Oamaru JC 20 June 2024 – R2 – Ruvanesh Muniandy
ID: RIB43579
Animal Name:
HALLELUJAH BROTHER
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
20/06/2024
Race Club:
Oamaru Jockey Club
Race Location:
Oamaru Racecourse - Highway 1, Oamaru North, Oamaru, 9494
Race Number:
R2
Hearing Date:
20/06/2024
Hearing Location:
Oamaru
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Ruvanesh Muniandy is fined $500
Mr Davidson alleged that Mr Muniandy struck his mount HALLELUJAH BROTHER with the whip 8 times prior to the 100 metres in Race 2.
Mr Oatham demonstrated on the videos that Mr Muniandy used the whip on 8 occasions before the 100 metres. HALLELUJAH BROTHER finished 4th in the race.
Mr Laking, the Apprentice Mentor, spoke on behalf of Mr Muniandy. He agreed that there were 8 strikes and observed that HALLELUJAH BROTHER had been responding.
Mr Muniandy confirmed Mr Laking’s comments and said that he had not been counting.
Decision
As Mr Muniandy has admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
Submissions as to Penalty
Mr Davidson produced Mr Muniandy’s record which was clear under this Rule. He referred to the $500 starting point in the Penalty Guide.
Mr Laking and Mr Muniandy both acknowledged that this starting point was appropriate.
Reasons for Penalty
Mr Muniandy has used the whip 8 times before the 100 metres. The starting point in the Penalty Guide is a fine of $500. As this incorporates the fact it is a first breach, no reduction is made for record.
Conclusion
Mr Muniandy is fined the sum of $500.
Decision Date: 20/06/2024
Publish Date: 21/06/2024