Taranaki RI 27 October 2023 – R3 – Lily Sutherland
ID: RIB29006
Animal Name:
MEGLIO DI FALCREST
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
27/10/2023
Race Club:
Taranaki Racing Inc
Race Location:
New Plymouth Raceway - Rogan Street, New Plymouth, 4310
Race Number:
R3
Hearing Date:
27/10/2023
Hearing Location:
New Plymouth Racecourse 1 Wogan Street New Plymouth 4310
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey, Lily Sutherland fined $250
Background:
Following the running of Race 3, an Information was lodged alleging a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i). Details of the breach are as follows:
‘Struck her mount MEGLIO DI FALCREST with the whip six times prior to the 100 metre mark with a further five strikes inside the 100 metres’.
The Respondent acknowledged that she understood the Rule and admitted the breach. This was endorsed by Ms Clapperton.
Rule 638(3)(g)(i) provides that in a Flat Race a rider must not:
‘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)‘ where it shall not be a contravention of this rule if
‘a Rider strikes a horse six times prior to the 100 metre mark, provided that the Rider does not strike the horse more than four times after the 100 metre mark’
Evidence:
Stewards provided film evidence which demonstrated Ms Sutherland struck her mount on six occasions prior to the 100 metre mark and a further five occasions inside the 100 metre mark.
Ms Sutherland agreed with the count and had nothing further to add.
Decision:
As the Respondent admitted the breach the Adjudicative Committee finds the breach proved.
Submissions for Penalty:
Stewards advised that Ms Sutherland has had one breach of this Rule within the last six months – namely 6 May 2023. The Adjudicative Committee were referred to the current NZTR Penalty Guide.
Ms Sutherland did not provide comment in respect of penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Penalty Guide starting point for second breach involving one additional strike is a fine of $250. Upon consideration the Adjudicative Committee determined this to be an appropriate penalty.
Conclusion:
Apprentice Jockey, Ms L Sutherland is fined $250.
Decision Date: 27/10/2023
Publish Date: 30/10/2023