Auckland RC 25 October 2014 – R 9
ID: JCA14668
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 25 October 2014
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
RSeabrook
Race Date:
2014/10/25
Race Number:
R9
Decision:
As Mr Wong admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
We grant Mr Wong’s request to seek a deferment to his suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Wong had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 1 November and conclude after racing on 8 November 2014 (4 North Island days).
Facts:
Following the running of race 9, The Edge Nights With Marty & Steph 1400, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that passing the 300 metres Mr Wong allowed his mount OUR DAISY to shift out when not sufficiently clear of CANTINA (M Du Plessis) which was checked.
Mr Wong acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge, the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach. Mr George assisted Mr Wong at the hearing due to the unavailability of any other License Holder after the last race.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Coles identified on the video films approaching the 300 metres Mr Wong attempted a marginal run to the inside of APACHEE TAAT which shifted in slightly closing the available gap. Passing the 300 metres, Mr Wong then shifted out to a 3 wide position to obtain clear running, shifting into the line of CANTINA which was checked sharply. Mr Coles added that OUR DAISY seemed to over react to the incident and moved out further than Mr Wong had intended.
Mr Wong told the Committee the gap closed near the 300 metres and his mount hit the running rail. He acknowledged OUR DAISY over reacted to that incident when shifting out further into the running line of CANTINA.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr Wong’s record which showed 2 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months, the most recent being on 25 April 2014 which attracted a 5 day suspension. He said Mr Wong was a young rider with a good record but was still lacking experience. He conceded OUR DAISY moved out further than Mr Wong intended. He submitted the breach was at the low end of the scale and a 4 day suspension would be appropriate.
Mr George said it was clear that OUR DAISY had touched the running rail due to APACHEE TAAT rolling in and closing the gap. This necessitated Mr Wong moving out to obtain a clear run however he conceded Mr Wong had moved out an extra half a horse width than he intended which resulted in the interference occurring. He said Mr Wong had a good record and his actions were in the low range therefore Mr George asked the Committee to consider a 3 day suspension.
Mr Wong was unsure of his engagements in the next 7 days. The Committee granted Mr George a brief adjournment to contact Mr O’Sullivan and establish Mr Wong’s future commitments.
Mr George said Mr O’Sullivan advised him that his apprentice Mr Wong had upcoming engagements at Tauranga on 1 November, and sought a deferment to any proposed suspension.
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 factors were Mr Wong’s admission of the breach, the level of carelessness we assess as low range and his good record as an apprentice rider in relation to this Rule. However, this has to be balanced against the fact Mr Wong failed to exercise sufficient care in allowing his mount to shift out causing interference to CANTINA.
The Committee is aware Mr Wong has a history of riding in the North Island.
After taking into account all the above factors we consider an appropriate and consistent penalty in line with other riders was a 4 day suspension.
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decisiondate: 17/10/2014
hearing_title: Auckland RC 25 October 2014 - R 9
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 9, The Edge Nights With Marty & Steph 1400, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that passing the 300 metres Mr Wong allowed his mount OUR DAISY to shift out when not sufficiently clear of CANTINA (M Du Plessis) which was checked.
Mr Wong acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge, the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach. Mr George assisted Mr Wong at the hearing due to the unavailability of any other License Holder after the last race.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Coles identified on the video films approaching the 300 metres Mr Wong attempted a marginal run to the inside of APACHEE TAAT which shifted in slightly closing the available gap. Passing the 300 metres, Mr Wong then shifted out to a 3 wide position to obtain clear running, shifting into the line of CANTINA which was checked sharply. Mr Coles added that OUR DAISY seemed to over react to the incident and moved out further than Mr Wong had intended.
Mr Wong told the Committee the gap closed near the 300 metres and his mount hit the running rail. He acknowledged OUR DAISY over reacted to that incident when shifting out further into the running line of CANTINA.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Wong admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr Wong’s record which showed 2 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months, the most recent being on 25 April 2014 which attracted a 5 day suspension. He said Mr Wong was a young rider with a good record but was still lacking experience. He conceded OUR DAISY moved out further than Mr Wong intended. He submitted the breach was at the low end of the scale and a 4 day suspension would be appropriate.
Mr George said it was clear that OUR DAISY had touched the running rail due to APACHEE TAAT rolling in and closing the gap. This necessitated Mr Wong moving out to obtain a clear run however he conceded Mr Wong had moved out an extra half a horse width than he intended which resulted in the interference occurring. He said Mr Wong had a good record and his actions were in the low range therefore Mr George asked the Committee to consider a 3 day suspension.
Mr Wong was unsure of his engagements in the next 7 days. The Committee granted Mr George a brief adjournment to contact Mr O’Sullivan and establish Mr Wong’s future commitments.
Mr George said Mr O’Sullivan advised him that his apprentice Mr Wong had upcoming engagements at Tauranga on 1 November, and sought a deferment to any proposed suspension.
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 factors were Mr Wong’s admission of the breach, the level of carelessness we assess as low range and his good record as an apprentice rider in relation to this Rule. However, this has to be balanced against the fact Mr Wong failed to exercise sufficient care in allowing his mount to shift out causing interference to CANTINA.
The Committee is aware Mr Wong has a history of riding in the North Island.
After taking into account all the above factors we consider an appropriate and consistent penalty in line with other riders was a 4 day suspension.
penalty:
We grant Mr Wong’s request to seek a deferment to his suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Wong had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 1 November and conclude after racing on 8 November 2014 (4 North Island days).
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Sitpendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr J Wong - Apprentice Rider
Otherperson: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward, Mr C George - assisting Mr J Wong
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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