Otaki-Maori RC 9 March 2022 – R2 – Darryl Bradley
ID: RIB7973
Animal Name:
LADY TELENA
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
09/03/2022
Race Club:
Otaki-Maori Racing Club
Race Location:
Otaki Racecourse - Te Roto Road, Otaki, 5512
Race Number:
R2
Hearing Date:
09/03/2022
Hearing Location:
Otaki
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Darryl Bradley fined $500
Summary of Facts:
Rider Darryl Bradley, after viewing the incident on film, agreed with Stipendiary Steward Mr Coppins’ assessment of the incident in which he struck his mount with his whip 3 times in consecutive strides in the final 100 metres. Although admitting the charge, Mr Bradley informed the Adjudicative Committee that his mount was travelling greenly when he went for a gap and over reacted. He attempted to correct with the whip and miscounted.
Reasons for Decision:
As the breach was admitted it was deemed proved.
Submissions on Penalty:
Stipendiary Steward Mr Coppins asked for a monetary penalty as per the Guidelines. Rider Darryl Bradley asked for the penalty to be one of a suspension citing financial pressures as the reason.
Reasons for Penalty:
Mr Bradley was informed that the Guidelines came into force on the 1st of March and on this occasion it would not be deemed appropriate to differ from the Guidelines.
Conclusion:
Jockey Darryl Bradley was fined $500.
Decision Date: 09/03/2022
Publish Date: 10/03/2022