Hawkes Bay RI 11 November 2018 – R 2 – Chair, Mrs N Moffatt
ID: JCA13943
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Hawkes Bay RI - 11 November 2018
Meet Chair:
NMoffatt
Meet Committee Member 1:
TCastles
Race Date:
2018/11/11
Race Number:
Race 2
Decision:
As Mr Riddell admitted the breach we found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Mr Riddell is suspended from the close of racing on November 28th up to and including racing on Saturday 8th December. This follows on from a suspension imposed at Ellerslie on Tuesday 6th November.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 2 (HB Racing Supporting FAWC Mile) an Information was lodged by Mr N Goodwin alleging a breach of Rule 638(1) (d) in that J Riddell angled his mount GO GO GOAL outwards near the 650m when not clear of FALAKROS contacting and hampering that runner.
Mr Goodwin had Mr Balcombe explain the incident with the assistance of the available films. Mr Balcombe identified Mr Riddell and Mr T Johnson racing at the back of the field as they approached the home turn. Mr Riddell was to the inside of Mr Johnson and riding with vigour. With no clear room to improve into, Mr Riddell angled out and pushed Mr Johnson wider on the track, hampering that runner. Mr Goodwin suggested Mr Riddell should have waited for a run, rather than trying to make his own.
Mr Riddell admitted pushing Mr Johnson wider and said he did so to get around another runner. He described his actions as “stupid”.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Goodwin was invited to make submissions on penalty and began by saying that the check suffered by Mr Johnson was not a bad one. The interference forced his horse wider on the track but he didn’t have to check his mount. The Stewards placed Mr Riddell’s degree of carelessness below midrange. Mr Goodwin said, despite Mr Riddell’s bad record, he didn’t believe another lengthy suspension was necessarily appropriate for today’s breach. Mr Goodwin said Mr Riddell has always been a competitive rider but of late he had been overdoing it. The Stewards were of the opinion that Mr Riddell should seek some assistance to help overcome this pattern of riding.
Mr Riddell agreed that he had been riding over-competitively but was at a loss to explain why this was so. He said he had been working really hard and the number of careless riding charges in recent months had been playing on his mind. Mr Riddell explained that any time away from riding caused him major problems with maintaining his weight. He admitted needing help and many options were discussed, with Mr Riddell being receptive to anything that might assist.
Reasons for Penalty:
This was a difficult case to consider. Mr Riddell has an exceptionally poor record under the careless riding rule with this being his 10th charge in 12 months and, since the beginning of September, he has amassed a total of 40 days suspension. If Mr Riddell was an apprentice rider we would be referring him to one of the Riding Mentors for immediate help however he is an experienced and senior rider. Recent lengthy suspensions have not acted as a deterrent and we were reluctant to impose another for today’s low to mid-level breach. Taking into account all submissions, including Mr Riddell’s degree of carelessness and his admission of the breach, it was our opinion that an 8 day suspension was an appropriate penalty for today's incident.
Addressing Mr Riddell’s record, we considered the significant submissions he placed before the Committee (not all of which need to be recorded here) and we believe he has reached a point where, he realises himself, he must seek additional help in returning to a more patient style of riding. Mr Riddell’s demeanour throughout the hearing reinforced the Committee’s opinion that he is prepared to work towards this goal. We have requested the RIU work alongside Mr Riddell to seek whatever help may be of assistance. With Mr Riddell’s agreement the Committee instructed Mr Irving (Racecourse Investigator) to begin this process at the earliest.
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newcharge: Careless riding
plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 11/11/2018
hearing_title: Hawkes Bay RI 11 November 2018 - R 2 - Chair, Mrs N Moffatt
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 2 (HB Racing Supporting FAWC Mile) an Information was lodged by Mr N Goodwin alleging a breach of Rule 638(1) (d) in that J Riddell angled his mount GO GO GOAL outwards near the 650m when not clear of FALAKROS contacting and hampering that runner.
Mr Goodwin had Mr Balcombe explain the incident with the assistance of the available films. Mr Balcombe identified Mr Riddell and Mr T Johnson racing at the back of the field as they approached the home turn. Mr Riddell was to the inside of Mr Johnson and riding with vigour. With no clear room to improve into, Mr Riddell angled out and pushed Mr Johnson wider on the track, hampering that runner. Mr Goodwin suggested Mr Riddell should have waited for a run, rather than trying to make his own.
Mr Riddell admitted pushing Mr Johnson wider and said he did so to get around another runner. He described his actions as “stupid”.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Riddell admitted the breach we found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Goodwin was invited to make submissions on penalty and began by saying that the check suffered by Mr Johnson was not a bad one. The interference forced his horse wider on the track but he didn’t have to check his mount. The Stewards placed Mr Riddell’s degree of carelessness below midrange. Mr Goodwin said, despite Mr Riddell’s bad record, he didn’t believe another lengthy suspension was necessarily appropriate for today’s breach. Mr Goodwin said Mr Riddell has always been a competitive rider but of late he had been overdoing it. The Stewards were of the opinion that Mr Riddell should seek some assistance to help overcome this pattern of riding.
Mr Riddell agreed that he had been riding over-competitively but was at a loss to explain why this was so. He said he had been working really hard and the number of careless riding charges in recent months had been playing on his mind. Mr Riddell explained that any time away from riding caused him major problems with maintaining his weight. He admitted needing help and many options were discussed, with Mr Riddell being receptive to anything that might assist.
reasonsforpenalty:
This was a difficult case to consider. Mr Riddell has an exceptionally poor record under the careless riding rule with this being his 10th charge in 12 months and, since the beginning of September, he has amassed a total of 40 days suspension. If Mr Riddell was an apprentice rider we would be referring him to one of the Riding Mentors for immediate help however he is an experienced and senior rider. Recent lengthy suspensions have not acted as a deterrent and we were reluctant to impose another for today’s low to mid-level breach. Taking into account all submissions, including Mr Riddell’s degree of carelessness and his admission of the breach, it was our opinion that an 8 day suspension was an appropriate penalty for today's incident.
Addressing Mr Riddell’s record, we considered the significant submissions he placed before the Committee (not all of which need to be recorded here) and we believe he has reached a point where, he realises himself, he must seek additional help in returning to a more patient style of riding. Mr Riddell’s demeanour throughout the hearing reinforced the Committee’s opinion that he is prepared to work towards this goal. We have requested the RIU work alongside Mr Riddell to seek whatever help may be of assistance. With Mr Riddell’s agreement the Committee instructed Mr Irving (Racecourse Investigator) to begin this process at the earliest.
penalty:
Mr Riddell is suspended from the close of racing on November 28th up to and including racing on Saturday 8th December. This follows on from a suspension imposed at Ellerslie on Tuesday 6th November.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr N Goodwin - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr J Riddell - Licensed Jockey
Otherperson: Mr D Balcombe - Stipendiary Steward, Mr S Irving Racecourse Inspector
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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