Thoroughbred stewards’ inquiry – jockey Paul Harvey
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) stewards today concluded an inquiry into the behaviour of jockey Paul Harvey (ARNIE’S BOY) in the Stewards Room during an inquiry following the running of Race 8, the TABTOUCH -BETTER YOUR BET HANDICAP (1400m) in relation to an incident which occurred near the 100m.
Evidence was taken from Jockey Mr P Harvey, his legal representative Mr J Young, RWWA senior steward Mr C Brown, and Western Australian Jockeys’ Association (WAJA) President Mr C Staples.
Jockey Mr P Harvey subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under AR228 (c) in that he engaged in improper behaviour in the Belmont Park Stewards Room following the running of Race 8 at Belmont on Wednesday, 25 May 2022 by speaking in an improper manner to the Stewards.
Jockey Mr P Harvey was suspended from riding in races for a period of fourteen (14) days backdated to midnight 26 May 2022, being the date he was initially stood down with the penalty to expire at midnight on Thursday, 9 June 2022.
In consideration of penalty, stewards took into account the following factors;
- His guilty plea and acknowledgment of fault at the earliest possible opportunity
- His level of remorse and that he is undertaking professional counselling to address such behaviour
- His unconditional apology to the presiding stewards panel
- His personal circumstances
- His prior good record
- The comments were improper and offensive and directed to the stewards in the course of their duties
- That such conduct is unacceptable and the need for the penalty to reflect an appropriate level of deterrence.