Otago RC 7 February 2026 – R7 – Corey Campbell
ID: RIB63653
Animal Name:
CAPO DELL IMPERO
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
07/02/2026
Race Club:
Otago Racing Club
Race Location:
Wingatui Racecourse - 285 Gladstone Road North, Mosgiel, Dunedin,
Race Number:
R7
Hearing Date:
07/02/2026
Hearing Location:
Dunedin
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Corey Campbell is suspended for 6 days
Mr Davidson alleged that in Race 7, Mr Campbell (CAPO DELL IMPERO) failed to ride his mount out fully to the finish, when he had a chance of finishing 4th.
Mr Davidson demonstrated on the videos, that the Respondent was racing on the rail as his horse neared the winning post. He relaxed his ride some 2 strides from the post. He believed if Mr Campbell had continued to push his mount out, he had a reasonable chance of finishing 4th. The margin between 4th and 5th was half a head.
Mr Campbell said his mount was carrying 60kg and was stopping. He agreed with the Stewards that he had relaxed his ride. He thought he was going to hold 4th comfortably and was not aware of the other horse. He added that CAPO DELL IMPERO had slowed quite significantly after he relaxed his ride.
Decision
As Mr Campbell has admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
Submissions as to Penalty
Mr Davidson produced the Respondent’s record, which showed no previous breach of this Rule. The Penalty Guide provides a 2-week starting point where the placing lost is 4th. He referred to recent comparator cases where suspensions of between 9 and 14 days had been imposed for a breach of this Rule where the horse had a reasonable chance of finishing 4th.
Mr Campbell confirmed his record.
Reasons for Penalty
The Penalty Guide provides a 2-week starting point for a breach where the placing lost is 4th. The appropriate penalty having regard to record, the comparator cases, and ready admission of the breach is 12 days.
Conclusion
Mr Campbell is suspended from the end of racing on 15 February, up to and including 27 February 2026. This is 6 National Riding Days and includes 2 South Island meetings.
Decision Date: 07/02/2026
Publish Date: 11/02/2026