Waikato RC 12 February 2022 – R10 – Jonathan Riddell
ID: RIB7341
Animal Name:
HONG KONG
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
12/02/2022
Race Club:
Waikato Racing Club
Race Location:
Te Rapa Racecourse - Te Rapa Road, Hamilton, 3200
Race Number:
R10
Hearing Date:
12/02/2022
Hearing Location:
Te Rapa racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Class A Rider Jonathan Riddell fined $500
Evidence
Following the running of Race 10, the Respondent Class A Rider Jonathan Riddell admitted a charge alleging excessive whip use prior to the 100 metres.
Rule 638(3)(g)(i) provides that in a Flat Race a Rider must not:
(i) strike a horse with a whip more than 5 times prior to the 100-metre mark (other than in a slapping motion down the shoulder with the whip hand remaining on the reins); or
Using the available race films Stipendiary Steward Mr B Jones demonstrated that the Respondent struck his mount (HONG KONG) 6 times from the straight entrance to the 100-metre mark.
In response Mr Riddell said that he agreed with the number of strikes.
Decision
As the Respondent admitted the breach the Adjudicative Committee finds the breach proved.
Submissions For Penalty
Mr Jones produced the Respondent’s record which indicates one previous breach of the Rule; namely on 24 October 2021 resulting in a $250 fine.
Mr Jones said that the Respondent’s mount HONG KONG finished in 4th place and its share of the stake was $2000 – the Respondent’s share being $100 and, and on that basis, he recommended a $500 fine as per the NZTR Penalty Guide.
The Respondent had nothing further to add.
Reasons For Penalty
The Penalty Guide starting point for 2nd breach is a $500 fine.
After considering the film evidence, the submissions and having due regard for the number and frequency of strikes; and the Respondent’s share of stake the Adjudicative Committee determined there are no compelling reasons to deviate from the Penalty Guide. Therefore, Mr Riddell was fined $500.
Conclusion
The Respondent Jonathan Riddell is fined $500.
Decision Date: 12/02/2022
Publish Date: 14/02/2022