Wairarapa RC 6 February 2024 – R5 – Madan Singh

ID: RIB38676

Respondent(s):
Madan Singh - Jockey

Applicant:
Neil Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Tom Castles

Persons Present:
Neil Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward, J Oatham - Snr Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A17536

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Used his whip in an action that raised his arm above shoulder height

Rule(s):
638(3)(f)(ii) - Contravention whip rule

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
VESMART

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
06/02/2024

Race Club:
Wairarapa Racing Club

Race Location:
Tauherenikau Racecourse - Main Rd, Tauherenikau, Featherston,

Race Number:
R5

Hearing Date:
06/02/2024

Hearing Location:
Tauherenikau

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey Madan Singh is fined $350

FACTS:

Stipendiary Steward N Goodwin showed the film which clearly showed Jockey M Singh raising his arm and whip three times above his shoulder.  Jockey M Singh agreed with Stipendiary Steward N Goodwin’s comments.

EVIDENCE:

The films clearly showed the breach.

DECISION:

As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.

SUBMISSIONS ON PENALTY:

Stipendiary Steward N Goodwin asked for a fine to be imposed, but because the breach was more than one, an increase above the Guidelines would be appropriate.

Jockey M Singh had no comment.

REASONS FOR PENALTY:

Because the actions were more than in the Guidelines, a larger monetary penalty was deemed to be warranted on this occasion.

CONCLUSION:

Jockey M Singh is fined $350.

Decision Date: 06/02/2024

Publish Date: 07/02/2024