Otaki-Maori RC 10 March 2023 – R4 – Ciel Butler
ID: RIB17109
Animal Name:
WINKLE BAY
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
10/03/2023
Race Club:
Otaki-Maori Racing Club
Race Location:
Otaki Racecourse - Te Roto Road, Otaki, 5512
Race Number:
R4
Hearing Date:
10/03/2023
Hearing Location:
Otaki
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Ciel Butler is suspended for 2 days and fined $500
FACTS
Ms Butler the Rider of ‘WINKLE BAY’, was charged with using her whip 6 times prior to the 100m (5 is the limit).
Ms Butler said that she understood the Rule, charge and confirmed that she admitted the breach.
Mr Goodwin showed film replays and identified the 6 strikes that were applied.
Ms Butler agreed that it was 6 times.
DECISION
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
PENALTY SUBMISSIONS
Mr Goodwin said that this was Ms Butler’s fourth breach of the Rule within six months, with the most recent being on 21 January 2023 with a fine of $500 imposed.
The Penalty Guide was referred to.
Ms Clapperton said that Ms Butler has a good rhythm and it was unfortunate that she was one over.
Ms Butler said that she would start any suspension after 11 March.
REASONS FOR PENALTY
The Penalty Guide starting point for a fourth breach within six months is 2-days suspension plus a fine of $500.
As there was not any reason to depart from the starting point, it was the penalty arrived at.
CONCLUSION
Ms C Butler had her Apprentice Jockey’s Licence suspended from close of racing on 11 March to 15 March 2023 (2-days), with a fine of $500 imposed.
Decision Date: 10/03/2023
Publish Date: 13/03/2023