Waipa RC 8 November 2017 – R 6 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA13852
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Waipa RC - 8 November 2017
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Race Date:
2017/11/08
Race Number:
R6
Decision:
As Mr Waddell admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Waddell was fined $500.
In conclusion the Committee advised Mr Waddell that a 3rd breach of this Rule would result in a suspension and the reset period for his record is 12 months.
Facts:
Following the running of race 6, Cooper Naylor 1400, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii). The Informant, Mr Jones, alleged that Mr Waddell used the whip excessively prior to the 100 metres on his mount SECRET STASH.
Mr Waddell acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides: A Rider shall not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is excessive
The “Guidelines With Respect to Acceptable Use of the Whip” provides:
Without affecting the generality of Rule 638(3)(b) a rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following guidelines:
Inside the final 600 metres of any Race, official trial or jump-out a horse may be struck with the drawn whip up to five times after which the rider must cease their use of the whip for a minimum of five strides before striking the horse again with the drawn whip, with this restriction to apply prior to the final 100 metres. The whip may then be used at the rider’s discretion until the winning post is reached. Prior to the final 600 metres of a race, official trial or jump-out the use of the drawn whip is acceptable if used in moderation and not continually.
Mr Oatham demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified Mr Waddell and showed that he struck his mount 9 times in succession prior to the 100 metres. He said the strikes were back hand flicks and without any aggression but above the limit.
Mr Waddell said that there were no excuses for him breaching the Rule. He stated that his mount was held up early in the straight and he wound it up when it was in the clear. He added that he was trying too hard.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Jones said that Mr Waddell breached this Rule on 27 October 2017 and incurred a $300 fine. He said a second breach had a starting point of a $500 fine and the Stewards had no reason for the Committee to deviate from that sum. He added the strikes were not forceful.
Mr Waddell had no submissions on penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
The JCA starting point for a 2nd breach of excessive use of the whip is a $500 fine.
The mitigating factors were Mr Waddell’s admission of the breach, the force of strikes applied were low and the number of strikes (9) were in the low range.
SECRET STASH won the race but there was no suggestion that any advantage was gained.
The Committee referred to the JCA listing of penalties which showed that since the introduction of the new Whip Guidelines all riders incurring a 2nd breach had a minimum $500 fine imposed.
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decisiondate: 09/11/2017
hearing_title: Waipa RC 8 November 2017 - R 6 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 6, Cooper Naylor 1400, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii). The Informant, Mr Jones, alleged that Mr Waddell used the whip excessively prior to the 100 metres on his mount SECRET STASH.
Mr Waddell acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides: A Rider shall not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is excessive
The “Guidelines With Respect to Acceptable Use of the Whip” provides:
Without affecting the generality of Rule 638(3)(b) a rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following guidelines:
Inside the final 600 metres of any Race, official trial or jump-out a horse may be struck with the drawn whip up to five times after which the rider must cease their use of the whip for a minimum of five strides before striking the horse again with the drawn whip, with this restriction to apply prior to the final 100 metres. The whip may then be used at the rider’s discretion until the winning post is reached. Prior to the final 600 metres of a race, official trial or jump-out the use of the drawn whip is acceptable if used in moderation and not continually.
Mr Oatham demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified Mr Waddell and showed that he struck his mount 9 times in succession prior to the 100 metres. He said the strikes were back hand flicks and without any aggression but above the limit.
Mr Waddell said that there were no excuses for him breaching the Rule. He stated that his mount was held up early in the straight and he wound it up when it was in the clear. He added that he was trying too hard.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Waddell admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Jones said that Mr Waddell breached this Rule on 27 October 2017 and incurred a $300 fine. He said a second breach had a starting point of a $500 fine and the Stewards had no reason for the Committee to deviate from that sum. He added the strikes were not forceful.
Mr Waddell had no submissions on penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
The JCA starting point for a 2nd breach of excessive use of the whip is a $500 fine.
The mitigating factors were Mr Waddell’s admission of the breach, the force of strikes applied were low and the number of strikes (9) were in the low range.
SECRET STASH won the race but there was no suggestion that any advantage was gained.
The Committee referred to the JCA listing of penalties which showed that since the introduction of the new Whip Guidelines all riders incurring a 2nd breach had a minimum $500 fine imposed.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Waddell was fined $500.
In conclusion the Committee advised Mr Waddell that a 3rd breach of this Rule would result in a suspension and the reset period for his record is 12 months.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(3)(b)(ii)
Informant: Mr B Jones -Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr J Waddell - Licensed Jockey
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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