Auckland RC 1 January 2016 – R 4 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA11833
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 1 January 2016
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
RSeabrook
Race Date:
2016/01/01
Race Number:
R4
Decision:
As Ms Collett admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
Penalty:
We grant Ms Collett request to seek a deferment to her suspension as per Rule 1106(2)
Accordingly, Ms Collett’s had her license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 5th January and conclude after racing on 16 January (5 days)
Once the penalty was announced Ms Collett then advised the Committee that she had an engagement to ride RIDING SHOTGUN in the Telegraph Handicap on 16 January. Ms Collett asked the Committee if she could have a combination of a fine and suspension to enable her to ride in that event.
Ms Collett then also questioned the Committee as to why Reefton and Hokitika were not included in her penalty because she has ridden throughout the South Island this season. Although aware that Ms Collett has a recent history of riding in the South Island on some days we explained to her that on this particular occasion she can’t be given credit for race meetings which she had told us she was not going to attend.
The Committee informed Ms Collett that Reefton on 6 January fell within her 7 days if she wished to seek a deferment. Ms Collett advised us that it would be costly to travel to Reefton and declined the opportunity of riding there.
The Committee then adjourned to consider Ms Collett request to ride RIDING SHOTGUN in the Telegraph Handicap. We are satisfied that given that the last day of Ms Collett’s proposed suspension is an Iconic Group 1 raceday the Committee has approved her request for a combination of a fine and suspension. This approach is consistent with other recent penalties where the same circumstances have occurred.
During the adjournment Mr N. Harris approached the Committee on behalf of Ms Collett to seek clarification regarding the South Island race meetings. However, upon resumption of the hearing when Ms Collett was asked if she would like Mr Harris in attendance to support her she declined saying she wanted to handle it herself.
The Committee are conversant with the Appeal Decisions in J Parkes v RIU and C Johnson v RIU and the assessment of genuine riding days.
After finally taking into account all the factors placed before us, Ms Collett’s had her license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 5th January and conclude after racing on 15 January 2016 (4 days) In addition Ms Collett was fined $1,000. The Committee notes that the Telegraph Handicap is a Group 1 race worth $250,000 scheduled for 16 January.
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at Rotorua on January 8, Auckland January 9, Wanganui January 14 and Matamata January 15.
At the conclusion of all this Mr Neal offered to provide Ms Collett’s recent South Island riding history to assist the Committee if they wished to take a further adjournment. The Committee declined this offer as they were satisfied that all those issues have been well covered.
Facts:
Following the running of race 4, Dunstan Feeds Championship Final, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Neal, alleged that Ms Collett angled her mount ZAFRENY outwards when not sufficiently clear making solid contact with SACRED MASTER which was checked near the 900 metres losing its footing.
Ms Collett acknowledged that he 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 the incident by using all the available video films. He identified ZAFRENY racing in a 3 wide position and following BLUE FLAG with SACRED MASTER racing directly behind them passing the 1000 metres. He pointed out near the 900 metres where Ms Collett angled her mount out and off the heels of BLUE FLAG. He said in doing so Ms Collett made contact with SACRED MASTER on a number of occasions when that horse was improving up on her outside. He said this caused SACRED MASTER to lose its footing quite badly.
Ms Collett said she was following BLUE FLAG in a 3 wide position and admitted “coming out too much” although she was of the view that Mr Innes moved in slightly. She believed that Mr Bosson mount BLUE FLAG veered out a bit.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Neal produced Ms Collett’s record which showed 2 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months, the most recent being 12 September which incurred a 3 day suspension. He stated in essence, Ms Collett was trying to clear the back off BLUE FLAG and she put her troubles onto Mr Innes’ which resulted in SACRED MASTER losing its footing. He described the level of carelessness to be mid – range and reminded the Committee of Ms Collett’s good record and the status of the race. He submitted those factors balanced each other up.
Ms Collett advised that she had upcoming engagements at Whangarei on 5 January and sought a deferment to any proposed suspension. She told the Committee that she had “ideas of going to the Coast” and had ridden in the South Island during the season.
In response to a question from the Committee, Ms Collett confirmed that she did not have any firm engagements at the upcoming Reefton and Hokitika race meetings and when tested Ms Collett acknowledged that she was not intending to ride there.
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 and her good record in relation to this rule for which she has been given credit. However, this has to be balanced against the consequences of Ms Collett's actions which resulted in SACRED MASTER receiving contact on several occasions from ZAFRENY, this noticeably caused SACRED MASTER to lose its footing. We assess this level of carelessness to be mid – range and the interference occurred in a $75,000 race on a Premier day which is an aggravating fact.
The Committee have included all race meetings except for Reefton and Hokitika in Ms Collet’s penalty. Having regard for Ms Collett’s submissions the Coast dates could not be classified as genuine days and therefore would not represent a meaningful suspension.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension is 5 days. The Committee had regard for the fact that 16 January is an Iconic race meeting at Wellington.
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hearing_title: Auckland RC 1 January 2016 - R 4 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
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facts:
Following the running of race 4, Dunstan Feeds Championship Final, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Neal, alleged that Ms Collett angled her mount ZAFRENY outwards when not sufficiently clear making solid contact with SACRED MASTER which was checked near the 900 metres losing its footing.
Ms Collett acknowledged that he 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 the incident by using all the available video films. He identified ZAFRENY racing in a 3 wide position and following BLUE FLAG with SACRED MASTER racing directly behind them passing the 1000 metres. He pointed out near the 900 metres where Ms Collett angled her mount out and off the heels of BLUE FLAG. He said in doing so Ms Collett made contact with SACRED MASTER on a number of occasions when that horse was improving up on her outside. He said this caused SACRED MASTER to lose its footing quite badly.
Ms Collett said she was following BLUE FLAG in a 3 wide position and admitted “coming out too much” although she was of the view that Mr Innes moved in slightly. She believed that Mr Bosson mount BLUE FLAG veered out a bit.
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Ms Collett admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Neal produced Ms Collett’s record which showed 2 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months, the most recent being 12 September which incurred a 3 day suspension. He stated in essence, Ms Collett was trying to clear the back off BLUE FLAG and she put her troubles onto Mr Innes’ which resulted in SACRED MASTER losing its footing. He described the level of carelessness to be mid – range and reminded the Committee of Ms Collett’s good record and the status of the race. He submitted those factors balanced each other up.
Ms Collett advised that she had upcoming engagements at Whangarei on 5 January and sought a deferment to any proposed suspension. She told the Committee that she had “ideas of going to the Coast” and had ridden in the South Island during the season.
In response to a question from the Committee, Ms Collett confirmed that she did not have any firm engagements at the upcoming Reefton and Hokitika race meetings and when tested Ms Collett acknowledged that she was not intending to ride there.
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 and her good record in relation to this rule for which she has been given credit. However, this has to be balanced against the consequences of Ms Collett's actions which resulted in SACRED MASTER receiving contact on several occasions from ZAFRENY, this noticeably caused SACRED MASTER to lose its footing. We assess this level of carelessness to be mid – range and the interference occurred in a $75,000 race on a Premier day which is an aggravating fact.
The Committee have included all race meetings except for Reefton and Hokitika in Ms Collet’s penalty. Having regard for Ms Collett’s submissions the Coast dates could not be classified as genuine days and therefore would not represent a meaningful suspension.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension is 5 days. The Committee had regard for the fact that 16 January is an Iconic race meeting at Wellington.
penalty:
We grant Ms Collett request to seek a deferment to her suspension as per Rule 1106(2)
Accordingly, Ms Collett’s had her license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 5th January and conclude after racing on 16 January (5 days)
Once the penalty was announced Ms Collett then advised the Committee that she had an engagement to ride RIDING SHOTGUN in the Telegraph Handicap on 16 January. Ms Collett asked the Committee if she could have a combination of a fine and suspension to enable her to ride in that event.
Ms Collett then also questioned the Committee as to why Reefton and Hokitika were not included in her penalty because she has ridden throughout the South Island this season. Although aware that Ms Collett has a recent history of riding in the South Island on some days we explained to her that on this particular occasion she can’t be given credit for race meetings which she had told us she was not going to attend.
The Committee informed Ms Collett that Reefton on 6 January fell within her 7 days if she wished to seek a deferment. Ms Collett advised us that it would be costly to travel to Reefton and declined the opportunity of riding there.
The Committee then adjourned to consider Ms Collett request to ride RIDING SHOTGUN in the Telegraph Handicap. We are satisfied that given that the last day of Ms Collett’s proposed suspension is an Iconic Group 1 raceday the Committee has approved her request for a combination of a fine and suspension. This approach is consistent with other recent penalties where the same circumstances have occurred.
During the adjournment Mr N. Harris approached the Committee on behalf of Ms Collett to seek clarification regarding the South Island race meetings. However, upon resumption of the hearing when Ms Collett was asked if she would like Mr Harris in attendance to support her she declined saying she wanted to handle it herself.
The Committee are conversant with the Appeal Decisions in J Parkes v RIU and C Johnson v RIU and the assessment of genuine riding days.
After finally taking into account all the factors placed before us, Ms Collett’s had her license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 5th January and conclude after racing on 15 January 2016 (4 days) In addition Ms Collett was fined $1,000. The Committee notes that the Telegraph Handicap is a Group 1 race worth $250,000 scheduled for 16 January.
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at Rotorua on January 8, Auckland January 9, Wanganui January 14 and Matamata January 15.
At the conclusion of all this Mr Neal offered to provide Ms Collett’s recent South Island riding history to assist the Committee if they wished to take a further adjournment. The Committee declined this offer as they were satisfied that all those issues have been well covered.
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Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr R Neal - Co Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms A Collett - Rider of ZAFRENZY
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward
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