Oamaru JC 20 July 2025 – R1 – Billy Jacobson
ID: RIB57119
Animal Name:
FULL OF GUSTO
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
20/07/2025
Race Club:
Oamaru Jockey Club
Race Location:
Oamaru Racecourse - Highway 1, Oamaru North, Oamaru, 9494
Race Number:
R1
Hearing Date:
20/07/2025
Hearing Location:
Oamaru
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Class A Rider Billy Jacobson is suspended for 6 days
Miss Haley alleged that Mr Jacobson struck his mount FULL OF GUSTO in Race 1, eight times prior to the 100 metre mark.
Mr Oatham demonstrated on the videos that in the home straight, FULL OF GUSTO made a run down the middle of the track from near the rear of the field. The Respondent struck the horse 8 times before the 100 metres. There were no strikes in the final 100 metres. FULL OF GUSTO finished 4th.
Mr Jacobson said it was a misjudgement. The horse was starting to run on.
Decision
As Mr Jacobson has admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
Submissions as to Penalty
Miss Haley produced the Respondent’s record, which evidenced 3 breaches of this Rule in the past 6 months. One in February, another in March, and the final one in April. She said Mr Jacobson was a busy Rider.
Mr Jacobson stated he wished the suspension to start immediately.
Reasons for Penalty
The starting point in the Penalty Guide for 8 strikes before the 100 metres where it is a 4th such breach, is 5+ days suspension. This is the same starting point as for a 3rd breach. A 6-day starting point is appropriate, which takes into account that Mr Jacobson is a busy South Island based Rider.
Conclusion
Mr Jacobson is suspended from the end of racing today, up to and including 30 July 2025. This is 6 national riding days.
Decision Date: 20/07/2025
Publish Date: 22/07/2025