R Tauranga 30 October 2021 – R5 – Shaun McKay
ID: RIB5561
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
30/10/2021
Race Club:
Racing Tauranga Inc
Race Location:
Tauranga Racecourse - 1383 Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga,
Race Number:
R5
Hearing Date:
30/10/2021
Hearing Location:
Tauranga Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Shaun McKay is fined $500
SUMMARY OF FACTS:
Following the running of Race 5, the Quick Count Maiden, Mr Oatham presented an Information alleging that Mr McKay, the Rider of OFFENDED committed a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that he struck his mount with the whip 6 times prior to the 100 metre mark.
Mr McKay admitted the breach. His mount finished 3rd, being a 2 heads from first. Mr McKay has had one previous breach of this Rule, on 11 September 2021.
SUBMISSIONS:
The race film illustrated that Mr McKay’s mount was wide on ending the straight and finished strongly to be a close 3rd, but was struck 6 times before the 100 metre mark.
REASON FOR DECISION:
As Mr McKay admitted the breach, it was deemed proved.
SUBMISSION FOR PENALTY:
The breach of the Rule was at the lower end, being one strike more than that permitted. For a second offence the Penalty Guide “starting point” is the greater of a fine of $500 or 50% of the Jockey’s share of any stake earned.
REASON FOR PENALTY:
Mr McKay’s percentage of the third place stake is less than $75. The appropriate sanction is that Mr McKay be fined $500.
CONCLUSIONS:
Jockey Shaun McKay is fined $500.
Decision Date: 30/10/2021
Publish Date: 01/11/2021