Kurow RC 30 December 2022 – R6 – Diego Montes de Oca
ID: RIB14553
Animal Name:
ROCK SENSATON
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
30/12/2022
Race Club:
Kurow Jockey Club
Race Location:
Kurow Racecourse - Omarama-Oamaru Road, Kurow,
Race Number:
R6
Hearing Date:
30/12/2022
Hearing Location:
Kurow
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey, Diego Montes de Oca suspended for 5 days
Background
Following the running of Race 6 the Stewards charged Mr de Oca (ROCK SENSATION) with a breach of r 638(3)(g)(ii) in that he struck his mount with the whip in 4 consecutive strides over the concluding stages.
Mr Davidson demonstrated on the videos that the Respondent struck his horse on 4 consecutive strides close to the winning post. Both Mr Pitman and Mr de Oca agreed with this. Although Mr de Oca admitted the breach, he briefly raised the issue of whether he was merely showing the whip. He did not pursue this argument.
Decision
As Mr de Oca had admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
Submissions as to penalty
Mr Davidson produced the Respondents’ record which was clear under this aspect of the Whip Rule. He submitted a penalty at the starting point in the Penalty Guide was appropriate.
Mr de Oca did not disagree and asked that the suspension start after 7 January.
Reason for penalty
Mr de Oca has admitted using the whip in 4 consecutive strides. The starting point in the Penalty Guide for 4 or more strikes is a 5-day suspension. This is the appropriate penalty.
Conclusion
Mr de Oca is suspended from the end of racing on 7 January up to and including 14 January 2023.
Decision Date: 30/12/2022
Publish Date: 18/01/2023