Whangarei RC 20 May 2015 – R 11
ID: JCA16055
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Whangarei RC - 20 May 2015
Meet Chair:
RSeabrook
Meet Committee Member 1:
ADooley
Race Date:
2015/05/20
Race Number:
R11
Decision:
As the breach was admitted we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
The committee has adopted the 5 day starting point in assessing an appropriate suspension. Accordingly and under the provisions of rule 1106 (2) we suspend Miss Jones from riding in races which is to start after racing on 27 May and conclude after racing on 3 June (4 days). These days include 28 May Palmerston North, 30 May Ellerslie, 1 June Ellerslie and 3 June Matamata.
Facts:
Following race 11, the A'FARE Caterers 1400, an information was filed pursuant to rule 638 (1) (d). The informant alleged that Miss Jones allowed her mount KAURI MAN to shift in near the 150 metres when not clear of BORDEAUX (G Cooksley) which had to be checked.
The rule reads: a rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the judicial committee considers to be careless.
Mr Oatham demonstrated the video films pointing out KAURI MAN (A Jones) racing in a 2 off position nearing the 150 metres. At this stage BORDEAUX (G Cooksley) was racing on the rail and approximately 2 lengths behind KAURI MAN. Mr Oatham then showed Miss Jones allowing her mount to wander out giving Mr Cooksley ample room to come through on the rail. However the films clearly showed Miss Jones then shift her mount in towards the rail and into the line of Mr Cooksley when not the required distance clear. This movement caused Mr Cooksley to check his mount and lose momentum extinguishing his chances.
Miss Jones said she was travelling well and she angled in for a rails run when NESSUN DORMA (T Thornton), who was in front of her, started to tire and come back on her. She said she was totally unaware Mr Cooksley was on her inside when she moved in.
Mr Harris said in defence of Miss Jones that she looked to her outside only therefore being unaware Mr Cooksley was on her inside.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Coles submitted that Miss Jones was a busy rider and had incurred 2 suspensions in the last 12 months which he considered a good record for the number of rides she has. He said she had admitted the breach and considered her carelessness to be in the mid to low end range. He said the stewards regarded Miss Jones as a North Island rider.
Miss Jones told the committee she had commitments until after racing on 27 May and asked for a deferment for that period.
Responding to a question from the committee, Mr Coles said the stewards did not have time to provide an historic riding record for Miss Jones. However the committee is aware Miss Jones has been riding on industry days throughout the North Island and this was confirmed by Miss Jones when she was questioned.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee carefully considered all evidence and submissions. Mitigating factors are Miss Jones' good record and her early submission of the breach. However these factors must be considered alongside the carelessness displayed by Miss Jones when she took the rightful line of Mr Cooksley when not the required distance clear. The committee finds this carelessness to be in the mid to low end range and determines a 4 day suspension is appropriate.
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decisiondate: 21/05/2015
hearing_title: Whangarei RC 20 May 2015 - R 11
charge:
facts:
Following race 11, the A'FARE Caterers 1400, an information was filed pursuant to rule 638 (1) (d). The informant alleged that Miss Jones allowed her mount KAURI MAN to shift in near the 150 metres when not clear of BORDEAUX (G Cooksley) which had to be checked.
The rule reads: a rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the judicial committee considers to be careless.
Mr Oatham demonstrated the video films pointing out KAURI MAN (A Jones) racing in a 2 off position nearing the 150 metres. At this stage BORDEAUX (G Cooksley) was racing on the rail and approximately 2 lengths behind KAURI MAN. Mr Oatham then showed Miss Jones allowing her mount to wander out giving Mr Cooksley ample room to come through on the rail. However the films clearly showed Miss Jones then shift her mount in towards the rail and into the line of Mr Cooksley when not the required distance clear. This movement caused Mr Cooksley to check his mount and lose momentum extinguishing his chances.
Miss Jones said she was travelling well and she angled in for a rails run when NESSUN DORMA (T Thornton), who was in front of her, started to tire and come back on her. She said she was totally unaware Mr Cooksley was on her inside when she moved in.
Mr Harris said in defence of Miss Jones that she looked to her outside only therefore being unaware Mr Cooksley was on her inside.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the breach was admitted we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Coles submitted that Miss Jones was a busy rider and had incurred 2 suspensions in the last 12 months which he considered a good record for the number of rides she has. He said she had admitted the breach and considered her carelessness to be in the mid to low end range. He said the stewards regarded Miss Jones as a North Island rider.
Miss Jones told the committee she had commitments until after racing on 27 May and asked for a deferment for that period.
Responding to a question from the committee, Mr Coles said the stewards did not have time to provide an historic riding record for Miss Jones. However the committee is aware Miss Jones has been riding on industry days throughout the North Island and this was confirmed by Miss Jones when she was questioned.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee carefully considered all evidence and submissions. Mitigating factors are Miss Jones' good record and her early submission of the breach. However these factors must be considered alongside the carelessness displayed by Miss Jones when she took the rightful line of Mr Cooksley when not the required distance clear. The committee finds this carelessness to be in the mid to low end range and determines a 4 day suspension is appropriate.
penalty:
The committee has adopted the 5 day starting point in assessing an appropriate suspension. Accordingly and under the provisions of rule 1106 (2) we suspend Miss Jones from riding in races which is to start after racing on 27 May and conclude after racing on 3 June (4 days). These days include 28 May Palmerston North, 30 May Ellerslie, 1 June Ellerslie and 3 June Matamata.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr A Coles Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Miss A Jones Apprentice rider
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward, Mr N Harris Apprentice Mentor
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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