Hawkes Bay RI 15 October 2022 – R9 – Kate Hercock
ID: RIB11640
Animal Name:
REAL SLIM TRADIE
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
15/10/2022
Race Club:
Hawkes Bay Race Club
Race Location:
Hastings Racecourse - 200 Prospect Road, Hastings, 4122
Race Number:
R9
Hearing Date:
15/10/2022
Hearing Location:
Hastings Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Kate Hercock's Licence is suspended for 3 days plus $500 fine
FACTS
Ms Hercock the Rider of “REAL SLIM TRADIE” (first) admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that she used her whip excessively (6 times) prior to the 100m.
Ms Hercock said that she understood the Rule, charge and confirmed that she admitted the breach.
Mr Oatham showed film replays that clearly showed the 6 strikes being applied before the 100m marker.
Ms Hercock said that her mount travelled well and then wanted to pull up and she thought that she would be dive-bombed to get beaten.
She said that there was a lot going on, on the outside of the track that distracted her mount.
DECISION
As the charge was admitted it was deemed proved.
PENALTY SUBMISSIONS
Mr Oatham said that Ms Hercock’s record showed 3 whip breaches in the previous 6 months:
21 May $250 Fine
28 May $250 Fine
10 September $500 Fine
He referred to the Penalty Guide that showed a starting point for a fourth whip breach being a 2-Day Suspension and a $500 Fine.
Ms Hercock said that she had riding engagements at Trentham on 23 October.
REASONS FOR PENALTY
As this breach was Ms Hercock’s fourth within six months and that her mount went on to win the Race, the Adjudicative Committee determined that an uplift from the starting point was warranted.
CONCLUSION
Ms Hercock’s Jockey’s Licence was suspended from 24 October to and including 28 October 2022 (3 days) and she is fined $500.
Decision Date: 15/10/2022
Publish Date: 20/10/2022