Riccarton Park – Canterbury JC 26 April 2025 – R4 – Ruvanesh Muniandy
ID: RIB54343
Animal Name:
SABOTS D'OR
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
26/04/2025
Race Club:
Canterbury Jockey Club
Race Location:
Riccarton Park - 165 Racecourse Road, Christchurch,
Race Number:
R4
Hearing Date:
26/04/2025
Hearing Location:
Riccarton Park
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Rider Ruvanesh Muniandy is fined $500
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 4, Stipendiary Steward Mr Mark Davidson presented an Information alleging a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) by Apprentice Jockey Mr Ruvanesh Muniandy.
Mr Muniandy stated he was conversant with the Rule and the Charge and confirmed he did admit the breach. Mr Muniandy was assisted at the hearing by Apprentice Mentor Mr Jason Laking.
Mr Davidson had Stipendiary Steward Mrs Rebecca Haley, identify Mr Muniandy (SABOTS D’OR) racing widest on the track approaching the 400m. Mr Davidson pointed to Mr Muniandy strike his horse 8 times prior to the 100m.
Mr Muniandy and Mr Laking made no submissions.
DECISION:
The Respondent having admitted the breach, the charge was deemed to be proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:
Mr Davidson stated Mr Muniandy had a clear record and a fine in line with the Guidelines, would be appropriate.
Mr Muniandy and Mr Laking made no submissions.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Penalty Guidelines provide a $500 starting point for a first breach of this Rule with 3 additional strikes.
The Adjudicative Committee considers there are no factors to depart from Guidelines and a $500 fine to be appropriate.
CONCLUSION:
Apprentice Jockey Mr Ruvanesh Muniandy is fined $500.
Decision Date: 26/04/2025
Publish Date: 29/04/2025