Ashburton RC 21 December 2021 – R3 – Akshay Balloo
ID: RIB6580
Animal Name:
TADITA
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
21/12/2021
Race Club:
Ashburton Racing Club
Race Location:
Ashburton Racecourse - Racecourse Road, Ashburton, 7700
Race Number:
R3
Hearing Date:
21/12/2021
Hearing Location:
Ashburton Racecourse, Racecourse Rd, Ashburton 7700.
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Akshay Balloo is fined $250
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 3 Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr John Oatham presented an Information alleging a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) by Jockey Akshay Balloo which was admitted. Mr Balloo confirmed to the Adjudicative Committee he was conversant with the Rule.
Mr Oatham played the replay video of Mr Balloo leading the race into the straight and the film clearly showed 6 strikes with the whip finishing well before the 100 metre marker.
Mr Balloo made no submissions.
DECISION:
Mr Balloo having admitted the breach it was deemed to be proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:
Mr Oatham stated Mr Balloo had a clear record under the Rule and the Stewards would seek a fine under the NZTR Revised Guidelines.
Mr Balloo made no submissions on Penalty.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Guidelines for a 1st offence provide whichever is greater of $250 fine or 50% of Jockey share of stake.
PENALTY:
Jockey Akshay Balloo is fined $250.
Decision Date: 21/12/2021
Publish Date: 22/12/2021