Oamaru JC 26 July 2023 – R7 – Brett Murray
ID: RIB25624
Animal Name:
CHOUX MACHER
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
26/07/2023
Race Club:
Oamaru Jockey Club
Race Location:
Oamaru Racecourse - Highway 1, Oamaru North, Oamaru, 9494
Race Number:
R7
Hearing Date:
26/07/2023
Hearing Location:
Oamaru
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Brett Murray is fined $250
Mr Davidson alleged that in Race 7, Mr Murray struck his mount CHOUX MACHER 6 times prior to the 100 metres.
Mr Oatham demonstrated on the videos that the Respondent made a run in the home straight down the outside of the track and, in so doing, he struck his mount CHOUX MACHER 6 times before the 100 metres. The horse finished second.
Mr Murray said he had just “overcooked it”. The horse was in contention and was responding to his urgings.
Decision
As Mr Murray has admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
Submissions as to Penalty
Mr Davidson produced the Respondent’s record which showed 1 previous breach in the past 6 months, on 16 March. He submitted that a penalty in accordance with the RIB Penalty Guide was appropriate.
Mr Murray accepted this.
Reasons for Penalty
Mr Murray has struck CHOUX MACHER 6 times prior to the 100 metres. The NZTR Guidelines provide for a penalty of $250 where there is 1 additional strike, and the Jockey has a previous breach in the past 6 months.
Conclusion
Mr Murray is fined the sum of $250.
Decision Date: 26/07/2023
Publish Date: 31/07/2023