Waverely RC 5 October 2017 – R 1 – Chair, Mr T Bird
ID: JCA10913
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Waverley RC - 5 October 2017
Meet Chair:
TBird
Meet Committee Member 1:
TUtikere
Race Date:
2017/10/05
Race Number:
R 1
Decision:
As Mr Cameron admitted the breach, the Committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Mr Cameron was fined $300.
Facts:
Following the running of race 1, FARM SOURCE MAIDEN (1200M), an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii).The Informant, Mr Balcombe, alleged that Mr Cameron used his whip in an excessive manner prior to the 100m mark when riding DRAIOCHTA.
Mr Cameron acknowledged the he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(3) (b) (ii) provides: A Rider shall not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is excessive.
The “Guidelines With Respect to Acceptable Use of the Whip” effective 1 August 2017 provides:
Without affecting the generality of Rule 638(3) (b) a rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following guidelines:
Inside the final 600 metres of any Race, official trial or jump-out a horse may be struck with the drawn whip up to five times after which the rider must cease their use of the whip for a minimum of five strides before striking the horse again with the drawn whip, with this restriction to apply prior to the final 100 metres. The whip may then be used at the rider’s discretion until the winning post is reached.
Prior to the final 600 metres of a race, official trial or jump-out the use of the drawn whip is acceptable if used in moderation and not continually.
Mr Whiterod demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified Mr Cameron showing that he struck his mount 12 times from the top of the straight to the 100m mark.
Mr Balcombe said the strikes were not forceful. Cameron had given his horse respite of between two and four strides, but that is still outside of the regulations.
Mr Cameron acknowledged that he had struck his mount 12 times prior to the 100m mark saying he totally misjudged it and got “a bit carried away.”
Mr Cameron said he had ridden DRAIOCHTA at trials a couple of times prior and found the colt a little sluggish and needing encouragement.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Balcombe said that Mr Cameron had a clear record under this Rule since the reset period of 1 August 2017. He submitted a fine would be appropriate in what he viewed a low-end breach of the rule.
The Committee advised Mr Cameron the JCA Penalty Guide starting points for excessive use of the whip.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee considered all the evidence and submissions presented including that Mr Cameron put his whip away and rode hands and heels for the final 100m of the race.
The penalty guide starting point for a 1st breach of this Rule is a $300 fine. That level of fine assumes a good record and admission of the breach otherwise the fine should be higher. The expectation is that no reduction in penalty is applied unless there are exceptional circumstances.
DRAIOCHTA finished in third place.
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hearing_title: Waverely RC 5 October 2017 - R 1 - Chair, Mr T Bird
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 1, FARM SOURCE MAIDEN (1200M), an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii).The Informant, Mr Balcombe, alleged that Mr Cameron used his whip in an excessive manner prior to the 100m mark when riding DRAIOCHTA.
Mr Cameron acknowledged the he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(3) (b) (ii) provides: A Rider shall not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is excessive.
The “Guidelines With Respect to Acceptable Use of the Whip” effective 1 August 2017 provides:
Without affecting the generality of Rule 638(3) (b) a rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following guidelines:
Inside the final 600 metres of any Race, official trial or jump-out a horse may be struck with the drawn whip up to five times after which the rider must cease their use of the whip for a minimum of five strides before striking the horse again with the drawn whip, with this restriction to apply prior to the final 100 metres. The whip may then be used at the rider’s discretion until the winning post is reached.
Prior to the final 600 metres of a race, official trial or jump-out the use of the drawn whip is acceptable if used in moderation and not continually.
Mr Whiterod demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified Mr Cameron showing that he struck his mount 12 times from the top of the straight to the 100m mark.
Mr Balcombe said the strikes were not forceful. Cameron had given his horse respite of between two and four strides, but that is still outside of the regulations.
Mr Cameron acknowledged that he had struck his mount 12 times prior to the 100m mark saying he totally misjudged it and got “a bit carried away.”
Mr Cameron said he had ridden DRAIOCHTA at trials a couple of times prior and found the colt a little sluggish and needing encouragement.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Cameron admitted the breach, the Committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Balcombe said that Mr Cameron had a clear record under this Rule since the reset period of 1 August 2017. He submitted a fine would be appropriate in what he viewed a low-end breach of the rule.
The Committee advised Mr Cameron the JCA Penalty Guide starting points for excessive use of the whip.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee considered all the evidence and submissions presented including that Mr Cameron put his whip away and rode hands and heels for the final 100m of the race.
The penalty guide starting point for a 1st breach of this Rule is a $300 fine. That level of fine assumes a good record and admission of the breach otherwise the fine should be higher. The expectation is that no reduction in penalty is applied unless there are exceptional circumstances.
DRAIOCHTA finished in third place.
penalty:
Mr Cameron was fined $300.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(3)(b)(ii)
Informant: Mr D Balcombe - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr M Cameron - Class A Rider
Otherperson: Mr G Whiterod - Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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