Woodville-Pahiatua RC 18 April 2022 – R1 – Sam O’Malley
ID: RIB8620
Animal Name:
ESTABLISHMENT
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
18/04/2022
Race Club:
Woodville-Pahiatua
Race Location:
Woodville Racecourse - 1032 McLean Street, Woodville, 4920
Race Number:
R1
Hearing Date:
18/04/2022
Hearing Location:
Woodville
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Rider Sam O'Malley was fined $150
Summary of Facts:
Jockey Sam O’Malley confirmed he admitted a breach of Rule 638(f)(ii) in that he used his whip above shoulder height.
Evidence:
The film of the incident was shown. It was pointed out to the Adjudicative Committee by Mr Goodwin, that in the run to the line, Jockey Mr O’Malley could be clearly seen to have struck his mount from above his shoulder height on one occasion.
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
Submission on Penalty:
AÂ fine in line with other breaches of this Rule was asked for.
Reason for Penalty:
It was pointed out by the Stipendiary Steward that this Rule had only been breached on 3 other occasions.
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed by the Adjudicative Committee that the penalty to be imposed, be in line with other breaches.
Conclusion:
Jockey Sam O’Malley was fined $150.
Decision Date: 18/04/2022
Publish Date: 19/04/2022