Otaki-Maori RC 5 May 2023 – R1 – Kayla Macnab

ID: RIB21041

Respondent(s):
Kayla Macnab - Jockey

Applicant:
Mr C Simpson - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N McCutcheon

Persons Present:
Ms K Macnab, Mr C Simpson

Information Number:
A18966

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Excessive use of the whip - struck mount 6 times prior to 100m

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

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
WHISKEY TANGO

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
05/05/2023

Race Club:
Otaki-Maori Racing Club

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

Race Number:
R1

Hearing Date:
05/05/2023

Hearing Location:
Otaki

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey Kayla Macnab is fined $250

FACTS

Ms Kayla Macnab admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i).  The breach being that she struck her mount ‘WHISKEY TANGO’ 6 times with the whip prior to the 100m (5 is the limit).

Ms Macnab said that she knew the Rule, charge and confirmed that she admitted the breach.

Film replays clearly showed the 6 strikes being applied.  Ms Macnab agreed.

DECISION

As the charge was admitted, it was found proved.

PENALTY SUBMISSIONS

The records showed that this was Ms Macnab’s second breach of the Rule, the first being on 24 April 2023, when a suspension of 1-day was imposed.  8 strikes were applied on that occasion.

Ms Macnab asked for a suspension to be considered.

REASONS FOR PENALTY

The Penalty Guide for a second breach provides for a fine of $250.

CONCLUSION

For the sake of consistency, Ms Macnab was fined $250.

Decision Date: 05/05/2023

Publish Date: 10/05/2023