Bling 2 months v Kennedy 6 weeks

Why the difference in sentence?


An inquiry was held into the running and riding of CAT IN COMMAND following this gelding’s participation in the 4th Race at Clairwood Racecourse on the 19th February 2014. The inquiry was convened on the 18th March 2014 and concluded on the 27th March 2014. At the inquiry, Jockey Warren Kennedy was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.2 in that he failed to ride cat in command in a competent and professional manner. The Board was of the view that Jockey Kennedy failed to ask his mount for a sufficient and timeous effort from the 600 to the 200 metre marks, and did not encourage this gelding to improve his position at that time. Jockey Kennedy pleaded guilty to and was found guilty of the charge. The Board having heard all the mitigating evidence, including CAT IN COMMAND veterinary history, and where he finished in the Race, suspended Jockey Kennedy from riding in race meetings for a period of 6 weeks (42days). Jockey Kennedy has the right of appeal against the severity of the penalty imposed.

I thought Bling got 2 months? Even then, still no consistency.

shrek Wrote:

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> I thought Bling got 2 months? Even then, still no
> consistency.


knew there was a 6 in it ()

Wasnt kennedy in hot water quite a few years ago for similar?

I think consistency in sentence and a three strike rule should be imposed - If you give an easy three times your license is suspended for a year - You cannot allow Jockey's (and or Trainers/owners) to get away with blatant fraud because they have a right to earn a living - Racing seems to have a "look after our own approach" forgetting that the punter is the biggest member of this family. Well done to the Stipes for trying to clean house just find consistency in sentence and offense (there are many examples of 'soft" rides that go unnoticed ) and then we can have a clean game and only blame ourselves as punters when a horse does not win.

ya blatant fraud and the horse kaks in next start and punted

Khumalo should take the suspension now before the natal winter season in full force unless he thinks he can delay to end july.

he will still win the title.

it is pointless for any Jockey to chase the title....no cash reward...only a feather in their cap...."Crowned Champion Jockey"

18 days a massive difference, especially when one jock rides 5 or 6 days and the other 2 or 3 a week

So can all the punters that put and put and put on Cat in command on that day be refunded? --- ya riggghhtttt...

It's about time a strong stance was taken!

If you cheat you deserve to be punished.

Discrepancies in sentences obviously need sorting out,but prevention is far better than having to cure and such measures will lead to jockeys thinking twice before playing 'games'.

Horse racing has needed to be cleaned up in this country for a long time,and finally it's happening.

MAYBE THEY CAN WORK ON CAPE TOWN NOW - WE HAVE SOME REAL CLASSICS THERE MOST PUNTERS KNOW THAT