Masterton RC 28 May 2022 – R3 – Lily Sutherland
ID: RIB9269
Animal Name:
HAPPY STAR
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
28/05/2022
Race Club:
Wellington Racing Club
Race Location:
Trentham - 10 Racecourse Rd, Upper Hutt, 5018
Race Number:
R3
Hearing Date:
28/05/2022
Hearing Location:
Trentham Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey, Lily Sutherland fined $250
FACTS
Ms Sutherland the Rider of “HAPPY STAR” admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that she struck her mount with the whip 6 times prior to the 100m (5 is the limit).
Ms Sutherland confirmed to the Committee that she understood the Rule, Charge and confirmed that she admitted the breach.
The film replays were crystal clear in showing Ms Sutherland had struck her mount 6 times before reaching the 100m.
Ms Clapperton agreed and said that Ms Sutherland has to be mindful at all times that the maximum number of strikes before the 100m is 5.
DECISION
As the charge was admitted it was deemed proved.
PENALTY SUBMISSIONS
Ms Algar said that on 21 May 2022 Ms Sutherland was fined $125 for a breach in a Listed Race.
She agreed that normally a warning would have been issued on that occasion, but as it was a Listed Race a charge was preferred. Ms Algar suggested that a penalty in line with a first breach be considered for this current breach.
Ms Clapperton agreed.
REASONS FOR PENALTY
The Committee agreed with the submissions made and imposed a fine of $250.
PENALTY
Ms L Sutherland was fined $250.
Decision Date: 28/05/2022
Publish Date: 01/06/2022