Waikato RC 11 December 2021 – R5 – Lynsey Satherley

ID: RIB6494

Respondent(s):
Lynsey Satherley - Jockey

Applicant:
Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N McCutcheon (Chair) and Hon J W Gendall QC

Persons Present:
Ms L Satherley, Mr J Oatham, Mr B Jones - Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A17167

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Excessive use of whip

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

Plea:
Admitted

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
11/12/2021

Race Club:
Waikato Racing Club

Race Location:
Te Rapa Racecourse - Te Rapa Road, Hamilton, 3200

Race Number:
R5

Hearing Date:
11/12/2021

Hearing Location:
Te Rapa Racecourse

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey Lynsey Satherley suspended 5 days

SUMMARY OF FACTS:

Following Race 5 Ms L Satherley the Rider of “MORE WONDER” admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that she struck her mount more than 5 times with the whip prior to the 100m.  It was alleged that she struck her mount 6 times when the limit is 5.

Ms Satherley confirmed that she understood the Rule and the charge.

EVIDENCE:

Film replays were shown and it was clear that Ms Satherley had struck her mount 6 times prior to the 100m.

Ms Satherley said that she made a mistake and as she was wide on the track she could not really see the 100m.

REASON FOR DECISION:

As the charge was admitted together with the film evidence, it was found proved by the Adjudicative Committee.

SUBMISSION FOR PENALTY:

Mr Oatham said that the record showed that Ms Satherley had breached the Whip Rule on four previous occasions in the last 6 months.  He referred to the Penalty Guide and added that in his opinion today’s breach was at the low-end.

REASON FOR PENALTY:

Taking into account Ms Satherley’s record, the Penalty Guideline and the admitted breach, the Adjudicative Committee determined that a 5-Riding Day suspension was a suitable penalty.

CONCLUSIONS:

Ms Satherley’s Jockey’s Licence was suspended from the end of racing on 11 December through to the close of racing on 19 December 2021.

Decision Date: 11/12/2021

Publish Date: 16/12/2021