Wanganui JC 12 January 2023 – R5 – Ashvin Goindasamy
ID: RIB14188
Animal Name:
UNSCRIPTED
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
12/01/2023
Race Club:
Wanganui Jockey Club
Race Location:
Wanganui Racecourse - 19 Purnell Street, Whanganui, 4500
Race Number:
R5
Hearing Date:
12/01/2023
Hearing Location:
Wanganui Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey, Ashvin Goindasamy fined $500
FACTS
Mr A Goindasamy admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i). The breach being that he used his whip excessively prior to the 100m (6 times), 5 is the limit.
Mr Goindasamy said that he understood the Rule, charge and confirmed that he admitted the breach.
Mr Coppins showed film replays and identified the 6 strikes applied prior to the 100m.
Mr Goindasamy said that as he was on the outside, he looked at the red tape on his outer and misjudged it.
DECISION
As the charge was admitted it was deemed proved.
PENALTY SUBMISSIONS
Mr Coppins said that Mr Goindasamy was fined $500 on 13 July 2022 for a whip breach for 6 strikes. He said an aggravating factor today was that he won the race. He added that the starting point was a $250 fine.
Mr Goindasamy said that he thought it would be more because he won the race.
REASONS FOR PENALTY
Mr Goindasamy’s record was taken into account, as was the fact that his mount “UNSCRIPTED” won the race narrowly by a short-head, this being a significant aggravating feature.
It was also noted that the breach had been admitted.
Taking all of these matters into consideration a fine of $500 was deemed to be a condign penalty.
CONCLUSION
Mr A Goindasamy was fined $500.
Decision Date: 12/01/2023
Publish Date: 16/01/2023