Woodville-Pahiatua RC 9 September 2021 – R6 – Kate Hercock
ID: RIB4516
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
09/09/2021
Race Club:
Woodville-Pahiatua
Race Location:
Woodville Racecourse - 1032 McLean Street, Woodville, 4920
Race Number:
R6
Hearing Date:
09/09/2021
Hearing Location:
Woodville
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey Kate Hercock 5 day suspension
SUMMARY OF FACTS:
Kate Hercock struck her mount 6 times prior to the 100 metre mark.
EVIDENCE:
All available films were shown.
SUBMISSIONS:
Miss Hercock had little to add but did indicate it was bad judgement on her behalf.
REASON FOR DECISION:
As Stipendiary Steward Neil Goodwin pointed out this was Kate Hercock’s 3rd breach of the Rule, the last on 29th of May .
SUBMISSION FOR PENALTY:
A penalty of suspension was asked for as her record was not good especially when she resumed race riding.
REASON FOR PENALTY:
The Guidelines state a 5 day suspension be imposed for a 3rd breach. The last breach was on the 29th of May and up to today she had made a determined effort to improve her whip use.
CONCLUSIONS:
Miss Hercock asked for a period of deferment to allow her to ride at the first day of the Spring Carnival at Hastings. As it fell within the Guidelines it was agreed to.
A 5 day period of suspension was imposed, beginning after the completion of racing on Saturday 18th of September until completion of racing on Saturday the 25th of September 2021.
Decision Date: 09/09/2021
Publish Date: 13/09/2021