Riccarton Park – Canterbury JC 26 July 2024 – R8 – Samantha Wynne
ID: RIB44579
Animal Name:
SEVEN TWENTY
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
26/07/2024
Race Club:
Canterbury Jockey Club
Race Location:
Riccarton Park - 165 Racecourse Road, Christchurch,
Race Number:
R8
Hearing Date:
26/07/2024
Hearing Location:
Riccarton Park
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Samantha Wynne is suspended for 5 days
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 8, Stipendiary Steward Mrs Rebecca Haley presented an Information alleging a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) by Class A Rider Miss Samantha Wynne.
Miss Wynne stated she understood the Rule, the Charge and confirmed she admitted the breach.
Mrs Haley played the final straight video and asked Stipendiary Steward Mr Mark Davidson to identify Ms Wynne leading the field entering the home straight and counted 6 strikes before the 100m.
Ms Wynne agreed with the count.
DECISION:
The Respondent having admitted the breach, it was deemed to be proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:
Mrs Haley said Miss Wynne had 3 previous breaches as follows:
13 April 2024 – 8 strikes
10 May 2024 – 8 strikes
4 July 2024 – 7 strikes
Mrs Haley said a suspension in line with the Guidelines is warranted.
Miss Wynne stated she would prefer solely a suspension to ease the financial burden. Miss Wynne said she wished to start any suspension immediately.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Penalty Guide provides for a 3rd and following breach, a $500 fine + a 2 day suspension for 1 additional strike. The Adjudicative Committee, with consideration of Miss Wynne’s frank admission and request, concludes a 5-day suspension is appropriate in the circumstances of this case.
CONCLUSION:
Jockey Samantha Wynne is suspended from the conclusion of racing today, 26 July 2024, up to and including racing on 4 August 2024.
Decision Date: 26/07/2024
Publish Date: 29/07/2024