Waipa RC 8 February 2012 – R 5
ID: JCA14697
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Waipa RC - 8 February 2012
Meet Chair:
AGodsalve
Meet Committee Member 1:
RSeabrook
Race Date:
2012/02/08
Race Number:
R5
Decision:
As the breach was admitted we found the charge proved.
Penalty:
After taking all of the above into consideration and under the provisions of rule 1106 (2) we impose a suspension on Miss Johnson from riding in races which is to start after racing on 12 February and conclude after racing on 18 February 2012 (4 days).
Note: In regard to Miss Johnson's earlier statement that she had declared rides at the Counties meeting on 12 February, the committee were later informed by her riding agent (K Booth) that the Connections of horses she was engaged for that day had agreed to release her from those commitments and that 12 February could in fact be the first day of her suspension if all parties to the hearing agreed. The committee accepted those submissions and notified Mr Williamson accordingly. In that event Miss Johnson's term of suspension was amended to begin after racing on 11 February and conclude after racing on 17 February 2012 (4 days).
Charge:
Careless riding
Facts:
Following the running of Race 5 an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr M Williamson against licensed jockey Miss D Johnson alleging a breach of Rule 638 (1)(d) in that she permitted her mount 'ZORRO'S STAR' to shift inwards passing the 1200m when not sufficiently clear of 'ZERPOURGURU' (C.DELL) which was checked.
Miss Johnson was present at the hearing of the information and indicated that she admitted the breach.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Oatham demonstrated the video films which showed ZORRO'S STAR ridden by Miss JOHNSON move inwards when racing near the lead at the 1200m mark. In doing so ZORRO'S STAR checked ZERPOURGURU (C.DELL) which was racing 2 off the rails, which reacted sharply and in turn hampered DAY WALKER (M.SWEENEY) which was racing behind it. Mr Oatham also showed the side on film which clearly showed ZORRO'S STAR to be barely one length clear of ZERPOURGURU at the time of the incident. Mr Oatham stated that ZERPOURGURU was entitled to be where it was in the running, and that while the horse was over-racing at the time, it was sharply checked as a result of the pressure from ZORRO'S STAR. Mr Oatham added that in his opinion the incident probably looked worse than it was due to ZERPOURGURU racing ungenerously at the time.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson told the committe that Miss Johnson had incurred 4 careless riding charges in the last 12 months and her record was considered 'average'. He said he believed the charge fell into the lower end of the scale due to the fact that the affected horse ZERPOURGURU was over-racing at the time.
Miss Johnson stated that she had riding committments up to and including 12 February.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions. We take into account that the horse ZERPOURGURU was over-racing at the time and the admission of the breach. Balancing these factors, Miss Johnson was barely a length clear of the affected horse and its' chances of finishing in a closer position were compromised, as were the chances of DAY WALKER to a lesser degree. We find that this breach is between the low and mid-range level of seriousness.
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plea: admitted
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decisiondate: 02/02/2012
hearing_title: Waipa RC 8 February 2012 - R 5
charge:
Careless riding
facts:
Following the running of Race 5 an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr M Williamson against licensed jockey Miss D Johnson alleging a breach of Rule 638 (1)(d) in that she permitted her mount 'ZORRO'S STAR' to shift inwards passing the 1200m when not sufficiently clear of 'ZERPOURGURU' (C.DELL) which was checked.
Miss Johnson was present at the hearing of the information and indicated that she admitted the breach.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Oatham demonstrated the video films which showed ZORRO'S STAR ridden by Miss JOHNSON move inwards when racing near the lead at the 1200m mark. In doing so ZORRO'S STAR checked ZERPOURGURU (C.DELL) which was racing 2 off the rails, which reacted sharply and in turn hampered DAY WALKER (M.SWEENEY) which was racing behind it. Mr Oatham also showed the side on film which clearly showed ZORRO'S STAR to be barely one length clear of ZERPOURGURU at the time of the incident. Mr Oatham stated that ZERPOURGURU was entitled to be where it was in the running, and that while the horse was over-racing at the time, it was sharply checked as a result of the pressure from ZORRO'S STAR. Mr Oatham added that in his opinion the incident probably looked worse than it was due to ZERPOURGURU racing ungenerously at the time.
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the breach was admitted we found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson told the committe that Miss Johnson had incurred 4 careless riding charges in the last 12 months and her record was considered 'average'. He said he believed the charge fell into the lower end of the scale due to the fact that the affected horse ZERPOURGURU was over-racing at the time.
Miss Johnson stated that she had riding committments up to and including 12 February.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions. We take into account that the horse ZERPOURGURU was over-racing at the time and the admission of the breach. Balancing these factors, Miss Johnson was barely a length clear of the affected horse and its' chances of finishing in a closer position were compromised, as were the chances of DAY WALKER to a lesser degree. We find that this breach is between the low and mid-range level of seriousness.
penalty:
After taking all of the above into consideration and under the provisions of rule 1106 (2) we impose a suspension on Miss Johnson from riding in races which is to start after racing on 12 February and conclude after racing on 18 February 2012 (4 days).
Note: In regard to Miss Johnson's earlier statement that she had declared rides at the Counties meeting on 12 February, the committee were later informed by her riding agent (K Booth) that the Connections of horses she was engaged for that day had agreed to release her from those commitments and that 12 February could in fact be the first day of her suspension if all parties to the hearing agreed. The committee accepted those submissions and notified Mr Williamson accordingly. In that event Miss Johnson's term of suspension was amended to begin after racing on 11 February and conclude after racing on 17 February 2012 (4 days).
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638 (1)(d)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms D Johnson - Licensed Jockey
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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