Otaki-Maori RC 10 March 2023 – R7 – Madan Singh

ID: RIB17115

Respondent(s):
Madan Singh - Jockey

Applicant:
Mr N Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N McCutcheon

Persons Present:
Mr Goodwin, Mr Singh

Information Number:
A17378

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Excessive use of the whip

Rule(s):
638(3)(g)(i) - Contravention whip rule

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
BEAR GRYLS

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
10/03/2023

Race Club:
Otaki-Maori Racing Club

Race Location:
Otaki Racecourse - Te Roto Road, Otaki, 5512

Race Number:
R7

Hearing Date:
10/03/2023

Hearing Location:
Otaki

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey Madan Singh was fined $250

FACTS

Mr Singh the Rider of ‘BEAR GRYLLS’, was charged with using his whip excessively (6 times) in the straight.

Mr Singh said that he understood the Rule, charge and confirmed that he admitted the breach.

Film replays clearly showed the 6 strikes being applied (5 is the limit).

Mr Singh did not comment.

DECISION

As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.

PENALTY SUBMISSIONS

The record showed that this was Mr Singh’s second breach in six months.

Mr Singh did not comment regarding penalty.

REASONS FOR PENALTY

The Penalty Guide has a starting point of a fine of $250 for a second breach within six months.  There was not any reason to depart from that figure.

CONCLUSION

Mr M Singh was fined $250.

Decision Date: 10/03/2023

Publish Date: 13/03/2023