Taumarunui RC 30 July 2022 – R11 – Niranjan Parmar
ID: RIB10309
Animal Name:
Inca Warrior
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
30/07/2022
Race Club:
Taumarunui Racing Club
Race Location:
Te Rapa Racecourse - Te Rapa Road, Hamilton, 3200
Race Number:
R11
Hearing Date:
30/07/2022
Hearing Location:
Te Rapa Racecourse, Te Rapa Road, Hamilton
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Niranjan Parmar is fined $500
Evidence:
Following the running of Race 11 an Information was lodged alleging the Respondent struck his mount six times prior to the 100 metre mark. Details are as follows:
“In that he struck his mount 6 times prior to the 100 metres”.
Mr Parmar confirmed to the Adjudicative Committee that he admitted the breach.
Rule 639(3)(g)(i) provides that 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)”
Using available film Stewards demonstrated the Respondent struck his mount 6 times between the the top of the straight and the 100 metre mark. Mr Parmar did not offer comment beyond confirming that he agreed with the count.
Decision:
As the Respondent admitted the breach the Adjudicative Committee finds the breach proved.
Submissions for Penalty:
Stewards presented the Respondent’s record outlining 2 previous breaches of this Rule within the last 6 months, namely 23rd February 2022 – 7 strikes and 26th February 2022 – 6 strikes. A penalty in line with current Guidelines was recommended.
Reasons for Penalty:
Current Guidelines provide for a fine of $500 in circumstances of 1 additional strike (6) where same represents a 3rd offence within a 6 months period. The Adjudicative Committee found no reason to depart from this Guideline.
Conclusion:
The Respondent Mr Parmar is fined $500.
Decision Date: 30/07/2022
Publish Date: 01/08/2022