Whangarei RC 6 August 2022 – R7 – Troy Harris

ID: RIB10369

Respondent(s):
Troy Harris - Jockey

Applicant:
Mr B Jones – Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Adam Smith

Persons Present:
A Dooley - Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A17228

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Weighed in Light

Rule(s):
648(5) - Weight Infringement

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
TAOISEACH

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
06/08/2022

Race Club:
Whangarei Racing Club

Race Location:
Ruakaka Racecourse - Peter Snell Road, Ruakaka, 0151

Race Number:
R7

Hearing Date:
06/08/2022

Hearing Location:
Ruakaka Racecourse

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Rider Troy Harris fined $150

Evidence:

At the conclusion of Race 7, Information A17228 was lodged by Stipendiary Steward, Mr B Jones alleging that Jockey T Harris weighed in .6kg over his weigh out weight, a breach of Rule 648(5).

Mr Harris was present at the hearing and confirmed he understood the Rule and that he admitted the breach.

Mr Jones submitted that Mr Harris had weighed out at 60.4kg and had weighed in after the race at 61kg.

By way of explanation Mr Harris said he had consumed some fluid between weighing out and weighing back in and believed this had resulted in him weighing back in heavy.

Decision:

As Mr Harris admitted the breach it is found proved.

Submissions for Penalty:

Mr Jones stated that Mr Harris had a clear recent record under this Rule and outlined 3 previous penalties (for other Riders) that had resulted in fines from $100-$200.

Reasons For Penalty:

After considering submissions, Mr Harris’ clear record and admission of the breach, the Adjudicative Committee determined an appropriate penalty was $150.

Conclusion:

Mr Harris is fined $150.

Decision Date: 06/08/2022

Publish Date: 08/08/2022