Taranaki TRI 22 August 2015 – R 7 – Chair, Mrs N Moffatt
ID: JCA10830
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Taranaki RC - 22 August 2015
Meet Chair:
NMoffatt
Meet Committee Member 1:
NMcCutcheon
Race Date:
2015/08/22
Race Number:
R 7
Decision:
As Mr McKay admitted the breach we found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly Mr McKay is suspended from riding from the conclusion of racing on Saturday August 29th, up to and including racing on Saturday September 5th. The days included in this suspension are:
30/8/15 - Te Aroha
2/9/15 - Waipa
3/9/15 - Otaki
4/9/15 - Tauranga
5/9/15 - Wanganui
Facts:
Following the running of Race 7, ITM Winstone Wallboards S.C. Mdn, an Information was lodged by Mr N Goodwin alleging a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) in that S McKay allowed his mount THE GIN KEEPER to shift out when insufficiently clear of HOTSHOT LASS (R Goldsbury), WILL FERRET (D Johnson, and FORTUNE KEPT (R Jones) which were all crowded losing ground.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr McKay was assisted his father Mr P Mckay.
Mr Goodwin said it was clear from the films that Mr McKay’s mount was hanging out. The head on video showed THE GIN KEEPER’S head turned to the side as it rounded the bend into the final straight and at this stage Mr McKay was doing everything right in attempting to keep his mount straight. The horse continued to prove difficult but it wasn’t until Mr McKay asked it for an effort that it started to run outwards. He placed his hands back on the reins in an attempt to straighten it but then began using the whip again. Mr Goodwin described Mr McKay’s actions as “having a dollar each way”, a colloquialism for the dual actions of trying to correct its line while at the same time using the whip and urging it forward. The resultant interference to several horses on his outside was well covered during the protest hearing.
Mr McKay confirmed his horse was trying to hang outwards and while admitting taking the line of Ms Goldsbury he said she was still able to keep riding her mount.
Mr Peter McKay said while Shaun had tried to straighten up THE GIN KEEPER it wasn’t enough. For an apprentice rider he had done well but he needed to learn to sit up and stop riding even if it meant not winning the race. Mr McKay said the trainer of the horse was apologetic for the way it raced so erratically. She told him it had a “funny” mouth and she used, as part of its gear, a crossover noseband.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Goodwin classified the degree of carelessness as in the midrange. Whilst pointing out the tendency of THE GIN KEEPER to hang the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr McKay could have done more to prevent it running out. Mr Goodwin submitted that a period of suspension was warranted.
Mr McKay’s riding record showed the following careless riding breaches:
1/6/15 5 days
17/1/15 4 days
14/11/14 4 days
Mr Goodwin said Mr McKay was one of the most improved and up and coming apprentice riders in the country.
Mr Peter McKay told the committee his son has had close to 400 rides and is not often in the judicial room facing charges.
Reasons for Penalty:
In coming to a decision on penalty the committee adopted as a starting point a five day suspension. The obvious aggravating factor was the relegation of Mr McKay’s mount from first place to fifth place following protests lodged by three riders. Considering the number of horses involved and the consequences of the interference we uplifted the penalty by two days to a seven day suspension.
In mitigation, the wayward racing manners of THE GIN KEEPER as identified by the trainer, the rider and the Stewards must be taken into account along with Mr McKay’s frank admission of the breach. His horse was clearly a difficult ride racing erratically over the whole length of the straight. The films confirmed that Mr McKay did attempt to correct its line of running but this was ultimately ineffective and he should have taken further action by stopping riding and desisting with the whip. Mr McKay’s record we saw as neither an aggravating nor mitigating factor. Neither did we believe his apprentice status to be an excuse. After approximately 400 race day rides Mr McKay could not be considered inexperienced. Taking into account all the submissions and allowing a two day reduction for the mitigating factors it was our opinion that a five day suspension was an appropriate penalty.
Mr McKay advised of riding commitments at Hastings next Saturday and requested any suspension be deferred until after that period. He provided examples of riding regularly throughout the North Island.
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decisiondate: 25/08/2015
hearing_title: Taranaki TRI 22 August 2015 - R 7 - Chair, Mrs N Moffatt
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 7, ITM Winstone Wallboards S.C. Mdn, an Information was lodged by Mr N Goodwin alleging a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) in that S McKay allowed his mount THE GIN KEEPER to shift out when insufficiently clear of HOTSHOT LASS (R Goldsbury), WILL FERRET (D Johnson, and FORTUNE KEPT (R Jones) which were all crowded losing ground.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr McKay was assisted his father Mr P Mckay.
Mr Goodwin said it was clear from the films that Mr McKay’s mount was hanging out. The head on video showed THE GIN KEEPER’S head turned to the side as it rounded the bend into the final straight and at this stage Mr McKay was doing everything right in attempting to keep his mount straight. The horse continued to prove difficult but it wasn’t until Mr McKay asked it for an effort that it started to run outwards. He placed his hands back on the reins in an attempt to straighten it but then began using the whip again. Mr Goodwin described Mr McKay’s actions as “having a dollar each way”, a colloquialism for the dual actions of trying to correct its line while at the same time using the whip and urging it forward. The resultant interference to several horses on his outside was well covered during the protest hearing.
Mr McKay confirmed his horse was trying to hang outwards and while admitting taking the line of Ms Goldsbury he said she was still able to keep riding her mount.
Mr Peter McKay said while Shaun had tried to straighten up THE GIN KEEPER it wasn’t enough. For an apprentice rider he had done well but he needed to learn to sit up and stop riding even if it meant not winning the race. Mr McKay said the trainer of the horse was apologetic for the way it raced so erratically. She told him it had a “funny” mouth and she used, as part of its gear, a crossover noseband.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr McKay admitted the breach we found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Goodwin classified the degree of carelessness as in the midrange. Whilst pointing out the tendency of THE GIN KEEPER to hang the Stewards were of the opinion that Mr McKay could have done more to prevent it running out. Mr Goodwin submitted that a period of suspension was warranted.
Mr McKay’s riding record showed the following careless riding breaches:
1/6/15 5 days
17/1/15 4 days
14/11/14 4 days
Mr Goodwin said Mr McKay was one of the most improved and up and coming apprentice riders in the country.
Mr Peter McKay told the committee his son has had close to 400 rides and is not often in the judicial room facing charges.
reasonsforpenalty:
In coming to a decision on penalty the committee adopted as a starting point a five day suspension. The obvious aggravating factor was the relegation of Mr McKay’s mount from first place to fifth place following protests lodged by three riders. Considering the number of horses involved and the consequences of the interference we uplifted the penalty by two days to a seven day suspension.
In mitigation, the wayward racing manners of THE GIN KEEPER as identified by the trainer, the rider and the Stewards must be taken into account along with Mr McKay’s frank admission of the breach. His horse was clearly a difficult ride racing erratically over the whole length of the straight. The films confirmed that Mr McKay did attempt to correct its line of running but this was ultimately ineffective and he should have taken further action by stopping riding and desisting with the whip. Mr McKay’s record we saw as neither an aggravating nor mitigating factor. Neither did we believe his apprentice status to be an excuse. After approximately 400 race day rides Mr McKay could not be considered inexperienced. Taking into account all the submissions and allowing a two day reduction for the mitigating factors it was our opinion that a five day suspension was an appropriate penalty.
Mr McKay advised of riding commitments at Hastings next Saturday and requested any suspension be deferred until after that period. He provided examples of riding regularly throughout the North Island.
penalty:
Accordingly Mr McKay is suspended from riding from the conclusion of racing on Saturday August 29th, up to and including racing on Saturday September 5th. The days included in this suspension are:
30/8/15 - Te Aroha
2/9/15 - Waipa
3/9/15 - Otaki
4/9/15 - Tauranga
5/9/15 - Wanganui
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr N Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr S McKay - Apprentice Rider
Otherperson: Mr P McKay - assisting Mr S McKay
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Respondent:
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