Woodville-Pahiatua RC 22 October 2021 – R7 – Sarah Macnab
ID: RIB5336
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
22/10/2021
Race Club:
Woodville-Pahiatua
Race Location:
Woodville Racecourse - 1032 McLean Street, Woodville, 4920
Race Number:
R7
Hearing Date:
22/10/2021
Hearing Location:
Woodville
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey, Sarah Macnab fined $125
SUMMARY OF FACTS:
Sarah Macnab admitted a breach of the whip Rule in that she used her whip in consecutive strides
EVIDENCE:
Stipendiary Steward, N Goodwin showed the available film pointed out the incident showing the breach happening just short of the winning post.
Ms Macnab made no comment.
DECISION:
As the breach was admitted it was found proved.
SUBMISSION FOR PENALTY:
Mr Goodwin indicated the Penalty Guidelines showed for a first breach of the Rule a fine of $150 was appropriate .He did say that a fine of less than that amount had been imposed recently and he would be happy with that.
REASON FOR PENALTY:
This was Jockey Sarah Macnab’s first breach of the Rule and it happened close to the winning post. The Committee believed this should be reflected in a small discount.
CONCLUSION:
A fine of $125 was imposed.
Decision Date: 22/10/2021
Publish Date: 26/10/2021