Otaki-Maori RC 26 May 2022 -R2 – Hazel Schofer

ID: RIB9212

Respondent(s):
Hazel Schofer - Apprentice Jockey

Applicant:
Mr K Coppins, Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Tom Castles

Persons Present:
Mr Coppins, Ms Schofer, Ms K Clapperton assisting Ms Schofer

Information Number:
A17306

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Excessive Use of Whip

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

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
HIKON

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
26/05/2022

Race Club:
Hawkes Bay Race Club

Race Location:
Hastings Racecourse - 200 Prospect Road, Hastings, 4122

Race Number:
R2

Hearing Date:
26/05/2022

Hearing Location:
Otaki

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Apprentice Jockey, Hazel Schofer fined $250

SUMMARY OF FACTS

Apprentice Jockey, Ms H Schofer and Ms K Clapperton confirmed after viewing the film that Ms Schofer had struck her mount 6 times prior to the 100 metre mark.

Both had nothing to add.

DECISION

As the breach was admitted it was found proved.

SUBMISSIONS ON PENALTY

Stipendiary Steward, Mr Coppins informed the Adjudicative Committee that this was her second breach of the Rule, her last being in January for which she received a 5 day suspension. He asked for the breach to be handled as per the Guidelines even though her mount went on to win the race.

REASONS FOR PENALTY.

The film confirmed the incident.

Conclusion.

Apprentice Jockey, Ms H Schofer was fined $250.

Decision Date: 26/05/2022

Publish Date: 28/05/2022