R Tauranga 9 January 2015 – R 2
ID: JCA13031
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Racing Tauranga - 9 January 2015
Meet Chair:
RSeabrook
Meet Committee Member 1:
AGodsalve
Race Date:
2015/01/09
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
As the breach was admitted we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
After taking all the above into account and adopting the standard 5 day suspension as the starting point we find the appropriate penalty to be one of 5 days. If Miss Myers' record had been worse and she had not admitted the breach the number of days would have been increased. Therefore Miss Myers is suspended from riding in races from after the conclusion of racing on 15 January until after racing on 23 January 2015 (5 North Island days). This deferment comes under the provision of rule 1106 (2).
Facts:
Following race 2, Twilight Carnival Race Day, the informant, Mr M Williamson alleged that Miss K Myers, rider of IN A FRENZY, permitted her mount to shift outwards when not sufficiently clear of ASTRA which was checked near the 100 metres.
The rule reads as follows: A rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the judicial committee considers to be careless.
Mr Oatham demonstrated the video films and pointed out IN A FRENZY racing in a position adjacent to the rail soon after entering the home straight. He pointed out Miss Myers allowing her mount to move out under pressure and in the process hamper ASTRA (R Hutchings) on her outside. Mr Oatham said while Miss Myers did attempt to straighten her mount briefly at the 200 metres, thereafter she continued to ride forward with the whip to the post. He said this caused Mr Hutchings to take a hold of his mount ASTRA which more likely than not cost him 3rd place.
Miss Myers said it was obvious she had drifted out but did not hear Mr Hutchings call out at any stage. She concluded by saying her mount was having its first start and was very green. She said she was a little careless but was trying hard to win the race.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson produced Miss Myers' record which showed 2 suspensions in the last 12 months, a record he described as reasonable. He said as a result of Miss Myer's carelessness probably cost ASTRA 3rd place as he had his momentum severely affected. Mr Williamson described the breach to be in the mid range and submitted an appropriate penalty of 4 to 5 days would be appropriate.
Miss Myers said she had commitments up to and including racing at Wanganui on 15 January.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee carefully considered the penalty submissions before imposing an appropriate penalty. Mitigating factors are Miss Myers' admission of the breach and her relatively good record. We concede her mount was having its first start and was racing greenly. However apart from a brief attempt at the 200 metres to straighten her mount Miss Myers continued to ride forward under the whip right to the finishing post. It was evident she was never the required distance clear of ASTRA when moving out, a movement which deprived ASTRA from finishing in third place. Accordingly we find her level of carelessness to be mid range.
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newcharge: Careless riding
plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 29/12/2014
hearing_title: R Tauranga 9 January 2015 - R 2
charge:
facts:
Following race 2, Twilight Carnival Race Day, the informant, Mr M Williamson alleged that Miss K Myers, rider of IN A FRENZY, permitted her mount to shift outwards when not sufficiently clear of ASTRA which was checked near the 100 metres.
The rule reads as follows: A rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the judicial committee considers to be careless.
Mr Oatham demonstrated the video films and pointed out IN A FRENZY racing in a position adjacent to the rail soon after entering the home straight. He pointed out Miss Myers allowing her mount to move out under pressure and in the process hamper ASTRA (R Hutchings) on her outside. Mr Oatham said while Miss Myers did attempt to straighten her mount briefly at the 200 metres, thereafter she continued to ride forward with the whip to the post. He said this caused Mr Hutchings to take a hold of his mount ASTRA which more likely than not cost him 3rd place.
Miss Myers said it was obvious she had drifted out but did not hear Mr Hutchings call out at any stage. She concluded by saying her mount was having its first start and was very green. She said she was a little careless but was trying hard to win the race.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the breach was admitted we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson produced Miss Myers' record which showed 2 suspensions in the last 12 months, a record he described as reasonable. He said as a result of Miss Myer's carelessness probably cost ASTRA 3rd place as he had his momentum severely affected. Mr Williamson described the breach to be in the mid range and submitted an appropriate penalty of 4 to 5 days would be appropriate.
Miss Myers said she had commitments up to and including racing at Wanganui on 15 January.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee carefully considered the penalty submissions before imposing an appropriate penalty. Mitigating factors are Miss Myers' admission of the breach and her relatively good record. We concede her mount was having its first start and was racing greenly. However apart from a brief attempt at the 200 metres to straighten her mount Miss Myers continued to ride forward under the whip right to the finishing post. It was evident she was never the required distance clear of ASTRA when moving out, a movement which deprived ASTRA from finishing in third place. Accordingly we find her level of carelessness to be mid range.
penalty:
After taking all the above into account and adopting the standard 5 day suspension as the starting point we find the appropriate penalty to be one of 5 days. If Miss Myers' record had been worse and she had not admitted the breach the number of days would have been increased. Therefore Miss Myers is suspended from riding in races from after the conclusion of racing on 15 January until after racing on 23 January 2015 (5 North Island days). This deferment comes under the provision of rule 1106 (2).
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638 (1)(d)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Sitpendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Miss K Myers - Rider of IN A FRENZY
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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