Jockey Outed For Betting On Own Horse
- Thursday, 22 September 2011 01:26
Stewards today conducted an inquiry into a wager placed by a licensed jockey on the thoroughbred ‘Kahui’ which raced at Doomben on 14 September 2011 and placed second.
CCTV footage obtained from a suburban pub TAB and CCTV footage obtained from a suburban TAB outlet were submitted during this inquiry as well as oral evidence taken from Mr Justin Peter Stanley.
From the evidence presented at the inquiry Mr Stanley was charged with Breaching Australian Rule of Racing 83 (c) which reads:
Every Jockey or apprentice may be penalised:
(c) If he bets, or facilitates the making of, or has any interest in a bet on any race or contingency relating to thoroughbred racing, or if he be present in the betting ring during any race meeting.
The specifics of this charge read as follows:
"That on the 13th day of September 2011 whilst in the Bonny View Hotel, Justin Peter Stanley a licensed jockey with Racing Queensland Limited did place a bet on a thoroughbred race conducted at Doomben on 14 September 2011."
Mr Stanley pleaded guilty to the charge. Stewards took into account that the wager was placed on a horse being ridden by Mr Stanley and that he had pleaded guilty to the charge.
Stewards however were concerned as to the significant amount wagered on the race by Mr Stanley and the financial gain received by Mr Stanley as a result of this wager.
Stewards imposed a penalty of 1 month suspension. The suspension is to commence midnight September 30.
Mr Stanley was advised of his appeal rights.
