Manawatu RC 14 December 2019 – R 5 – Chair, Mr T Utikere
ID: JCA12610
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Manawatu RC - 14 December 2019
Meet Chair:
TUtikere
Meet Committee Member 1:
NMoffatt
Race Date:
2019/12/14
Race Number:
R5
Decision:
Mr Kozaki has admitted the breach, so the charge is deemed to be proved.
Penalty:
Mr Kozaki is suspended from the close of racing on 18 December until the close of racing on 29 December 2019.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 5 (Central House Movers Handicap) Information A11668 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) and stated that:"...R Kozaki allowed his mount POLZEATH to shift out early in the home straight when not clear of JACKSSTAR which was checked".
Mr Kozaki, assisted by Mr Gray, confirmed that he understood the rule and that he admitted the breach.
Using the side-on, head-on and rear-view films Mr Balcombe identified POLZEATH located to the inside of JACKSSTAR approaching the final bend. POLZEATH had recieved a light bump from BEAUDEN to its inside, at which point Mr Kozaki had continued to ride out while his horse continued on an outwards movement into the line of JACKSSTAR which was checked. Mr Goodwin accepted that it all happened rather quickly for Mr Kozaki, but that he should have straightened after the bump, instead he continued to ride into the line of JACKSSTAR, which had received bad interference as a result.
Mr Kozaki said that he was coming quickly and he kept pushing his horse. He knew Mr Singh was there and that Mr Singh was running in a straight line. Mr Gray stated Mr Kozaki was riding 'loose', with limited control around the corner. He believed the outcome had the potential to be more serious as Mr Singh could have been seriously hurt.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Goodwin identified a previous suspension under this Rule on 9 November at Waikato for which a seven days suspension was imposed. He believed the carelessness on this ocassion was above mid-range and that a term of suspension was appropriate.
Mr Kozaki believed the Waikato incident was a different situation, that he had been riding in Japan for six years, during which he had one suspension. He had been riding in New Zealand for three months and planned to be here for another six to twelve months before returning to Japan.
Mr Gray submitted that Mr Kozaki had ridden more than 100 career winners, and having so few suspensions within that period resulted in a good record.
Mr Kozaki advised of upcoming commitments at Matamata on 18 December.
Reasons for Penalty:
The side-on and rear-view films show that Mr Kozaki did receive a bump from BEAUDEN to his inside, which was pronounced as it was on a corner. However, it is for that reason that more care would be expected at that time. Mr Kozaki should have taken a hold of his mount and straightened. Instead, he chose to continue riding out whilst his horse was on an outwards movement, which continued to send his horse out into the line of Mr Singh, requiring him to check. The consequences to Mr Singh could have been more serious as a result. We place the level of carelessness above mid-range and adopt a nine days period of suspension as assisted by the JCA Penalty Guidelines. In mitigation we apply Mr Kozaki's admission and his record of one previous breach of the Rule in New Zealand, noting that it was five weeks ago. We determine an eight days suspension as appropriate.
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decisiondate: 15/12/2019
hearing_title: Manawatu RC 14 December 2019 - R 5 - Chair, Mr T Utikere
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 5 (Central House Movers Handicap) Information A11668 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) and stated that:"...R Kozaki allowed his mount POLZEATH to shift out early in the home straight when not clear of JACKSSTAR which was checked".
Mr Kozaki, assisted by Mr Gray, confirmed that he understood the rule and that he admitted the breach.
Using the side-on, head-on and rear-view films Mr Balcombe identified POLZEATH located to the inside of JACKSSTAR approaching the final bend. POLZEATH had recieved a light bump from BEAUDEN to its inside, at which point Mr Kozaki had continued to ride out while his horse continued on an outwards movement into the line of JACKSSTAR which was checked. Mr Goodwin accepted that it all happened rather quickly for Mr Kozaki, but that he should have straightened after the bump, instead he continued to ride into the line of JACKSSTAR, which had received bad interference as a result.
Mr Kozaki said that he was coming quickly and he kept pushing his horse. He knew Mr Singh was there and that Mr Singh was running in a straight line. Mr Gray stated Mr Kozaki was riding 'loose', with limited control around the corner. He believed the outcome had the potential to be more serious as Mr Singh could have been seriously hurt.
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
Mr Kozaki has admitted the breach, so the charge is deemed to be proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Goodwin identified a previous suspension under this Rule on 9 November at Waikato for which a seven days suspension was imposed. He believed the carelessness on this ocassion was above mid-range and that a term of suspension was appropriate.
Mr Kozaki believed the Waikato incident was a different situation, that he had been riding in Japan for six years, during which he had one suspension. He had been riding in New Zealand for three months and planned to be here for another six to twelve months before returning to Japan.
Mr Gray submitted that Mr Kozaki had ridden more than 100 career winners, and having so few suspensions within that period resulted in a good record.
Mr Kozaki advised of upcoming commitments at Matamata on 18 December.
reasonsforpenalty:
The side-on and rear-view films show that Mr Kozaki did receive a bump from BEAUDEN to his inside, which was pronounced as it was on a corner. However, it is for that reason that more care would be expected at that time. Mr Kozaki should have taken a hold of his mount and straightened. Instead, he chose to continue riding out whilst his horse was on an outwards movement, which continued to send his horse out into the line of Mr Singh, requiring him to check. The consequences to Mr Singh could have been more serious as a result. We place the level of carelessness above mid-range and adopt a nine days period of suspension as assisted by the JCA Penalty Guidelines. In mitigation we apply Mr Kozaki's admission and his record of one previous breach of the Rule in New Zealand, noting that it was five weeks ago. We determine an eight days suspension as appropriate.
penalty:
Mr Kozaki is suspended from the close of racing on 18 December until the close of racing on 29 December 2019.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr N Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr R Kozaki - Class A Rider
Otherperson: Mr K Gray - Licensed Trainer assisting Mr Kozaki, Mr D Balcombe - Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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