Hawkes Bay RI 10 February 2022 – R1 – Robert Hannam

ID: RIB7444

Respondent(s):
Robert Hannam - Jockey

Applicant:
Mr K Coppins - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N McCutcheon

Persons Present:
Mr R Hannam, Mr K Coppins

Information Number:
A14511

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Excessive use of the whip

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

Plea:
Admitted

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
10/02/2022

Race Club:
Hawkes Bay Race Club

Race Location:
Hastings Racecourse - 200 Prospect Road, Hastings, 4122

Race Number:
R1

Hearing Date:
10/02/2022

Hearing Location:
Hastings

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey Robert Hannam is fined $250

SUMMARY OF FACTS

Mr Hannam the Rider of “CRY BABY” admitted a charge that he used his whip excessively prior to the 100m.

Mr Hannam said that he understood the Rule, the charge and confirmed that he admitted the breach.

Mr Coppins showed the relevant film replays and identified where Mr Hannam had struck his mount 7 times prior to the 100m.

Mr Hannam agreed with the total strikes being 7.

DECISION

As the charge was admitted it was found proved.

PENALTY SUBMISSIONS

Mr Coppins said that this was Mr Hannam’s first whip charge within the last 12 months and then referred to the Penalty Guidelines.

Mr Hannam confirmed his record.

REASON FOR PENALTY

Taking into account the record, Penalty Guideline and the admission of the breach, it was deemed that a suitable penalty was a fine of $250.

PENALTY

Mr Hannam was fined $250.

Decision Date: 10/02/2022

Publish Date: 14/02/2022