Cambridge JC - 7 July 2010 - R 6
638(3)(b)
RACEDAY JUDICIAL COMMITTEE DECISION
Informant: Mr M Williamson
Defendant: Mr C Leveque
Information No: 7656
Meeting: Cambridge Jockey Club
Date: 7 July 2010
Venue: Te Rapa
Race: 6
Rule No: 638 (3) (b)
Judicial Committee: R Seabrook, Chairman – Committee Member, B Tims
Plea: Admitted
CHARGES:
Following Race 6 an Information was filed pursuant to rule 638 (3) (b). The Informant, Mr M Williamson alleged that Mr C Leveque, rider of the winner, KHAPTION, was outside the acceptable guidelines with his use of the whip.
Mr Leveque admitted the breach.
FACTS:
Mr Coles demonstrated the video films which clearly showed Mr Leveque strike his mount approximately 12 times before the 200 metres without the necessary respite.
SUBMISSION(s):
Mr Leveque said he was unaware of how many times he had struck his mount but as a part owner he felt he was not hurting it in any way.
SUBMISSION(s) ON PENALTY:
Mr Williamson said this was Mr Leveque’s second whip charge in the last 3 months so he was clearly not getting the message that overuse of the whip is unacceptable. Therefore he submitted a fine of $300 - $400 would be appropriate in this case.
Mr Leveque had no submissions to make on penalty.
REASON(s):
The Committee considered the submissions as presented before imposing an appropriate penalty. Mr Leveque’s guilty plea and record were also taken into account.
PENALTY:
Taking all the above factors into account the Committee is satisfied that a fine of $350 is appropriate and we rule accordingly.
Richard Seabrook Brian Tims
Chairman Committee Member
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