Waipa RC 16 April 2012 – R 2
ID: JCA14258
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Waipa RC - 16 April 2012
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
GTankard
Race Date:
2012/04/16
Race Number:
R 2
Decision:
As Mr McNab admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
After taking all the above factors into account we impose a fine of $500.
Charge:
Following race 2 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 610(2)(a). The informant Mr Williamson alleged that Mr McNab rode in a body protector which is not approved.
Facts:
Mr Williamson read the rule which Mr McNab acknowledged he understood.
Mr Williamson advised the committee that he went into the jockeys' room prior to race 2 to check the riders' vests. He found Mr McNab to be in possession of an unapproved body protector which was produced as an exhibit and described as a cheater vest. He said that Mr McNab had not weighed out in the vest to gain a weight advantage, he simply wore it for comfort. Mr Williamson weighed Mr McNab's other approved vest and found there to be a difference of 0.20kg. He said Mr McNab was extremely up front with the stewards when being interviewed.
Mr McNab admitted to wearing the vest in an earlier race today. He told the committee when cross examined that he wore the vest purely for comfort reasons.
Mr Williamson when cross examined from the committee conceded that the stewards would be confiscating the vest.
Mr Marsh said he had supplied Mr McNab with an approved vest.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr McNab's record which showed no previous breaches of this rule. He submitted that the vest was not approved and the rule was there to protect riders and their safety. He submitted a fine of no less than $500 was an appropriate penalty.
Mr McNab and Mr Marsh when asked had nothing to submit on penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The mitigating factor is Mr McNab's admission of the breach. However this has to be balanced against the fact that the vest was unapproved and Mr McNab had conceded to wearing the vest in an earlier race. We referred to the JCA listing of penalties, this showed the same breach by another apprentice rider resulted in a $500 fine. The committee highlighted to Mr McNab and Mr Marsh that safety for all riders is paramount, therefore the need to comply with wearing the correct vests is critical. We acknowledge that Mr McNab was honest and co operative with officials during the hearing.
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plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 02/04/2012
hearing_title: Waipa RC 16 April 2012 - R 2
charge:
Following race 2 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 610(2)(a). The informant Mr Williamson alleged that Mr McNab rode in a body protector which is not approved.
facts:
Mr Williamson read the rule which Mr McNab acknowledged he understood.
Mr Williamson advised the committee that he went into the jockeys' room prior to race 2 to check the riders' vests. He found Mr McNab to be in possession of an unapproved body protector which was produced as an exhibit and described as a cheater vest. He said that Mr McNab had not weighed out in the vest to gain a weight advantage, he simply wore it for comfort. Mr Williamson weighed Mr McNab's other approved vest and found there to be a difference of 0.20kg. He said Mr McNab was extremely up front with the stewards when being interviewed.
Mr McNab admitted to wearing the vest in an earlier race today. He told the committee when cross examined that he wore the vest purely for comfort reasons.
Mr Williamson when cross examined from the committee conceded that the stewards would be confiscating the vest.
Mr Marsh said he had supplied Mr McNab with an approved vest.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr McNab admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr McNab's record which showed no previous breaches of this rule. He submitted that the vest was not approved and the rule was there to protect riders and their safety. He submitted a fine of no less than $500 was an appropriate penalty.
Mr McNab and Mr Marsh when asked had nothing to submit on penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The mitigating factor is Mr McNab's admission of the breach. However this has to be balanced against the fact that the vest was unapproved and Mr McNab had conceded to wearing the vest in an earlier race. We referred to the JCA listing of penalties, this showed the same breach by another apprentice rider resulted in a $500 fine. The committee highlighted to Mr McNab and Mr Marsh that safety for all riders is paramount, therefore the need to comply with wearing the correct vests is critical. We acknowledge that Mr McNab was honest and co operative with officials during the hearing.
penalty:
After taking all the above factors into account we impose a fine of $500.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 610(2)(a)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr M McNab - Licensed Apprentice Rider
Otherperson: Mr S Marsh - Trainer, employer assisting Mr McNab
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
StipendSteward:
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