Matamata RC 25 September 2021 – R3 – Joe Kamaruddin
ID: RIB4905
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
25/09/2021
Race Club:
Matamata Racing Club
Race Location:
Matamata Racecourse - 7555 State Highway 27, R D 3, Matamata, 3440
Race Number:
R3
Hearing Date:
25/09/2021
Hearing Location:
Matamata Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Joe Kamaruddin is fined $650
SUMMARY OF FACTS:
Following Race 3 Mr Joe Kamaruddin was charged with using his whip forward of the shoulder when riding ANGELICA over the concluding stages.
EVIDENCE:
Film replays were shown with Mr Oatham pointing out where Mr Kamaruddin had struck his mount 3 times forward of the shoulder in the run down the final straight.
Mr Kamaruddin and Mr Harris who assisted Mr Kamaruddin, agreed with the Stewards’ interpretation.
REASON FOR DECISION:
Due to the charge being admitted and the conclusive film evidence, the charge was found proved.
SUBMISSION FOR PENALTY:
Mr Oatham said that Mr Kamaruddin had breached the Whip Rule on two occasions within the last 6 months, those being on 22 June 2021 ($300 fine) and 7 August 2021 ($500 fine). Mr Oatham said that today’s breach was a different section of the Rule and that the Stewards would not be uncomfortable if a monetary penalty was imposed.
Mr Harris said that Mr Kamaruddin was trying too hard and that the strikes were not aggressive. He said that he just needs to slow down a little, as he presently over-rides his mounts.
Mr Kamaruddin agreed with Mr Harris’ comments.
 REASON FOR PENALTY:
Taking into account all submissions and the record, it was determined that a fine was a condign penalty.Â
CONCLUSIONS:
Mr Kamaruddin was fined $650.
Decision Date: 25/09/2021
Publish Date: 27/09/2021