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Waikato RC 18 December 2010 – R 8

ID: JCA11878

Applicant:
Mr J Oatham Stipendiary Steward

Respondent(s):
Mr T Arumugam, Mrs V Hillis - Trainer/Employer

Other Person:
Mr M Williamson, Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
7669

Hearing Type:
Hearing

Rules:
638 (3)(b)

Plea:
admitted

Code:
Thoroughbred

Meet Title:
Waikato RC - 18 December 2010

Meet Chair:
ADooley

Meet Committee Member 1:
GTankard

Race Date:
2010/12/18

Race Number:
R 8

Decision:

As the breach was admitted we find the charge proved.

Penalty:

Accordingly we impose a fine of $150.

Charge:

Excessive use of the whip

Facts:

Following race 8 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b).The Informant, Mr J Oatham alleged that Mr T Arumugam used his whip in an excessive manner when riding STERLING PRINCE.

Mr Williamson demonstrated the video films which clearly showed Mr Arumugam striking his mount 12-14 times prior to the 200 metres.

Submissions for Decision:

 Mr Arumugam and Mrs Hillis had nothing to say.

Submissions for Penalty:

Mr Oatham said this was Mr Arumugam first whip charge from 44 race day rides. He said Mr Arumugam was inexperienced and the breach was at the lower end but was concerned it was not a great look on the video films. He submitted a fine of $150-$200 would be appropriate.

Mr Arumugam and Mrs Hillis had nothing to say regarding penalty.

Reasons for Penalty:

The committee carefully considered all evidence and submissions. Mitigating factors are Mr Arumugam admission of the breach and this was his fist charge under the rule, we believe the breach is at the lower end. However his use of the whip was clearly outside the guidelines.

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hearing_title: Waikato RC 18 December 2010 - R 8


charge:

Excessive use of the whip


facts:

Following race 8 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b).The Informant, Mr J Oatham alleged that Mr T Arumugam used his whip in an excessive manner when riding STERLING PRINCE.

Mr Williamson demonstrated the video films which clearly showed Mr Arumugam striking his mount 12-14 times prior to the 200 metres.

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 Mr Arumugam and Mrs Hillis had nothing to say.


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Decision:

As the breach was admitted we find the charge proved.


sumissionsforpenalty:

Mr Oatham said this was Mr Arumugam first whip charge from 44 race day rides. He said Mr Arumugam was inexperienced and the breach was at the lower end but was concerned it was not a great look on the video films. He submitted a fine of $150-$200 would be appropriate.

Mr Arumugam and Mrs Hillis had nothing to say regarding penalty.

reasonsforpenalty:

The committee carefully considered all evidence and submissions. Mitigating factors are Mr Arumugam admission of the breach and this was his fist charge under the rule, we believe the breach is at the lower end. However his use of the whip was clearly outside the guidelines.


penalty:

Accordingly we impose a fine of $150.


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Rules: 638 (3)(b)


Informant: Mr J Oatham Stipendiary Steward


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