Additional fine for Shea...
From South Africa Racing.
HK CUP: SHEA'S COSTLY SOFT DRINK DRAMA
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The Stewards today interviewed K Shea, the rider of EAGLE MOUNTAIN, regarding his consuming fluid following the race and prior to having weighed in. Also interviewed today was starting gate handler, Mr C Peddie.
The Stewards viewed video footage of EAGLE MOUNTAIN returning to scale following the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup which showed K Shea being handed a bottle of soft drink by Mr Peddie. It also showed K Shea took a sip of this drink prior to returning the bottle to Mr Peddie. This was done while K Shea was still mounted on EAGLE MOUNTAIN and prior to him weighing in. K Shea explained that following the race his mouth was dry and when he noticed Mr Peddie had a bottle of soft drink in his hand he requested Mr Peddie hand him the drink so he was able to moisten his mouth. Mr Peddie confirmed that he only handed the soft drink to K Shea after being requested to do so and said he did not consider the possible consequences of his actions.
The Stewards also viewed video footage of K Shea weighing out to ride EAGLE MOUNTAIN in this race which showed his weight to be 126.2 lbs. Under the conditions of the race EAGLE MOUNTAIN was required to carry 126 lbs in this race. The video footage of K Shea weighing in following the race was also viewed which showed his weight to be 126.2 lbs. These weights were confirmed by a computer printout of the weights of all riders in the race. This printout is generated by the scales.
On the evidence before them, the Stewards were satisfied that EAGLE MOUNTAIN had carried its correct weight when competing in and winning the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup. K Shea was told his actions in consuming liquid, regardless of the quantity, following the race and prior to weighing in were inappropriate. He was fined the sum of $5,000.
The Starter will be instructed to speak to all starting gate handlers and tell them that they are not to make contact with riders on raceday other than in the course of their starting gate duties.
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