Waikato BOP H 25 August 2022 – R6 – Dylan Ferguson

ID: RIB10782

Respondent(s):
Dylan Ferguson - Driver

Applicant:
Mr S Mulcay - Senior Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N McCutcheon

Persons Present:
Mr D Ferguson, Mr S Mulcay

Information Number:
A16157

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion

Rule(s):
869(2) - Contravention whip rule

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
HOLYROOD

Code:
Harness

Race Date:
25/08/2022

Race Club:
Waikato BOP Harness Racing Inc

Race Location:
Cambridge Raceway - 1 Taylor Street, Cambridge, 3434

Race Number:
R6

Hearing Date:
25/08/2022

Hearing Location:
Cambridge Raceway

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Driver Dylan Ferguson is fined $200

FACTS:

Mr Ferguson (HOLYROOD) admitted a breach of using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the early and latter stages of the race.

Mr Ferguson said that he understood the Rule, charge and confirmed that he admitted the breach.

Film replays were shown which clearly showed Mr Ferguson using his whip as was alleged per Information A16157.

DECISION:

As the charge was admitted it was deemed proved.

PENALTY SUBMISSIONS:

Mr Mulcay said that Mr Ferguson had a clear record and that the breach was low-level.

The starting point was referred to.

REASONS FOR PENALTY:

Due to the clear record, a fine of $200 was considered to be a suitable penalty.

CONCLUSION:

Mr Ferguson was fined $200.

Decision Date: 25/08/2022

Publish Date: 31/08/2022

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