South Canterbury RC 28 December 2024 – R7 – Diego Montes de Oca
ID: RIB49953
Animal Name:
INSATIABLE
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
28/12/2024
Race Club:
South Canterbury Racing Club
Race Location:
Phar Lap Raceway - State Highway 1, Washdyke, Timaru,
Race Number:
R7
Hearing Date:
28/12/2024
Hearing Location:
Phar Lap Raceway
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Diego Montes de Oca is suspended for 5 days
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 7, Stipendiary Steward Mr Mark Davidson presented an Information alleging a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) by Class A Rider Mr Diego de Oca.
Mr de Oca stated he understood the Charge, was conversant with the Rule and confirmed he admitted the breach.
Mr Davidson identified Mr de Oca (INSATIABLE) in mid field and full of running approaching the final straight. He pointed to Mr de Oca shift his horse out into the running line of WHERE’S WALLY (B May), who was tightened and checked.
Mr de Oca said his horse was “travelling” and as he began to manoeuvre for a run, the horse has taken off into the gap that was only half there.
DECISION:
The Respondent having admitted the breach, the charge was deemed to be proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:
Mr Davidson said Mr de Oca has a clear record under the Rule. He said Mr de Oca has just returned to race riding and has had 44 rides since August. He said today’s breach was in the low to mid-range and asked the Adjudicative Committee to consider Mr de Oca’s record and frank admission.
Mr de Oca made no submissions on Penalty.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Penalty Guidelines provide a 5-day suspension for a low-range breach of this Rule.
The Adjudicative Committee views the breach to be slightly more serious than low range, as Mr May was clearly unbalanced in the incident, however, the factors of a clear record and admission deserve some credit.
Accordingly, the Adjudicative Committee finds a 5-day suspension to be appropriate in the circumstances of this case.
CONCLUSION:
Class A Jockey Mr Diego Montes de Oca’s Licence to ride in races is suspended from the conclusion of racing on 1 January 2025, up to and including racing on 7 January 2025.
Decision Date: 28/12/2024
Publish Date: 30/12/2024