Taranaki RI 31 December 2024 – R4 – Sima Mxothwa

ID: RIB50170

Respondent(s):
Simamkele Mxothwa - Apprentice Jockey

Applicant:
Neil Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Tom Castles

Persons Present:
Keith Coppins - Stipendiary Steward, Neil Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A17779

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Used whip above shoulder height

Rule(s):
638(3)(f)(ii) - Contravention whip rule

Plea:
Admitted

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