Otago RC 26 December 2019 – R 2 – Chair, Mr P Knowles
ID: JCA17373
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Otago RC - 26 December 2019
Meet Chair:
PKnowles
Meet Committee Member 1:
MConway
Race Date:
2019/12/26
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
The charge is found to be proved.
Penalty:
Mr Murray is suspended from the completion of racing on January 1st 2020, up to and including the 6th January 2020 (5 days).
Facts:
Mr Murray was charged with a breach of careless riding r 638(1)(d) alleging interference to several runners in race 2.
Mr Murray did not admit the charge and was assisted at the hearing by Mr T Moseley.
Miss Haley, with the use of the videos pointed out the relevant positions of GINNY (B Murray), INTIMIDATE (C Barnes) and EL GLADIADOR (T Comignaghi) as the field approached the first bend about the 950 metres.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Davidson stated that GINNY was about four wide with runners on its inner. He said Mr Murray attempted to shift inwards but was not clear of INTIMIDATE resulting in contact being made with resulting interference to EL GLADIADOR. Miss Comignaghi was forced to check back sharply.
Miss Barnes said she was unable to relieve the pressure on Miss Comignaghi’s mount.
Miss Comignaghi stated the tightening came from outside Miss Barnes’ mount and she was forced to check sharply.
Mr Moseley stated that the initial interference was due to INTIMIDATE racing ungenerously by stepping outwards and bumping into GINNY causing the interference to EL GLADIADOR. Coupled with the easing of pace as they raced into the first bend which was another contributing factor.
Mr Murray said he believed he was always three wide and allowed to be where he was. He said Miss Barnes kicked up her mount and came into contact with him which caused the tightening.
Reasons for Decision:
It is clear from the video replay that Mr Murray was looking to shift inwards prior to the interference. However, he was never sufficiently clear of the inside runner INTIMIDATE. While INTIMIDATE may have raced ungenerously and there was an easing of pace, the onus was on Mr Murray to keep clear when attempting to shift inwards.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Davidson said Mr Murray had two previous breaches of the Rule in February and March this year. However, he’d had 235 rides since then with no breaches of any Rule. Mr Davidson described this as a “very good record.” He sought a suspension at the bottom of the scale.
Mr Murray sought a deferment on suspension for 7 days. He said he had a good record and there were contributing factors to the interference.
Reasons for Penalty:
Mr Murray has a good record and while a runner was checked there were mitigating factors which contributed. He sought a deferment of penalty which is granted. A five day suspension is appropriate.
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informantnumber: A11857
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startdate: no date provided
newcharge: Careless Riding
plea: denied
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 27/12/2019
hearing_title: Otago RC 26 December 2019 - R 2 - Chair, Mr P Knowles
charge:
facts:
Mr Murray was charged with a breach of careless riding r 638(1)(d) alleging interference to several runners in race 2.
Mr Murray did not admit the charge and was assisted at the hearing by Mr T Moseley.
Miss Haley, with the use of the videos pointed out the relevant positions of GINNY (B Murray), INTIMIDATE (C Barnes) and EL GLADIADOR (T Comignaghi) as the field approached the first bend about the 950 metres.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Davidson stated that GINNY was about four wide with runners on its inner. He said Mr Murray attempted to shift inwards but was not clear of INTIMIDATE resulting in contact being made with resulting interference to EL GLADIADOR. Miss Comignaghi was forced to check back sharply.
Miss Barnes said she was unable to relieve the pressure on Miss Comignaghi’s mount.
Miss Comignaghi stated the tightening came from outside Miss Barnes’ mount and she was forced to check sharply.
Mr Moseley stated that the initial interference was due to INTIMIDATE racing ungenerously by stepping outwards and bumping into GINNY causing the interference to EL GLADIADOR. Coupled with the easing of pace as they raced into the first bend which was another contributing factor.
Mr Murray said he believed he was always three wide and allowed to be where he was. He said Miss Barnes kicked up her mount and came into contact with him which caused the tightening.
reasonsfordecision:
It is clear from the video replay that Mr Murray was looking to shift inwards prior to the interference. However, he was never sufficiently clear of the inside runner INTIMIDATE. While INTIMIDATE may have raced ungenerously and there was an easing of pace, the onus was on Mr Murray to keep clear when attempting to shift inwards.
Decision:
The charge is found to be proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Davidson said Mr Murray had two previous breaches of the Rule in February and March this year. However, he’d had 235 rides since then with no breaches of any Rule. Mr Davidson described this as a “very good record.” He sought a suspension at the bottom of the scale.
Mr Murray sought a deferment on suspension for 7 days. He said he had a good record and there were contributing factors to the interference.
reasonsforpenalty:
Mr Murray has a good record and while a runner was checked there were mitigating factors which contributed. He sought a deferment of penalty which is granted. A five day suspension is appropriate.
penalty:
Mr Murray is suspended from the completion of racing on January 1st 2020, up to and including the 6th January 2020 (5 days).
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr B Murray - Class B Apprentice Rider, Mr T Moseley - Class A Jockey - Assisiting Mr Murray
Otherperson: Miss C Barnes - Class A Jockey, Miss T Comignaghi - Class B Apprentice Jockey, Miss R Haley - Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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