Avondale JC 12 October 2022 – R11 – Darren Danis
ID: RIB11455
Animal Name:
CARRINGTON
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
12/10/2022
Race Club:
Avondale Jockey Club Inc
Race Location:
Avondale Racecourse - Ash Street, Avondale, Auckland, 1026
Race Number:
R11
Hearing Date:
12/10/2022
Hearing Location:
Avondale Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Class A Rider Darren Danis is fined $500
Evidence
Following the running of Race 11, Information No. A17246 was filed alleging a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that Class A Rider Mr D Danis struck his mount (CARRINGTON) six times prior to the 100-metre mark.
At the commencement of the hearing Mr Danis confirmed that he admitted the charge.
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); or
Using the available race films, Stipendiary Steward Mr Jones identified CARRINGTON (D Danis) who was racing close to the running rail. He demonstrated that Mr Danis struck his mount six times from the straight entrance to prior to the 100-metre mark.
Mr Danis agreed with the number of strikes and had nothing further to add.
Decision
As the Respondent admitted the charge, the Adjudicative Committee finds the charge proved.
Penalty submissions
Mr Jones submitted that Mr Danis has had two previous breaches of this Rule in the past 6 months, namely:
10/09/22 – 7 strikes – fined $500
22/06/22 – 8 strikes – 6-day suspension
Mr Jones submitted that the Penalty Guide provides for a $500 fine.
Mr Danis did not offer any submissions as to penalty.
Reasons For Penalty
The Penalty Guide provides for a $500 fine for a third breach involving one additional strike.
There are no mitigating or aggravating factors. On that basis there are no reasons to deviate from the Penalty Guide starting point. Accordingly, Mr Danis was fined $500.
Conclusion
The Respondent Mr Danis was fined $500.
Decision Date: 12/10/2022
Publish Date: 13/10/2022