Waikato TR 10 July 2024 – R7 – Kazuya Asano
ID: RIB44278
Animal Name:
TEMPEST MOON
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
10/07/2024
Race Club:
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing
Race Location:
Cambridge Jockey Club - 40 Racecourse Road, Cambridge, 4210
Race Number:
R7
Hearing Date:
10/07/2024
Hearing Location:
Cambridge Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Kazuya Asano is fined $250
Evidence:
Following the running of Race 7, Mrs L Selvakumaran presented an Information charging Mr Asano with a breach of the Whip Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that he struck his mount, “TEMPEST MOON” with the whip 6 times prior to the 100 metre mark. TEMPEST MOON finished second in the race.
Mr Asano admitted the breach. Mr Asano advised the Stewards he did not wish to be present at the hearing which was held after the last race.
Mr Dooley showed the race films depicting Mr Asano’s mount coming down the home straight and being struck 6 times with the whip before reaching the 100 metre mark. He then used his whip a further 5 times inside the final 100 metres.
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Dooley advised that Mr Asano has had only one prior charge at Wellington on 25 May 2024.
Reasons for Penalty:
For a second offence of 1 strike over what is permitted, a starting point fine of $250 is adopted as provided in the Thoroughbred Racing Penalty Guide dated March 2024.
Conclusion:
Accordingly, a fine of $250 is imposed.
Decision Date: 10/07/2024
Publish Date: 11/07/2024