Matamata RC 29 August 2018 – R 4 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA16483
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Matamata RC - 29 August 2018
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
AGodsalve
Race Date:
2018/08/29
Race Number:
Race 4
Decision:
As Mr Lammas admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Lammas was fined $300.
In conclusion the Committee advised Mr Lammas the starting points for a 2nd and 3rd breach of the whip Rule within a 12 month period.
Facts:
Following the running of race 4, Waharoa Transport Co (1995)Ltd 1400, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(3)(b)(ii). The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that Mr Lammas used his whip excessively when riding SURE HE CAN prior to the 100 metres.
Mr Lammas said that he understood the Rule and confirmed he admitted the breach.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides: A Rider shall not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is excessive
The “Guidelines With Respect to Acceptable Use of the Whip” provides:
Without affecting the generality of Rule 638(3)(b) a rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following guidelines:
Inside the final 600 metres of any Race, official trial or jump-out a horse may be struck with the drawn whip up to five times after which the rider must cease their use of the whip for a minimum of five strides before striking the horse again with the drawn whip, with this restriction to apply prior to the final 100 metres. The whip may then be used at the rider’s discretion until the winning post is reached.
Prior to the final 600 metres of a race, official trial or jump-out the use of the drawn whip is acceptable if used in moderation and not continually.
Mr Jones demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified Mr Lammas and showed that he struck his mount 10 times prior to the 100 metres. He said Mr Lammas strikes were without the required respite of 5 strides.
Mr Lammas accepted Mr Jones’ interpretation of the incident. He said that there were breaks in his use of the whip and he simply misjudged the number of strikes.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Coles said that Mr Lammas had a clear record under this Rule and submitted that a $300 fine would be appropriate. He added that Mr Lammas admitted the breach and he was a busy rider.
Mr Lammas made no submissions on penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
The JCA Penalty Guide starting point for a 1st breach of excessive use of the whip is a $300 fine. This fine includes admission of the breach and a clear record.
There were no aggravating factors that required an uplift in penalty.
The Committee deemed that the breach was in the low range.
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hearing_title: Matamata RC 29 August 2018 - R 4 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 4, Waharoa Transport Co (1995)Ltd 1400, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(3)(b)(ii). The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that Mr Lammas used his whip excessively when riding SURE HE CAN prior to the 100 metres.
Mr Lammas said that he understood the Rule and confirmed he admitted the breach.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides: A Rider shall not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is excessive
The “Guidelines With Respect to Acceptable Use of the Whip” provides:
Without affecting the generality of Rule 638(3)(b) a rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following guidelines:
Inside the final 600 metres of any Race, official trial or jump-out a horse may be struck with the drawn whip up to five times after which the rider must cease their use of the whip for a minimum of five strides before striking the horse again with the drawn whip, with this restriction to apply prior to the final 100 metres. The whip may then be used at the rider’s discretion until the winning post is reached.
Prior to the final 600 metres of a race, official trial or jump-out the use of the drawn whip is acceptable if used in moderation and not continually.
Mr Jones demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified Mr Lammas and showed that he struck his mount 10 times prior to the 100 metres. He said Mr Lammas strikes were without the required respite of 5 strides.
Mr Lammas accepted Mr Jones’ interpretation of the incident. He said that there were breaks in his use of the whip and he simply misjudged the number of strikes.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Lammas admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Coles said that Mr Lammas had a clear record under this Rule and submitted that a $300 fine would be appropriate. He added that Mr Lammas admitted the breach and he was a busy rider.
Mr Lammas made no submissions on penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
The JCA Penalty Guide starting point for a 1st breach of excessive use of the whip is a $300 fine. This fine includes admission of the breach and a clear record.
There were no aggravating factors that required an uplift in penalty.
The Committee deemed that the breach was in the low range.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Lammas was fined $300.
In conclusion the Committee advised Mr Lammas the starting points for a 2nd and 3rd breach of the whip Rule within a 12 month period.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(3)(b)(ii)
Informant: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr C Lammas - Licensed Jockey
Otherperson: Mr B Jones - Stipendiary Steward
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