Otago RC 3 December 2023 – R7 – Brett Murray
ID: RIB30487
Animal Name:
MEGALOMANIAC
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
03/12/2023
Race Club:
Otago Racing Club
Race Location:
Cromwell Racecourse - Wanaka- Queenstown Highway, Cromwell,
Race Number:
R7
Hearing Date:
03/12/2023
Hearing Location:
Cromwell
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Brett Murray is suspended for 6 days
Mr Oatham alleged that Mr Murray struck his mount MEGALOMANIAC 8 times prior to the 100 metre mark in Race 7.
Miss Haley demonstrated on the videos that Mr Murray struck his mount two times prior to the straight and then a further six times before the 100 metres.
Mr Murray agreed with this count.
Decision
As Mr Murray has admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
Submissions as to Penalty
Mr Oatham produced Mr Murray’s record. The Respondent had a breach of the Whip Rule in July last and another in October. It was only 18 rides since the last breach.
Mr Murray agreed that this description of his record was accurate.
Reasons for Penalty
The starting point is 5+ days. Mr Murray went on to win the race. There is an increase of one day to this starting point.
Conclusion
Mr Murray’s Licence to ride in races is suspended from the conclusion of racing today, 3 December until the conclusion of racing on Friday 15 December, 6 national riding days.
Decision Date: 03/12/2023
Publish Date: 07/12/2023