Woodville-Pahiatua RC 19 April 2018 R4 – Chair, Mr T Utikere
ID: JCA10915
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Woodville - Pahiatua RC - 19 April 2018
Meet Chair:
TUtikere
Meet Committee Member 1:
TCastles
Race Date:
2018/04/19
Race Number:
R4
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the Committee deem the charge proved.
Penalty:
Mr Turner is suspended from the conclusion of racing on Wednesday 25 April until the conclusion of racing on Wednesday 2 May 2018.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 4 (NEW CENTRAL MOTOR INN MAIDEN), Information A109510 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) by Licensed Jockey D Turner. The Information stated: ”Jockey D Turner allowed his mount to shift inwards shortly after the start when not sufficiently clear of CARILLION near the 900 metres.”
Rule 638(1)(d) states:
“A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be: … (d) careless.”
Mr Turner confirmed to the committee that he understood Rule 638(1)(d), and that he admitted the breach.
Using the head-on and side-on films, Mr Oatham identified that LA TURQUE (D Turner) had drawn the outside barrier, and CARILLION (T Allan) had drawn barrier number 2. Soon after the jump, Mr Turner appeared to be working across the field in order to obtain a run closer to the rail. At that time, Mr Allan’s mount was observed to be over-racing and seeking to trail the leader. Mr Oatham observed that Mr Turner had shifted across, and the side-on view established that he had been not more than a bare length clear when crossing in front of CARILLION. Mr Allan was then placed in some difficulty in his attempt to avoid the heels of LA TURQUE. Mr Oatham stated that Mr Allan was prepared to let Mr Turner cross, but he had nonetheless done so when not sufficiently clear.
Mr Turner told the committee that he had taken a look across his shoulder and had observed Mr Allan take a hold. He had anticipated that Mr Allan would retreat at a quicker pace than he had done so, and accepted that he was not the required distance clear when crossing.
Submissions for Penalty:
In presenting Mr Turner’s record, Mr Balcombe identified two previous suspensions within the previous 12 month period (Manawatu: 23 December - 6 National Days; Waverley: 5 November - 5 days). The stipendiary stewards identified no aggravating factors for Mr Turner's breach and submitted the level of carelessness to sit at the low-range as Mr Turner had taken a look and had simply misjudged the situation. Mr Balcombe identified Mr Turner’s record as a reasonably good one for a busy rider.
Mr Turner believed that the incident could be described as one of low-level carelessness and asked the Committee to consider his admission of the breach and his record. He advised that this was a busy time of the year for him as he was often riding four or five times a week. He advised of commitments at the Feilding Jockey Club’s Meeting on ANZAC Day.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee had regard to all of the submissions put before it. The head-on film clearly demonstrated that soon after the jump, Mr Allan’s horse appeared to be over-racing, whilst Mr Turner sought to get a run closer to the rail. In doing so, the side-on view established that he was a bare length clear when doing so. While Mr Allan may have been displaying a professional level of courtesy in allowing Mr Turner to move closer to the rail, the obligation remained with Mr Turner to ensure that he did so when he was the required distance clear. This was not the case. It seems Mr Turner thought that CARILLION would have eased back much quicker than it actually did. We assessed the level of carelessness to be at the low end and adopted the starting point of six National Riding Days. In mitigation, we apply Mr Turner’s early admission of the breach and his record. We consider a five National Riding Day period of suspension as appropriate. The suspension will commence after Mr Turner’s commitments at Awapuni on 25 April.
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hearing_title: Woodville-Pahiatua RC 19 April 2018 R4 - Chair, Mr T Utikere
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facts:
Following the running of Race 4 (NEW CENTRAL MOTOR INN MAIDEN), Information A109510 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) by Licensed Jockey D Turner. The Information stated: ”Jockey D Turner allowed his mount to shift inwards shortly after the start when not sufficiently clear of CARILLION near the 900 metres.”
Rule 638(1)(d) states:
“A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be: … (d) careless.”
Mr Turner confirmed to the committee that he understood Rule 638(1)(d), and that he admitted the breach.
Using the head-on and side-on films, Mr Oatham identified that LA TURQUE (D Turner) had drawn the outside barrier, and CARILLION (T Allan) had drawn barrier number 2. Soon after the jump, Mr Turner appeared to be working across the field in order to obtain a run closer to the rail. At that time, Mr Allan’s mount was observed to be over-racing and seeking to trail the leader. Mr Oatham observed that Mr Turner had shifted across, and the side-on view established that he had been not more than a bare length clear when crossing in front of CARILLION. Mr Allan was then placed in some difficulty in his attempt to avoid the heels of LA TURQUE. Mr Oatham stated that Mr Allan was prepared to let Mr Turner cross, but he had nonetheless done so when not sufficiently clear.
Mr Turner told the committee that he had taken a look across his shoulder and had observed Mr Allan take a hold. He had anticipated that Mr Allan would retreat at a quicker pace than he had done so, and accepted that he was not the required distance clear when crossing.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the Committee deem the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
In presenting Mr Turner’s record, Mr Balcombe identified two previous suspensions within the previous 12 month period (Manawatu: 23 December - 6 National Days; Waverley: 5 November - 5 days). The stipendiary stewards identified no aggravating factors for Mr Turner's breach and submitted the level of carelessness to sit at the low-range as Mr Turner had taken a look and had simply misjudged the situation. Mr Balcombe identified Mr Turner’s record as a reasonably good one for a busy rider.
Mr Turner believed that the incident could be described as one of low-level carelessness and asked the Committee to consider his admission of the breach and his record. He advised that this was a busy time of the year for him as he was often riding four or five times a week. He advised of commitments at the Feilding Jockey Club’s Meeting on ANZAC Day.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee had regard to all of the submissions put before it. The head-on film clearly demonstrated that soon after the jump, Mr Allan’s horse appeared to be over-racing, whilst Mr Turner sought to get a run closer to the rail. In doing so, the side-on view established that he was a bare length clear when doing so. While Mr Allan may have been displaying a professional level of courtesy in allowing Mr Turner to move closer to the rail, the obligation remained with Mr Turner to ensure that he did so when he was the required distance clear. This was not the case. It seems Mr Turner thought that CARILLION would have eased back much quicker than it actually did. We assessed the level of carelessness to be at the low end and adopted the starting point of six National Riding Days. In mitigation, we apply Mr Turner’s early admission of the breach and his record. We consider a five National Riding Day period of suspension as appropriate. The suspension will commence after Mr Turner’s commitments at Awapuni on 25 April.
penalty:
Mr Turner is suspended from the conclusion of racing on Wednesday 25 April until the conclusion of racing on Wednesday 2 May 2018.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr D Balcombe - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr D Turner - Licensed Rider
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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