South Canterbury RC 20 May 2021 – R 1 – Chair, Mr R McKenzie
ID: JCA14178
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
South Canterbury RC - 20 May 2021
Meet Chair:
RMcKenzie
Race Date:
2021/05/20
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
Mr Chowdhoory having admitted the charge, it was found proved.
Penalty:
Mr Chowdhoory’s Apprentice Jockey’s (Class B) licence is suspended from after the close of racing today up to and including 3 June 2021 – 6 national riding days. The meetings on 22 and 23 May are not included, Riders for those meetings having been declared. In addition, Mr Chowdhoory is fined the sum of $500.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 1, The Sail Sprint 1200m, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr M R Davidson, against Licensed Apprentice Jockey (Class B), Mr K Chowdhoory, alleging that Mr Chowdhoory, as the Rider of TWIN SHOT in the race, “permitted his mount to shift inwards when not sufficiently clear of PRINCESS NADIA (R Mudhoo) which was checked passing the 1000 metres”.
Mr Chowdhoory was present at the hearing of the Information and he indicated that he admitted the breach. He was assisted at the hearing by Licensed Trainer (Class A), Mr M R Pitman.
Rule 638 provides as follows:
(1) A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be:
(d) careless.
Mr Davidson had Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr J P Oatham, show head-on and side-on video replays of the first 200-300 metres of the race, from the 1200 metres start. Mr Oatham pointed out TWIN SHOT, ridden by Mr Chowdhoory, starting from barrier 9 in the 13-horse field and PRINCESS NADIA, ridden by Mr Mudhoo, drawn barrier 1.
Mr Chowdhoory crossed runners from his wide barrier draw. Mr Mudhoo was racing on the rail and Mr Chowdhoory, coming across, shifted into the line of Mr Mudhoo, when not clear, forcing Mr Mudhoo to check his mount. Mr Chowdhoory had a look to his inside before crossing MEGALOMANIAC (C R Barnes), which had drawn, but continued inwards while not looking, Mr Oatham said.
On the side-on video replay, Mr Oatham demonstrated that, at the point at which Mr Mudhoo began to check his mount, Mr Chowdhoory would have been between ½ and ¾ length clear. The replays were clear Mr Oatham submitted.
Mr Chowdhoory said that he did not realise that Mr Mudhoo was there. He thought he was able to continue in once he had cleared Miss Barnes.
Mr Pitman pointed out that the incident took place just before the bend out of the back straight and that most horses tended to “step in” on a bend.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Davidson told the Committee that Mr Chowdhoory’s record shows four breaches in the last 12 months, the most recent of which being on 30 January 2021 at Riccarton (6 days for a low-mid breach and a $500 fine). Prior to that on 9 January, at Kumara, he received a 5-days suspension and a $750 fine (mid-range breach), on 26 December at Otago (4 days and $500 in Listed Race – low range) and on 18 September (5 days, low-mid range). It is not a good record, Mr Davison said.
This was a mid-range breach, Mr Davidson submitted, Stewards were suggesting a term of suspension for a mid-range breach - 5 days with a fine - reflecting the fact that Mr Chowdhoory is still an Apprentice. He submitted that an uplift of at least 1 day should be considered for Mr Chowdhoory’s record.
Mr Pitman said that Mr Chowdhoory is still an Apprentice with 18 months of his Apprenticeship to serve. He has not been charged since since January and is one of the busiest Riders in the South Island. Most of his rides are on “competitive” horses, Mr Pitman said.
Mr Chowdhoory said that he would wish any term of suspension to commence immediately.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee sees the breach as being in the mid-range of carelessness, as assessed by the Stewards. In terms of the NZTR Penalty Guidelines, the starting point for a mid-range level breach is a $500 fine and a 5-days suspension.
Mr Chowdhoory’s record under the Rule is not good, this breach being his fifth in the last 12 months. Having said that, the Committee notes that his most recent breach was nearly four months ago. The Committee is aware that he is a busy Rider. That record calls for an uplift to the starting point, which uplift the Committee has fixed at 1 day.
Mr Chowdhoory has admitted the breach but in the face of overwhelming evidence, so no discount is given for that factor.
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hearing_title: South Canterbury RC 20 May 2021 - R 1 - Chair, Mr R McKenzie
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facts:
Following the running of Race 1, The Sail Sprint 1200m, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr M R Davidson, against Licensed Apprentice Jockey (Class B), Mr K Chowdhoory, alleging that Mr Chowdhoory, as the Rider of TWIN SHOT in the race, “permitted his mount to shift inwards when not sufficiently clear of PRINCESS NADIA (R Mudhoo) which was checked passing the 1000 metres”.
Mr Chowdhoory was present at the hearing of the Information and he indicated that he admitted the breach. He was assisted at the hearing by Licensed Trainer (Class A), Mr M R Pitman.
Rule 638 provides as follows:
(1) A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be:
(d) careless.
Mr Davidson had Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr J P Oatham, show head-on and side-on video replays of the first 200-300 metres of the race, from the 1200 metres start. Mr Oatham pointed out TWIN SHOT, ridden by Mr Chowdhoory, starting from barrier 9 in the 13-horse field and PRINCESS NADIA, ridden by Mr Mudhoo, drawn barrier 1.
Mr Chowdhoory crossed runners from his wide barrier draw. Mr Mudhoo was racing on the rail and Mr Chowdhoory, coming across, shifted into the line of Mr Mudhoo, when not clear, forcing Mr Mudhoo to check his mount. Mr Chowdhoory had a look to his inside before crossing MEGALOMANIAC (C R Barnes), which had drawn, but continued inwards while not looking, Mr Oatham said.
On the side-on video replay, Mr Oatham demonstrated that, at the point at which Mr Mudhoo began to check his mount, Mr Chowdhoory would have been between ½ and ¾ length clear. The replays were clear Mr Oatham submitted.
Mr Chowdhoory said that he did not realise that Mr Mudhoo was there. He thought he was able to continue in once he had cleared Miss Barnes.
Mr Pitman pointed out that the incident took place just before the bend out of the back straight and that most horses tended to “step in” on a bend.
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Decision:
Mr Chowdhoory having admitted the charge, it was found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Davidson told the Committee that Mr Chowdhoory’s record shows four breaches in the last 12 months, the most recent of which being on 30 January 2021 at Riccarton (6 days for a low-mid breach and a $500 fine). Prior to that on 9 January, at Kumara, he received a 5-days suspension and a $750 fine (mid-range breach), on 26 December at Otago (4 days and $500 in Listed Race – low range) and on 18 September (5 days, low-mid range). It is not a good record, Mr Davison said.
This was a mid-range breach, Mr Davidson submitted, Stewards were suggesting a term of suspension for a mid-range breach - 5 days with a fine - reflecting the fact that Mr Chowdhoory is still an Apprentice. He submitted that an uplift of at least 1 day should be considered for Mr Chowdhoory’s record.
Mr Pitman said that Mr Chowdhoory is still an Apprentice with 18 months of his Apprenticeship to serve. He has not been charged since since January and is one of the busiest Riders in the South Island. Most of his rides are on “competitive” horses, Mr Pitman said.
Mr Chowdhoory said that he would wish any term of suspension to commence immediately.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee sees the breach as being in the mid-range of carelessness, as assessed by the Stewards. In terms of the NZTR Penalty Guidelines, the starting point for a mid-range level breach is a $500 fine and a 5-days suspension.
Mr Chowdhoory’s record under the Rule is not good, this breach being his fifth in the last 12 months. Having said that, the Committee notes that his most recent breach was nearly four months ago. The Committee is aware that he is a busy Rider. That record calls for an uplift to the starting point, which uplift the Committee has fixed at 1 day.
Mr Chowdhoory has admitted the breach but in the face of overwhelming evidence, so no discount is given for that factor.
penalty:
Mr Chowdhoory’s Apprentice Jockey’s (Class B) licence is suspended from after the close of racing today up to and including 3 June 2021 – 6 national riding days. The meetings on 22 and 23 May are not included, Riders for those meetings having been declared. In addition, Mr Chowdhoory is fined the sum of $500.
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Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: M R Davidson, Stipendiary Steward
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Otherperson: Licensed Trainer (Class A), M R Pitman, Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward
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