Wellington RC 22 March 2025 – R6 – Cody Cole
ID: RIB53011
Animal Name:
LATRELLE
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
22/03/2025
Race Club:
Wellington Racing Club
Race Location:
Trentham - 10 Racecourse Rd, Upper Hutt, 5018
Race Number:
R6
Hearing Date:
22/03/2025
Hearing Location:
Trentham Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Trainer Cody Cole is fined $150
EVIDENCE:
Prior to racing commencing, Mr Jones presented an Information charging Mr C Cole, Licensed Trainer, of a breach of Rule 537(a) in failing to declare a Rider for the horse “LATRELLE” in Race 6, the Group 3 “Cuddle Stakes”.
Mr Cole admitted the charge.
The facts were that Mr Cole, when approached by Stipendiary Steward Mr B Jones earlier this week as to which Rider he intended to engage for “LATRELLE”, he said that he was waiting “and hoping for a scratching”. That did not happen. It was not until 7.30am after the required scratching, that Mr Cole notified that his Rider would be Ms T Comignaghi.
DECISION:
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:
As this was a Group 3 Race, the Minor Offence Penalty Guide scale did not apply. Mr Cole did not wish to be heard. Mr Jones referred to other fines imposed for similar offences, which varied, depending on the number of previous breaches and status of the race.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Adjudicative Committee deemed that a fine was the appropriate penalty on this occasion.
CONCLUSION:
The Adjudicative Committee imposes a fine of $150 on Mr Cole.
Decision Date: 22/03/2025
Publish Date: 25/03/2025