Auckland TR 7 May 2025 – R2 – Courtney Barnes
ID: RIB54919
Animal Name:
PINKY PIE
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
07/05/2025
Race Club:
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing
Race Location:
Ellerslie Racecourse - 100 Ascot Ave, Ellerslie, Auckland, 1050
Race Number:
R2
Hearing Date:
07/05/2025
Hearing Location:
Ellerslie Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Courtney Barnes is fined $300
Evidence:
Following the running of Race 2, Ms C Barnes admitted a charge of using her whip when her horse was out of contention. The charge was issued under Rule 638(3)(f)(iii) which requires
…a Rider must not use his or her whip … when the Rider’s horse is out of contention.
Details of the breach are as follows:
“Used her whip on PINKY PIE when out of contention of running in the first five placings”.
Stipendiary Steward Ms K Jillings identified the incident through available film. Between the top of the straight and just short of the finish line, Ms Barnes is seen to strike her mount on 4 occasions. Ms Barnes confirmed that she agreed with the count.
PINKY PIE finished 9th in a field of 11 horses, being 7 lengths from the winner.
Ms Barnes had no comment, other than she was disappointed in her horse’s performance.
Decision:
As Ms Barnes admitted the breach, it is deemed to be proved.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Dooley confirmed that Ms Barnes has a clear record under this Rule and recommended the Penalty Guide for this breach, of a $300 fine.
Reasons for Penalty:
The film clearly identifies the Respondent striking her mount with most, if not all strikes, subsequent to the horse being out of any contention.
Under the Penalty Guide, a $300 fine is set as a starting point and the Adjudicative Committee considered this to be appropriate.
Conclusion:
Ms Barnes is fined a sum of $300.
Decision Date: 07/05/2025
Publish Date: 09/05/2025