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R Rotorua 29 April 2022 – R1 – Barry Donoghue

ID: RIB8791

Respondent(s):
Barry Donoghue - Jockey

Applicant:
Mr B Jones - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N McCutcheon

Persons Present:
B Jones, B Donoghue

Information Number:
A17201

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Careless Riding

Rule(s):
638(1)(d) - Riding/driving infringement

Plea:
Admitted

Stewards Report

Results

Animal Name:
TE ATATU MEMPHIS

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
29/04/2022

Race Club:
Rotorua Racing Club

Race Location:
Arawa Park Racecourse - 274 - 287 Fenton Street, Glenhome, Rotorua, 3010

Race Number:
R1

Hearing Date:
29/04/2022

Hearing Location:
Rotorua

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey Barry Donoghue is suspended for 1 day

FACTS:

Class D Rider Mr B Donoghue admitted a charge of Careless Riding in that with 1450m to travel, he allowed his mount “TE ATATU MEMPHIS” to shift in when insufficiently clear.  As a consequence “PACHECO” AND “CASHEL” were crowded and checked.

Mr Donoghue said that he understood the Rule, charge and confirmed that he admitted the breach.

Film replays were shown with Mr Jones identifying all horses and the interference.

Mr Donoghue said that he went in for one stride only and that he pulled off.  He said that his mount dug in.

DECISION:

As the charge was admitted it was found proved.

PENALTY SUBMISSIONS:

Mr Jones said that Mr Donoghue had a clear record and placed the carelessness in the low-range.

Mr Donoghue said that he wanted to ride at Te Rapa on 7 May.

REASONS FOR PENALTY:

Whilst two horses suffered interference, Mr Donoghue’s mount only shifted inwards a minimal amount of ground.  This, in the Adjudicative Committee’s opinion, placed his carelessness in the low-range category.

CONCLUSION:

Mr Donoghue’s Jockey’s Licence was suspended from end of racing on 7 May through to 12 May 2022 (1 Day).

Penalty issued under New Guidelines for Class D Jockeys which came into effect on 26 April 2022:

            Low-range     –           1 Day Suspension

            Mid-range      –           2 Day Suspension

            High-range    –           3 Day Suspension

Decision Date: 29/04/2022

Publish Date: 03/05/2022