Cambridge HRC 27 June 2013 – R 2
ID: JCA16944
Meet Title:
Cambridge HRC - 27 June 2013
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
AGodsalve
Race Date:
2013/06/27
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
As Mr Lawson admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, we impose a $350 fine.
Charge:
Following the running of race 2, Race With The Chiefs Fillies/Mares Mobile Pace, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 869(3) (b). The Informant, Mr Muirhead, alleged that Junior Horseman Mr S Lawson drove HIGH SOCIETY GAL carelessly attempting to shift outwards, resulting in interference to his own horse which caused checks to MONETS DAUGHTER, TINA BRYDON and SMOKEN BAD with 750 metres to run.
Rule 869(3)(b) states : No horseman in any race shall drive carelessly
Mr S Lawson acknowledged that he understood the Rule.
Facts:
Mr Muirhead told the Committee that Mr Lawson was racing behind IDEAL PARTY which started stopping quickly. He said Mr Lawson slapped his horse with the reins in an endeavour to avoid IDEAL PARTY but had to grab hold of his horse as he had no room to manoeuvre. As a result of this his horse broke and checked 3 runners to her outside. He further added the stewards' considered Mr Lawson’s actions to be impudent.
Mr S Lawson said he tried to come off the back of IDEAL PARTY but there was no room.
Mr R Lawson informed the Committee that although Mr S Lawson has admitted the breach it was in mitigation that IDEAL PARTY stopped very quickly, when racing directly in front of him.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Muirhead produced Mr Lawson's record which showed 1 previous breach under this rule in the last 12 months. He said this occurred earlier this month and resulted in a $300 fine being imposed. Mr Muirhead said Mr Lawson should be given credit for his admission of the breach and noted relegation that occurred was into 4th placing. Mr Muirhead referred to the JCA penalty guide this recommends a starting point of a $500 fine or 10 drives.
Mr R Lawson submitted that Mr S Lawson was a Junior Horseman with an overall excellent record. He added Mr S Lawson had driven in approximately 290 races this season, and as he was driving the race favourite on this occasion he was trying to do the best for the punters. He noted IDEAL PARTY did stop very quickly and believed the 4th placing relegation was minor. He submitted a fine of $300 fine would be appropriate.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The mitigating factors were Mr Lawson's admission of the breach and IDEAL PARTY stopped very quickly. The aggravating factors were this was Mr Lawson's 2nd breach in the last 12 months and as a result of his carelessness 3 horses were affected. The incident did result in HIGH SOCIETY GAL being relegated from 4th place and we assess the level of carelessness to be clearly mid range.
The Committee assessed Mr Lawson’s record as good and we noted that prior to this month it had been excellent.
The Committee also considered the JCA Penalty Guidelines, Mr Lawson’s Junior Horseman status and recent penalties for similar breaches.
After taking into account all the above factors we assess an appropriate penalty was a $350 fine.
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hearing_title: Cambridge HRC 27 June 2013 - R 2
charge:
Following the running of race 2, Race With The Chiefs Fillies/Mares Mobile Pace, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 869(3) (b). The Informant, Mr Muirhead, alleged that Junior Horseman Mr S Lawson drove HIGH SOCIETY GAL carelessly attempting to shift outwards, resulting in interference to his own horse which caused checks to MONETS DAUGHTER, TINA BRYDON and SMOKEN BAD with 750 metres to run.
Rule 869(3)(b) states : No horseman in any race shall drive carelessly
Mr S Lawson acknowledged that he understood the Rule.
facts:
Mr Muirhead told the Committee that Mr Lawson was racing behind IDEAL PARTY which started stopping quickly. He said Mr Lawson slapped his horse with the reins in an endeavour to avoid IDEAL PARTY but had to grab hold of his horse as he had no room to manoeuvre. As a result of this his horse broke and checked 3 runners to her outside. He further added the stewards' considered Mr Lawson’s actions to be impudent.
Mr S Lawson said he tried to come off the back of IDEAL PARTY but there was no room.
Mr R Lawson informed the Committee that although Mr S Lawson has admitted the breach it was in mitigation that IDEAL PARTY stopped very quickly, when racing directly in front of him.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Lawson admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Muirhead produced Mr Lawson's record which showed 1 previous breach under this rule in the last 12 months. He said this occurred earlier this month and resulted in a $300 fine being imposed. Mr Muirhead said Mr Lawson should be given credit for his admission of the breach and noted relegation that occurred was into 4th placing. Mr Muirhead referred to the JCA penalty guide this recommends a starting point of a $500 fine or 10 drives.
Mr R Lawson submitted that Mr S Lawson was a Junior Horseman with an overall excellent record. He added Mr S Lawson had driven in approximately 290 races this season, and as he was driving the race favourite on this occasion he was trying to do the best for the punters. He noted IDEAL PARTY did stop very quickly and believed the 4th placing relegation was minor. He submitted a fine of $300 fine would be appropriate.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The mitigating factors were Mr Lawson's admission of the breach and IDEAL PARTY stopped very quickly. The aggravating factors were this was Mr Lawson's 2nd breach in the last 12 months and as a result of his carelessness 3 horses were affected. The incident did result in HIGH SOCIETY GAL being relegated from 4th place and we assess the level of carelessness to be clearly mid range.
The Committee assessed Mr Lawson’s record as good and we noted that prior to this month it had been excellent.
The Committee also considered the JCA Penalty Guidelines, Mr Lawson’s Junior Horseman status and recent penalties for similar breaches.
After taking into account all the above factors we assess an appropriate penalty was a $350 fine.
penalty:
Accordingly, we impose a $350 fine.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(3)(b)
Informant: Mr J Muirhead - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr S Lawson - Junior Horseman
Otherperson: Mr R Lawson - assisting Mr S Lawson
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Respondent:
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