Cambridge JC 13 July 2022 – R9 – Lynsey Satherley

ID: RIB10025

Respondent(s):
Lynsey Satherley - Jockey

Applicant:
Mr A Dooley, Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N McCutcheon

Persons Present:
Mr Dooley, Ms Satherley

Information Number:
A18106

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Excessive Use of Whip - struck her mount 6 times prior to the 100m

Rule(s):
638(3)(g)(i) - Contravention whip rule

Plea:
Admitted

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
13/07/2022

Race Club:
Cambridge Jockey Club

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

Race Number:
R9

Hearing Date:
13/07/2022

Hearing Location:
Cambridge Racecourse

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey, Lynsey Satherley is fined $250

FACTS

Ms Satherley admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i).  It was alleged that Ms Satherley struck her mount with the whip 6 times prior to the 100m (5 is the limit).

Ms Satherley said that she understood the Rule, Charge and confirmed that she admitted the breach.

Mr Dooley showed film replays and pointed out where the 6 strikes were applied during the running.

Ms Satherley agreed.

DECISION

As the charge was admitted it was deemed proved.

PENALTY SUBMISSIONS

Mr Dooley said that this was the second breach of the Rule within the last six months.

He referred to the Penalty Guide.

Ms Satherley said that she got a little confused as to where the 100m marker was.

REASONS FOR PENALTY

The Penalty Guide has a starting point of $250 for a second breach in six months.

This amount was considered to be a suitable penalty.

PENALTY

Ms L Satherley was fined $250.

Decision Date: 13/07/2022

Publish Date: 18/07/2022