R Te Aroha 3 November 2023 – R1 – Joe Doyle
ID: RIB29351
Animal Name:
RASANTE
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
03/11/2023
Race Club:
Racing Te Aroha
Race Location:
Te Aroha Racecourse - Stanley Road South, Te Aroha,
Race Number:
R1
Hearing Date:
03/11/2023
Hearing Location:
Te Aroha
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Joe Doyle is fined $500
Evidence
Following the running of Race 1, Mr Doyle, Class A Rider admitted a charge alleging excessive whip use prior to the 100 metres.
Rule 638(3)(g)(i) provides that in a Flat Race a Rider must not:
(i) strike a horse with a whip more than 5 times prior to the 100-metre mark (other than in a slapping motion down the shoulder with the whip hand remaining on the reins); or
Using the available race films, Mr Jones demonstrated that Mr Doyle struck his mount 8 times from the straight entrance to the 100-metre mark. The last strike was close to the 100 metre mark.
Mr Doyle accepted he had used the whip 8 times before the 100 but thought the Rule allowed up to 10 strikes for the whole straight.
Decision
As Mr Doyle admitted the breach, the Adjudicative Committee finds the breach proved.
Submissions for Penalty
Mr Jones advised that Mr Doyle had a clear record for the past six months. The Penalty Guide provides for a $500 fine for a first offence and that was recommended by Mr Jones.
Mr Doyle made no submissions.
Reasons for Penalty
The Penalty Guide starting point for a breach of this nature is $500. After considering the film evidence, the submissions and having due regard for the number of strikes, the Adjudicative Committee determined there were no reasons to depart from the starting point set out in the Penalty Guide. On that basis, Mr Doyle is fined $500.
Conclusion
Mr Doyle is fined $500.
Decision Date: 03/11/2023
Publish Date: 06/11/2023