Riverton RC 18 April 2022 – R10 – Shankar Muniandy
ID: RIB8614
Animal Name:
KAARERAWAY
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
18/04/2022
Race Club:
Riverton RC
Race Location:
Riverton Racecourse - State Highway 99, Riverton,
Race Number:
R10
Hearing Date:
18/04/2022
Hearing Location:
Riverton Racing Club
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Shankar Muniandy was fined the sum of $500
Evidence:
At the conclusion of Race 10 Stipendiary Steward Mr M Davidson filed an Information alleging Jockey Mr S Muniandy under Rule 368(3)(g (i) struck his mount KAARERAWAY six times prior to the 100m.
Mr Muniandy admitted the breach and confirmed he understood the Rule. The Rule provides that a Rider must not strike a horse with a whip more than five times prior to the 100m.
Submissions:
Mr Munro (Stipendiary Steward) showed a video replay of the final 400m of the race pointing out KAARERAWAY ridden by Mr Muniandy who was in a prominent position. Mr Munro highlighted Mr Muniandy using his whip and using it on a clear 6 occasions prior to the 100m.
Mr Muniandy said that he accepted the alleged count of six strikes, he added that he simply had miscounted.
Decision:
Mr Muniandy has admitted the breach which is found proved accordingly.
Submissions For Penalty:
Mr Davidson stated that Mr Muniandy had one previous breach (Otago Racing Club 26/12/2021 $250 fine) prior to today’s second breach under this Rule where he received a fine of $500 (7 strikes) and that it was indeed unfortunate that another breach had occurred today. The revised Penalty Guidelines for a third breach of one additional strike (six) is a $500 fine.
Mr Muniandy had no submissions on penalty.
Reasons For Penalty:
This is Mr Muniandy’s third breach of the Rule. The NZTR Revised Guidelines as of the 1st March 2022 allow for a $500 fine (6 strikes).
Conclusion:
Mr Muniandy was fined a sum of $500 and was reminded of his professional obligations.
Decision Date: 18/04/2022
Publish Date: 20/04/2022