Riccarton Park – Canterbury JC 13 November 2024 – R8 – Akshay Balloo
ID: RIB48309
Animal Name:
TIMES TICKING
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
13/11/2024
Race Club:
Canterbury Jockey Club
Race Location:
Riccarton Park - 165 Racecourse Road, Christchurch,
Race Number:
R8
Hearing Date:
13/11/2024
Hearing Location:
Riccarton Park
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Akshay Balloo is suspended for 8 days
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 8, the Group 3 TAB Mile, Stipendiary Steward Mr Mark Davidson presented an Information alleging a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) by Class A Rider Mr Akshay Balloo.
Mr Balloo stated he understood the Charge, was conversant with the Rule and confirmed he admitted the breach.
Mr Davidson had Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr Oatham, identify Mr Balloo (TIMES TICKING) finishing fast in the middle of the racetrack, where he said he allowed his mount to shift inwards, when not sufficiently clear, crowding EARS BACK and DAZZLING MISS, which were checked near the 75m.
Mr Balloo made no submissions.
DECISION:
The Respondent having admitted the breach, the charge was deemed to be proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:
Mr Davidson said Mr Balloo had 2 previous breaches of the Rule, within the last 12 months.
December 2023 – 6 days for a low-range breach
September 2024 – 5 days for a low–range breach
Mr Davidson considered Mr Balloo’s record to be neutral. He said today’s breach was in the mid-range, with 2 runners being checked close to the winning post and reminded the Adjudicative Committee this was a Group 3 Race.
Mr Balloo made no submissions on Penalty, but asked for a deferment so he could ride this Saturday.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Penalty Guidelines provide a 7-day suspension for a mid-range breach of this Rule.
The Adjudicative Committee is compelled to uplift the starting point for the status of the race and in consideration of Mr Balloo’s admission and relatively good record, gives him some credit. An uplift of 2 days was applied for the status of the race, with a discount of 1 day applied for the mitigating factors.
Deferment is granted and the Adjudicative Committee finds an 8-day suspension to be appropriate in the circumstances of this case.
CONCLUSION:
Class A Jockey Mr Akshay Balloo’s Licence to ride in races is suspended from the conclusion of racing on Saturday 16 November 2024, up to and including racing on 28 November 2024.
Decision Date: 13/11/2024
Publish Date: 15/11/2024