Whangarei RC 6 August 2022 – R7 – Troy Harris
ID: RIB10369
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