Riccarton Park – Canterbury JC 22 April 2023 – R3 – Shankar Muniandy
ID: RIB19037
Animal Name:
LADY'S LEGACY
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
22/04/2023
Race Club:
Canterbury Jockey Club
Race Location:
Riccarton Park - 165 Racecourse Road, Christchurch,
Race Number:
R3
Hearing Date:
22/04/2023
Hearing Location:
Riccarton Park
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Shankar Muniandy is fined $500
Evidence:
Following the running of Race 3, “The Coupland’s Bakeries Maiden”, Mr Oatham presented an Information charging Mr Muniandy with a breach of the Whip Rules, Rule 638(3)(g)(i), in that he struck his mount “LADY’S LEGACY” 6 times prior to reaching the 100 metres mark.
Mr Muniandy admitted the breach.
Mr Oatham identified from the race films, Mr Muniandy applied his whip 6 times well before the 100 metre mark, before desisting until after that mark. “LADY’S LEGACY” then ran on well to win the race.
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham advised that Mr Muniandy had had previous breaches of this Rule in the last 6 months and suggested a starting point fine of $500.
Mr Muniandy accepted that he had to be fined but said he had only limited rides and it was expensive to travel from Dunedin.
Reasons for Penalty:
Any aggravating feature by the previous breaches is actually incorporated into the suggested starting point. “LADY’S LEGACY” won the race, but the forfeiting of the winning Rider’s percentage ($420) plus a little more is sufficient sanction in this case.
Conclusion:
Accordingly, Mr Muniandy is fined $500.
Decision Date: 22/04/2023
Publish Date: 24/04/2023