Woodville-Pahiatua RC 18 April 2022 – R1 – Sam O’Malley

ID: RIB8620

Respondent(s):
Sam O'Malley - Jockey

Applicant:
Neil Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Tom Castles

Persons Present:
Neil Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward, Matthew Williamson - Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A14531

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
In that he used the whip above shoulder height

Rule(s):
638(f)(ii) - Contravention whip rule

Plea:
Admitted

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:

A  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