Taranaki RI 23 July 2024 – R4 – Rihaan Goyaram
ID: RIB44520
Animal Name:
Indian Gold
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
23/07/2024
Race Club:
Taranaki Racing Inc
Race Location:
Hawera Racecourse - Waihi Road, Hawera, 4610
Race Number:
R4
Hearing Date:
23/07/2024
Hearing Location:
Hawera Racecourse - Waihi Road Hawera
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Rihaan Goyaram - fined $500
Background:
Following the running of Race 4 the ‘Delaval Coastal Agri 1400’ an Information was lodged alleging a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i). Details are as follows:
‘in that he used his whip on Indian Gold excessively in the home straight’.
Rule 638(3)(g)(i) provides – a Rider must not
(i) except as provided for in (iii)(A) and (iii)(b) of this sub rule, strike a horse with a whip more than 5 times prior to the 100 metre mark (other than in a slapping motion down the shoulder with the whip hand remaining on the reins);
The Respondent confirmed to the Adjudicative Committee that he understood the Rule and admitted the breach. This was endorsed by Ms Clapperton.
Evidence:
Using available film, Stewards identified the incident. The Respondent is seen to strike his mount on 1 occasion prior to the turn, and on a further 7 occasions between same and the 100 metre mark, ie 8 strikes. Mr Goyaram agreed with the count.
Decision:
As the Respondent admitted the breach, the Adjudicative Committee found the breach proved.
Submissions for Penalty:
Stewards confirmed that the Respondent’s record is clear as it relates to a breach of this Rule within the last 6 months. It was noted that Mr Goyaram has only recently commenced his riding career and has ridden 4 winners after only 46 previous rides. The Adjudicative Committee was referred to the current NZTR Penalty Guide.
Reasons for Penalty:
Film satisfactorily identified the breach. The current NZTR Penalty Guide provides for a fine of $500 in circumstance of 1st offence, 3 additional strikes. The Adjudicative Committee found no reason to deviate from this penalty.
Conclusion:
Apprentice Jockey Mr Rihaan Goyaram is fined $500.
Decision Date: 23/07/2024
Publish Date: 24/07/2024