Wairoa RC 20 February 2022 – R8 – Leah Hemi
ID: RIB7512
Animal Name:
MOTIVATION
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
20/02/2022
Race Club:
Hawkes Bay Race Club
Race Location:
Hastings Racecourse - 200 Prospect Road, Hastings, 4122
Race Number:
R8
Hearing Date:
20/02/2022
Hearing Location:
Hastings
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Leah Hemi fined $500
Summary of Facts
The film of the incident was shown and Rider Leah Hemi confirmed that she had struck her mount 6 times prior to the 100 metre mark.
She had nothing to add except to say she was aware of the Rule and Guidelines.
Reason for Decision
As the charge was admitted and the Rule and Guidelines were clearly breached, the charge was deemed proved.
Submissions for Penalty
Mr Goodwin informed the Adjudicative Committee that this was Miss Hemi’s second breach of this Rule. The first being on 8/1/22 for which she was fined $150. He asked for a fine (as per the Guidelines for this breach) to be imposed.
Conclusion
Jockey Leah Hemi was fined $500.
Decision Date: 20/02/2022
Publish Date: 21/02/2022