Otago RC 28 March 2025 – R3 – Tanya Jonker
ID: RIB53170
Animal Name:
THE TUI TOILER
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
28/03/2025
Race Club:
Otago Racing Club
Race Location:
Wingatui Racecourse - 285 Gladstone Road North, Mosgiel, Dunedin,
Race Number:
R3
Hearing Date:
28/03/2025
Hearing Location:
Dunedin
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Class A Rider Tanya Jonker is fined $300
Mr Davidson alleged that in Race 3, Ms Jonker used her whip with an action which raised her arm above shoulder height on THE TUI TOILER.
Mr Oatham demonstrated on the videos that the Respondent was riding the leading horse as the field rounded the home bend and progressed up the straight. She gave her mount 3 strikes with the whip, with her arm above shoulder height in the run home.
Ms Jonker agreed with Mr Oatham’s assessment of her actions. She said obviously she was not aware of her whip height at the time.
Decision
As Ms Jonker has admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
Submissions as to Penalty
Mr Davidson produced the Respondent’s record, which evidenced no previous breach of this Rule, but he said Ms Jonker has had 2 warnings in the past 12 months.
Ms Jonker confirmed this.
Reasons for Penalty
The Penalty Guide provides a starting point of a $250 fine for a first breach. As Ms Jonker went on to win the race by a half head, a small uplift from the starting point is appropriate.
Conclusion
Ms Jonker is fined the sum of $300.
Decision Date: 28/03/2025
Publish Date: 01/04/2025