Wellington RC 25 May 2024 – R5 – Kazuya Asano
ID: RIB42618
Animal Name:
OPAWA SCARLETT
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
25/05/2024
Race Club:
Wellington Racing Club
Race Location:
Trentham - 10 Racecourse Rd, Upper Hutt, 5018
Race Number:
R5
Hearing Date:
25/05/2024
Hearing Location:
Trentham
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Kazuya Asano is fined $350
Evidence:
Following the running of Race 5, the “Lisa Latta Racing 1300”, Mr N Goodwin presented an Information charging Mr Asano with a breach of the Whip Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that he struck his mount, “OPAWA SCARLETT” with the whip 7 times prior to the 100 metre mark.
Mr Asano admitted the breach.
The race films depicted Mr Asano’s mount challenging for the lead from the 200 metre mark and being vigorously ridden when struck 7 times with the whip before reaching the 100 metre mark. “OPAWA SCARLETT” prevailed and went on to win the race by 0.2 of a length, earning a stake of $11,200.
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Goodwin advised that Mr Asano has had only one warning since October 2023. Mr Asano accepted he should be subject to a fine.
Reasons for Penalty:
For an offence of 2 strikes over what is permitted, a starting point fine of $250 is adopted, which is increased to reflect some of the riding percentage earned by Mr Asano for winning the race.
Conclusion:
Accordingly, a fine of $350 is imposed.
Decision Date: 25/05/2024
Publish Date: 28/05/2024