Waverley RC 30 September 2021 – R3 (heard 2 October 2021 at Hastings) – Sam O’Malley
ID: RIB5010
Animal Name:
Kew Player
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
30/09/2021
Race Club:
Waverley Race Club
Race Location:
Waverley Racecourse - Ihupuku Road, Waverley, 4510
Race Number:
R3
Hearing Date:
02/10/2021
Hearing Location:
Hawkes Bay Racecourse - 300 Prospect Road Hawkes Bay 4122
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Sam O'Malley is fined a sum of $150
SUMMARY OF FACTS:
The Information alleged Mr O’Malley struck his mount Kew Player in successive strides near the finish of Race 3.
The hearing of the charge was held over from race day. At the outset of the hearing Mr O’Malley confirmed he understood the Rule and admitted the breach.
Mr Goodwin showed a video of the final stages of the race. Kew Player finished strongly from the back of the field to finish second within a length of the winner. Just short of the line Mr O’Malley is seen to strike his mount over consecutive strides. Mr O’Malley had received a warning in relation to a similar offence in Race 1 (Establishment).
REASON FOR DECISION:
Mr O’Malley admitted the breach, therefore the charge was deemed proved.
SUBMISSION FOR PENALTY:
Mr Goodwin referred to the revised Penalty Guidelines for improper whip use effective 1st September 2021. Same outlines provision of a warning in the case of two consecutive strikes with Stewards afforded discretion to charge after prior warnings or if subsequent to prior offences, with such charge on the same basis as 3 consecutive strikes. Given Mr O’Malley’s recent record a penalty in line with the revised Guidelines – 1st offence 3 consecutive strikes was recommended.
REASON FOR PENALTY:
A breach of the Rule was admitted and demonstrated. Mr O’Malley’s share of stake is less than $150 therefore this fine is deemed appropriate.
CONCLUSIONS:
Mr O’Malley is fined a sum of $150.
Decision Date: 02/10/2021
Publish Date: 04/10/2021