Riccarton Park – Canterbury JC 23 October 2021 – R4 – Tegan Newman
ID: RIB5338
Animal Name:
OUR ECHO
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
23/10/2021
Race Club:
Canterbury Jockey Club
Race Location:
Riccarton Park - 165 Racecourse Road, Christchurch,
Race Number:
R4
Hearing Date:
23/10/2021
Hearing Location:
Riccarton Racecourse, Christchurch.
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Rider Tegan Newman is fined $400
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 4 Stipendiary Steward, Mr Davidson presented an Information alleging a breach of the Whip Guidelines by Tegan Newman which was admitted.
Mr Davidson showed the video replay and identified Miss Newman (OUR ECHO) who won the race, striking her horse 6 times prior to the 100 metres.
Miss Newman stated she was conversant with the Rule and admitted the 6 strikes.
REASON FOR DECISION:
As Miss Newman has admitted the breach it was found proved.
SUBMISSION FOR PENALTY:
Mr Davidson stated Miss Newman was warned on 27 May 2021 at Counties. He said the Guidelines provide for a first offence, a fine of $250 or 50% of Jockey share of stakes whichever the greater. He said Miss Newman’s 50% of the winning Jockey’s percentage for the race was $431.
Miss Newman made no submissions on penalty other than to say she was poor.
CONCLUSIONS:
Miss Newman is fined $400.
Decision Date: 23/10/2021
Publish Date: 26/10/2021