Auckland RC 8 March 2014 – R 7 & 10
ID: JCA16941
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 8 March 2014
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
GJones
Race Date:
2014/03/08
Race Number:
R 7
Decision:
As Mr Bosson admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Bosson is fined the sum of $500.
Facts:
Prior to race 7, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 330(3) (c). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Bosson was unable to make the contracted weight for VON KRUMM in race 7 and ALL’S FAIR in race 10.
Mr Bosson acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge, the Rule and he admitted the breach.
Rule 330(3) (c) provides: A rider shall not fail to ride a horse at the weight at which it is handicapped to carry.
Mr Oatham advised the Committee that earlier in the day Mr Bosson had informed the Stewards he would not be able to make the contracted weight for 2 of his declared rides. Mr Oatham added Mr Bosson had been booked to ride both horses half a kilo over the carded weight.
Mr Oatham advised that Mr Bosson was replaced on both of his rides.
Mr Bosson told the Committee that he rode at 56.5 kg’s in race 6 and after the race he felt “ordinary”. Mr Bosson added that he consumed a couple of bottles of water in order to feel better and hydrated for his other engagements.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Bosson's record which showed 4 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. He noted Mr Bosson's most recent breach on March 1 was dealt with by way of a minor infringement which attracted a $200 fine. Mr Oatham recognised Mr Bosson does struggle with his weight however, he said today was an important raceday with the connections and betting public being affected. He submitted a fine could be imposed on this occasion in the range of $400 to $600.
Mr Bosson submitted he would take time out after March in an endeavour to gain control of his weight. Mr Bosson did not wish to comment on any proposed penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The only mitigating fact is Mr Bosson's admission of the breach. The aggravating factors are Mr Bosson's poor record under this Rule in the last 12 months. The connections of two horses were inconvenienced at short notice when Mr Bosson was unable to make the contracted weight. The betting public who had invested on Mr Bosson earlier in the day were clearly disadvantaged. As one of the country's leading riders there is always high public interest in Mr Bosson's mounts.
Whilst not unsympathetic that Mr Bosson has weight issues it is clear that fines are not assisting him to get his weight under control.
After taking into account all the above factors we consider an appropriate penalty is a $500 fine.
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decisiondate: 10/03/2014
hearing_title: Auckland RC 8 March 2014 - R 7 & 10
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facts:
Prior to race 7, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 330(3) (c). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Bosson was unable to make the contracted weight for VON KRUMM in race 7 and ALL’S FAIR in race 10.
Mr Bosson acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge, the Rule and he admitted the breach.
Rule 330(3) (c) provides: A rider shall not fail to ride a horse at the weight at which it is handicapped to carry.
Mr Oatham advised the Committee that earlier in the day Mr Bosson had informed the Stewards he would not be able to make the contracted weight for 2 of his declared rides. Mr Oatham added Mr Bosson had been booked to ride both horses half a kilo over the carded weight.
Mr Oatham advised that Mr Bosson was replaced on both of his rides.
Mr Bosson told the Committee that he rode at 56.5 kg’s in race 6 and after the race he felt “ordinary”. Mr Bosson added that he consumed a couple of bottles of water in order to feel better and hydrated for his other engagements.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Bosson admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Bosson's record which showed 4 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. He noted Mr Bosson's most recent breach on March 1 was dealt with by way of a minor infringement which attracted a $200 fine. Mr Oatham recognised Mr Bosson does struggle with his weight however, he said today was an important raceday with the connections and betting public being affected. He submitted a fine could be imposed on this occasion in the range of $400 to $600.
Mr Bosson submitted he would take time out after March in an endeavour to gain control of his weight. Mr Bosson did not wish to comment on any proposed penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The only mitigating fact is Mr Bosson's admission of the breach. The aggravating factors are Mr Bosson's poor record under this Rule in the last 12 months. The connections of two horses were inconvenienced at short notice when Mr Bosson was unable to make the contracted weight. The betting public who had invested on Mr Bosson earlier in the day were clearly disadvantaged. As one of the country's leading riders there is always high public interest in Mr Bosson's mounts.
Whilst not unsympathetic that Mr Bosson has weight issues it is clear that fines are not assisting him to get his weight under control.
After taking into account all the above factors we consider an appropriate penalty is a $500 fine.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Bosson is fined the sum of $500.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 330(3)(c)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr O Bosson - Licensed Rider
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