Oamaru JC 16 August 2024 – R3 – Brett Murray
ID: RIB45378
Animal Name:
West Virginia
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
16/08/2024
Race Club:
Oamaru Jockey Club
Race Location:
Oamaru Racecourse - Highway 1, Oamaru North, Oamaru, 9494
Race Number:
R3
Hearing Date:
16/08/2024
Hearing Location:
Oamaru
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Brett Murray is suspended for 5 days
Miss Haley alleged that Mr Murray used his whip excessively in Race 3, in that he struck his mount WEST VIRGINIA 8 times prior to the 100 metres.
Mr Davidson demonstrated on the videos that Mr Murray was racing at the front of the field as they straightened up for the run home. Â There were 8 strikes prior to the 100 metres as the field progressed up the straight. Miss Haley commented that 3 of the strikes were to the shoulder.
Mr Murray agreed with the count and said he had miscounted.
DecisionÂ
As Mr Murray has admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
Submissions as to Penalty
Miss Haley produced the Respondent’s record. This was Mr Murray’s 2nd breach of the Whip Rule in the past week.
Miss Haley said that Mr Murray was suspended for 6 days at Riccarton on the 10th of this month. This suspension had been deferred and was due to end on 28 August.
Reasons for Penalty
Mr Murray has used his whip 8 times prior to 100 metres. He is an experienced Rider who has made a misjudgement. This is his second breach of the Whip Rule in a very short space of time. The Penalty Guide provides for a 5-day suspension where it is a second breach and 3 additional strikes.
Conclusion
Mr Murray is suspended from the end of racing on 28 August, up to and including 8 September 2024. This is 5 National Riding Days.
Decision Date: 16/08/2024
Publish Date: 18/08/2024