Greymouth JC 7 January 2018 – R 1 – Chair, Mr S Ching
ID: JCA16496
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Greymouth JC - 7 January 2018
Meet Chair:
SChing
Meet Committee Member 1:
DAnderson
Race Date:
2018/01/07
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
As Miss Hirini had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved.
Penalty:
Miss Hurini’s licence to ride is suspended from the conclusion of racing on 13 January up to and including 10 February 2018.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 1, the Jack Curragh Memorial Maiden, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr M Davidson, against Apprentice Jockey, Miss D Hirini, alleging that Miss Hirini, the rider of PRIZED PINS, who finished in 2nd place, failed to weigh in as required by the Rule.
Rule 647(1) reads as follows:
All Riders in a Race shall weigh-in, unless excused from doing so by a Stipendiary Steward. A horse whose Rider does not weigh in shall, in addition to any other penalty which may be imposed, be disqualified from the Race, unless the Stipendiary Stewards are satisfied that the:
(a) Rider’s failure to weigh-in, in accordance with this Rule, was justified by extraordinary circumstances, including if the Stipendiary Stewards are satisfied that, on account of accident or sudden illness, it is impracticable for him to weigh in; and
(b) Rider weighed out correctly with, and carried, his proper weight.
Miss Hirini had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted which she confirmed at the hearing. Miss Hirini also agreed that she understood the charge and the Rule it was brought under.
Mr A Carston, Licensed Trainer assisted Miss Hirini at the hearing.
Mr Davidson gave evidence that Miss Hirini who was the rider of PRIZED PINS which finished in 2nd place, had failed to weigh in on her return to the birdcage. He stated that Stipendiary Steward, Mr J McLaughlin, had attended the weigh in of the race at the scales and after all other riders had weighed in, apart from Miss Hirini, he went to the female jockeys’ room where he discovered Miss Hirini, who had already unfolded her gear.
Miss Hirini stated that she had been distracted by the accident that had occurred during the race where DALE ran off and went through the outside rail. She was concerned for herself when DALE had run off on the turn out of the straight. She said her ride, PRIZED PINS, had run through the outside rail on 2 occasions in the past and was concerned her horse would follow DALE. She stated that she was distracted by this incident, but this was not an excuse for failing to weigh in.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Davidson stated that Miss Hurini had a clear record in regard to this rule and had admitted the breach. He submitted that the JCA Penalty Guide provided a starting point of a 3-week suspension for a breach of this rule when failing to weigh in for a dividend bearing position. He said the aggravating factors were the negative effect to the betting public and the connections of the horse. Mr Davidson submitted that a suspension of 3 to 4 weeks be considered as penalty in this case.
Miss Hirini made no submissions on penalty but requested a deferment until after racing at Kumara on 13 January where she had engagements.
Reasons for Penalty:
In determining penalty, the Committee took into account Miss Hurini’s clear record, and her admission of the breach. The JCA Penalty Guide provides for a 3-week suspension for a breach of this rule concerning a dividend bearing place. The level of this breach we determined was high which warranted an uplift in penalty due to the fact that the horse was a favoured runner, the effect on the betting public and connections of the horse.
Balancing the above factors with the emphasis on consistency (the most relevant similar case being RIU v Spratt 2010, where the penalty was a 4-week suspension for a 2nd placing breach) the Committee determined that a 4- week suspension was an appropriate penalty.
Rule 331(2) applies in this case with the Committee ordering forfeiture of the riding fee under the provisions of the rule.
Miss Hurini’s request for a deferment of penalty was granted for 6 days until after racing on 13 January 2018.
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decisiondate: 08/01/2018
hearing_title: Greymouth JC 7 January 2018 - R 1 - Chair, Mr S Ching
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 1, the Jack Curragh Memorial Maiden, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr M Davidson, against Apprentice Jockey, Miss D Hirini, alleging that Miss Hirini, the rider of PRIZED PINS, who finished in 2nd place, failed to weigh in as required by the Rule.
Rule 647(1) reads as follows:
All Riders in a Race shall weigh-in, unless excused from doing so by a Stipendiary Steward. A horse whose Rider does not weigh in shall, in addition to any other penalty which may be imposed, be disqualified from the Race, unless the Stipendiary Stewards are satisfied that the:
(a) Rider’s failure to weigh-in, in accordance with this Rule, was justified by extraordinary circumstances, including if the Stipendiary Stewards are satisfied that, on account of accident or sudden illness, it is impracticable for him to weigh in; and
(b) Rider weighed out correctly with, and carried, his proper weight.
Miss Hirini had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted which she confirmed at the hearing. Miss Hirini also agreed that she understood the charge and the Rule it was brought under.
Mr A Carston, Licensed Trainer assisted Miss Hirini at the hearing.
Mr Davidson gave evidence that Miss Hirini who was the rider of PRIZED PINS which finished in 2nd place, had failed to weigh in on her return to the birdcage. He stated that Stipendiary Steward, Mr J McLaughlin, had attended the weigh in of the race at the scales and after all other riders had weighed in, apart from Miss Hirini, he went to the female jockeys’ room where he discovered Miss Hirini, who had already unfolded her gear.
Miss Hirini stated that she had been distracted by the accident that had occurred during the race where DALE ran off and went through the outside rail. She was concerned for herself when DALE had run off on the turn out of the straight. She said her ride, PRIZED PINS, had run through the outside rail on 2 occasions in the past and was concerned her horse would follow DALE. She stated that she was distracted by this incident, but this was not an excuse for failing to weigh in.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Miss Hirini had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Davidson stated that Miss Hurini had a clear record in regard to this rule and had admitted the breach. He submitted that the JCA Penalty Guide provided a starting point of a 3-week suspension for a breach of this rule when failing to weigh in for a dividend bearing position. He said the aggravating factors were the negative effect to the betting public and the connections of the horse. Mr Davidson submitted that a suspension of 3 to 4 weeks be considered as penalty in this case.
Miss Hirini made no submissions on penalty but requested a deferment until after racing at Kumara on 13 January where she had engagements.
reasonsforpenalty:
In determining penalty, the Committee took into account Miss Hurini’s clear record, and her admission of the breach. The JCA Penalty Guide provides for a 3-week suspension for a breach of this rule concerning a dividend bearing place. The level of this breach we determined was high which warranted an uplift in penalty due to the fact that the horse was a favoured runner, the effect on the betting public and connections of the horse.
Balancing the above factors with the emphasis on consistency (the most relevant similar case being RIU v Spratt 2010, where the penalty was a 4-week suspension for a 2nd placing breach) the Committee determined that a 4- week suspension was an appropriate penalty.
Rule 331(2) applies in this case with the Committee ordering forfeiture of the riding fee under the provisions of the rule.
Miss Hurini’s request for a deferment of penalty was granted for 6 days until after racing on 13 January 2018.
penalty:
Miss Hurini’s licence to ride is suspended from the conclusion of racing on 13 January up to and including 10 February 2018.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 647(1)
Informant: Mr M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms D Hirini - Class B Apprentice Jockey
Otherperson: Mr A Carston - Licensed Trainer assisting Ms Hirini
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