Waverley RC 29 January 2025 – R7 – Harry Grace

ID: RIB51143

Respondent(s):
Harry Grace - Jockey

Applicant:
Neil Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Tom Castles

Persons Present:
Keith Coppins - Stipendiary Steward, Neil Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A17793

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Double hit in home straight

Rule(s):
638(3)(g)(ii) - Contravention whip rule

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
DEE VEE PEE

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
29/01/2025

Race Club:
Waverley Race Club

Race Location:
Waverley Racecourse - Ihupuku Road, Waverley, 4510

Race Number:
R7

Hearing Date:
29/01/2025

Hearing Location:
Waverley

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Jockey Harry Grace is fined $300

FACTS

Jockey Harry Grace admitted a breach of the Whip Rule in that he struck his mount in consecutive strides.

The film of the incident was shown and the hits counted.

DECISION

As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.

SUBMISSIONS ON PENALTY

Stipendiary Steward Neil Goodwin stated that the breach was clearly defined and asked for a monetary penalty as per the Guidelines.

Jockey Harry Grace had nothing to add.

REASONS FOR PENALTY

The Rule was clearly breached.

CONCLUSION

Jockey Harry Grace was fined $300.

Decision Date: 29/01/2025

Publish Date: 30/01/2025