R Te Aroha 27 May 2015 – R 8
ID: JCA17425
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Racing Te Aroha - 27 May 2015
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Race Date:
2015/05/27
Race Number:
R8
Decision:
As Mr Cooksley admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Cooksley had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 1 June and conclude after racing on 10 June 2015 (3 days). This encompasses 3 June Matamata, 6 June Te Rapa and 10 June Avondale.
Facts:
Following the running of race 8 Victor & Frank Matijasevich 1400, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Cooksley permitted his mount to shift outwards when not sufficiently clear of RUN FOREST RUN which was checked near the 450 metres.
Mr Cooksley acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge, the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
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 identified on the video footage that rounding the turn Mr Cooksley’s mount was travelling well and looking for a run. He said all riders were angling wide in search of better ground. He demonstrated when Mr Cooksley did shift outwards Ms Spratt ran out of racing room and her mount was checked. Mr Oatham added that shortly after this point SORORIA contributed to the incident by laying out on the bend with Ms Spratt’s mount being checked again.
Mr Cooksley said his mount was travelling well on the corner and when he angled his mount out to obtain a run he miscalculated the situation. He added his mount moved out a bit further than he intended to.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr Cooksley’s record which showed no previous breaches under this Rule in the 2 months since he has resumed riding in New Zealand. Mr Williamson was not able to produce Mr Cooksley’s Queensland record. He said Mr Cooksley miscalculated the shift today and noted his horse was travelling well. He submitted the level of carelessness was low to mid – range.
Mr Cooksley advised that he had upcoming engagements at Ellerslie on 1 June, and sought a deferment to any proposed suspension. Mr Cooksley told the hearing that he had incurred 1 suspension in the last 12 months in Queensland.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Cooksley was forthright in that he had no intention of riding in the Central Districts in the up-coming weeks.
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 Mr Cooksley’s admission of the breach, the level of carelessness was low end and his very good record in relation to this Rule. The Committee assess the consequence of Mr Cooksley’s shift outwards in the mid- range. This resulted in Ms Spratt being checked when running out of racing room down the outside fence.
The Committee was aware that Mr Cooksley has no recent history of riding in the Central Districts. This is reflected in penalty in accordance with the Penalty Guide effective 1 May.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension is 3 days.
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hearing_title: R Te Aroha 27 May 2015 - R 8
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facts:
Following the running of race 8 Victor & Frank Matijasevich 1400, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Cooksley permitted his mount to shift outwards when not sufficiently clear of RUN FOREST RUN which was checked near the 450 metres.
Mr Cooksley acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge, the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
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 identified on the video footage that rounding the turn Mr Cooksley’s mount was travelling well and looking for a run. He said all riders were angling wide in search of better ground. He demonstrated when Mr Cooksley did shift outwards Ms Spratt ran out of racing room and her mount was checked. Mr Oatham added that shortly after this point SORORIA contributed to the incident by laying out on the bend with Ms Spratt’s mount being checked again.
Mr Cooksley said his mount was travelling well on the corner and when he angled his mount out to obtain a run he miscalculated the situation. He added his mount moved out a bit further than he intended to.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Cooksley admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr Cooksley’s record which showed no previous breaches under this Rule in the 2 months since he has resumed riding in New Zealand. Mr Williamson was not able to produce Mr Cooksley’s Queensland record. He said Mr Cooksley miscalculated the shift today and noted his horse was travelling well. He submitted the level of carelessness was low to mid – range.
Mr Cooksley advised that he had upcoming engagements at Ellerslie on 1 June, and sought a deferment to any proposed suspension. Mr Cooksley told the hearing that he had incurred 1 suspension in the last 12 months in Queensland.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Cooksley was forthright in that he had no intention of riding in the Central Districts in the up-coming weeks.
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 Mr Cooksley’s admission of the breach, the level of carelessness was low end and his very good record in relation to this Rule. The Committee assess the consequence of Mr Cooksley’s shift outwards in the mid- range. This resulted in Ms Spratt being checked when running out of racing room down the outside fence.
The Committee was aware that Mr Cooksley has no recent history of riding in the Central Districts. This is reflected in penalty in accordance with the Penalty Guide effective 1 May.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension is 3 days.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Cooksley had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 1 June and conclude after racing on 10 June 2015 (3 days). This encompasses 3 June Matamata, 6 June Te Rapa and 10 June Avondale.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr G Cooksley - Rider of WADAPLEASURE
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward
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