Hawkes Bay RI 29 June 2024 – R7 – Toni Davies
ID: RIB43883
Animal Name:
OLD TOWN ROAD
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
29/06/2024
Race Club:
Hawkes Bay Race Club
Race Location:
Hastings Racecourse - 200 Prospect Road, Hastings, 4122
Race Number:
R7
Hearing Date:
29/06/2024
Hearing Location:
Hastings Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Toni Davies is fined $500
Evidence
Following the running of Race 7, the Respondent Ms T Davies admitted a charge alleging excessive whip use prior to the 100 metres.
Apprentice Mentor Ms K Clapperton was present to assist.
Rule 638(3)(g)(i) provides that in a Flat Race a Rider must not:
(i) strike a horse with a whip more than 5 times prior to the 100-metre mark (other than in a slapping motion down the shoulder with the whip hand remaining on the reins); or
Using the available race films, Mr Goodwin demonstrated that Ms Davies struck her mount 6 times from the straight entrance to the 100-metre mark, and a total of 11 times to the finish line.
Decision
As the Respondent admitted the breach, the Adjudicative Committee finds the breach proved.
Submissions for Penalty
Mr Oatham produced Ms Davies’ record, which showed this was her 3rd charge in the last 6 months. Previous breaches were:
28/2/24 6 strikes – warning
28/6/24 7 strikes – $500 fine
Stewards submitted a penalty commensurate with the NZTR Revised Penalty Guide (March 2024) for excessive whip use.
Reasons for Penalty
The Penalty Guide starting point for a 3rd breach with 1 additional strike, is a fine of $500.
After considering the film evidence, the submissions and having due regard for the number and frequency of strikes, the Adjudicative Committee determined there were no compelling reasons to depart from the starting point set out in the Penalty Guide.
On that basis, the Respondent is fined $500.
Conclusion
Ms Davies is fined $500.
Decision Date: 29/06/2024
Publish Date: 01/07/2024