Riverton RC 9 May 2025 – R7 – Teddy Ladouceur
ID: RIB55082
Animal Name:
REDFORD
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
09/05/2025
Race Club:
Riverton Racing Club
Race Location:
Riverton Racecourse - State Highway 99, Riverton,
Race Number:
R7
Hearing Date:
09/05/2025
Hearing Location:
Riverton
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Class B Rider Teddy Ladouceur is fined $500
Mr Davidson alleged that in Race 7, Mr Ladouceur struck his mount REDFORD 8 times prior to the 100 metres.
Mr Davidson demonstrated on the videos, that the Respondent was racing on the fence as the field progressed up the home straight. The majority of the field was racing wide on the track. He used his whip 8 times prior to the 100 metres. Mr Davidson added there were no further strikes after the 100 metres.
Mr Ladouceur agreed with the Stewards’ count. He commented that he been counting the strikes and must have missed one.
Mr Laking said it was a misjudgement. REDFORD, being hard up against the rail, was some distance from the rest of the field, which had fanned out looking for better ground.
Decision
As Mr Ladouceur has admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
Submissions as to Penalty
Mr Davidson produced the Respondent’s record, which evidenced no breach of this Rule in the past 6 months.
Mr Ladouceur confirmed his record.
Reasons for Penalty
The Penalty Guide provides a $500 starting point for a 1st breach where the count is 8 strikes. The appropriate penalty, having regard to record and number of strikes, is a fine of that magnitude.
Conclusion
Mr Ladouceur is fined the sum of $500.
Decision Date: 09/05/2025
Publish Date: 12/05/2025