Whangarei RC 28 October 2015 – R 4 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA17129
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Whangarei RC - 28 October 2015
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Race Date:
2015/10/28
Race Number:
R 4
Decision:
As Mrs Allpress admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
Penalty:
PONDAROSA MISS did not make the final field for the Melbourne Cup.
Accordingly, Mrs Allpress had her license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 31 October and conclude after racing on 6 November 2015 (3 North Island days) In addition the Committee impose a $500 fine.
1 November Banks Peninsula was not included in Mrs Allpress penalty because she had no intention of riding at that meeting.
Facts:
Following the running of race 4, KeriKeri Colour Centre 1400 ,an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d).The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that Mrs Allpress permitted her mount DELIVERANCE to shift inwards shortly after the start when not sufficiently clear causing crowding to AMBER ACHIEVER, COHABITATE,ATTILA, THE CHIEF and STREET SMART.
Mrs Allpress acknowledged that she understood the Rule and confirmed her admission of the breach. The hearing commenced at 6pm.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Oatham demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified on the head – on film that Mrs Allpress drew barrier 6 and her mount jumped in a fraction at the start. He said Mrs Allpress continued to ride her mount forward when it was shifting in. He noted that Mrs Allpress was only a bare length clear of Mr Innes who had drawn inside her and there was a concertina affect to 4 other horses on the inside. He added Mrs Allpress did make some attempt to correct her mount but there was insufficient room left for all of the other runners.
Mrs Allpress admitted that she was not sufficiently clear when allowing her mount to shift in. She said her mount jumped out well and she pushed it forward thinking she was clear of the horses on her inside. She added that she attempted to relieve the pressure but conceded it was too late.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Coles said Mrs Allpress returned to riding in New Zealand in August after riding overseas. He produced her NZ and overseas record which showed no previous breach under this rule in the last 12 months. He added that Mrs Allpress is one of the busiest riders in the country and she should be given credit for her admission of the breach and her good record. He stated the level of interference was low to mid – range.
Mrs Allpress advised that she had an engagement for the Melbourne Cup on PONDAROSA MISS which she stated is currently 29th in order of entry. Accordingly Mrs Allpress requested if the penalty decision could be reserved until the final field is declared late on Saturday evening.
The Stewards acknowledged that these were exceptional circumstances and did not object to a reserved decision on this occasion.
Mrs Allpress submitted that if PONDAROSA MISS did not gain a start in the Melbourne Cup her proposed suspension could start after racing on 31 October. Mrs Allpress further advised that she had an engagement to ride a horse for Mr Pitman in the Group 1 race on 7 November.
The Committee asked Mrs Allpress for her Manager, Mr Rodley to confirm by e-mail her up-coming engagements.
Mrs Allpress stated that she had no intention of riding at Banks Peninsula on 1 November.
Given the exceptional circumstances the Judicial Committee on this occasion elected to exercise their discretion and reserve the penalty decision until Melbourne Cup final acceptances were made known on Saturday evening.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Committee have adopted 5 riding days as the starting point in considering the term of suspension for this careless riding charge. The mitigating factors were Mrs Allpress admission of the breach, the level of carelessness was low end and her excellent record in relation to this Rule for which she has been given credit. However, this has to be balanced against the impact of Mrs Allpress’ actions which resulted in crowding to 5 horses which was assessed as mid – range.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considered an appropriate penalty was a 4 day suspension. However, further consideration was given to the fact that the 4th day of this suspension would result in Mrs Allpress missing the ride in a Group 1 race worth $400,000 at Riccarton.
Given the circumstances regarding this charge the Committee determined a more appropriate penalty would be a 3 day suspension and a fine. This is consistent with recent penalties imposed on Mr Coleman, Mr Hannam and Mr Innes.
Mrs Allpress was credited with a small reduction on the fine because of her excellent record.
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hearing_title: Whangarei RC 28 October 2015 - R 4 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 4, KeriKeri Colour Centre 1400 ,an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d).The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that Mrs Allpress permitted her mount DELIVERANCE to shift inwards shortly after the start when not sufficiently clear causing crowding to AMBER ACHIEVER, COHABITATE,ATTILA, THE CHIEF and STREET SMART.
Mrs Allpress acknowledged that she understood the Rule and confirmed her admission of the breach. The hearing commenced at 6pm.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Oatham demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified on the head – on film that Mrs Allpress drew barrier 6 and her mount jumped in a fraction at the start. He said Mrs Allpress continued to ride her mount forward when it was shifting in. He noted that Mrs Allpress was only a bare length clear of Mr Innes who had drawn inside her and there was a concertina affect to 4 other horses on the inside. He added Mrs Allpress did make some attempt to correct her mount but there was insufficient room left for all of the other runners.
Mrs Allpress admitted that she was not sufficiently clear when allowing her mount to shift in. She said her mount jumped out well and she pushed it forward thinking she was clear of the horses on her inside. She added that she attempted to relieve the pressure but conceded it was too late.
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mrs Allpress admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Coles said Mrs Allpress returned to riding in New Zealand in August after riding overseas. He produced her NZ and overseas record which showed no previous breach under this rule in the last 12 months. He added that Mrs Allpress is one of the busiest riders in the country and she should be given credit for her admission of the breach and her good record. He stated the level of interference was low to mid – range.
Mrs Allpress advised that she had an engagement for the Melbourne Cup on PONDAROSA MISS which she stated is currently 29th in order of entry. Accordingly Mrs Allpress requested if the penalty decision could be reserved until the final field is declared late on Saturday evening.
The Stewards acknowledged that these were exceptional circumstances and did not object to a reserved decision on this occasion.
Mrs Allpress submitted that if PONDAROSA MISS did not gain a start in the Melbourne Cup her proposed suspension could start after racing on 31 October. Mrs Allpress further advised that she had an engagement to ride a horse for Mr Pitman in the Group 1 race on 7 November.
The Committee asked Mrs Allpress for her Manager, Mr Rodley to confirm by e-mail her up-coming engagements.
Mrs Allpress stated that she had no intention of riding at Banks Peninsula on 1 November.
Given the exceptional circumstances the Judicial Committee on this occasion elected to exercise their discretion and reserve the penalty decision until Melbourne Cup final acceptances were made known on Saturday evening.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Committee have adopted 5 riding days as the starting point in considering the term of suspension for this careless riding charge. The mitigating factors were Mrs Allpress admission of the breach, the level of carelessness was low end and her excellent record in relation to this Rule for which she has been given credit. However, this has to be balanced against the impact of Mrs Allpress’ actions which resulted in crowding to 5 horses which was assessed as mid – range.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considered an appropriate penalty was a 4 day suspension. However, further consideration was given to the fact that the 4th day of this suspension would result in Mrs Allpress missing the ride in a Group 1 race worth $400,000 at Riccarton.
Given the circumstances regarding this charge the Committee determined a more appropriate penalty would be a 3 day suspension and a fine. This is consistent with recent penalties imposed on Mr Coleman, Mr Hannam and Mr Innes.
Mrs Allpress was credited with a small reduction on the fine because of her excellent record.
penalty:
PONDAROSA MISS did not make the final field for the Melbourne Cup.
Accordingly, Mrs Allpress had her license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 31 October and conclude after racing on 6 November 2015 (3 North Island days) In addition the Committee impose a $500 fine.
1 November Banks Peninsula was not included in Mrs Allpress penalty because she had no intention of riding at that meeting.
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Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mrs L Allpress - Licensed Rider of DELIVERANCE
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward
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