Westport TC 7 March 2014 – R 4
ID: JCA15176
Meet Title:
Westport TC - 7 March 2014
Meet Chair:
SChing
Meet Committee Member 1:
RMcKenzie
Race Date:
2014/03/07
Race Number:
R4
Decision:
As Mr Smith had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
Penalty:
Accordingly Mr Smith was fined the sum of $200.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 4, the Landmark Real Estate Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr L Tidmarsh against Open Horseman Mr G Smith alleging a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip in an unnecessary manner by striking TRUE LEGEND after the finish of the race.
Rule 869(2)(a) reads as follows:
“(2) No horseman shall during any race:-
(a) use his whip in an unnecessary, excessive or improper manner.”
Mr Smith had endorsed the Information that the breach was admitted and he had also informed the Stewards that he did not wish to be present for the hearing.
Mr Tidmarsh gave evidence and used video coverage to show that Mr Smith’s horse, TRUE LEGEND, who had finished in 4th place, was struck by Mr Smith on 3 occasions after the horse had crossed the finish line. He pointed out Mr Smith who drew his whip and struck the horse on the rump after the winning post. Mr Tidmarsh stated that Mr Smith had told him that TRUE LEGEND had attempted to pull up quickly after the race and that was why he struck the horse. Mr Tidmarsh submitted that the strikes were mid-range in degree of force.
Submissions for Penalty:
In relation to penalty Mr Tidmarsh advised that Mr Smith had a clear record in regard to the Rule and had admitted the breach at the earliest opportunity. He stated that the JCA Penalty Guide recommended a fine of $300 for a breach of this Rule. Mr Tidmarsh submitted that a fine of $200 should be considered as penalty in this case.
Reasons for Penalty:
In consideration to penalty the Committee took into account Mr Smith’s clear penalty record and his ready admission of the breach. Taking the JCA Penalty Guide recommendation of $300 as a starting point, we gave a discount of $50 for Mr Smith’s clear record and a further discount of $50 for his ready admission of the breach. The Committee decided that an appropriate penalty on this occasion was a fine of $200.
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penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 10/03/2014
hearing_title: Westport TC 7 March 2014 - R 4
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 4, the Landmark Real Estate Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr L Tidmarsh against Open Horseman Mr G Smith alleging a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip in an unnecessary manner by striking TRUE LEGEND after the finish of the race.
Rule 869(2)(a) reads as follows:
“(2) No horseman shall during any race:-
(a) use his whip in an unnecessary, excessive or improper manner.”
Mr Smith had endorsed the Information that the breach was admitted and he had also informed the Stewards that he did not wish to be present for the hearing.
Mr Tidmarsh gave evidence and used video coverage to show that Mr Smith’s horse, TRUE LEGEND, who had finished in 4th place, was struck by Mr Smith on 3 occasions after the horse had crossed the finish line. He pointed out Mr Smith who drew his whip and struck the horse on the rump after the winning post. Mr Tidmarsh stated that Mr Smith had told him that TRUE LEGEND had attempted to pull up quickly after the race and that was why he struck the horse. Mr Tidmarsh submitted that the strikes were mid-range in degree of force.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Smith had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
sumissionsforpenalty:
In relation to penalty Mr Tidmarsh advised that Mr Smith had a clear record in regard to the Rule and had admitted the breach at the earliest opportunity. He stated that the JCA Penalty Guide recommended a fine of $300 for a breach of this Rule. Mr Tidmarsh submitted that a fine of $200 should be considered as penalty in this case.
reasonsforpenalty:
In consideration to penalty the Committee took into account Mr Smith’s clear penalty record and his ready admission of the breach. Taking the JCA Penalty Guide recommendation of $300 as a starting point, we gave a discount of $50 for Mr Smith’s clear record and a further discount of $50 for his ready admission of the breach. The Committee decided that an appropriate penalty on this occasion was a fine of $200.
penalty:
Accordingly Mr Smith was fined the sum of $200.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules:
Informant: L Tidmarsh - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: G Smith-Open Horseman
Otherperson:
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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