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Rules:

Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii)

Committee:

ASmith (chair)

Name(s):

Mr J Kamaruddin – Apprentice Rider of PACIFIC MASTER
Mr N Harris – Apprentice riding master
Ms L Selvakumaran – Stipendiary Steward

Informant

Mr A Coles –Stipendiary Steward

Information Number

A13918

Plea:

Admitted

Charge:

Excessive use of whip

Evidence:

This charge arises from the running of Race 2, A Benchmark 65 over 1200m. An Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii) by the Informant, Mr Coles, alleging that Apprentice Rider Mr J Kamaruddin used his whip excessively when riding PACIFIC MASTER prior to the 100 metres.

Mr Kamaruddin was assisted at the hearing by Mr N Harris (Northern Apprentice Riding Master). Mr Kamaruddin said that he understood the Rule and confirmed that he admitted the breach.

Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides:

A Rider shall not strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is:

(i) unnecessary, or

(ii) excessive, or

(iii) improper

Without affecting the generality of Rule 638(3)(b), a Rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following Guidelines:

Flat Races

Prior to the 100-metre mark in a race, official trial or jump out:

(i) The whip should not be used on more than 5 occasions.

(ii) The whip should not be used in consecutive strides.

(iii) The rider may at their discretion use the whip with a slapping motion down the shoulder, with the whip hand remaining on the reins.

In the final 100 metres, the whip may be used at the Rider’s discretion.

Using available race film footage Ms Selvakumaran demonstrated the breach and identified Mr Kamaruddin’s mount, PACIFIC MASTER, shortly after entering the home straight. She said that between the straight entrance to the 100-metre mark Mr Kamaruddin struck his mount 7 times.

In response Mr Kamaruddin said that he agreed with the number of strikes and he was trying hard.

Decision:

As Mr Kamaruddin admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.

Submission For Penalty:

Mr Coles said that Mr Kamaruddin had a clear record under the Rule and a fine in line with the Penalty Guide would be appropriate.

Mr Kamaruddin had nothing further to add.

Reasons For Penalty:

The Committee viewed the video evidence during the hearing, qualified the number of strikes and identified that there were pauses and they weren’t overly forceful.

Upon consideration of all the evidence and submissions the Committee took the view that a $300 fine was appropriate in this instance. This is in line with the Penalty Guide for a first offence in 6 months.

Penalty:

Mr Kamaruddin is fined $300.