Marlborough HRC 21 June 2015 – R 2
ID: JCA13552
Meet Title:
Marlborough HRC - 21 June 2015
Meet Chair:
SChing
Meet Committee Member 1:
PWilliams
Race Date:
2015/06/21
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
As Mr Edmonds had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
Penalty:
Accordingly Mr Edmonds was suspended from the conclusion of racing today 21 June up to and including 3 July 2015. This suspension encompasses the days racing at Rangiora on 28 June and Addington on 3 July 2015.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 2, the TNL Distribution & Meaters of Marlborough Maiden Pace, an Information was filed by Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr N McIntyre against Licensed Open Horseman Mr M Edmonds, alleging a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip in an excessive manner over the concluding stages.
Rule 869(2)(a) reads as follows:
“(2) No horseman shall during any race:-
(a) Use his whip in an unnecessary, excessive or improper manner.”
Mr Edmonds had endorsed the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted. Mr Edmonds had also endorsed the information that he did not wish to be present at the hearing which was confirmed by Mr McIntyre.
Mr McIntyre gave evidence and showed video replays of the final stages of the race where he pointed out Mr Edmonds, driving JUDYS MCARDLE, use his whip on 21-22 occasions over the concluding stages which he said was clearly outside the Stewards' setting of a maximum of 20 strikes. He also stated that the strikes were “rapid fire” and that was the reason Mr Edmonds had exceeded the limit.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr McIntyre stated that Mr Edmonds had a clear record in regard to the rule and had admitted the breach at the first opportunity.
Mr McIntyre stated the JCA Penalty Guide recommends a starting point of a $500 fine or a 10 drive suspension for a breach of this rule. Mr McIntyre stated that Mr Edmonds had indicated to the Stewards that a suspension was preferred which the Stewards did not have an objection to, he said. He stated that Mr Edmonds drove on average 2-3 occasions per meeting and submitted that if a suspension was to be considered as penalty, a 2 day suspension was recommended.
Reasons for Penalty:
In determining penalty we took into account Mr Edmonds’ clear record and his admission of the breach. We also took into consideration Mr Edmonds' submission for a suspension as penalty and that the Stewards had no objection to such. Taking into consideration the submissions on penalty, the Committee decided that a suspension was an appropriate penalty for Mr Edmonds. In taking the JCA Penalty Guide starting point of a 10 drive suspension we were able to give Mr Edmonds a discount of 2 drives for his good record and a further discount of 2 drives for his frank admission of the breach. We therefore decided that a 2 day suspension was an appropriate penalty in this case.
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penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 24/06/2015
hearing_title: Marlborough HRC 21 June 2015 - R 2
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 2, the TNL Distribution & Meaters of Marlborough Maiden Pace, an Information was filed by Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr N McIntyre against Licensed Open Horseman Mr M Edmonds, alleging a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip in an excessive manner over the concluding stages.
Rule 869(2)(a) reads as follows:
“(2) No horseman shall during any race:-
(a) Use his whip in an unnecessary, excessive or improper manner.”
Mr Edmonds had endorsed the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted. Mr Edmonds had also endorsed the information that he did not wish to be present at the hearing which was confirmed by Mr McIntyre.
Mr McIntyre gave evidence and showed video replays of the final stages of the race where he pointed out Mr Edmonds, driving JUDYS MCARDLE, use his whip on 21-22 occasions over the concluding stages which he said was clearly outside the Stewards' setting of a maximum of 20 strikes. He also stated that the strikes were “rapid fire” and that was the reason Mr Edmonds had exceeded the limit.
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Edmonds had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr McIntyre stated that Mr Edmonds had a clear record in regard to the rule and had admitted the breach at the first opportunity.
Mr McIntyre stated the JCA Penalty Guide recommends a starting point of a $500 fine or a 10 drive suspension for a breach of this rule. Mr McIntyre stated that Mr Edmonds had indicated to the Stewards that a suspension was preferred which the Stewards did not have an objection to, he said. He stated that Mr Edmonds drove on average 2-3 occasions per meeting and submitted that if a suspension was to be considered as penalty, a 2 day suspension was recommended.
reasonsforpenalty:
In determining penalty we took into account Mr Edmonds’ clear record and his admission of the breach. We also took into consideration Mr Edmonds' submission for a suspension as penalty and that the Stewards had no objection to such. Taking into consideration the submissions on penalty, the Committee decided that a suspension was an appropriate penalty for Mr Edmonds. In taking the JCA Penalty Guide starting point of a 10 drive suspension we were able to give Mr Edmonds a discount of 2 drives for his good record and a further discount of 2 drives for his frank admission of the breach. We therefore decided that a 2 day suspension was an appropriate penalty in this case.
penalty:
Accordingly Mr Edmonds was suspended from the conclusion of racing today 21 June up to and including 3 July 2015. This suspension encompasses the days racing at Rangiora on 28 June and Addington on 3 July 2015.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Breach of Rule 869(2)(a)-excessive use of the whip.
Informant: N McIntyre-Co Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: M Edmonds-Licensed Open Horseman
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