Waikato RC 11 December 2021 – R11 – Rahul Beemud
ID: RIB6497
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
11/12/2021
Race Club:
Waikato Racing Club
Race Location:
Te Rapa Racecourse - Te Rapa Road, Hamilton, 3200
Race Number:
R11
Hearing Date:
11/12/2021
Hearing Location:
Te Rapa Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Rahul Beemud is fined $500
SUMMARY OF FACTS:
Following Race 11 Mr Beemud admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that he struck his mount “DAWN JESSIE” 9 times with the whip prior to the 100m (5 being the limit).
Mr Beemud said that he understood the Rule and the charge.
EVIDENCE:
Film replays were viewed which confirmed that Mr Beemud had struck “DAWN JESSIE” with his whip 9 times before reaching the 100m.
Mr Beemud and Mr Harris who assisted Mr Beemud, agreed that it was 9 strikes.
REASON FOR DECISION:
Due to Mr Beemud admitting the breach and the film confirmation, the charge was found proved.
SUBMISSION FOR PENALTY:
Mr Oatham advised that Mr Beemud had one prior breach of the Rule and referred to the Penalty Guide starting points.
Mr Harris said that Mr Beemud had ridden 4 winners in recent times, that his riding had improved and that he is a good pupil at the Riding School.
REASON FOR PENALTY:
The Penalty Guide has a starting point of a $500 fine for a second breach of the Rule within 6 months.
As there were no aggravating matters to consider, $500 was deemed to be an appropriate penalty by the Adjudicative Committee.
CONCLUSIONS:
Mr Beemud was fined $500.
Decision Date: 11/12/2021
Publish Date: 16/12/2021