Auckland RC 26 December 2021 – R4 – Darren Danis
ID: RIB6608
Animal Name:
FIVE SHILLINGS
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
26/12/2021
Race Club:
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing
Race Location:
Ellerslie Racecourse - 100 Ascot Ave, Ellerslie, Auckland, 1050
Race Number:
R4
Hearing Date:
26/12/2021
Hearing Location:
Auckland RC
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Rider, Darren Danis fined $250
Evidence
Following the running of Race 4, the Respondent, Class A Rider Darren Danis admitted a charge alleging excessive whip use on FIVE SHILLINGS prior to the 100 metres.
Rule 638(3)(g)(i) provides that in a Flat Race a Rider must not:
(i) strike a horse with a whip more than 5 times prior to the 100-metre mark (other than in a slapping motion down the shoulder with the whip hand remaining on the reins); or
Using the available race films Stipendiary Steward, Mr B Jones demonstrated that the Respondent struck his mount 6 times from the straight entrance to the 100-metre mark. He added that FIVE SHILLINGS finished unplaced.
In response, the Respondent accepted that the number of strikes was 6 and he had nothing further to add.
Decision
As Mr Danis admitted the breach the Adjudicative Committee finds the breach proved.
Submissions For Penalty
Mr Oatham said this was the Respondent’s first whip breach in 12 months. He suggested a fine of $250, as per the NZTR Penalty Guide would be appropriate.
The Respondent offered no submissions as to penalty.
Reasons For Penalty
The Penalty Guide starting point for a first breach is the greater of a $250 fine or 50% of Jockey share of stake (in this case the Respondents mount was unplaced).
There are no aggravating factors and therefore no compelling reasons to deviate from penalty guide.
After considering the film evidence, the submissions and having due regard for the number and frequency of strikes the Adjudicative Committee determined that a fine of $250 to be appropriate.
Conclusion
The Respondent Mr Danis is fined $250.
Decision Date: 26/12/2021
Publish Date: 27/12/2021