Oamaru JC 26 July 2023 – R9 – Brandon May
ID: RIB25625
Animal Name:
FAME SHINES
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
26/07/2023
Race Club:
Oamaru Jockey Club
Race Location:
Oamaru Racecourse - Highway 1, Oamaru North, Oamaru, 9494
Race Number:
R9
Hearing Date:
26/07/2023
Hearing Location:
Oamaru
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Brandon May is suspended for 6 days
Background
Mr Davidson alleged that in Race 9, Mr May struck his mount FAME SHINES 8 times prior to the 100 metres.
Mr Davidson demonstrated on the videos that the Respondent was racing just back of midfield as the field turned for home, when he mounted a run two from the outside. He struck his mount FAME SHINES 8 times prior to the 100 metres.
Mr May said it was a misjudgement. The horse was in contention. He had been riding the horse out and FAME SHINES had been responding. He had not been counting strikes.
Decision
As Mr May has admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
Submissions as to Penalty
Mr Davidson produced the Respondent’s record which showed 5 breaches in the previous 6 months. He submitted that a penalty in accordance with the RIB Penalty Guide was appropriate.
Mr May accepted this and sought a deferment of penalty until after racing at Riccarton on 28 July.
Reasons for Penalty
Mr May has struck FAME SHINES 8 times prior to the 100 metres. The NZTR Guidelines provide for a penalty of 5 plus National Days where there are 3 additional strikes, and the Jockey has a previous breach in the past 6 months. Mr May has 5 previous breaches and thus an uplift from the 5+ day starting point is appropriate.
Conclusion
Mr May is suspended from the end of riding on 28 July, up to and including 11 August. This is 6 National Days.
Decision Date: 26/07/2023
Publish Date: 31/07/2023