Otago RC 23 May 2025 – R5 – Bill Jacobson

ID: RIB55488

Respondent(s):
Bill Jacobson - Jockey

Applicant:
Miss Rebecca Haley, Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Geoff Hall

Persons Present:
Mr John Oatham, Chief Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A20701

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Careless Riding

Rule(s):
638(1)(d) - Riding/driving infringement

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
TAIHORO

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
23/05/2025

Race Club:
Otago Racing Club

Race Location:
Wingatui Racecourse - 285 Gladstone Road North, Mosgiel, Dunedin,

Race Number:
R5

Hearing Date:
23/05/2025

Hearing Location:
Dunedin

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey Bill Jacobson is suspended for 4 days

Miss Haley alleged that Mr Jacobson permitted his mount TAIHORO in Race 5, to shift outwards when not sufficiently clear of IT’S MARLIN, which was dictated outwards, causing crowding to EKSTATIQUE and EXPLODE near the 250 metres.

Mr Oatham demonstrated on the videos that as the field straightened for the run home, Mr Jacobson was racing midfield towards the centre of the track. He shifted out when not clear and Ms Riddell (IT’S MARLIN) was taken outwards and crowded EKSTATIQUE and EXPLODE as a consequence. Mr Moseley (EXPLODE) had to take a hold briefly.

Mr Jacobson said he was aware he was shifting ground. There was no yelling. TAIHORO had a tendency to run around. Mr Oatham agreed that TAIHORO did, but it was to a minor degree, and he did not believe it was a factor in this case.

Decision

As Mr Jacobson has admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.

Submissions as to Penalty

Miss Haley produced the Respondent’s record, which was very good, with no breaches of this Rule in the past 12 months. She described the breach as low end.

Mr Jacobson stated he accepted Miss Haley’s submissions and wished the suspension to start immediately.

Reasons for Penalty

Mr Jacobson has shifted ground outwards when not his length and another clear of Ms Riddell, who has been forced to shift outward. Mr Moseley was hampered and had to take hold of his mount. Ms Rogerson (EKSTATIQUE) also had to check her mount.

It is a low range breach and from a 5-day starting point, there is a one-day reduction for admission of the breach and Mr Jacobson’s very good record.

Conclusion

Mr Jacobson is suspended from the end of racing today, 23 May, up to and including 29 May 2025. This is 4 national days.

Decision Date: 23/05/2025

Publish Date: 26/05/2025

Otago RC 23 May 2025 – R5 – Bill Jacobson

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