Taupo RC 30 December 2022 – R4 – Jake Bayliss

ID: RIB14511

Respondent(s):
Jake Bayliss - Jockey

Applicant:
Mr B Jones, Senior Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N McCutcheon

Persons Present:
Mr Jones, Mr Bayliss

Information Number:
A18074

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Consecutive Use of Whip

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

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
FLORENCENIGHTNGALE

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
30/12/2022

Race Club:
Taupo Racing Club

Race Location:
Taupo Racecourse - 471 Centennial Dr, Taupo, 3378

Race Number:
R4

Hearing Date:
30/12/2022

Hearing Location:
Taupo Racecourse

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey, Jake Bayliss fined $150

FACTS

Mr J Bayliss admitted a breach of Rue 638(3)(g)(ii) in that he used his whip in two consecutive strides near the 50m when riding “FLORENCENIGHTNGALE”.

Mr Bayliss said that he understood the Whip Rules, charge and confirmed that he admitted the breach.

Mr Jones showed film replays and identified where the breach occurred.

DECISION

As the charge was admitted it was deemed proved.

PENALTY SUBMISSIONS

Mr Jones said that Mr Bayliss had a clear record under the section of the Rule and referred to the Penalty Guide.

Mr Bayliss said that it was an error and that he is trying hard to comply with the Whip Rules.

 REASONS FOR PENALTY

There was no reason to depart from the Penalty Guide starting point of $150 fine.

CONCLUSION

Mr J Bayliss was fined $150.

Decision Date: 30/12/2022

Publish Date: 18/01/2023