Riverton RC 1 January 2022 – R2 – Jacob Lowry

ID: RIB6707

Respondent(s):
Jacob Lowry - Jockey

Applicant:
Mr M Davidson, Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N Skelt

Persons Present:
Mr Davidson, Mr Lowry , Miss R Haley, Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A15888

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Weighing in in excess of weight out

Rule(s):
648(5) - Riding/driving infringement

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
Deceptio Visus

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
01/01/2022

Race Club:
Riverton RC

Race Location:
Riverton Racecourse - State Highway 99, Riverton,

Race Number:
R2

Hearing Date:
01/01/2022

Hearing Location:
Riverton

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey, Jacob Lowry fined $100

Evidence:

At the conclusion of Race 2, Information A15888 was lodged by Stipendiary Steward, Mr M Davidson alleging that Jockey, Mr J Lowry weighed in .6kg over his weigh out weight being a total of 1 kg over the carded weight.

Mr Lowry was present at the hearing and confirmed he understood the Rule and that he admitted the breach.

Decision:

As Mr Lowry admitted the breach it is found proved.

Submissions for Penalty:

Mr Davidson stated that Mr Lowry had received a warning on the 3/12/2021 regarding this particular Rule. He believed the breach was at the low end of the scale in this instance and could be dealt with by way of a fine.

Mr Lowry stated that his ride DECEPTIO VISUS was the lightest he had on today’s card and that he had changed some sponge pads that may have attributed to the increase and that also he had had a drink of water after having weighed out.

Reasons For Penalty:

After considering submissions the Adjudicative Committee took into account both Mr Davidson and Mr Lowry’s comments and believed a fine at the low end of the scale was appropriate.

Conclusion:

Mr Lowry was fined the sum of $100 and reminded of his professional obligations around this issue .

Decision Date: 01/01/2022

Publish Date: 02/01/2022