Cambridge JC 1 June 2022 – R7 – Ryan Elliot

ID: RIB9328

Respondent(s):
Ryan Elliot - Junior Driver

Applicant:
Mrs Selvakumaran, Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N McCutcheon

Persons Present:
Mrs Selvakumaran and Mr Elliot

Information Number:
A16220

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Overweight

Rule(s):
330(3)(c) - Weight Infringement

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
EXPRESS DESIRE

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
01/06/2022

Race Club:
Cambridge Jockey Club

Race Location:
Cambridge Jockey Club - 40 Racecourse Road, Cambridge, 4210

Race Number:
R7

Hearing Date:
01/06/2022

Hearing Location:
Cambridge Racecourse

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey, Ryan Elliot fined $400

FACTS

Mr Elliot, the declared Rider for “EXPRESS DESIRE” failed to make the carded weight of 56.5kg and was replaced.

Mr Elliot admitted the breach.

DECISION

As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.

PENALTY SUBMISSIONS

Mr Elliot’s record showed two prior breaches of the Rule:

23 April 2022            –           Fined $300

19 March 2022         –           Fined $300

Mr Elliot said that due to the cooler weather he was having difficulty controlling his weight.

REASONS FOR PENALTY

As this was Mr Elliot’s third breach in 120 Days, an increase on the previous fines was deemed appropriate.

 CONCLUSION

Mr Elliot was fined $400.

Decision Date: 01/06/2022

Publish Date: 07/06/2022