Avondale JC 22 May 2013 – R 4
ID: JCA14908
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Avondale JC - 22 May 2013
Meet Chair:
AGodsalve
Meet Committee Member 1:
GTankard
Race Date:
2013/05/22
Race Number:
R4
Decision:
As Ms Spratt admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
The committee grants Ms Spratt's request to seek a deferment to her suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly we impose a suspension of Ms Spratt's riding license which will commence after racing on 25 May and conclude after racing on 31 May 2013 (4 days).
Charge:
Excessive use of the whip.
Facts:
Following Race 4, Lovells Knits For Merino 1200, an information was laid pursuant to Rule 638(3)(b). The informant Mr Coles alleged that Ms Spratt used the whip excessively prior to the 200 metres on her mount GUETTA.
Ms Spratt acknowledged that she understood the rule and the nature of the charge.
Rule 638(3)(b) states : "A rider shall not strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is unnecessary, excessive or improper"
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Oatham demonstrated on the video film that Ms Spratt used her whip a minimum of 13 times in succession on GUETTA prior to the 200 metres. He said that Ms Spratt did not give her mount the required respite after 6 strides.
Mr Oatham added that GUETTA had gone on and won the race in question.
Ms Spratt, in response to a question from the committee acknowldged that she had struck the horse 13 times, however she had nothing further to add.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Coles produced Ms Spratt's record which showed she had 3 previous breaches of this rule in the previous 12 months, being 22 December 2012 at Manawatu (fined $150), 10 January 2013 at Te Rapa (fined $225), and 9 March 2013 at Ellerslie (fined $300). Mr Coles added that Ms Spratt had had 'several' breaches of the rule in the previous season and that Stewards had spoken to her on several occasions over her whip use. He stated that Ms Spratt did not have a good record and that the Stewards would be looking to a period of suspension or a substantial fine over the current breach.
Mr Coles asked the committee to take into account that Ms Spratt had gone on and won the race in question. He confirmed that Stewards would submit that a period of suspension for a minimum period of 3 riding days would be appropriate for this breach.
Ms Spratt stated that she would ask for a period of suspension as she had been unable to ride for the previous 2 weeks due to a dental procedure and would prefer not to pay a fine.
Ms Spratt confirmed she rode all over the North Island and asked that any period of suspension commence after racing at Ellerslie on 25 May 2013.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee carefully considered all of the evidence and submissions presented.
The mitigating factor is Ms Spratt's admission of the breach. The number of strikes (13) was assessed as being in the mid range and the severity of the strikes could be called mid range. A significant aggravating factor in assessing penalty is that this was the 4th breach of this rule in the past 12 months by Ms Spratt. A further aggravating factor is that the horse went on and won the race in question. Ms Spratt's record can only be viewed as being very poor for a senior rider, and the committee felt unable to give Ms Spratt any credit for her admission given that this was a blatant breach of the rules which resulted in her winning the race.
When assessing penalty, the committee took into account the JCA penalty guide which recommended a starting point for a second breach under this rule at a $500 fine or a two day suspension. We looked at the JCA listing of penalties to arrive at a fair and consistent penalty in this matter, including a period of 4 days suspension imposed on a rider with a similar poor record on 29 April 2013.
After taking all of the above into consideration the committee assess an appropriate penalty is a 4 day suspension.
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hearing_title: Avondale JC 22 May 2013 - R 4
charge:
Excessive use of the whip.
facts:
Following Race 4, Lovells Knits For Merino 1200, an information was laid pursuant to Rule 638(3)(b). The informant Mr Coles alleged that Ms Spratt used the whip excessively prior to the 200 metres on her mount GUETTA.
Ms Spratt acknowledged that she understood the rule and the nature of the charge.
Rule 638(3)(b) states : "A rider shall not strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is unnecessary, excessive or improper"
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
Mr Oatham demonstrated on the video film that Ms Spratt used her whip a minimum of 13 times in succession on GUETTA prior to the 200 metres. He said that Ms Spratt did not give her mount the required respite after 6 strides.
Mr Oatham added that GUETTA had gone on and won the race in question.
Ms Spratt, in response to a question from the committee acknowldged that she had struck the horse 13 times, however she had nothing further to add.
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Ms Spratt admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Coles produced Ms Spratt's record which showed she had 3 previous breaches of this rule in the previous 12 months, being 22 December 2012 at Manawatu (fined $150), 10 January 2013 at Te Rapa (fined $225), and 9 March 2013 at Ellerslie (fined $300). Mr Coles added that Ms Spratt had had 'several' breaches of the rule in the previous season and that Stewards had spoken to her on several occasions over her whip use. He stated that Ms Spratt did not have a good record and that the Stewards would be looking to a period of suspension or a substantial fine over the current breach.
Mr Coles asked the committee to take into account that Ms Spratt had gone on and won the race in question. He confirmed that Stewards would submit that a period of suspension for a minimum period of 3 riding days would be appropriate for this breach.
Ms Spratt stated that she would ask for a period of suspension as she had been unable to ride for the previous 2 weeks due to a dental procedure and would prefer not to pay a fine.
Ms Spratt confirmed she rode all over the North Island and asked that any period of suspension commence after racing at Ellerslie on 25 May 2013.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee carefully considered all of the evidence and submissions presented.
The mitigating factor is Ms Spratt's admission of the breach. The number of strikes (13) was assessed as being in the mid range and the severity of the strikes could be called mid range. A significant aggravating factor in assessing penalty is that this was the 4th breach of this rule in the past 12 months by Ms Spratt. A further aggravating factor is that the horse went on and won the race in question. Ms Spratt's record can only be viewed as being very poor for a senior rider, and the committee felt unable to give Ms Spratt any credit for her admission given that this was a blatant breach of the rules which resulted in her winning the race.
When assessing penalty, the committee took into account the JCA penalty guide which recommended a starting point for a second breach under this rule at a $500 fine or a two day suspension. We looked at the JCA listing of penalties to arrive at a fair and consistent penalty in this matter, including a period of 4 days suspension imposed on a rider with a similar poor record on 29 April 2013.
After taking all of the above into consideration the committee assess an appropriate penalty is a 4 day suspension.
penalty:
The committee grants Ms Spratt's request to seek a deferment to her suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly we impose a suspension of Ms Spratt's riding license which will commence after racing on 25 May and conclude after racing on 31 May 2013 (4 days).
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 638(3)(b)
Informant: A Coles, Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Miss S Spratt Class A Rider
Otherperson: A Coles - Stipendiary Steward, Mr J Oatham - Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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