Auckland TR 1 June 2024 – R7 – Sam Weatherley
ID: RIB42770
Animal Name:
BASSOROC
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
01/06/2024
Race Club:
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing
Race Location:
Pukekohe Park - 222/250 Manukau Road, Pukekohe Hill, Pukekohe, 2120
Race Number:
R7
Hearing Date:
01/06/2024
Hearing Location:
Pukekohe Park
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Sam Weatherley is fined $500
Evidence
Following the running of Race 7, the Respondent Sam Weatherley admitted a charge alleging excessive whip use 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, Mr Jones demonstrated that the Respondent struck his mount 7 times from the straight entrance to the 100-metre mark and a further 4 times inside the last 100m.
Mr Weatherley did not contest the number of strikes and said he made an error.
Decision
As the Respondent admitted the breach, the Adjudicative Committee finds the breach proved (Rule 915(1)(d) refers).
Submissions for Penalty
Mr Jones produced Mr Weatherley’s record, which indicated 1 previous breach within the rest period.
Mr Weatherley made no comment in relation to penalty.
Reasons for Penalty
The Penalty Guide starting point for 2 strikes over the 5 strike limit, 2nd breach is a $500 fine.
The Adjudicative Committee does not see any reason to deviate from the Guidelines and imposed a fine of $500.
Conclusion
Mr Weatherley is fined $500.
Decision Date: 01/06/2024
Publish Date: 04/06/2024