Woodville-Pahiatua RC 10 May 2018 – R 1 – Chair, Mrs N Moffatt
ID: JCA12129
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Woodville - Pahiatua RC - 10 May 2018
Meet Chair:
NMoffatt
Meet Committee Member 1:
TCastles
Race Date:
2018/05/10
Race Number:
R 1
Decision:
As Ms Veenendaal admitted the breach we found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly Ms Veenendaal’s license is suspended from the close of racing on Thursday May 17th up to and including racing on Wednesday May 23rd. This includes the following race days:
19/5/18 - Waikato
23/5/18 - Avondale
(Reference: May NZTR Racing Monthly Magazine)
Facts:
Following the running of Race 1(Hewitt Motorcycles Rating 65), an Information was lodged by Mr D Balcombe alleging a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) in that K Veenendaal (MAGIC WONDER) shifted out shortly after entering the home straight when not clear of BLAZING OPAL which was checked.
Mr Balcombe had Mr Goodwin outline the incident using the head and side-on films. Just after the turn Ms Veenendaal was racing towards the back of the field with two horses to her outside. She allowed her mount to shift out into the line of BLAZING OPAL. Mr Gordon, the rider of that horse, was forced to steady off the heels of Ms Veenendaal’s mount as a result of her outward movement.
Mr Goodwin estimated Ms Veenendaal was only a “bare length” clear when she shifted ground.
Ms Veenendaal acknowledged moving out and causing interference to BLAZING OPAL, but said as soon as she heard Mr Gordon call out she corrected her line of running.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Balcombe submitted that a term of suspension was an appropriate penalty. He said this was the first charge of any kind for Ms Veenendaal and her carelessness sat at the low end of the scale.
Ms Veenendaal explained she had started riding as an amateur before gaining a Class D licence. She has had approximately 125 rides and has recently returned to raceday riding after a break. Ms Veenendaal said she misjudged her movement and asked the Committee to consider her good record.
Reasons for Penalty:
Ms Veenendaal came wide on the bend and took the line of the horse to her outside when not the required 2 lengths clear. We note that she did not deliberately angle her mount out but rather allowed it to drift outwards into the line of BLAZING OPAL. As soon as she heard Mr Gordon call out she took corrective action. The interference did not affect the chances of that runner, with both horses finishing well back in the field. For the reasons outlined we were satisfied the breach sat at the low end of carelessness.
The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees has a 6 day starting point for a low range careless riding breach. Class D riders, such as Ms Veenendaal, have fewer riding opportunities throughout the racing season, being eligible only for jumping and highweight races. To acknowledge this we have adjusted the starting point down to one of three National Jump/Highweight days.
Taking into account Ms Veenendaal’s admission of the breach, her excellent record, and the low level carelessness, a two-day suspension is an appropriate penalty.
Ms Veenendaal advised of riding commitments at Tauherenikau on Thursday May 17th and requested a deferment of any suspension until after that date.
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hearing_title: Woodville-Pahiatua RC 10 May 2018 - R 1 - Chair, Mrs N Moffatt
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 1(Hewitt Motorcycles Rating 65), an Information was lodged by Mr D Balcombe alleging a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) in that K Veenendaal (MAGIC WONDER) shifted out shortly after entering the home straight when not clear of BLAZING OPAL which was checked.
Mr Balcombe had Mr Goodwin outline the incident using the head and side-on films. Just after the turn Ms Veenendaal was racing towards the back of the field with two horses to her outside. She allowed her mount to shift out into the line of BLAZING OPAL. Mr Gordon, the rider of that horse, was forced to steady off the heels of Ms Veenendaal’s mount as a result of her outward movement.
Mr Goodwin estimated Ms Veenendaal was only a “bare length” clear when she shifted ground.
Ms Veenendaal acknowledged moving out and causing interference to BLAZING OPAL, but said as soon as she heard Mr Gordon call out she corrected her line of running.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Ms Veenendaal admitted the breach we found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Balcombe submitted that a term of suspension was an appropriate penalty. He said this was the first charge of any kind for Ms Veenendaal and her carelessness sat at the low end of the scale.
Ms Veenendaal explained she had started riding as an amateur before gaining a Class D licence. She has had approximately 125 rides and has recently returned to raceday riding after a break. Ms Veenendaal said she misjudged her movement and asked the Committee to consider her good record.
reasonsforpenalty:
Ms Veenendaal came wide on the bend and took the line of the horse to her outside when not the required 2 lengths clear. We note that she did not deliberately angle her mount out but rather allowed it to drift outwards into the line of BLAZING OPAL. As soon as she heard Mr Gordon call out she took corrective action. The interference did not affect the chances of that runner, with both horses finishing well back in the field. For the reasons outlined we were satisfied the breach sat at the low end of carelessness.
The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees has a 6 day starting point for a low range careless riding breach. Class D riders, such as Ms Veenendaal, have fewer riding opportunities throughout the racing season, being eligible only for jumping and highweight races. To acknowledge this we have adjusted the starting point down to one of three National Jump/Highweight days.
Taking into account Ms Veenendaal’s admission of the breach, her excellent record, and the low level carelessness, a two-day suspension is an appropriate penalty.
Ms Veenendaal advised of riding commitments at Tauherenikau on Thursday May 17th and requested a deferment of any suspension until after that date.
penalty:
Accordingly Ms Veenendaal’s license is suspended from the close of racing on Thursday May 17th up to and including racing on Wednesday May 23rd. This includes the following race days:
19/5/18 - Waikato
23/5/18 - Avondale
(Reference: May NZTR Racing Monthly Magazine)
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr D Balcombe - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms K Veenendaal - Licensed Class D Rider
Otherperson: Mr N Goodwin – Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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