Otaki-Maori RC 10 March 2023 – R7 – Madan Singh
ID: RIB17115
Animal Name:
BEAR GRYLS
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
10/03/2023
Race Club:
Otaki-Maori Racing Club
Race Location:
Otaki Racecourse - Te Roto Road, Otaki, 5512
Race Number:
R7
Hearing Date:
10/03/2023
Hearing Location:
Otaki
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Madan Singh was fined $250
FACTS
Mr Singh the Rider of ‘BEAR GRYLLS’, was charged with using his whip excessively (6 times) in the straight.
Mr Singh said that he understood the Rule, charge and confirmed that he admitted the breach.
Film replays clearly showed the 6 strikes being applied (5 is the limit).
Mr Singh did not comment.
DECISION
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
PENALTY SUBMISSIONS
The record showed that this was Mr Singh’s second breach in six months.
Mr Singh did not comment regarding penalty.
REASONS FOR PENALTY
The Penalty Guide has a starting point of a fine of $250 for a second breach within six months. There was not any reason to depart from that figure.
CONCLUSION
Mr M Singh was fined $250.
Decision Date: 10/03/2023
Publish Date: 13/03/2023