Otaki-Maori RC 14 April 2022 – R6 – Robert Hannam

ID: RIB8604

Respondent(s):
Robert Hannam - Jockey

Applicant:
Mr N Goodwin, Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N McCutcheon

Persons Present:
Mr Goodwin, Mr Hannam

Information Number:
A14530

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Used Whip in Consecutive Strides

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

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
HYDRO CHARM

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
14/04/2022

Race Club:
Otaki-Maori Racing Club

Race Location:
Otaki Racecourse - Te Roto Road, Otaki, 5512

Race Number:
R6

Hearing Date:
14/04/2022

Hearing Location:
Otaki

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey, R Hannam fined $150

FACTS

Mr Hannam admitted a breach of the Whip Rule in that he struck his mount in two consecutive strides short of the winning post.  Mr Hannam was the Rider of HYDRO CHARM.

Mr Hannam said that he understood the Rule and confirmed that he admitted the breach.

Mr Goodwin showed film replays and identified where Mr Hannam had breached the Rule.

Mr Hannam agreed and said it was self explanatory.

DECISION

As the charge was admitted it was deemed proved.

PENALTY SUBMISSIONS

The record showed that Mr Hannam had not previously breached the Rule.

Mr Goodwin said that Mr Hannam had had one prior warning.

Mr Hannam confirmed that his record was clear.

REASONS FOR PENALTY

The film replays showed that close to the finish of the Race, Mr Hannam had struck his mount with the whip, on two consecutive strides.

The Penalty Guide has a starting point of $150 for a first breach of the Rule.  As there were not any aggravating features to consider, the starting point was considered an appropriate penalty.

PENALTY

Mr RJ Hannam was fined $150.

 

 

Decision Date: 14/04/2022

Publish Date: 18/04/2022