Whangarei RC 21 July 2012 – R 6
ID: JCA13513
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Whangarei RC - 21 July 2012
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
GTankard
Race Date:
2012/07/21
Race Number:
R 6
Decision:
As Mr Innes admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, we impose a suspension on Mr Innes which will commence after racing on 21 July 2012 and conclude after racing on 3 August 2012 ( 6 days).
Note : Shortly after the completion of the hearing Mr Innes told the committee that his manager stated Mr Innes was a national rider and he would be riding at the South Island meetings. Mr Innes' manager was not present on course. Mr Innes had ample opportunity to contact his manager as the hearing was completed after the last race.
The committee advised Mr Innes in the presence of Mr Williamson that our penalty decision was final and if he was not satisfied with the penalty imposed he had the right to lodge an appeal.
Charge:
Following race 6, an information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The informant, Mr Williamson, alleged near the 300 metres L Innes (GOOD WILL) allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of THE PALM KING (M McNab) who was checked.
Facts:
Mr Williamson demonstrated the incident by using all the available films. He pointed out to the committee that Mr Innes attempted to take a narrow run to the inside of LIGHT THE WAY. In doing so he was not the required distance clear of THE PALM KING who was checked from the inward movement of GOOD WILL.
Mr Innes in admitting the breach told the committee that there was a marginal run he went for because he was travelling better than THE PALM KING. He said the horses on either side of him had contributed to the incident with slight movement occurring.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr Innes' record which showed six previous breaches of this rule in the last twelve months. He submitted that the level of carelessness was low range and submitted a penalty at the lower end.
Mr Innes was asked by the Chairman for his commitments over the next seven days. Mr Innes requested that the committee inform him in advance the number of days his proposed suspension would be.
The Chairman told Mr Innes the JCA policy is that riders must submit to the committee their commitments over the next seven days before any proposed suspension is imposed. We advised Mr Innes this committee would not be setting a precedent for his benefit.
Mr Innes then informed the committee that he would like his suspension to start immediately. Mr Innes openly told the committee that he had no commitments at Rotorua on 23 July and he would not be riding at Blenheim on 27 July and Oamaru on 30 July.
Mr Innes submitted that his record is bad, however believed the side on film made the incident look worse than it was. He believed a four day suspension would be appropriate.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The mitigating factor is Mr Innes' admission of the breach. However, this has to be balanced against the level of carelessness which we assess as mid range. Because of the angle Mr Innes came in on when less than one length clear, this resulted in a check to THE PALM KING. A further significant aggravating factor is Mr Innes' riding record under this rule. This record in our view for an experienced rider can only be described as poor, with this charge being his seventh in the last twelve months.
Before imposing penalty the Chairman confirmed with Mr Innes the dates which he submitted he would not be riding. Mr Innes confirmed to the committee he would not be riding at Rotorua, Blenheim and Oamaru. Therefore these dates were not included in the penalty.
The Chairman explained to Mr Innes his proposed suspension would start after racing at Rotorua on 23 July as he had no commitments on that day. Mr Innes acknowledged he understood that.
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hearing_title: Whangarei RC 21 July 2012 - R 6
charge:
Following race 6, an information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The informant, Mr Williamson, alleged near the 300 metres L Innes (GOOD WILL) allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of THE PALM KING (M McNab) who was checked.
facts:
Mr Williamson demonstrated the incident by using all the available films. He pointed out to the committee that Mr Innes attempted to take a narrow run to the inside of LIGHT THE WAY. In doing so he was not the required distance clear of THE PALM KING who was checked from the inward movement of GOOD WILL.
Mr Innes in admitting the breach told the committee that there was a marginal run he went for because he was travelling better than THE PALM KING. He said the horses on either side of him had contributed to the incident with slight movement occurring.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Innes admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr Innes' record which showed six previous breaches of this rule in the last twelve months. He submitted that the level of carelessness was low range and submitted a penalty at the lower end.
Mr Innes was asked by the Chairman for his commitments over the next seven days. Mr Innes requested that the committee inform him in advance the number of days his proposed suspension would be.
The Chairman told Mr Innes the JCA policy is that riders must submit to the committee their commitments over the next seven days before any proposed suspension is imposed. We advised Mr Innes this committee would not be setting a precedent for his benefit.
Mr Innes then informed the committee that he would like his suspension to start immediately. Mr Innes openly told the committee that he had no commitments at Rotorua on 23 July and he would not be riding at Blenheim on 27 July and Oamaru on 30 July.
Mr Innes submitted that his record is bad, however believed the side on film made the incident look worse than it was. He believed a four day suspension would be appropriate.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The mitigating factor is Mr Innes' admission of the breach. However, this has to be balanced against the level of carelessness which we assess as mid range. Because of the angle Mr Innes came in on when less than one length clear, this resulted in a check to THE PALM KING. A further significant aggravating factor is Mr Innes' riding record under this rule. This record in our view for an experienced rider can only be described as poor, with this charge being his seventh in the last twelve months.
Before imposing penalty the Chairman confirmed with Mr Innes the dates which he submitted he would not be riding. Mr Innes confirmed to the committee he would not be riding at Rotorua, Blenheim and Oamaru. Therefore these dates were not included in the penalty.
The Chairman explained to Mr Innes his proposed suspension would start after racing at Rotorua on 23 July as he had no commitments on that day. Mr Innes acknowledged he understood that.
penalty:
Accordingly, we impose a suspension on Mr Innes which will commence after racing on 21 July 2012 and conclude after racing on 3 August 2012 ( 6 days).
Note : Shortly after the completion of the hearing Mr Innes told the committee that his manager stated Mr Innes was a national rider and he would be riding at the South Island meetings. Mr Innes' manager was not present on course. Mr Innes had ample opportunity to contact his manager as the hearing was completed after the last race.
The committee advised Mr Innes in the presence of Mr Williamson that our penalty decision was final and if he was not satisfied with the penalty imposed he had the right to lodge an appeal.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr L Innes - Licensed Rider
Otherperson:
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Respondent:
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