Cambridge JC 26 April 2014 – R 1
ID: JCA13609
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Cambridge JC - 26 April 2014
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
BScott
Race Date:
2014/04/26
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
As Miss Spratt admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, we impose a suspension on Miss Spratt which will commence after racing on 28 April and conclude after racing on 10 May 2014 (6 North Island days).
Facts:
Following the running of race 1, Cambridge Equine Hospital Premier, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1) (d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that over the concluding stages, Miss Spratt allowed her mount ZUCCATO to shift out when not clear of ATUA (M Cameron) who clipped heels and blundered.
Miss Spratt acknowledged that she understood the nature of the charge, the Rule and confirmed her admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Williamson identified on the head – on film that over the concluding stages Miss Spratt's mount continued to shift out to a point where ATUA runs out of room. This resulted in ATUA clipping the heels and blundering. He said Miss Spratt had allowed her mount to shift out about 2 to 3 horse widths and noted ATUA was about ¾ of a length behind Miss Spratt’s mount when the checked occurred.
Miss Spratt told the Committee that she agreed with Mr Williamson's interpretation of the incident and had nothing further to add.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham produced Miss Spratt’s record which showed 5 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. Mr Oatham described Miss Spratt’s record as average to poor but noted over the last 4 months her record had improved. He said Miss Spratt made an error of judgement when riding her mount forward when it was shifting ground. Mr Oatham assessed the level of carelessness as mid – range and said ATUA received a significant check. He submitted a suspension of 5 to 6 days would be appropriate.
Miss Spratt advised that she had no upcoming commitments and any proposed suspension could start immediately.
In response to a question from the Committee, Miss Spratt advised she had no intention to ride at Riverton on May 1.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. We have adopted 5 riding days as the starting point in considering the term of suspension. The mitigating fact is Miss Spratt’s admission of the breach. The aggravating factors are we assess the level of carelessness as mid – range and we note ATUA clipped a heel and Mr Cameron was fortunate not to be dislodged. We assess Miss Spratt’s record under this Rule as poor.
The Committee is aware that rider declarations for Woodville on April 28 have closed and note that May 5 at Te Awamutu is scheduled for apprentice riders only.
After taking into account all the above factors we consider an appropriate penalty is a 6 day suspension.
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hearing_title: Cambridge JC 26 April 2014 - R 1
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facts:
Following the running of race 1, Cambridge Equine Hospital Premier, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1) (d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that over the concluding stages, Miss Spratt allowed her mount ZUCCATO to shift out when not clear of ATUA (M Cameron) who clipped heels and blundered.
Miss Spratt acknowledged that she understood the nature of the charge, the Rule and confirmed her admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Williamson identified on the head – on film that over the concluding stages Miss Spratt's mount continued to shift out to a point where ATUA runs out of room. This resulted in ATUA clipping the heels and blundering. He said Miss Spratt had allowed her mount to shift out about 2 to 3 horse widths and noted ATUA was about ¾ of a length behind Miss Spratt’s mount when the checked occurred.
Miss Spratt told the Committee that she agreed with Mr Williamson's interpretation of the incident and had nothing further to add.
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Miss Spratt admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham produced Miss Spratt’s record which showed 5 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. Mr Oatham described Miss Spratt’s record as average to poor but noted over the last 4 months her record had improved. He said Miss Spratt made an error of judgement when riding her mount forward when it was shifting ground. Mr Oatham assessed the level of carelessness as mid – range and said ATUA received a significant check. He submitted a suspension of 5 to 6 days would be appropriate.
Miss Spratt advised that she had no upcoming commitments and any proposed suspension could start immediately.
In response to a question from the Committee, Miss Spratt advised she had no intention to ride at Riverton on May 1.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. We have adopted 5 riding days as the starting point in considering the term of suspension. The mitigating fact is Miss Spratt’s admission of the breach. The aggravating factors are we assess the level of carelessness as mid – range and we note ATUA clipped a heel and Mr Cameron was fortunate not to be dislodged. We assess Miss Spratt’s record under this Rule as poor.
The Committee is aware that rider declarations for Woodville on April 28 have closed and note that May 5 at Te Awamutu is scheduled for apprentice riders only.
After taking into account all the above factors we consider an appropriate penalty is a 6 day suspension.
penalty:
Accordingly, we impose a suspension on Miss Spratt which will commence after racing on 28 April and conclude after racing on 10 May 2014 (6 North Island days).
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Miss S Spratt - rider of ZUCCATO
Otherperson: Mr M Williamson -Stipendiary Steward
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