Wanganui JC 30 August 2025 – R3 – Bruno Queiroz

ID: RIB58333

Respondent(s):
Bruno Queiroz - Jockey

Applicant:
Mr N Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
N Moffatt (Chair) and T Castles

Persons Present:
Ms K Jillings - Stipendiary Steward, Ms Lauren Selvakumaran - Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A17640

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Whip arm above shoulder height

Rule(s):
638(3)(f)(ii) - Contravention whip rule

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
SAM'S TURN

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
30/08/2025

Race Club:
Wanganui Jockey Club

Race Location:
Wanganui Racecourse - 19 Purnell Street, Whanganui, 4500

Race Number:
R3

Hearing Date:
30/08/2025

Hearing Location:
Wanganui Racecourse

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey Bruno Queiroz is fined $300

EVIDENCE:

Following the running of Race 3, Mr Goodwin  presented an Information charging Mr Queiroz with a breach of Whip Rule 638(3)(f)(ii), in that he used his whip with his arm above shoulder height in the final straight.

Mr Queiroz admitted the charge.

Race film evidence confirmed that his arm was raised above shoulder height on one occasion.

DECISION:

As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.

SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:

Mr Goodwin advised that Mr Queiroz was fined $250 for a similar breach on August 24th, 2025.

Mr Queiroz explained that the NZ Rules are still new to him after riding in Singapore, and he is still learning.

REASONS FOR PENALTY:

Given this was Mr Queiroz’s second breach in a short period, a modest uplift from the starting point was considered appropriate. The action was not deemed extravagant and occurred for only one strike.

CONCLUSION:

He is fined $300 for this breach.

Decision Date: 30/08/2025

Publish Date: 02/09/2025