Southland RC 15 April 2018 – R 4 – Chair, Mr P Knowles
ID: JCA14849
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Southland RC - 15 April 2018
Meet Chair:
PKnowles
Race Date:
2018/04/15
Race Number:
R 4
Decision:
Mr Cuneen admitted the breach and it is found proved.
Penalty:
Mr Cuneen is suspended for 10 national riding days, from the completion of riding on the 21st April up to and including the 4th May 2018.
Facts:
Following the running of race # 4 the NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race an information was lodged alleging that Mr R Cuneen was in a breach of r 638 (1) (d) “…as the rider of Higher Authority directed his mount outwards near the 300 metres causing Double Choice (T Moseley) to be badly crowded and checked, and Promising (B Murray) to be hampered.”
Rule 638 (1) (d) reads:
A rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be:
(d) careless.
Mr McLaughlin, with the aid of the videos, showed the relevant positions of the horses prior to the incident. He stated Higher Authority was near the rear of the field on the top bend. Prior to the 300 metres Mr Cuneen shifted outwards and improved sharply to gain clear racing room. In doing so he crossed the line of Double Choice forcing that runner onto Promising which was directly on its outer. Mr Moseley was forced to take hold and as a result his mount was badly checked. Promising was also hampered in the incident. When Mr Cuneen shifted his mount outwards he was not the required length clear of Mr Moseley’s mount.
Mr Cuneen stated Higher Authority was travelling well prior to the turn. He kicked up prior to the turn as he shifted outwards. He said his mount responded quicker than he anticipated and he came into contact with Mr Moseley’s mount on his outer. He was aware Mr Moseley was there but did not see Mr Murray (Promising) wider out.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Davidson stated that Mr Cuneen had three previous breaches of the rule in the past five months. He received suspensions of eight and 10 days respectively at Riccarton (15th November) and Tapanui (24th December). His most recent breach was at Riccarton on the 19th February where he received a seven day suspension. He said the level of interference was mid to high. He had admitted the breach and cooperated with the stewards at the outset. He was seeking a suspension of 10 national riding days.
Mr Cuneen stated he had confirmed rides at Riccarton on the 21st April and would like a deferment until the end of racing on that day. He had admitted the breach and accepted the submissions of the stewards. He averaged six rides per meeting.
Reasons for Penalty:
Mr Cuneen was charged with his fourth breach of careless riding inside five months. His previous three breaches all resulted in suspensions in the mid to high range with the most recent at Riccarton on the 19th February. The Stewards asked for a suspension of 10 days while Mr Cuneen asked for any suspension to be deferred until the close of racing on the 21st April.
The level of interference in this incident is in the same range as the previous breaches. We take a starting point of 10 days suspension. We view Mr Cuneen’s record as poor, due to three previous breaches within five months, and increase the starting point to 11 days suspension. Mr Cuneen admitted the breach and co-operated fully with the stewards and we give one day credit for that.
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newcharge: 638 (1) (d)
plea: admitted
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decisiondate: 17/04/2018
hearing_title: Southland RC 15 April 2018 - R 4 - Chair, Mr P Knowles
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race # 4 the NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race an information was lodged alleging that Mr R Cuneen was in a breach of r 638 (1) (d) “…as the rider of Higher Authority directed his mount outwards near the 300 metres causing Double Choice (T Moseley) to be badly crowded and checked, and Promising (B Murray) to be hampered.”
Rule 638 (1) (d) reads:
A rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be:
(d) careless.
Mr McLaughlin, with the aid of the videos, showed the relevant positions of the horses prior to the incident. He stated Higher Authority was near the rear of the field on the top bend. Prior to the 300 metres Mr Cuneen shifted outwards and improved sharply to gain clear racing room. In doing so he crossed the line of Double Choice forcing that runner onto Promising which was directly on its outer. Mr Moseley was forced to take hold and as a result his mount was badly checked. Promising was also hampered in the incident. When Mr Cuneen shifted his mount outwards he was not the required length clear of Mr Moseley’s mount.
Mr Cuneen stated Higher Authority was travelling well prior to the turn. He kicked up prior to the turn as he shifted outwards. He said his mount responded quicker than he anticipated and he came into contact with Mr Moseley’s mount on his outer. He was aware Mr Moseley was there but did not see Mr Murray (Promising) wider out.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
Mr Cuneen admitted the breach and it is found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Davidson stated that Mr Cuneen had three previous breaches of the rule in the past five months. He received suspensions of eight and 10 days respectively at Riccarton (15th November) and Tapanui (24th December). His most recent breach was at Riccarton on the 19th February where he received a seven day suspension. He said the level of interference was mid to high. He had admitted the breach and cooperated with the stewards at the outset. He was seeking a suspension of 10 national riding days.
Mr Cuneen stated he had confirmed rides at Riccarton on the 21st April and would like a deferment until the end of racing on that day. He had admitted the breach and accepted the submissions of the stewards. He averaged six rides per meeting.
reasonsforpenalty:
Mr Cuneen was charged with his fourth breach of careless riding inside five months. His previous three breaches all resulted in suspensions in the mid to high range with the most recent at Riccarton on the 19th February. The Stewards asked for a suspension of 10 days while Mr Cuneen asked for any suspension to be deferred until the close of racing on the 21st April.
The level of interference in this incident is in the same range as the previous breaches. We take a starting point of 10 days suspension. We view Mr Cuneen’s record as poor, due to three previous breaches within five months, and increase the starting point to 11 days suspension. Mr Cuneen admitted the breach and co-operated fully with the stewards and we give one day credit for that.
penalty:
Mr Cuneen is suspended for 10 national riding days, from the completion of riding on the 21st April up to and including the 4th May 2018.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: careless riding
Informant: Mr M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward, Mr J McLaughlin - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr R Cuneen - Class A Rider
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