Auckland TR 9 December 2023 – R3 – Billy Jacobson
ID: RIB30599
Animal Name:
FINAL PURCHASE
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
09/12/2023
Race Club:
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing
Race Location:
Pukekohe Park - 222/250 Manukau Road, Pukekohe Hill, Pukekohe, 2120
Race Number:
R3
Hearing Date:
09/12/2023
Hearing Location:
Pukekohe Park Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Billy Jacobson is fined $500
Evidence
Following the running of Race 3, the Respondent Billy Jacobson, Rider, 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);
Using the available race films, Mr Jones demonstrated that the Respondent struck his mount 8 times from the straight entrance to the 100-metre mark.
In response, by way of explanation, Mr Jacobson said he was doing his best to adjust his whip action, and he was racing in tight quarters.
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 the Respondent’s record which indicated a clear record. Mr Jones said that the Penalty Guide provided for a $500 fine for 3 additional strikes over the 5 strike limit.
Mr Jacobson offer no comment in regard to penalty submissions.
The Adjudicative Committee passed comment to Mr Jacobson, that several of the strikes looked very close to also being above shoulder height.
Reasons for Penalty
The films were clear, the Respondent did strike his mount 3 times over the allowable limit.
On that basis, the Respondent is fined $500.
Conclusion
The Respondent is fined $500.
Decision Date: 09/12/2023
Publish Date: 11/12/2023