Waikato RC 1 October 2021 – R5 – Vinnie Colgan
ID: RIB5034
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
01/10/2021
Race Club:
Waikato Racing Club
Race Location:
Te Rapa Racecourse - Te Rapa Road, Hamilton, 3200
Race Number:
R5
Hearing Date:
01/10/2021
Hearing Location:
Te Rapa Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Vinnie Colgan is suspended for 5 days and fined $150
SUMMARY OF FACTS:
Following the running of Race 5, the Dunstan Recovery Mash 1200, Mr Jones presented an Information charging Mr V Colgan, the Rider of NETANYAHU with a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that he struck his horse more than 5 times prior to the 100 metre mark.
SUBMISSIONS:
Mr Jones demonstrated from the race film that Mr Colgan, whilst his mount NETANYAHU was leading in the home straight he struck it with his whip 6 times before the 100 metre point. The horse finished second earning a stake of $2,700.
REASON FOR DECISION:
As Mr Colgan admitted the breach of the Rule, it was deemed proved.
SUBMISSION FOR PENALTY:
Mr Colgan had 2 previous breaches of Rule 638 over the past month (on 2 September he was fined $250 for striking his mount 7 times, and on 4 September 2021 he was suspended for 5 days and fined $150 – which was for a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(ii), namely for consecutive strikes).
REASON FOR PENALTY:
Mr Colgan has committed rides over the next 10 days, and accordingly within the Rules the following suspension can be deferred within that period.
CONCLUSIONS:
His Licence to ride is, in terms of the Penalty Guide, suspended for 5 National Riding Days to commence at the conclusion of racing on 9 October and to end at the conclusion of racing on 16 October 2021. In addition he is ordered to pay a penalty of $150.
Decision Date: 01/10/2021
Publish Date: 04/10/2021