Waverley RC 29 January 2025 – R7 – Harry Grace

ID: RIB51145

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:
A17792

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Excessive Use of Whip

Rule(s):
638(3)(g)(i) - 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 $500

FACTS

Jockey Harry Grace admitted a breach of the Whip Rule in that he used his whip excessively in the straight.

The film of the incident was shown and the strikes counted and confirmed by all parties.

Jockey Harry Grace stated it was an error of judgement on his part.

DECISION

As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.

SUBMISSIONS ON PENALTY

Stipendiary Steward Neil Goodwin asked for a monetary penalty as per the Guidelines.

REASONS FOR PENALTY

The films confirmed the breach.

CONCLUSION

As the breach was 3 additional strikes, a penalty of $500 was imposed.

Decision Date: 29/01/2025

Publish Date: 30/01/2025