Auckland TR 21 January 2023 – R1 – Warren Kennedy
ID: RIB14760
Animal Name:
IFFIN DOUBT DANCE
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
21/01/2023
Race Club:
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing
Race Location:
Pukekohe Park - 222/250 Manukau Road, Pukekohe Hill, Pukekohe, 2120
Race Number:
R1
Hearing Date:
21/01/2023
Hearing Location:
Pukekohe Park Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Warren Kennedy is fined $150
Evidence
Following the running of Race 1, the Respondent Mr W Kennedy, admitted a charge alleging use of whip in consecutive strides over the concluding stages.
Rule 638(3)(g)(ii) provides that in a Flat Race a Rider must not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in consecutive strides at any stage of the race.
Using the available race films, Stipendiary Steward J Oatham demonstrated that the Respondent changed his whip to his right hand and struck his mount 2 times consecutively at approximately the 250m.
When asked for comment, Mr Kennedy had nothing to add.
Decision
As the Respondent admitted the breach, the Adjudicative Committee finds the breach proved (Rule 915(1)(d) refers).
Submissions For Penalty
Mr Oatham produced the Respondent’s record which indicated 1 previous breach at Tauranga on the 8thh of November.
Mr Kennedy had nothing to add.
Reasons For Penalty
The Penalty Guide starting point for a breach of this nature is a fine of $150.
After considering the film evidence and the submissions, and having due regard for the number of consecutive strikes, the Adjudicative Committee determined there are no compelling reasons to depart from the starting point set out in the Penalty Guide.
On that basis, the Respondent is fined $150.
Conclusion
The Respondent is fined $150.
Decision Date: 21/01/2023
Publish Date: 24/01/2023