Auckland RC 3 June 2017 – R 7 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA11669
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 3 June 2017
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
BScott
Race Date:
2017/06/03
Race Number:
R 7
Decision:
As Mr Jones admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Jones had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 5 June and conclude after racing on 17 June 2017 (4 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at
9 June– Avondale
10 June – Te Rapa
14 June – Te Teko
17 June – Whangarei
Facts:
Following the running of race 7, Thomson Foodservice Ellerslie Business Cup, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Jones allowed PLAYBOY PRINCE to shift in near the 1300 metres dictating SPIDER (T Thornton ) in onto CAMEAHOTFRIDAY (Z Nor Azman) which was crowded and checked near the 1300 metres.
Mr Jones acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his 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 Coles using the available video footage identified that Mr Jones allowed his mount to shift in near the 1300 metres when not the required distance clear. He said this resulted in SPIDER being dictated inwards which in turn crowded CAMEAHOTFRIDAY who he stated was checked out of it. He said that that runner lost 1½ lengths and Mr Jones was 2 to 3 strides too late in relieving the pressure.
Mr Jones said that his mount ducked in sharply for 1 or 2 strides and he tried to relieve the pressure by turning his horse’s head out. He believed there were contributing factors to the interference. Mr Jones was of the view that Mr Lammas shifted out 1 horse width shortly after the start and Mrs Thornton “used him to come across”. He added that Mrs Thornton had called out to him but it was too late.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Jones’ record which showed 1 previous breach in the last 12 months. He said that on 29 April Mr Jones was given credit for his excellent record and a 3 day suspension was imposed. He said the Stewards were clearly of the view that Mr Jones’ actions were too late to prevent the interference. He said the level of carelessness was at the low end of the scale but described the check that CAMEAHOTFRIADY received as reasonably severe. He submitted a term of suspension would be appropriate.
Mr Jones advised that he had engagements at Ellerslie on 5 June any proposed suspension could start after that date.
At the request of the Committee, Mr Oatham produced Mr Jones’ riding history. This showed that he had no history of riding in the Central Districts or the South Island on Industry days.
In answer to questions from the Committee, Mr Jones acknowledged that the record that Mr Oatham produced was correct. Mr Jones said that he has had limited riding opportunities in the last 12 months. Mr Jones accepted that when he has travelled out of the Northern Region it has been for Feature or Premier race meetings.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees recommends that the starting point for careless riding is a 5 day suspension.
The Committee reviewed the video footage of the incident. We established that Mr Jones permitted his mount to shift in 1 horse width near the 1300 metres when only 1 length clear of Mrs Thornton. In doing so her mount was dictated into the rightful running line of CAMEAHOTFRIDAY. We observed that that runner lost at least 2 ½ lengths when it suffered a relatively severe check. We deemed the level of carelessness was in the low to mid-range.
The Committee was not satisfied after reviewing the video footage that either Mr Lammas or Mrs Thornton contributed to the incident.
The mitigating factors were Mr Jones’ admission of the breach and his good record which allowed a reduction in penalty.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considered an appropriate suspension was 4 Northern Region days.
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hearing_title: Auckland RC 3 June 2017 - R 7 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 7, Thomson Foodservice Ellerslie Business Cup, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Jones allowed PLAYBOY PRINCE to shift in near the 1300 metres dictating SPIDER (T Thornton ) in onto CAMEAHOTFRIDAY (Z Nor Azman) which was crowded and checked near the 1300 metres.
Mr Jones acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his 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 Coles using the available video footage identified that Mr Jones allowed his mount to shift in near the 1300 metres when not the required distance clear. He said this resulted in SPIDER being dictated inwards which in turn crowded CAMEAHOTFRIDAY who he stated was checked out of it. He said that that runner lost 1½ lengths and Mr Jones was 2 to 3 strides too late in relieving the pressure.
Mr Jones said that his mount ducked in sharply for 1 or 2 strides and he tried to relieve the pressure by turning his horse’s head out. He believed there were contributing factors to the interference. Mr Jones was of the view that Mr Lammas shifted out 1 horse width shortly after the start and Mrs Thornton “used him to come across”. He added that Mrs Thornton had called out to him but it was too late.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Jones admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Jones’ record which showed 1 previous breach in the last 12 months. He said that on 29 April Mr Jones was given credit for his excellent record and a 3 day suspension was imposed. He said the Stewards were clearly of the view that Mr Jones’ actions were too late to prevent the interference. He said the level of carelessness was at the low end of the scale but described the check that CAMEAHOTFRIADY received as reasonably severe. He submitted a term of suspension would be appropriate.
Mr Jones advised that he had engagements at Ellerslie on 5 June any proposed suspension could start after that date.
At the request of the Committee, Mr Oatham produced Mr Jones’ riding history. This showed that he had no history of riding in the Central Districts or the South Island on Industry days.
In answer to questions from the Committee, Mr Jones acknowledged that the record that Mr Oatham produced was correct. Mr Jones said that he has had limited riding opportunities in the last 12 months. Mr Jones accepted that when he has travelled out of the Northern Region it has been for Feature or Premier race meetings.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees recommends that the starting point for careless riding is a 5 day suspension.
The Committee reviewed the video footage of the incident. We established that Mr Jones permitted his mount to shift in 1 horse width near the 1300 metres when only 1 length clear of Mrs Thornton. In doing so her mount was dictated into the rightful running line of CAMEAHOTFRIDAY. We observed that that runner lost at least 2 ½ lengths when it suffered a relatively severe check. We deemed the level of carelessness was in the low to mid-range.
The Committee was not satisfied after reviewing the video footage that either Mr Lammas or Mrs Thornton contributed to the incident.
The mitigating factors were Mr Jones’ admission of the breach and his good record which allowed a reduction in penalty.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considered an appropriate suspension was 4 Northern Region days.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Jones had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 5 June and conclude after racing on 17 June 2017 (4 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at
9 June– Avondale
10 June – Te Rapa
14 June – Te Teko
17 June – Whangarei
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr R Jones - Licensed Rider
Otherperson: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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