Rangitikei RC 21 May 2022 – R8 – Kate Hercock
ID: RIB9190
Animal Name:
NO LOITERING
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
21/05/2022
Race Club:
Rangitikei RC
Race Location:
Trentham - 10 Racecourse Rd, Upper Hutt, 5018
Race Number:
R8
Hearing Date:
21/05/2022
Hearing Location:
Trentham Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey, Kate Hercock fined $250
EVIDENCE
Following the running of Race No 8, the James Bell Holdings Rangitikei Gold Cup, Mr Davidson presented and Information charging Ms Hercock, the rider of “NO LOITERING” with a breach of the excessive use of whip Rule 638(3)(g)(i), in that she struck her mount with the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100 metre mark.
Ms Hercock admitted the breach.
The race films illustrated that when in the home straight Ms Hercock struck her mount with the whip 6 times prior to reaching the 100 metre mark.
Ms Hercock said she had made a “counting mistake”.
DECISION
As the breach was admitted it was found proved.
SUBMISSIONS ON PENALTY
Mr Davidson said that this breach was at the lowest level, being one strike over the imposed limit. Ms Hercock had a clear record, over the past 6 months for any breach of this Rule.
Ms Hercock accepted that a fine was required.
REASONS FOR PENALTY
This was a Listed Race and Ms Hercock’s mount was unplaced, officially finishing 10th a warning was not appropriate because of the status of the race.
CONCLUSION
Ms Hercock was fined $250.
Decision Date: 21/05/2022
Publish Date: 25/05/2022