Riverton RC 8 April 2023 – R2 – Kin Kwo

ID: RIB18332

Respondent(s):
Kin Kwo - Jockey

Applicant:
Mr Mark Davidson, Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N Skelt

Persons Present:
Mr Davidson, Mr Kwo, Miss R Haley-Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A11808

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Using whip more than 5 times prior to the 100 metres.

Rule(s):
638(3)(g)(i) - Contravention whip rule

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
SCARED KITTY

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
08/04/2023

Race Club:
Riverton RC

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

Race Number:
R2

Hearing Date:
08/04/2023

Hearing Location:
Riverton Racecourse

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey, Kin Kwo fined $250

BACKGROUND

Following the running of Race 3, D T King Transport Aparima Handicap, the Respondent, Kin Kwo admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that , as the Rider of SCARED KITTY he struck his mount 7 times prior to the 100 metres.

Rule 638(3) provides:-

(g) Subject to other requirements this rule 638(3), in a flat Race or trial (including jump outs and/or tests for certification purposes), a Rider must not:

(i) strike a horse with a whip more than 5 times prior to the 100 metre mark (other than a slapping motion down the shoulder with the whip hand remaining on the reins.

EVIDENCE

Stipendiary Steward, Mr Mark Davidson asked Stipendiary Steward, Miss  Rebecca Hayley to show a replay of the final 350 metres of the Race.

She pointed out SACARED KITTY turning into the home straight when Mr Kwo commenced using his whip shortly thereafter, and used it on a total of 7 occasions to the 100 metres.

DECISION

The charge is admitted and is therefore deemed proved.

SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY

Mr Davidson said that the Respondent had no previous breach on his record .
The penalty guide starting point for a first breach is a fine of $250.
Mr Davidson stated that there were no aggravating or mitigating circumstances.

The Respondent said he simply made an error of judgement with the long straight and lost count.

REASONS FOR PENALTY

Under the RIB Thoroughbred Racing Penalty Guide (February 2023), the starting point for penalty for this breach is a fine of $250 .

The Respondent’s outstanding record was noted .

CONCLUSION

The Respondent, Jockey Kin Kwo is fined $250.

 

Decision Date: 08/04/2023

Publish Date: 10/04/2023