Rotorua-BOP HC 14 September 2014 – R 1
ID: JCA13255
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Rotorua-BOP HC - 14 September 2014
Meet Chair:
AGodsalve
Meet Committee Member 1:
ADooley
Race Date:
2014/09/14
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
As the breach was admitted we find the charge is proved.
Penalty:
The Committee therefore imposes a fine of $250 on Mr Cole.
Facts:
Prior to the running of race 1, the FARMLANDS CO OPERATIVE HURDLE an information was lodged by Stipendiary Steward Mr J Oatham alleging that licensed rider Mr R Cole was unable to claim down to his declared riding weight for his mount SUGGEST GOLD.
Rule 330(3)(c) states " A Rider shall not fail to ride a horse at the weight at which it is handicapped to carry"
Mr Cole was present at the hearing and acknowledged that he understood the Rule and that he admitted the breach.
Mr Oatham told the Committee that Mr Cole had been engaged to ride SUGGEST GOLD in the opening race of the programme, a maiden hurdle. He said the horse had been allotted 65 kg by the handicapper, and that Mr Cole while entitled to claim 3kg allowance had been unable to claim at all and in fact had been 1/2kg overweight. Mr Cole was allowed to carry out his engagement, however the horse carried a total of 66.5kg (being 1kg vest allowance and 1/2 kg over weight.)
Mr Cole said that he battled with his weight which was up and down, although he added that he felt that he had his diet 'sorted' for future rides.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham told the Committee that Mr Cole was in his first season as a rider, and that he had ongoing weight issues as he was quite tall for a jockey. He added that the Stipendiary Stewards had some sympathy for him as he was attempting to establish himself, and that he had had limited opportunities to ride in races. He added that he was still expected to abide by the rules and present himself for rides within the handicapped weight, allowing for his claim.
Mr Oatham added that Mr Cole had 2 previous breaches of this rule within the past 12 months - 1 August 2014, fined $100, and 10 August fined $200. These breaches were dealt with by way of Minor Infringement Notices.
Mr Oatham said that Mr Cole had admitted the breach at the first opportunity and and fully co-operated with the Stewards. He submitted that the Stewards considered a fine in the region of $250 would be appropriate on this occasion.
Mr Cole had nothing to say regarding his likely penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered the evidence presented. We take into account Mr Cole's admission of the breach and that he co-operated with Stewards over this matter. We acknowledged that Mr Cole is attempting to control his weight and that he solely rides in jumping and highweight races.
However we cannot overlook that this is his 3rd breach within a short time and consider that a fine is an appropriate penalty. We believe a fine of $250 to be a suitable penalty.
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decisiondate: 28/08/2014
hearing_title: Rotorua-BOP HC 14 September 2014 - R 1
charge:
facts:
Prior to the running of race 1, the FARMLANDS CO OPERATIVE HURDLE an information was lodged by Stipendiary Steward Mr J Oatham alleging that licensed rider Mr R Cole was unable to claim down to his declared riding weight for his mount SUGGEST GOLD.
Rule 330(3)(c) states " A Rider shall not fail to ride a horse at the weight at which it is handicapped to carry"
Mr Cole was present at the hearing and acknowledged that he understood the Rule and that he admitted the breach.
Mr Oatham told the Committee that Mr Cole had been engaged to ride SUGGEST GOLD in the opening race of the programme, a maiden hurdle. He said the horse had been allotted 65 kg by the handicapper, and that Mr Cole while entitled to claim 3kg allowance had been unable to claim at all and in fact had been 1/2kg overweight. Mr Cole was allowed to carry out his engagement, however the horse carried a total of 66.5kg (being 1kg vest allowance and 1/2 kg over weight.)
Mr Cole said that he battled with his weight which was up and down, although he added that he felt that he had his diet 'sorted' for future rides.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the breach was admitted we find the charge is proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham told the Committee that Mr Cole was in his first season as a rider, and that he had ongoing weight issues as he was quite tall for a jockey. He added that the Stipendiary Stewards had some sympathy for him as he was attempting to establish himself, and that he had had limited opportunities to ride in races. He added that he was still expected to abide by the rules and present himself for rides within the handicapped weight, allowing for his claim.
Mr Oatham added that Mr Cole had 2 previous breaches of this rule within the past 12 months - 1 August 2014, fined $100, and 10 August fined $200. These breaches were dealt with by way of Minor Infringement Notices.
Mr Oatham said that Mr Cole had admitted the breach at the first opportunity and and fully co-operated with the Stewards. He submitted that the Stewards considered a fine in the region of $250 would be appropriate on this occasion.
Mr Cole had nothing to say regarding his likely penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered the evidence presented. We take into account Mr Cole's admission of the breach and that he co-operated with Stewards over this matter. We acknowledged that Mr Cole is attempting to control his weight and that he solely rides in jumping and highweight races.
However we cannot overlook that this is his 3rd breach within a short time and consider that a fine is an appropriate penalty. We believe a fine of $250 to be a suitable penalty.
penalty:
The Committee therefore imposes a fine of $250 on Mr Cole.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 330(3)(c)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr R Cole-Licensed jockey
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