Riverton RC 10 May 2024 – R1 – Samantha Wynne
ID: RIB42170
Animal Name:
SCARLETTS PROMISE
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
10/05/2024
Race Club:
Riverton Racing Club
Race Location:
Riverton Racecourse - State Highway 99, Riverton,
Race Number:
R1
Hearing Date:
10/05/2024
Hearing Location:
Riverton Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Samantha Wynne is suspended for 6 days
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 1, Stipendiary Steward Mrs Rebecca Haley presented an Information alleging a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) by Class A Rider Ms 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 straight, and counted 8 strikes before the 100m.
Ms Wynne firstly apologised for the breach and 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 2 previous breaches as follows:
20 December 2023 – 7 strikes
13 April 2024 – 8 strikes
Mrs Haley said a suspension in line with the Guidelines is warranted.
Miss Wynne made no submissions for Penalty, but said she had confirmed rides at Riccarton on Thursday 16 May.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Penalty Guide provides for a 3rd and following breach, a 5+ day suspension for 2 or more additional strikes. The Adjudicative Committee, with consideration of Miss Wynne’s frank admission, concludes a 6-day suspension is appropriate in the circumstances of this case.
CONCLUSION:
Deferment is granted and Jockey Samantha Wynne is suspended from the conclusion of racing on 16 May 2024, up to and including racing on 26 May 2024.
Decision Date: 10/05/2024
Publish Date: 11/05/2024