Auckland TR 7 May 2025 – R8 – Ace Lawson-Carroll
ID: RIB54943
Animal Name:
SUAVETTA
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
07/05/2025
Race Club:
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing
Race Location:
Ellerslie Racecourse - 100 Ascot Ave, Ellerslie, Auckland, 1050
Race Number:
R8
Hearing Date:
07/05/2025
Hearing Location:
Ellerslie Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Ace Lawson-Carroll is fined $300
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 8, Senior Stipendiary Steward, Mr A Dooley presented an Information charging Mr A Lawson-Carroll with a breach of Whip Rule 638(3)(f)(ii) in that he used his whip with arm raised above shoulder height in the final straight on his mount SUAVETTA (which ran 4th).
Mr Lawson-Carroll admitted the charge and had with him Apprentice Mentor Mr N Harris for support.
The race films illustrated Mr Lawson-Carroll using his whip 3 times in the last 100 metres above shoulder height.
Mr Lawson-Carroll said because of his size, he sometimes has difficulty reaching back with his whip. He realised that this was not an excuse for the breach.
DECISION:
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:
Mr Dooley advised that Mr Lawson-Carroll has had one previous breach on 20 January 2025. In the light of that, he recommended a fine of $300. The Penalty Guide being $250 for a first offence and a $50 uplift to reflect the second offence.
Mr Lawson-Carroll advanced no penalty submissions.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Adjudicative Committee considered that as this was the second breach, it required an uplift in penalty and determined that a fine of $300 was appropriate (a $50 uplift).
CONCLUSION:
Accordingly, Mr Lawson-Carroll was fined $300.
Decision Date: 07/05/2025
Publish Date: 09/05/2025