Wairoa RC 20 February 2022 – R8 – Leah Hemi

ID: RIB7512

Respondent(s):
Leah Hemi - Jockey

Applicant:
Neil Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Tom Castles

Information Number:
A14513

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Excessive Use of Whip

Rule(s):
638(3)(g)(i) - Contravention whip rule - Strike a horse with a whip more than 5 times prior to the 100 metre mark

Plea:
Admitted

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