Canterbury R 30 January 2021 – R 6 – Chair, Mr S Ching
ID: JCA15484
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Canterbury JC - 30 January 2021
Meet Chair:
SChing
Meet Committee Member 1:
OJarvis
Race Date:
2021/01/30
Race Number:
R6
Decision:
As Mr Balloo had admitted the breach, the charge was found proved.
Penalty:
Mr Balloo’s request for a deferment of suspension until after racing 6 February is granted.
Accordingly, Mr Balloo’s Class A Jockeys licence is suspended from the conclusion of racing 6 February 2021 up to and including 12 February 2021.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 6, the Christchurch Casino Dunedin Cup Trial Handicap, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr M Davidson, against Class A Rider, Mr Balloo, alleging careless riding in that he permitted his mount LADY BYRON to shift inwards near the 1100m when not sufficiently clear of BABY MENAKA which was checked.
Rule 638(1) (d) reads as follows;
“(1) A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be:
(d) careless”
Mr Balloo had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted, which he confirmed at the hearing. Mr Balloo also confirmed that he understood the charge and the Rule it was brought under.
Mr Davidson gave evidence and used video coverage, with the assistance of General Manager of Stewards, Mr N McIntyre, to show that nearing the 1100m, LADY BYRON, ridden by Mr Balloo was racing in the parked position, one off the rail with BABY MENAKA (A Comignaghi) positioned on the rail to the inside of LADY BYRON. Mr McIntyre pointed out Mr Balloo shift inwards when attempting to take up a position on the rails in front of BABY MENAKA. He said that Mr Balloo was not clear in this manoeuvre, only a bare length in front of BABY MENAKA, and as a result that horse had to check.
Mr Balloo stated that LADY BYRON was a big horse and had dropped the bit when ahead of BABY MENAKA. He added that he had made an error of judgement.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Davidson stated that Mr Balloo’s record showed 1 previous breach of this Rule over the prior 12 months being 13 February 2020 where he received a 9 National day suspension for a high-range breach. Mr Davidson stated that the carelessness was at a mid to low level and submitted that a 4 to 5-day suspension be considered. In addition, he submitted that a fine at the lower end of the scale be considered.
Mr Balloo elected to make no submissions on penalty apart from requesting a deferment of suspension until after racing 6 February at the Dunedin meeting.
Reasons for Penalty:
The JCA Penalty Guide provides, for a mid-range breach of this Rule, a 5 National day suspension and $500 starting point. This Committee assessed this breach as mid to low range and accordingly adopted a 5 National day starting point $350 fine. We considered Mr Balloo’s record to be a neutral factor, with the only mitigating factor being his forthright admission of the breach. There were no aggravating factors to consider, therefore no uplift in penalty is warranted. Mr Balloo’s frank admission of the breach warranted a discount of penalty. This discount we set at 1 day. We therefore determined that a 4 National day suspension was appropriate. In addition, a fine of $350 was imposed.
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hearing_title: Canterbury R 30 January 2021 - R 6 - Chair, Mr S Ching
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 6, the Christchurch Casino Dunedin Cup Trial Handicap, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr M Davidson, against Class A Rider, Mr Balloo, alleging careless riding in that he permitted his mount LADY BYRON to shift inwards near the 1100m when not sufficiently clear of BABY MENAKA which was checked.
Rule 638(1) (d) reads as follows;
“(1) A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be:
(d) careless”
Mr Balloo had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted, which he confirmed at the hearing. Mr Balloo also confirmed that he understood the charge and the Rule it was brought under.
Mr Davidson gave evidence and used video coverage, with the assistance of General Manager of Stewards, Mr N McIntyre, to show that nearing the 1100m, LADY BYRON, ridden by Mr Balloo was racing in the parked position, one off the rail with BABY MENAKA (A Comignaghi) positioned on the rail to the inside of LADY BYRON. Mr McIntyre pointed out Mr Balloo shift inwards when attempting to take up a position on the rails in front of BABY MENAKA. He said that Mr Balloo was not clear in this manoeuvre, only a bare length in front of BABY MENAKA, and as a result that horse had to check.
Mr Balloo stated that LADY BYRON was a big horse and had dropped the bit when ahead of BABY MENAKA. He added that he had made an error of judgement.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Balloo had admitted the breach, the charge was found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Davidson stated that Mr Balloo’s record showed 1 previous breach of this Rule over the prior 12 months being 13 February 2020 where he received a 9 National day suspension for a high-range breach. Mr Davidson stated that the carelessness was at a mid to low level and submitted that a 4 to 5-day suspension be considered. In addition, he submitted that a fine at the lower end of the scale be considered.
Mr Balloo elected to make no submissions on penalty apart from requesting a deferment of suspension until after racing 6 February at the Dunedin meeting.
reasonsforpenalty:
The JCA Penalty Guide provides, for a mid-range breach of this Rule, a 5 National day suspension and $500 starting point. This Committee assessed this breach as mid to low range and accordingly adopted a 5 National day starting point $350 fine. We considered Mr Balloo’s record to be a neutral factor, with the only mitigating factor being his forthright admission of the breach. There were no aggravating factors to consider, therefore no uplift in penalty is warranted. Mr Balloo’s frank admission of the breach warranted a discount of penalty. This discount we set at 1 day. We therefore determined that a 4 National day suspension was appropriate. In addition, a fine of $350 was imposed.
penalty:
Mr Balloo’s request for a deferment of suspension until after racing 6 February is granted.
Accordingly, Mr Balloo’s Class A Jockeys licence is suspended from the conclusion of racing 6 February 2021 up to and including 12 February 2021.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: M Davidson, Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: A Balloo-Class A Rider
Otherperson: Mr N McIntyre - General Manager of Stewards
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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