Otaki-Maori RC 16 September 2021 – R4 – Callum Jones
ID: RIB4614
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
16/09/2021
Race Club:
Otaki-Maori Racing Club
Race Location:
Otaki Racecourse - Te Roto Road, Otaki, 5512
Race Number:
R4
Hearing Date:
16/09/2021
Hearing Location:
Otaki Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Callum Jones is fined $500
SUMMARY OF FACTS:
Following the running of Race 4, the Cavallo Farm & Chris Rutten Bloodstock Handicap 1600, Mr K Coppins presented an Information charging Apprentice Jockey Mr C Jones with a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that he struck his horse, GOBUYIT to an extent which was excessive.
SUBMISSIONS:
The facts were, as evident from the race film and illustrated by Mr Goodwin and Mr Coppins, that Mr Jones struck his mount 6 times with the whip prior to reaching the 100 metre mark. GOBUYIT finished 4th and earned a stake of $600, of which Rider share was $30.
REASON FOR DECISION:
As Mr Jones admitted the charge, it was deemed proved.
SUBMISSION FOR PENALTY:
Mr Coppins advised that Mr Jones had a previous breach of this Rule since 27 May 2021 for which he was suspended for 3 National Riding Days. Mr Jones accepted that the revised Guidelines, since 1 September 2021, should apply.
REASON FOR PENALTY:
For this second offence, the starting point Guideline is the greater of $500 or 50% of a Jockey’s share of any stake obtained. As an Apprentice Jockey Mr Jones would receive only $15 (being his half share of the 50% stake obtained).
CONCLUSIONS:
Accordingly a fine of $500 is imposed, there being no aggravating or mitigating factors.
Decision Date: 16/09/2021
Publish Date: 17/09/2021