Wairoa RC 18 February 2024 – R4 – Tayla Mitchell
ID: RIB39145
Animal Name:
Fonsi
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
18/02/2024
Race Club:
Wairoa RC
Race Location:
Hastings Racecourse - 200 Prospect Road, Hastings, 4122
Race Number:
R4
Hearing Date:
18/02/2024
Hearing Location:
Hastings
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Tayla Mitchell is fined $600
FACTS:
Apprentice Jockey Tayla Mitchell, assisted by Senior Rider Jasmine Fawcett (replacing the Apprentice Riding Mentor), admitted a breach of the Whip Rule in that she struck her mount 7 times prior to the 100 metre mark.
She also stated that she understood the Rule and was aware of the Penalty Guidelines for the breach.
The films of the incident were shown and all parties counted and confirmed the number of strikes.
Both Stipendiary Steward N Goodwin and Apprentice Jockey T Mitchell had nothing to add.
DECISION:
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
SUBMISSIONS ON PENALTY:
Stipendiary Steward N Goodwin asked for an uplift from the Penalty Guidelines for this breach as FONSI went on to win the race.
Apprentice Jockey T Mitchell had no comment.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
It was noted that the winner’s purse was $10,360 and it was deemed appropriate that even though the charge was admitted and it was her first breach, an uplift was warranted as her mount won the race.
CONCLUSION:
Apprentice Jockey T Mitchell was fined $600.
Decision Date: 18/02/2024
Publish Date: 19/02/2024