Hawkes Bay RI 29 April 2023 – R8 – Johnathan Parkes
ID: RIB19391
Animal Name:
Subtle Point
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
29/04/2023
Race Club:
Hawkes Bay Race Club
Race Location:
Hastings Racecourse - 200 Prospect Road, Hastings, 4122
Race Number:
R8
Hearing Date:
29/04/2023
Hearing Location:
Hastings
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Johnathan Parkes is fined $250
FACTS
Jockey J Parkes confirmed he admitted a breach of the Rule and after viewing the available films, agreed that he had exceeded the number of allowable strikes by one.
DECISION
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY
Stipendiary Steward J Oatham informed the Adjudicative Committee that after a break from riding, Jockey J Parkes received a warning on his first day back riding and this being his second breach, asked for a penalty as per the Guidelines be imposed.
Jockey J Parkes conceded that he simply forgot to count – something he was getting used to after a break away.
REASONS FOR PENALTY
The Rule was clearly breached.
CONCLUSION
A fine of $250 was imposed.
Decision Date: 29/04/2023
Publish Date: 01/05/2023