Taranaki RI 31 December 2024 – R4 – Sima Mxothwa
ID: RIB50170
Animal Name:
BORNINASTORM
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
31/12/2024
Race Club:
Taranaki Racing Inc
Race Location:
New Plymouth Raceway - Rogan Street, New Plymouth, 4310
Race Number:
R4
Hearing Date:
31/12/2024
Hearing Location:
New Plymouth
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Sima Mxothwa is fined $250
FACTS
Apprentice Jockey Sima Mxothwa, represented by Trainer A Sharrock, admitted a breach of the Whip Rule in that he used his whip above shoulder height in the home straight.
EVIDENCE
The film of the incident was shown and all parties agreed the whip was well above the Jockey’s shoulder.
DECISION
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY
Stipendiary Steward N Goodwin asked for a fine to be imposed as per the Guidelines, even though it was Apprentice Jockey Sima Mxothwa’s second breach. Neither Apprentice Jockey S Mxothwa nor Mr Sharrock had any comment.
REASONS FOR PENALTY
As per the Guidelines, a monetary penalty, even though it was his second breach, was imposed.
CONCLUSION
Apprentice Jockey Sima Mxothwa was fined $250.
Decision Date: 31/12/2024
Publish Date: 01/01/2025