Top Jockey James McDonald Penalised For Over Use Of Whip
Top jockey James McDonald rode Nature Strip to win the Gr.1 Darley Sprint Classic but he was fined for overuse of the whip on the Scott Brunton-trained Mandela Effect in the opening race of the day.
Stewards found McDonald struck Mandela Effect eight times before the 100m, three more than allowed, among a total of 17 strikes.
Mandela Effect scored a narrow win over the Godolphin gallop Ranier.
McDonald was fined A$1500.