R Te Aroha 17 March 2017 – R 1 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA15338
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Racing Te Aroha - 17 March 2017
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
GJones
Race Date:
2017/03/17
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
As Mr Grylls admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
Penalty:
The Committee grant Mr Grylls’ request to seek a deferment to his suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Grylls had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 22 March and conclude after racing on 26 March 2017 (4 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at
23 March – Waipukurau
24 March – Avondale
25 March – Tauranga
26 March - Tauherenikau
Facts:
Following the running of race 1, The Spray Rig 2200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Davidson, alleged that Mr Grylls allowed his mount JOVANI to shift inwards 50 metres after the start when not clear of SPANISH SHOWGIRL (Mr Lammas) which had to be firmly restrained then checked.
Mr Grylls acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Wadley demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified that shortly after the start Mr Grylls crossed over towards the rail when not clear of SPANISH SHOWGIRL. He said in doing so Mr Lammas had to take a firm hold of his mount when it was checked.
Mr Grylls said he wasn’t aware that Mr Lammas was racing to his inside. He acknowledged that he was not the required distance clear when he allowed his mount to shift in. He believed that Mr Lammas’ mount over reacted to the check.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Davidson produced Mr Grylls’s record which showed 2 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said that Mr Grylls made an error of judgement today and stated the level of carelessness was low. He said Mr Grylls should be given credit for his admission of the breach and submitted a minimal suspension would be appropriate.
Mr Grylls advised that he had upcoming engagements at Counties on 22 March any proposed suspension could start after that date.
Mr Davidson produced Mr Grylls' recent riding record which showed he has a recent history of riding in the Central Districts on an industry day.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees recommends that the starting point for careless riding is a 5 day suspension which is adjusted based on the mitigating and aggravating factors.
The mitigating factors were Mr Grylls’ admission of the breach, his good record and we assess the level of carelessness was towards the low end.
When reviewing the video footage the Committee observed that Mr Grylls was only ¾ of a length clear when shifting in. This resulted in Mr Lammas having to take a firm hold of his mount when crowded shortly after the start.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension was 4 days.
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hearing_title: R Te Aroha 17 March 2017 - R 1 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 1, The Spray Rig 2200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Davidson, alleged that Mr Grylls allowed his mount JOVANI to shift inwards 50 metres after the start when not clear of SPANISH SHOWGIRL (Mr Lammas) which had to be firmly restrained then checked.
Mr Grylls acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Wadley demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified that shortly after the start Mr Grylls crossed over towards the rail when not clear of SPANISH SHOWGIRL. He said in doing so Mr Lammas had to take a firm hold of his mount when it was checked.
Mr Grylls said he wasn’t aware that Mr Lammas was racing to his inside. He acknowledged that he was not the required distance clear when he allowed his mount to shift in. He believed that Mr Lammas’ mount over reacted to the check.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Grylls admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Davidson produced Mr Grylls’s record which showed 2 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said that Mr Grylls made an error of judgement today and stated the level of carelessness was low. He said Mr Grylls should be given credit for his admission of the breach and submitted a minimal suspension would be appropriate.
Mr Grylls advised that he had upcoming engagements at Counties on 22 March any proposed suspension could start after that date.
Mr Davidson produced Mr Grylls' recent riding record which showed he has a recent history of riding in the Central Districts on an industry day.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees recommends that the starting point for careless riding is a 5 day suspension which is adjusted based on the mitigating and aggravating factors.
The mitigating factors were Mr Grylls’ admission of the breach, his good record and we assess the level of carelessness was towards the low end.
When reviewing the video footage the Committee observed that Mr Grylls was only ¾ of a length clear when shifting in. This resulted in Mr Lammas having to take a firm hold of his mount when crowded shortly after the start.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension was 4 days.
penalty:
The Committee grant Mr Grylls’ request to seek a deferment to his suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Grylls had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 22 March and conclude after racing on 26 March 2017 (4 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at
23 March – Waipukurau
24 March – Avondale
25 March – Tauranga
26 March - Tauherenikau
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr C Grylls - Class A Rider
Otherperson: Mr D Wadley - Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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