South Canterbury RC 29 November 2012 – R 6
ID: JCA12220
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
South Canterbury RC - 29 November 2012
Meet Chair:
JMillar
Meet Committee Member 1:
PKnowles
Race Date:
2012/11/29
Race Number:
R6
Decision:
The charge was found proved.
Penalty:
Ms Williams was suspended for a period of 3 days.
The suspension to commence at the conclusion of racing at Cromwell on 2nd December 2012 to allow her to take committed rides at that meeting. Ms Williams being a predominately South Island rider, the suspension to finish at the conclusion of racing at Invercargill on 15th December 2012, incorporating racing at Riccarton, Winton and Invercargill.
Charge:
Careless Riding
Facts:
Following the running of Race 6, The Phar Lap Raceway Gold Cup Challenge Rating 85, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr M Zarb, against Licensed Jockey, Ms K Williams, alleging a breach of Rule 638 (1) (d) in that Ms Williams, as the rider of “Pazejan” rode carelessly.
The Information reads as follows:
“I, the above named informant allege that the above named Respondent committed a breach of Rule 638 (1) (d) (in that) ..she allowed her mount “Pazejan” to shift in crowding “Tough Nut”, “Alpine Heights” & “Kirkie” will all runners being buffetted & “Tough Nut” & “Alpine Heights” losing ground passing the 1500 metres”.
Rule 638 (1) (d) reads as follows:
(1) A rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be: (d) careless”....
Ms Williams had indicated on the information the breach was not admitted and she confirmed this at the hearing. She also said she understood the charge and the Rule it was brought under.
Submissions for Decision:
Stipendiary Steward, Mr Zarb, said his evidence relied on the race video. He explained how “Pazejan” (Ms Williams) was drawn 4, with “Tough Nut” (Mr Mosely) drawn 3, “Alpine Heights” (Ms Barnes) drawn 2, and “Kirkie” (Mr Muniandy) drawn 1. With the assistance of the Race Video, Mr Zarb illustrated that shortly after the start “Pazejan” shifted ground down towards the running rail crowding “Tough Nut”. As a result Mr Mosley had to take hold of “Tough Nut”, checking the horse. “Tough Nut” bumped “Alpine Heights which made contact with “Kirkie”. The incident occurred about 100 metres into a 1600 metre race.
While no rear view of the incident had been recorded Mr Zarb relied on other camera angles.
Mr Zarb gave evidence that as a result of the interference both “Tough Nut” and Alpine Heights” lost ground and when “Alpine Heights bumped the hindquarters of “Kirkie”, that horse was “turned out”.
Mr Zarb gave evidence that at an earlier Stipendiary Stewards' hearing Messes Mosley, Barnes and Muniandy all gave evidence that they had felt pressure from the outside.
The Committee asked Ms Williams if she was prepared to accept this evidence from the previous Stipendiary Stewards' hearing without those jockeys being called to give evidence at the current hearing. She said she was but added Mr Muniandy had given evidence to the effect his horse was having its first start and was “over racing”.
Ms Williams gave evidence her horse had jumped from the number 4 barrier position and she had been pushing to go forward. Shortly after the start she had heard Mr Mosley call out “Kylie”. She had looked around and saw the horses to her inside. At that point she believed no interference had occurred and had pushed ahead rather than continuing at that instant to cross to the rail.
Mr Zarb gave evidence that Mr Mosley had been hampered and had taken hold of his mount before Ms Williams had looked around. Mr Zarb illustrated this on the race video.
In response to a question from the Committee concerning “Pazejan” and the horses immediately inside racing in very tight quarters before the incident, Mr Zarb gave evidence that both Mr Mosley and Ms Barnes had indicated this had resulted from pressure from Ms Williams' horse.
Reasons for Decision:
While no rear view video coverage was available, camera angles available and Mr Zarb's evidence allowed the Committee to be satisfied that shortly after the start, Ms Williams allowed her mount to shift ground towards the inside rail crowding Mr Mosley's mount. As a consequence Mr Mosley was seen to take hold of his mount and lose ground. Mr Mosley’s mount (“Tough Nut”) crowded and bumped “Alpine Heights” to his inside which in turn made contact with the horse in the rails position. (“Kirkie”). It was apparent that “Alpine Heights” also lost ground as a result of the crowding.
Ms Williams gave evidence of hearing Mr Mosley call out and had “driven” her horse straight to avoid causing interference. The Committee, after viewing the race video were satisfied any corrective action on her part was too late and the horses to her inside had already been hampered.
On the balance of probabilities the Committee was satisfied that Ms Williams had allowed her horse to shift down shortly after the start causing Mr Mosley to take evasive action. That her actions resulted in two horses losing ground and a third being “turned out” as a consequence of the general crowding. According we found the charge proved.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Zarb submitted the breach to be mid to high range and the consequences of her action was in the same range. He submitted Ms Williams was a busy rider with an excellent record in respect of this type of charge. Her last breach of this rule being in April 2012 where she received a suspension of 3 days. His submission for penalty on this occasion being a 3 to 4 days suspension.
Ms Williams requested that any suspension commence after the conclusion of racing at Cromwell on 2nd December 2012 where she had confirmed riding engagements.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee was satisfied Ms Williams had crowded the horses to her inside shortly after the start. She caused two horses to lose ground and a third to be inconvenienced but the lack of race video showing either front or back viewing made it difficult to access the severity of her actions. The impact on the other runners however was clearly evident, and at least two of the horses had their racing opportunity affected to some extent.
We accepted that Ms Williams while in the process of crossing to the rail had been unaware she was hampering the horses to her inside prior to Mr Mosley alerting her.
Ms Williams has an excellent record and due to the lack of better video coverage of the incident felt Ms Williams must be given some benefit of doubt concerning the severity of her actions.
While taking a starting point of 5 days suspension, after taking the above matters into account we considered a 3 day suspension as appropriate.
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plea: denied
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decisiondate: 24/11/2012
hearing_title: South Canterbury RC 29 November 2012 - R 6
charge:
Careless Riding
facts:
Following the running of Race 6, The Phar Lap Raceway Gold Cup Challenge Rating 85, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr M Zarb, against Licensed Jockey, Ms K Williams, alleging a breach of Rule 638 (1) (d) in that Ms Williams, as the rider of “Pazejan” rode carelessly.
The Information reads as follows:
“I, the above named informant allege that the above named Respondent committed a breach of Rule 638 (1) (d) (in that) ..she allowed her mount “Pazejan” to shift in crowding “Tough Nut”, “Alpine Heights” & “Kirkie” will all runners being buffetted & “Tough Nut” & “Alpine Heights” losing ground passing the 1500 metres”.
Rule 638 (1) (d) reads as follows:
(1) A rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be: (d) careless”....
Ms Williams had indicated on the information the breach was not admitted and she confirmed this at the hearing. She also said she understood the charge and the Rule it was brought under.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Stipendiary Steward, Mr Zarb, said his evidence relied on the race video. He explained how “Pazejan” (Ms Williams) was drawn 4, with “Tough Nut” (Mr Mosely) drawn 3, “Alpine Heights” (Ms Barnes) drawn 2, and “Kirkie” (Mr Muniandy) drawn 1. With the assistance of the Race Video, Mr Zarb illustrated that shortly after the start “Pazejan” shifted ground down towards the running rail crowding “Tough Nut”. As a result Mr Mosley had to take hold of “Tough Nut”, checking the horse. “Tough Nut” bumped “Alpine Heights which made contact with “Kirkie”. The incident occurred about 100 metres into a 1600 metre race.
While no rear view of the incident had been recorded Mr Zarb relied on other camera angles.
Mr Zarb gave evidence that as a result of the interference both “Tough Nut” and Alpine Heights” lost ground and when “Alpine Heights bumped the hindquarters of “Kirkie”, that horse was “turned out”.
Mr Zarb gave evidence that at an earlier Stipendiary Stewards' hearing Messes Mosley, Barnes and Muniandy all gave evidence that they had felt pressure from the outside.
The Committee asked Ms Williams if she was prepared to accept this evidence from the previous Stipendiary Stewards' hearing without those jockeys being called to give evidence at the current hearing. She said she was but added Mr Muniandy had given evidence to the effect his horse was having its first start and was “over racing”.
Ms Williams gave evidence her horse had jumped from the number 4 barrier position and she had been pushing to go forward. Shortly after the start she had heard Mr Mosley call out “Kylie”. She had looked around and saw the horses to her inside. At that point she believed no interference had occurred and had pushed ahead rather than continuing at that instant to cross to the rail.
Mr Zarb gave evidence that Mr Mosley had been hampered and had taken hold of his mount before Ms Williams had looked around. Mr Zarb illustrated this on the race video.
In response to a question from the Committee concerning “Pazejan” and the horses immediately inside racing in very tight quarters before the incident, Mr Zarb gave evidence that both Mr Mosley and Ms Barnes had indicated this had resulted from pressure from Ms Williams' horse.
reasonsfordecision:
While no rear view video coverage was available, camera angles available and Mr Zarb's evidence allowed the Committee to be satisfied that shortly after the start, Ms Williams allowed her mount to shift ground towards the inside rail crowding Mr Mosley's mount. As a consequence Mr Mosley was seen to take hold of his mount and lose ground. Mr Mosley’s mount (“Tough Nut”) crowded and bumped “Alpine Heights” to his inside which in turn made contact with the horse in the rails position. (“Kirkie”). It was apparent that “Alpine Heights” also lost ground as a result of the crowding.
Ms Williams gave evidence of hearing Mr Mosley call out and had “driven” her horse straight to avoid causing interference. The Committee, after viewing the race video were satisfied any corrective action on her part was too late and the horses to her inside had already been hampered.
On the balance of probabilities the Committee was satisfied that Ms Williams had allowed her horse to shift down shortly after the start causing Mr Mosley to take evasive action. That her actions resulted in two horses losing ground and a third being “turned out” as a consequence of the general crowding. According we found the charge proved.
Decision:
The charge was found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Zarb submitted the breach to be mid to high range and the consequences of her action was in the same range. He submitted Ms Williams was a busy rider with an excellent record in respect of this type of charge. Her last breach of this rule being in April 2012 where she received a suspension of 3 days. His submission for penalty on this occasion being a 3 to 4 days suspension.
Ms Williams requested that any suspension commence after the conclusion of racing at Cromwell on 2nd December 2012 where she had confirmed riding engagements.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee was satisfied Ms Williams had crowded the horses to her inside shortly after the start. She caused two horses to lose ground and a third to be inconvenienced but the lack of race video showing either front or back viewing made it difficult to access the severity of her actions. The impact on the other runners however was clearly evident, and at least two of the horses had their racing opportunity affected to some extent.
We accepted that Ms Williams while in the process of crossing to the rail had been unaware she was hampering the horses to her inside prior to Mr Mosley alerting her.
Ms Williams has an excellent record and due to the lack of better video coverage of the incident felt Ms Williams must be given some benefit of doubt concerning the severity of her actions.
While taking a starting point of 5 days suspension, after taking the above matters into account we considered a 3 day suspension as appropriate.
penalty:
Ms Williams was suspended for a period of 3 days.
The suspension to commence at the conclusion of racing at Cromwell on 2nd December 2012 to allow her to take committed rides at that meeting. Ms Williams being a predominately South Island rider, the suspension to finish at the conclusion of racing at Invercargill on 15th December 2012, incorporating racing at Riccarton, Winton and Invercargill.
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Rules: 638 (1) (d)
Informant: Mr M Zarb - Stipendiary Steward
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