Otaki-Maori RC 26 May 2022 – R9 – Jeetesh Mudhoo

ID: RIB9210

Respondent(s):
Jeetesh Mudhoo - Apprentice Jockey

Applicant:
Mr K Coppins, Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Tom Castles

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

Information Number:
A17309

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Excessive Use of Whip

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

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
ALMERAKI

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
26/05/2022

Race Club:
Hawkes Bay Race Club

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

Race Number:
R9

Hearing Date:
26/05/2022

Hearing Location:
Otaki Racecourse

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Apprentice Jockey, Jeetesh Mudhoo fined $500

EVIDENCE

Apprentice Jockey, Mr J Mudhoo along with Ms K Clapperton viewed the film and concurred with Stipendiary Stewards’ interpretation that MR Mudhoo struck his mount 6 times before the 100 metre mark. He had little to add except to say he was urging his mount forward at the time looking for a run.

DECISION

As the breach was admitted it was found proved.

SUBMISSIONS ON PENALTY

Stipendiary Steward  informed the Adjudicative Committee that this was Mr Mudhoo’s third breach of this Rule,  The first a warning on 9 March, the second on 12 May when he was fined $250. He asked for a penalty to be imposed as per the Guidelines.

REASONS FOR PENALTY.

The film clearly showed an excess number of strikes with the whip.

Conclusion.

Apprentice Jockey, Mr Jeetesh Mudhoo was fined $500.

Decision Date: 26/05/2022

Publish Date: 28/05/2022