Auckland TR 25 November 2023 – R1 – Ace Lawson-Carroll
ID: RIB30081
Animal Name:
WITHALLMYHEART
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
25/11/2023
Race Club:
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing
Race Location:
Pukekohe Park - 222/250 Manukau Road, Pukekohe Hill, Pukekohe, 2120
Race Number:
R1
Hearing Date:
25/11/2023
Hearing Location:
Pukekohe
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Ace Lawson-Carroll is fined $500
BACKGROUND:
Following the running of Race 1, the Dunstan Horsefeeds Stayers Championship Qualifier 2100, Apprentice Jockey, Ace Lawson-Carroll, admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that, as the Rider of WITHALLMYHEART he “struck his mount eight times prior to the 100 metres”.
Mr Lawson-Carroll admitted the breach and was assisted at the hearing by his Employer, Mr S Clotworthy.
Rule 638 provide as follows:
(g) Subject to the other requirements this Rule 638(3), in a Flat Race or trial (including jump-outs and/or tests for certification purposes), a Rider must not:
(i) except as provided for in (iii) (A) and (iii) (B) of this sub-Rule, 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).
(iii) it shall not be a contravention of (i) of this sub-Rule if:
- a Rider strikes a horse six times prior to the 100-metre mark, provided that the Rider does not strike the horse more than four times after the 100-metre mark.
EVIDENCE:
Senior Stipendiary Steward Mr B Jones demonstrated the breach using available race films. He pointed out WITHALLMYHEART (A Lawson-Carroll), who was racing mid-field in the home straight. Mr Lawson-Carroll struck his mount eight times prior to the 100 metre mark. From the 100 metres to the finish, he did not strike his mount.
Mr Lawson-Carroll agreed with the number of strikes. By way of explanation, he stated that he thought he had struck his mount seven times. Mr Clotworthy added that it was simply a miscalculation.
DECISION:
The breach having been admitted, it is deemed proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:
Mr Jones submitted that Mr Lawson-Carroll has a clear record under the Whip Rules. He referred to the Penalty Guide which provides for a penalty of a fine of $500. He said the breach was at the low end and the force used was minimal. He submitted a fine of $500 would be an appropriate penalty.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Adjudicative Committee noted the provisions of the RIB Thoroughbred Penalty Guide (February 2023), which provides for a $500 fine in circumstances of a first offence involving three additional strikes. Accordingly, a $500 fine is imposed.
CONCLUSION:
Apprentice Jockey Mr Lawson-Carroll is fined $500.
Decision Date: 25/11/2023
Publish Date: 27/11/2023