Whangarei RC 30 June 2018 – R 9 – Chair, Mr A Smith
ID: JCA10677
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Whangarei RC - 30 June 2018
Meet Chair:
ASmith
Meet Committee Member 1:
ADooley
Race Date:
2018/06/30
Race Number:
R9
Decision:
As Miss Fawcett admitted the breach, the Committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Miss Fawcett had her license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on the 4th of July and conclude after racing on the 19th of July 2018.
Te Aroha race meeting on the 6th of July was not included in Miss Fawcett’s suspension as this is a highweight, jumping and amateur riders meeting only.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 9, Northpine Timber Beams and Posts, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Miss Fawcett allowed her mount MAJOR TOM to shift in when not clear of LUCKY SWEEP (S Spratt) when not the required distance clear.
Initially Miss Fawcett entered no plea as she sought clarification from the Judicial Committee as to whether the hearing could be adjourned to allow her employer Mr T Autridge to view the video films. Neither the Northern Riding Master Mr N Harris or Miss Fawcett's employer were on course.
After discussion it was determined that a senior rider, Ms T Thornton, would view the film in private with Miss Fawcett to assist her in determining her plea.
After receiving assistance from Ms Thornton, Miss Fawcett endorsed the Information “I do admit the breach”
Rule 638(1)(d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Coles demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified the horses MAJOR TOM (J Fawcett) and LUCKY SWEEP (S Spratt).
Mr Coles showed that soon after the start Miss Fawcett allowed her mount to commence an inward shift when not the required distance clear of LUCKY SWEEP, causing a reasonable check to that runner. Mr Coles said that at the time of the interference LUCKY SWEEP was over racing, and had a runner to its inside. He said that Miss Fawcett was only 1 length clear when she shifted ground, the interference looked worse than what had occurred and it was a low end breach.
Miss Fawcett accepted Mr Coles’ interpretation of the incident and she had nothing further to add.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson said that Miss Fawcett had an unenviable record with 6 previous breaches in the previous 12 months from 389 rides this racing season.
10/11/17 - 4 days
29/12/17 - 7 days
31/12/17 - 6 days
1/1/18 – 7 days
2/4/18 – 5 days
16/5/18 – 7 days
Mr Williamson submitted that the level of carelessness was at the low end and LUCKY SWEEP was a major contributor to the incident, however he added that Miss Fawcett had put Miss Spratt (LUCKY SWEEP) in a vulnerable position.
Miss Fawcett said that this breach had made her more aware and she fully accepted that she wasn’t 2 lengths clear when she shifted ground.
After consultation Miss Fawcett via her manager confirmed that she had commitments up to and including the 4th of July (Ashburton) and requested that any suspension start after this date.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
When reviewing the video footage the Committee observed that entering the first corner Miss Fawcett (MAJOR TOM) was looking to take up a position closer to the rail and shifted in one horse width, into the line of LUCKY SWEEP who was checked sharply.
The Committee identified that LUCKY SWEEP was over-racing prior to and after the incident, and was proving a difficult ride for Miss Spratt.
The Committee assessed the totality of carelessness to be at the low range and adopted 6 national riding days as the appropriate starting point.
The mitigating factor was Miss Fawcett’s admission of the breach for which she was afforded a 1 day discount.
The significant aggravating factor was Miss Fawcett’s poor record for which an uplift of 2 days was applied.
After taking into account all factors the Committee considered that a 7 day suspension was appropriate.
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decisiondate: 02/07/2018
hearing_title: Whangarei RC 30 June 2018 - R 9 - Chair, Mr A Smith
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 9, Northpine Timber Beams and Posts, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Miss Fawcett allowed her mount MAJOR TOM to shift in when not clear of LUCKY SWEEP (S Spratt) when not the required distance clear.
Initially Miss Fawcett entered no plea as she sought clarification from the Judicial Committee as to whether the hearing could be adjourned to allow her employer Mr T Autridge to view the video films. Neither the Northern Riding Master Mr N Harris or Miss Fawcett's employer were on course.
After discussion it was determined that a senior rider, Ms T Thornton, would view the film in private with Miss Fawcett to assist her in determining her plea.
After receiving assistance from Ms Thornton, Miss Fawcett endorsed the Information “I do admit the breach”
Rule 638(1)(d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Coles demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified the horses MAJOR TOM (J Fawcett) and LUCKY SWEEP (S Spratt).
Mr Coles showed that soon after the start Miss Fawcett allowed her mount to commence an inward shift when not the required distance clear of LUCKY SWEEP, causing a reasonable check to that runner. Mr Coles said that at the time of the interference LUCKY SWEEP was over racing, and had a runner to its inside. He said that Miss Fawcett was only 1 length clear when she shifted ground, the interference looked worse than what had occurred and it was a low end breach.
Miss Fawcett accepted Mr Coles’ interpretation of the incident and she had nothing further to add.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Miss Fawcett admitted the breach, the Committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson said that Miss Fawcett had an unenviable record with 6 previous breaches in the previous 12 months from 389 rides this racing season.
10/11/17 - 4 days
29/12/17 - 7 days
31/12/17 - 6 days
1/1/18 – 7 days
2/4/18 – 5 days
16/5/18 – 7 days
Mr Williamson submitted that the level of carelessness was at the low end and LUCKY SWEEP was a major contributor to the incident, however he added that Miss Fawcett had put Miss Spratt (LUCKY SWEEP) in a vulnerable position.
Miss Fawcett said that this breach had made her more aware and she fully accepted that she wasn’t 2 lengths clear when she shifted ground.
After consultation Miss Fawcett via her manager confirmed that she had commitments up to and including the 4th of July (Ashburton) and requested that any suspension start after this date.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
When reviewing the video footage the Committee observed that entering the first corner Miss Fawcett (MAJOR TOM) was looking to take up a position closer to the rail and shifted in one horse width, into the line of LUCKY SWEEP who was checked sharply.
The Committee identified that LUCKY SWEEP was over-racing prior to and after the incident, and was proving a difficult ride for Miss Spratt.
The Committee assessed the totality of carelessness to be at the low range and adopted 6 national riding days as the appropriate starting point.
The mitigating factor was Miss Fawcett’s admission of the breach for which she was afforded a 1 day discount.
The significant aggravating factor was Miss Fawcett’s poor record for which an uplift of 2 days was applied.
After taking into account all factors the Committee considered that a 7 day suspension was appropriate.
penalty:
Accordingly, Miss Fawcett had her license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on the 4th of July and conclude after racing on the 19th of July 2018.
Te Aroha race meeting on the 6th of July was not included in Miss Fawcett’s suspension as this is a highweight, jumping and amateur riders meeting only.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms J Fawcett - Apprentice Rider
Otherperson: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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