Waikato RC 20 May 2023 – R4 and R6 – Jenna Mahoney

ID: RIB21912

Respondent(s):
Jenna Mahoney - Trainer

Applicant:
Stipendiary Steward - A Dooley

Adjudicators:
Ian McHardy (Chair), Adam Smith

Persons Present:
Mr Dooley, Ms Mahoney

Information Number:
A19452

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Late Scratching

Rule(s):
534(1) - Time Limit Infringement

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
CIMARRON, SHEZ CLASS, SYMPHONY OF LOVE

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
20/05/2023

Race Club:
Waikato Racing Club

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

Race Number:
R4

Hearing Date:
20/05/2023

Hearing Location:
Te Rapa

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Trainer Jenna Mahoney is fined $400

Ms Mahoney, after having sought a Ruling, proceeded to scratch her remaining runners contrary to the Ruling given.

DECISION:

Ms Mahoney admitted the breach, therefore the charge was deemed proved.

SUBMISSION FOR PENALTY:

Stipendiary Steward Mr Dooley advised that Ms Mahoney had a clear record in regard to the Rule. He submitted there had been 2 similar recent cases, one resulting in a fine of $350 and given that this breach involved 3 horses, the Stewards would seek a fine of between $400-$500.

REASON FOR PENALTY:

Ms Mahoney scratched the horses after the declared scratching time, and there had not been a change to the track conditions.

In this instance, the Adjudicative Committee determined that the appropriate penalty was a $400 fine.

CONCLUSION:

Trainer Ms Mahoney is fined $400.

Decision Date: 20/05/2023

Publish Date: 23/05/2023