Wellington RC 3 December 2022 – R2 – Ashvin Mudhoo

ID: RIB14083

Respondent(s):
Ashvin Mudhoo - Apprentice Jockey

Applicant:
Mr N Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N McCutcheon (Chair) and Mr D Anderson

Persons Present:
Mr M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward, Mr A Mudhoo, Mr C Grylls assisting Mr Mudhoo

Information Number:
A15597

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Excessive use of the whip

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

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
HEY HEY HEY

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
03/12/2022

Race Club:
Wellington Racing Club

Race Location:
Trentham - 10 Racecourse Rd, Upper Hutt, 5018

Race Number:
R2

Hearing Date:
03/12/2022

Hearing Location:
Trentham Racecourse

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Ashvin Mudhoo is fined $500 and suspended for 2 days

FACTS:

Following Race 2 Information A15597 was filed with the Adjudicative Committee.

Mr Mudhoo admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(g)(i) in that he struck his mount “HEY HEY HEY” six times prior to the 100m.

Mr Mudhoo said that he understood the Rule and the charge.

Mr Davidson showed film replays and identified the six strikes being applied.

DECISION:

As the charge was admitted, it was found proved.

PENALTY SUBMISSIONS:

Mr Mudhoo’s record showed two prior breaches of the Rule:

13.08.22         Fined $250

19.11.22         Fined $500

Mr Goodwin said that the starting point for this breach is a fine of $500 and a 2-day suspension.

Mr Mudhoo did not comment.

REASONS FOR PENALTY:

The Adjudicative Committee determined not to depart from the Penalty Guide starting point.

CONCLUSION:

Mr Ashvin Mudhoo was fined $500 and his Apprentice Jockey’s Licence was suspended from 10 December to 15 December inclusive (2-days).

Decision Date: 03/12/2022

Publish Date: 13/01/2023