Wanganui JC 23 February 2023 – R5 – Joe Kamaruddin

ID: RIB16184

Respondent(s):
Joe Kamaruddin - Apprentice Jockey

Applicant:
Mr K Coppins, Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Tom Castles

Persons Present:
Mr Coppins, Mr Kamaruddin, Riding Master K Clapperton, Mr N Goodwin Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A17372

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Careless Riding

Rule(s):
638(1)(d) - Riding/driving infringement

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
MCLAREN

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
23/02/2023

Race Club:
Wanganui Jockey Club

Race Location:
Wanganui Racecourse - 19 Purnell Street, Whanganui, 4500

Race Number:
R5

Hearing Date:
23/02/2023

Hearing Location:
Wanganui

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Apprentice Jockey, Joe Kamaruddin suspended for 5 days

Facts.

Jockey, J Kamaruddin confirmed he admitted a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) in that he allowed his mount to move outwards when not sufficiently clear of CHARLOTTE’S WAY, just short of the winning post.

The films of the incident were shown and as they had been commented on during the protest enquiry, there was very little to add. Riding Master, K Clapperton felt the greenness of MCLAREN may have contributed to the incident.

Decision.

As the breach was admitted it was found proved.

Submissions on Penalty.

Stipendiary Steward, N Goodwin classed the incident at the lower end of the scale but did add that the change of placings did affect the stake money to the connections. He stated Jockey Kamaruddin’s record  was good in the last 12 months, he has had 670 rides and 2 breaches of the Rule.

These being 5/3/22 and 30/9/22 where a 7 day and a 5 day suspension was  imposed.

Jockey Kamaruddin had nothing to add.

Reasons for Penalty.

The Adjudicative Committee agreed the incident was at the lower end of the scale and although the charge was admitted, no reduction of the Penalty Guidelines could be given because of stake money being lost by the connections.

Conclusion.

Jockey Kamaruddin was suspended from race riding for 5 days beginning after racing on Saturday, 4 March and ending after racing Sunday, 12 March 2023.

Decision Date: 23/02/2023

Publish Date: 24/02/2023