Otaki-Maori RC 5 May 2023 – R4 – Ciel Butler
ID: RIB21030
Animal Name:
BARRI HYDE
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
05/05/2023
Race Club:
Otaki-Maori Racing Club
Race Location:
Otaki Racecourse - Te Roto Road, Otaki, 5512
Race Number:
R4
Hearing Date:
05/05/2023
Hearing Location:
Otaki
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Ciel Butler is suspended for 2 days and fined $500
FACTS
Ms Ciel Butler, the Rider of ‘BARRI HYDE’, admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i). The breach being that she struck her mount 6 times with the whip prior to the 100m (5 is the limit).
Ms Butler admitted the breach and said that she understood the Rule and charge.
Film replays were clear in showing the 6 strikes being applied.
DECISION
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
PENALTY SUBMISSIONS
The record showed that this was Ms Butler’s fourth breach of the Rule in six months. The last penalty imposed was 2-days suspension and a fine of $500 (10 March 2023).
Ms Clapperton said that the strikes were not aggressive.
REASONS FOR PENALTY
Ms Butler’s record was taken into consideration as was the Penalty Guide starting point.
CONCLUSION
Ms Butler’s Apprentice Jockey’s Licence was suspended from end of racing on 13 May to 17 May inclusive (2-days), and a fine of $500 imposed.
Decision Date: 05/05/2023
Publish Date: 10/05/2023