls, Stipendiary Steward-Mr K Coppins

Information Number:
A17362

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Excessive Use of Whip

Rule(s):
638(3)(g)(i) - Contravention whip rule

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
LAVITA VISHBI

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
31/12/2022

Race Club:
Hawkes Bay Race Club

Race Location:
Hastings Racecourse - 200 Prospect Road, Hastings, 4122

Race Number:
R7

Hearing Date:
31/12/2022

Hearing Location:
Hastings

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey, Craig Grylls fined $500

Facts:

Jockey C Grylls admitted the charge that he struck his mount LAVITA VISHBI excessively prior to the 100 metre mark.

The films of the incident were shown and the strikes counted and confirmed by all parties.  Jockey, C Grylls agreed that he exceeded the allowable number of strikes by one.

Decision:

As the breach was admitted it was found proved.

Submission on Penalty:

Stipendiary Steward, K Coppins informed the Adjudicative Committee that Jockey, C Grylls has had two previous charges this year. 1st October and 10th September where he was fined as per the Guidelines. He asked that a further fine be imposed.

Conclusion:   

As per the Guidelines Jockey, C Grylls was fined $500.

Decision Date: 31/12/2022

Publish Date: 18/01/2023