Hawkes Bay RI 29 April 2023 – R9 – Chris Carmine

ID: RIB19393

Respondent(s):
Chris Carmine - Jockey

Applicant:
J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Tom Castles

Persons Present:
Keith Coppins - Stipendiary Steward, J Oatham - Snr Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A17342

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Excessive Use of Whip - struck mount 7 times prior to 100m

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

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
Barzetti

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
29/04/2023

Race Club:
Hawkes Bay Race Club

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

Race Number:
R9

Hearing Date:
29/04/2023

Hearing Location:
Hastings

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey Chris Carmine is fined $250

FACTS

Jockey C Carmine admitted a breach of the Whip Rule in that he struck his mount 7 times prior to the 100 metre mark. He was, he said, aware of the Rule and after viewing the film, agreed he had clearly breached it.

DECISON

As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.

SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY

Although it was Jockey C Carmine’s first breach of the Rule, a fine in accordance with the Penalty Guidelines was asked for.

Jockey C Carmine had nothing to add, except to say that as this was his first breach of the Rule, he was a little unsure of the Guidelines.

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