Taranaki RI 6 June 2019 – R 5 – Chair, Mr T Utikere
ID: JCA17264
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Taranaki JC - 6 June 2019
Meet Chair:
TUtikere
Meet Committee Member 1:
TBird
Race Date:
2019/06/06
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the Committee deemed the charge proved.
Penalty:
Mr Beemud is fined $200.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 5 (ZED AT GRANGEWILLIAM STUD 1100m), Information A11607 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(2) by Licensed Apprentice Rider Mr R Beemud. The Information alleged that: ”...Rahul Beemud (GETUP) gave a victory salute prior to the finish”.
Rule 638(2) states:
“A Rider shall not make a celebratory gesture prior to his horse passing the winning post.”
Mr Beemud, assisted by Mr Harris, confirmed to the committee that he understood Rule 638(2), and that he did admit the breach.
Using the side-on film, Mr Balcombe identified Mr Beemud’s mount leading over the concluding stages. He was observed to have stood up high in the saddle with his arm raised some three to four strides before the winning post. The head-on film also demonstrated that his horse had run into the line of another horse after the winning post. Mr Balcombe reiterated that the purpose of the rule was to mitigate the risk that would follow if a horse had ducked in or shifted out.
Mr Beemud explained that with 50 metres to run, he knew that he was going to win the race. As this was his first raceday ride, and his first winner, he said he was overjoyed and could not contain himself.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Balcombe confirmed that this was the respondent’s first raceday ride and when considering the JCA Penalty Guidelines, submitted a fine in the range of $200 to $300 as appropriate.
Mr Harris confirmed that Mr Beemud had 35 to 40 trial rides prior to today. Mr Beemud asked for leniency considering this was his first raceday ride, and indicated that it would not happen again.
Reasons for Penalty:
The JCA Penalty Guidelines identifies a $300 fine for this offence. The purpose of the rule is to mitigate any associated consequence of a rider focusing on a celebratory gesture, rather than riding their horse fully, and diligently, to the line. The actions of GETUP immediately after the post are indicative of that, but that specific incident has no bearing on our approach to penalty. In mitigation we apply the respondent’s record and admission of the breach.
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plea: admitted
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decisiondate: 06/06/2019
hearing_title: Taranaki RI 6 June 2019 - R 5 - Chair, Mr T Utikere
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 5 (ZED AT GRANGEWILLIAM STUD 1100m), Information A11607 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(2) by Licensed Apprentice Rider Mr R Beemud. The Information alleged that: ”...Rahul Beemud (GETUP) gave a victory salute prior to the finish”.
Rule 638(2) states:
“A Rider shall not make a celebratory gesture prior to his horse passing the winning post.”
Mr Beemud, assisted by Mr Harris, confirmed to the committee that he understood Rule 638(2), and that he did admit the breach.
Using the side-on film, Mr Balcombe identified Mr Beemud’s mount leading over the concluding stages. He was observed to have stood up high in the saddle with his arm raised some three to four strides before the winning post. The head-on film also demonstrated that his horse had run into the line of another horse after the winning post. Mr Balcombe reiterated that the purpose of the rule was to mitigate the risk that would follow if a horse had ducked in or shifted out.
Mr Beemud explained that with 50 metres to run, he knew that he was going to win the race. As this was his first raceday ride, and his first winner, he said he was overjoyed and could not contain himself.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the Committee deemed the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Balcombe confirmed that this was the respondent’s first raceday ride and when considering the JCA Penalty Guidelines, submitted a fine in the range of $200 to $300 as appropriate.
Mr Harris confirmed that Mr Beemud had 35 to 40 trial rides prior to today. Mr Beemud asked for leniency considering this was his first raceday ride, and indicated that it would not happen again.
reasonsforpenalty:
The JCA Penalty Guidelines identifies a $300 fine for this offence. The purpose of the rule is to mitigate any associated consequence of a rider focusing on a celebratory gesture, rather than riding their horse fully, and diligently, to the line. The actions of GETUP immediately after the post are indicative of that, but that specific incident has no bearing on our approach to penalty. In mitigation we apply the respondent’s record and admission of the breach.
penalty:
Mr Beemud is fined $200.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 638(2)
Informant: Mr D Balcombe - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr R Beemud - Apprentice Jockey
Otherperson: Mr N Harris - Apprentice Jockey Mentor
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
StipendSteward:
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