Wanganui JC 3 June 2023 – R8 – Jamie-Lee Lupton

ID: RIB22570

Respondent(s):
Jamie-Lee Lupton - Trainer

Applicant:
Mr N Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
N Moffatt and B Mainwaring

Persons Present:
Ms V Algar - Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A17411

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Late Scratching

Rule(s):
534(2)(b) - Time Limit Infringement

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
LOST CAUSE

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
03/06/2023

Race Club:
Wanganui Jockey Club

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

Race Number:
R7

Hearing Date:
03/06/2023

Hearing Location:
Wanganui Racecourse

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Trainer Jamie-Lee Upton is fined $200

SUMMARY OF FACTS:

Following on from the Ruling sought for permission to late scratch, and not being granted, Stipendiary Steward Mr Goodwin lodged an Information charging Ms Lupton with failing to scratch the horse LOST CAUSE by the required time.

DECISION:

As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.

SUBMISSION FOR PENALTY:

Stipendiary Steward Mr Goodwin sought  a fine in line with the Penalty Guidelines (February 2023).

REASON FOR PENALTY:

Ms Lupton scratched LOST CAUSE  after the declared scratching time when there had not been a change to the track conditions. It was determined that no other horse was denied a start as a result of the late scratching.

In this instance, the Adjudicative Committee determined that the appropriate penalty was a $200 fine, in line with the Penalty Guidelines.

CONCLUSION:

Trainer Ms Lupton is fined $200.

Decision Date: 03/06/2023

Publish Date: 06/06/2023