Waikato RC 1 January 2023 – R10 (heard 2 January 2023 at Tauranga) – Tegan Abel
ID: RIB13918
Animal Name:
TRIGON LAD
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
01/01/2023
Race Club:
Waikato Racing Club
Race Location:
Te Rapa Racecourse - Te Rapa Road, Hamilton, 3200
Race Number:
R10
Hearing Date:
02/01/2023
Hearing Location:
Te Rapa
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey, Tegan Abel fined $500
Permission was given for the charge to be preferred by RIB Management.
This Information was heard at the Tauranga Racecourse.
Ms Abel with the assistance of Ms Gerard admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i). The breach being that when riding “TRIGON LAD” in Race 10, she struck the horse 8 times with the whip prior to the 100m. “TRIGON LAD” went on to win the Race.
Ms Abel said that she understood the Rule, charge and confirmed that she admitted the breach.
Mr Jones showed film replays and identified where the 8 strikes were applied.
Ms Abel and Ms Gerard agreed. Ms Abel said that she became a little excited.
DECISION
As the charge was admitted it was deemed to be proved.
PENALTY SUBMISSIONS
Mr Jones said that Ms Abel had had 25 rides in the 12 months and had a clear record.
He said that although she hit her horse 8 times prior to the 100m (5 is the limit) she only struck it one more time in the final 100m. He said that the starting point for 8 strikes is a fine of $500.
Ms Abel did not comment.
REASONS FOR PENALTY
Taken into account when determining penalty was the clear record, admission of breach, inexperience and that Ms Abel only struck her mount one more time over the concluding stages.
CONCLUSION
The Adjudicative Committee was of the opinion that on this occasion, there was no reason to depart from the Penalty Guide starting point.
Ms Abel was fined $500.
Decision Date: 02/01/2023
Publish Date: 12/01/2023