Cambridge JC 23 November 2014 – R 1
ID: JCA11754
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Cambridge JC - 23 November 2014
Meet Chair:
RSeabrook
Meet Committee Member 1:
ADooley
Race Date:
2014/11/23
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
As the breach was admitted we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly after taking all the above into account and under the provisions of rule 1106 (2) we grant Mr Chui a deferment until after racing on 26 November. In this case we determine an appropriate penalty is one of thirteen North island days which is to start after racing on 26 November and conclude after racing on 17 December 2014. This penalty equates to a three week suspension.
Facts:
Following race 1, Frontier Bloodstock 1000, an information was filed by Mr M Davidson alleging that Mr M Chui failed to ride his mount out fully over the concluding stages of the race.
The rule reads as follows: a person, being the rider of a horse in a race, must ride his horse out to the end of the race if there is a reasonable chance of it running into a position for which there is prize money to be awarded or a dividend to be declared.
Mr Oatham demonstrated the video films which showed BATTLE TIME passing the 100 metres and being ridden forward with vigour. Shortly after this point it is clear Mr Chui relaxed his ride for two strides or so. Mr Oatham said it appeared as though Mr Chui misjudged where the winning post was and emphasised the nose margin between second and third. He concluded by saying that BATTLE TIME was taking ground off the second horse LUSTROUS and submitted there was a reasonable chance it may have finished second.
Mr Chui explained to the hearing that he was riding forward with the whip but misjudged where the winning post was. He said however that once he realised he hadn't reached the winning post he resumed riding forward again.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Davidson submitted that Mr Chui had a clear chance of finishing in second place if he had continued to ride his mount out to the winning post. He advised the committee that there was no third dividend due to there only being seven starters. Mr Davidson concluded by saying Mr Chui had a clear record under this rule and had cooperated fully with the stewards. He submitted a suspension of three to four weeks would be appropriate.
Mr Chui said he had commitments until Te Aroha on 26 November 2014 and any suspension could start after that.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee carefully considered all evidence and submissions as presented. Mitigating factors are Mr Chui's admission of the breach and his clear record under this rule. However these must be balanced against the aggravating factors. It is the opinion of the committee that BATTLE TIME would have beaten LUSTROUS if it had been ridden out to the line and the betting public and connections were denied the reward from a higher placing.
Before imposing an appropriate penalty the committee referred to the JCA listing of penalties for similar breaches.
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penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 12/11/2014
hearing_title: Cambridge JC 23 November 2014 - R 1
charge:
facts:
Following race 1, Frontier Bloodstock 1000, an information was filed by Mr M Davidson alleging that Mr M Chui failed to ride his mount out fully over the concluding stages of the race.
The rule reads as follows: a person, being the rider of a horse in a race, must ride his horse out to the end of the race if there is a reasonable chance of it running into a position for which there is prize money to be awarded or a dividend to be declared.
Mr Oatham demonstrated the video films which showed BATTLE TIME passing the 100 metres and being ridden forward with vigour. Shortly after this point it is clear Mr Chui relaxed his ride for two strides or so. Mr Oatham said it appeared as though Mr Chui misjudged where the winning post was and emphasised the nose margin between second and third. He concluded by saying that BATTLE TIME was taking ground off the second horse LUSTROUS and submitted there was a reasonable chance it may have finished second.
Mr Chui explained to the hearing that he was riding forward with the whip but misjudged where the winning post was. He said however that once he realised he hadn't reached the winning post he resumed riding forward again.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the breach was admitted we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Davidson submitted that Mr Chui had a clear chance of finishing in second place if he had continued to ride his mount out to the winning post. He advised the committee that there was no third dividend due to there only being seven starters. Mr Davidson concluded by saying Mr Chui had a clear record under this rule and had cooperated fully with the stewards. He submitted a suspension of three to four weeks would be appropriate.
Mr Chui said he had commitments until Te Aroha on 26 November 2014 and any suspension could start after that.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee carefully considered all evidence and submissions as presented. Mitigating factors are Mr Chui's admission of the breach and his clear record under this rule. However these must be balanced against the aggravating factors. It is the opinion of the committee that BATTLE TIME would have beaten LUSTROUS if it had been ridden out to the line and the betting public and connections were denied the reward from a higher placing.
Before imposing an appropriate penalty the committee referred to the JCA listing of penalties for similar breaches.
penalty:
Accordingly after taking all the above into account and under the provisions of rule 1106 (2) we grant Mr Chui a deferment until after racing on 26 November. In this case we determine an appropriate penalty is one of thirteen North island days which is to start after racing on 26 November and conclude after racing on 17 December 2014. This penalty equates to a three week suspension.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 636 (1) (d)
Informant: Mr M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: M Chui, class A rider of BATTLE TIME
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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