Manawatu RC 26 December 2014 – R 6
ID: JCA16813
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Manawatu RC - 26 December 2014
Meet Chair:
TUtikere
Meet Committee Member 1:
TCastles
Race Date:
2014/12/26
Race Number:
Race 6
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Apprentice Chiong's licence to ride is suspended from the conclusion of racing on Wednesday 31 December up to and including racing on Monday 5 January. The suspension incorporates the Hawke's Bay (1st), Wairarapa (2nd), Woodville (3rd) and Otaki (5th) meetings.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 6 (Inspire Net 1300m), Information A3291 was filed with the Judicial Committee. it alleged that "Apprentice rider K Chiong allowed her mount TWOZNOTENOUGH to shift inwards near the 200 metres resulting in DAL DANTRIX having to check."
Miss Chiong, assisted by Mr K Gray, confirmed that she understood the rule and that she admitted the breach.
Using the head-on, side-on and turn cameras, Mr Goodwin identified TWOZNOZENOUGH (K Chiong) and DAL DANTRIX (J Parkes) racing near the 200m, where Miss Chiong commenced an inwards movement to the inside of SHADES OF GREY. Mr Goodwin pointed out that there was enough room for all three runners approaching the 200m, but that Miss Chiong had continued to move inwards under a vigorous ride into the line of Mr Parkes, who was required to check his mount. The stewards submitted that DAL DANTRIX was still in a competitive position at that stage of the race. Mr Gray agreed with Mr Goodwin's assessment of the incident and believed that if Miss Chiong straightened up after receiving a call from another jockey, she could have done so and still won the race. He believed this was an instance of a lack of judgement. Miss Chiong had no further comment to make.
Submissions for Penalty:
In presenting Apprentice Chiong's record, Mr Neal acknowledged that she had two suspensions for a breach of this rule within the previous 12 months; both at Otaki on 19 October (4 days) and 4 September (4 days). He believed the level of carelessness sat within the low range and submitted a period of suspension was appropriate, acknowledging Miss Chiong's good record and frank admittance of the breach. Miss Chiong identified herself as a Central Districts rider and stated she had engagements at Stratford on 31 December. Mr Gray believed Miss Chiong was a popular, well-sought after apprentice by trainers because she was able to ride at a light weight with a 3kg claim. He also submitted that her record was a very good one.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee considered all of the submissions placed before it and believed a period of suspension was appropriate, adopting a five day starting point. The Committee independently assessed the level of carelessness to fall at the low end. It occurred over the concluding stages and instead of establishing herself into the run and then straightening, she allowed her mount to continue to drift inwards when not sufficiently clear, requiring Mr Parkes to check his horse. In mitigation the Committee considered her good riding record within the last 12 months for someone who is an in-demand apprentice, and her early admission of the breach. On balance, the committee considered that a four day period of suspension was appropriate.
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decisiondate: 29/12/2014
hearing_title: Manawatu RC 26 December 2014 - R 6
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 6 (Inspire Net 1300m), Information A3291 was filed with the Judicial Committee. it alleged that "Apprentice rider K Chiong allowed her mount TWOZNOTENOUGH to shift inwards near the 200 metres resulting in DAL DANTRIX having to check."
Miss Chiong, assisted by Mr K Gray, confirmed that she understood the rule and that she admitted the breach.
Using the head-on, side-on and turn cameras, Mr Goodwin identified TWOZNOZENOUGH (K Chiong) and DAL DANTRIX (J Parkes) racing near the 200m, where Miss Chiong commenced an inwards movement to the inside of SHADES OF GREY. Mr Goodwin pointed out that there was enough room for all three runners approaching the 200m, but that Miss Chiong had continued to move inwards under a vigorous ride into the line of Mr Parkes, who was required to check his mount. The stewards submitted that DAL DANTRIX was still in a competitive position at that stage of the race. Mr Gray agreed with Mr Goodwin's assessment of the incident and believed that if Miss Chiong straightened up after receiving a call from another jockey, she could have done so and still won the race. He believed this was an instance of a lack of judgement. Miss Chiong had no further comment to make.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
In presenting Apprentice Chiong's record, Mr Neal acknowledged that she had two suspensions for a breach of this rule within the previous 12 months; both at Otaki on 19 October (4 days) and 4 September (4 days). He believed the level of carelessness sat within the low range and submitted a period of suspension was appropriate, acknowledging Miss Chiong's good record and frank admittance of the breach. Miss Chiong identified herself as a Central Districts rider and stated she had engagements at Stratford on 31 December. Mr Gray believed Miss Chiong was a popular, well-sought after apprentice by trainers because she was able to ride at a light weight with a 3kg claim. He also submitted that her record was a very good one.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee considered all of the submissions placed before it and believed a period of suspension was appropriate, adopting a five day starting point. The Committee independently assessed the level of carelessness to fall at the low end. It occurred over the concluding stages and instead of establishing herself into the run and then straightening, she allowed her mount to continue to drift inwards when not sufficiently clear, requiring Mr Parkes to check his horse. In mitigation the Committee considered her good riding record within the last 12 months for someone who is an in-demand apprentice, and her early admission of the breach. On balance, the committee considered that a four day period of suspension was appropriate.
penalty:
Apprentice Chiong's licence to ride is suspended from the conclusion of racing on Wednesday 31 December up to and including racing on Monday 5 January. The suspension incorporates the Hawke's Bay (1st), Wairarapa (2nd), Woodville (3rd) and Otaki (5th) meetings.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr R Neal - Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Miss K Chiong - Licensed Apprentice Jockey
Otherperson: Mr K Gray - Licensed Trainer assisting Miss Chiong, Mr N Goodwin -Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
StipendSteward:
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