Auckland RC 13 December 2015 – R 5 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA11226
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 13 December 2015
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
RSeabrook
Race Date:
2015/12/13
Race Number:
R5
Decision:
As Ms Collett admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
Penalty:
We grant Ms Collett’s request to seek a deferment to her suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Ms Collett had her license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 16 December and conclude after racing on 23 December (4 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at Otaki, Ashburton, Te Rapa and New Plymouth.
Facts:
Following the running of race 5, Collinson & Co 1200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Ms Collett allowed GARLAND to shift out when not clear of SONO VELOCE who had to be checked losing ground near the 250 metres.
Ms Collett acknowledged that she understood the Rule and confirmed her admission of 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 Oatham demonstrated on the films that near the 250 metres Ms Collett came across the heels of BELLE ECLIPSE to obtain a clear run. He said in doing so Ms Collett was only a bare length clear of SONO VELOCE which forced Mrs Tiley to check her mount. He said this caused SONO VELOCE to lose ground and momentum.
Ms Collett said that GARLAND had improved quickly and she was not aware that SONO VELOCE was racing one length behind her. She was of the view that BELLE ECLIPSE shifted out half a horse width.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson produced Ms Collett’s record which showed 3 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months, the most recent being 7 November which incurred a 4 day suspension. He added that the other 2 breaches had almost expired and considered her record to be reasonably good.
At this point Mr Williamson advised the Committee that an unfortunate situation had occurred following the running of the race and would let the Committee determine whether it be recorded in our decision. He was sincere that Ms Collett’s carelessness could have cost SONO VELOCE a higher placing in the race. He said the siren should have sounded and admitted the Stipendiary Stewards had failed to pick up the incident. He explained that they were caught up checking the accuracy of Mrs Tiley when she weighed in. He added that Mrs Tiley had made no mention of the interference that occurred but submitted that this was no excuse for a protest not being lodged.
Mr Williamson submitted that Ms Collett was frank and honest with her evidence and said in mitigation BELLE ECLIPSE did shift out slightly. He assessed the level of carelessness as low range. Mr Williamson made no submissions on penalty.
Ms Collett advised that she had upcoming engagements at Matamata on 16 December, and sought a deferment to any proposed suspension. She submitted that she had been riding all over the country but acknowledged she had no intention of riding at Gore on 20 December.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Committee have adopted 5 riding days as the starting point in considering the term of suspension for this careless riding charge. The mitigating factors were Ms Collett’s admission of the breach, the level of carelessness was low end and her good record in relation to this Rule for which she has been given credit for. However, this has to be balanced against the consequential effects of Ms Collett’s actions which resulted in SONO VELOCE being checked losing 2 to 3 lengths. It was significant to note that after being interfered with SONO VELOCE made up ground strongly to be beaten by a neck by GARLAND at the finish. In view of that the Committee was surprised there was no protest.
The Committee was satisfied that Ms Collett had a recent history of riding throughout the country.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension was 4 days.
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decisiondate: 14/12/2015
hearing_title: Auckland RC 13 December 2015 - R 5 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 5, Collinson & Co 1200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Ms Collett allowed GARLAND to shift out when not clear of SONO VELOCE who had to be checked losing ground near the 250 metres.
Ms Collett acknowledged that she understood the Rule and confirmed her admission of 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 Oatham demonstrated on the films that near the 250 metres Ms Collett came across the heels of BELLE ECLIPSE to obtain a clear run. He said in doing so Ms Collett was only a bare length clear of SONO VELOCE which forced Mrs Tiley to check her mount. He said this caused SONO VELOCE to lose ground and momentum.
Ms Collett said that GARLAND had improved quickly and she was not aware that SONO VELOCE was racing one length behind her. She was of the view that BELLE ECLIPSE shifted out half a horse width.
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Ms Collett admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson produced Ms Collett’s record which showed 3 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months, the most recent being 7 November which incurred a 4 day suspension. He added that the other 2 breaches had almost expired and considered her record to be reasonably good.
At this point Mr Williamson advised the Committee that an unfortunate situation had occurred following the running of the race and would let the Committee determine whether it be recorded in our decision. He was sincere that Ms Collett’s carelessness could have cost SONO VELOCE a higher placing in the race. He said the siren should have sounded and admitted the Stipendiary Stewards had failed to pick up the incident. He explained that they were caught up checking the accuracy of Mrs Tiley when she weighed in. He added that Mrs Tiley had made no mention of the interference that occurred but submitted that this was no excuse for a protest not being lodged.
Mr Williamson submitted that Ms Collett was frank and honest with her evidence and said in mitigation BELLE ECLIPSE did shift out slightly. He assessed the level of carelessness as low range. Mr Williamson made no submissions on penalty.
Ms Collett advised that she had upcoming engagements at Matamata on 16 December, and sought a deferment to any proposed suspension. She submitted that she had been riding all over the country but acknowledged she had no intention of riding at Gore on 20 December.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Committee have adopted 5 riding days as the starting point in considering the term of suspension for this careless riding charge. The mitigating factors were Ms Collett’s admission of the breach, the level of carelessness was low end and her good record in relation to this Rule for which she has been given credit for. However, this has to be balanced against the consequential effects of Ms Collett’s actions which resulted in SONO VELOCE being checked losing 2 to 3 lengths. It was significant to note that after being interfered with SONO VELOCE made up ground strongly to be beaten by a neck by GARLAND at the finish. In view of that the Committee was surprised there was no protest.
The Committee was satisfied that Ms Collett had a recent history of riding throughout the country.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension was 4 days.
penalty:
We grant Ms Collett’s request to seek a deferment to her suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Ms Collett had her license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 16 December and conclude after racing on 23 December (4 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at Otaki, Ashburton, Te Rapa and New Plymouth.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms S Collett - Licensed Rider
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward, Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
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