R Te Aroha 3 June 2024 – R2 – IMPERIAL PARTY
ID: RIB42788
Animal Name:
IMPERIAL PARTY
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
03/06/2024
Race Club:
Racing Te Aroha
Race Location:
Te Aroha Racecourse - Stanley Road South, Te Aroha,
Race Number:
R2
Hearing Date:
03/06/2024
Hearing Location:
Te Aroha
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: IMPERIAL PARTY is disqualified and Apprentice Jockey Hamish McNeill's losing riding fee be forfeited
Rule 647(1) provides that:
All Riders in a Race shall weigh-in, unless excused from doing so by a Stipendiary Steward. A horse whose Rider does not weigh in shall, in addition to any other penalty which may be imposed, be disqualified from the Race, unless the Stipendiary Stewards are satisfied that the:
(a) Rider’s failure to weigh-in, in accordance with this Rule, was justified by extraordinary circumstances, including if the Stipendiary Stewards are satisfied that, on account of accident or sudden illness, it is impracticable for him to weigh in; and
(b) Rider weighed out correctly with, and carried, his proper weight.
Submissions for Decision:
Stipendiary Steward Mrs L Selvakumaran advised the Adjudicative Committee that after running 7th, 42 lengths behind the winner, Mr McNeill, Rider of IMPERIAL PARTY, failed to weigh in. The Stewards sought the disqualification of IMPERIAL PARTY from 7th placing and Mr McNeill’s losing riding fee to be forfeit.
In explanation, Mr McNeill stated that after dismounting, he was talking to the Trainer and once the discussion had concluded, he simply forgot to weigh in.
Reasons for Decision:
After considering the submissions, the Adjudicative Committee was satisfied with the explanations. The Rule allows for no discretion and disqualification of the horse is mandatory.
Decision:
Pursuant to Rule 647(1), the Adjudicative Committee determined that IMPERIAL PARTY be disqualified from the race and Mr McNeill’s losing riding fee be forfeited.
Decision Date: 03/06/2024
Publish Date: 04/06/2024