Auckland RC 1 January 2015 – R 6
ID: JCA17688
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 1 January 2015
Meet Chair:
GJones
Meet Committee Member 1:
ADooley
Race Date:
2015/01/01
Race Number:
R6
Decision:
Mr Riddell has admitted the breach and it is therefore proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, we impose a suspension on Mr Riddell which will commence after racing on 5 January 2015 and conclude after racing on 15 January 2015 (6 North Island race days). The period includes a deferment pursuant to R1106 (2).
Facts:
Following the running of Race 5, the New Zealand Bloodstock Royal Stakes, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Neal, alleged that Senior Rider J Riddell allowed (DE KENSINGTON OVAL) to shift in passing the 1800 metres when not clear of (STOLEN DANCE) J McDonald which had to be checked losing ground.
Mr Riddell acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge and the Rule. He also confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides that:
A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Stipendiary Steward, Mr Oatham identified the alleged incident using available video footage which included several different angles. He advised the Committee that shortly after the start of the race as the field neared the first turn at the 1800 metre mark, Mr Riddell allowed his mount DE KENSINGTON OVAL to shift inward quite abruptly. In doing so STOLEN DANCE (J McDonald) who was racing on the inside of DE KENSINGTON OVAL was tightened and checked. Mr Oatham added that Mr Riddell was barely one length clear when shifting in.
Mr Riddell told the Committee that he initially planned to go forward in early stages of the race, but then elected to take hold of his mount and shift inward. He said that although the shift was a bit sharp he thought it was minor and at the time did not realise he had checked Mr McDonald's mount.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Neal produced Mr Riddell's record which showed 3 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months, the most recent being on 13 December 2014 which attracted a 4 day suspension. Despite the 3 previous beaches Mr Neal described Mr Riddell’s overall record as good, particularly given that Mr Riddell is a busy rider in the Central District and Northern regions.
Mr Neal said that the incident occurred early in the race; the inward movement was abrupt and level of carelessness was low to mid-range.
He added that the race was a Group 2 event and this should be taken into account by the Committee.
Mr Neal submitted the matter could be dealt with by way of suspension in the vicinity of 5 to 7 days.
Mr Riddell submitted that the carelessness was minimal and at the low end. He said that a penalty of between 5 and 7 days was harsh and submitted 4 days would be more appropriate. He said that he should be given credit for admitting the breach and his good record.
In response to a query from the Committee Mr Riddell advised that he had riding commitments up to and including racing on 5 January 2015. Accordingly he sought a deferment to any proposed suspension until after racing on 5 January 2015.
Reasons for Penalty:
In assessing penalty the Committee has taken into account the overall circumstances of the breach itself as well as the particular circumstances relating to Mr Riddell. The Committee carefully considered submissions from all parties and have given due weight to both mitigating and aggravating factors. In addition the Committee also considered penalties handed out for similar breaches and are mindful of the fact that breaches of similar culpability should, as a general rule attract broadly similar penalties. The JCA Penalty Guidelines establish a starting point for careless riding at 5 days.
The Committee has also factored into our decision the requirements of R 920 (2), which provides that:
(2) On finding a breach proved the Judicial Committee may impose any penalty provided by these Rules. In imposing a penalty provided in these Rules the Judicial Committee may have regard to such matters as it considers appropriate including:
(a) the status of the Race;
(b) the stake payable in respect of the Race;
(c) any consequential effects upon any person or horse as a result of the breach of the Rule;
and/or
(d) the need to maintain integrity and public confidence in racing.
The Committee gives Mr Riddell credit for admitting the breach. We assess his record as fair given that this is his 4th breach in the past 12 months. The level of carelessness is assessed as low to mid–range due to the abrupt inward movement when not sufficiently clear and one horse (STOLEN DANCE) was checked and tightened by the shift.
The Committee has noted that the race was a Group 2 event with a stake of $100,000.
After taking into account all the above factors we consider an appropriate penalty is a 6 day suspension and have treated Mr Riddell as a North Island (North and Central districts) rider.
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hearing_title: Auckland RC 1 January 2015 - R 6
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 5, the New Zealand Bloodstock Royal Stakes, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Neal, alleged that Senior Rider J Riddell allowed (DE KENSINGTON OVAL) to shift in passing the 1800 metres when not clear of (STOLEN DANCE) J McDonald which had to be checked losing ground.
Mr Riddell acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge and the Rule. He also confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides that:
A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Stipendiary Steward, Mr Oatham identified the alleged incident using available video footage which included several different angles. He advised the Committee that shortly after the start of the race as the field neared the first turn at the 1800 metre mark, Mr Riddell allowed his mount DE KENSINGTON OVAL to shift inward quite abruptly. In doing so STOLEN DANCE (J McDonald) who was racing on the inside of DE KENSINGTON OVAL was tightened and checked. Mr Oatham added that Mr Riddell was barely one length clear when shifting in.
Mr Riddell told the Committee that he initially planned to go forward in early stages of the race, but then elected to take hold of his mount and shift inward. He said that although the shift was a bit sharp he thought it was minor and at the time did not realise he had checked Mr McDonald's mount.
appealdecision:
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Decision:
Mr Riddell has admitted the breach and it is therefore proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Neal produced Mr Riddell's record which showed 3 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months, the most recent being on 13 December 2014 which attracted a 4 day suspension. Despite the 3 previous beaches Mr Neal described Mr Riddell’s overall record as good, particularly given that Mr Riddell is a busy rider in the Central District and Northern regions.
Mr Neal said that the incident occurred early in the race; the inward movement was abrupt and level of carelessness was low to mid-range.
He added that the race was a Group 2 event and this should be taken into account by the Committee.
Mr Neal submitted the matter could be dealt with by way of suspension in the vicinity of 5 to 7 days.
Mr Riddell submitted that the carelessness was minimal and at the low end. He said that a penalty of between 5 and 7 days was harsh and submitted 4 days would be more appropriate. He said that he should be given credit for admitting the breach and his good record.
In response to a query from the Committee Mr Riddell advised that he had riding commitments up to and including racing on 5 January 2015. Accordingly he sought a deferment to any proposed suspension until after racing on 5 January 2015.
reasonsforpenalty:
In assessing penalty the Committee has taken into account the overall circumstances of the breach itself as well as the particular circumstances relating to Mr Riddell. The Committee carefully considered submissions from all parties and have given due weight to both mitigating and aggravating factors. In addition the Committee also considered penalties handed out for similar breaches and are mindful of the fact that breaches of similar culpability should, as a general rule attract broadly similar penalties. The JCA Penalty Guidelines establish a starting point for careless riding at 5 days.
The Committee has also factored into our decision the requirements of R 920 (2), which provides that:
(2) On finding a breach proved the Judicial Committee may impose any penalty provided by these Rules. In imposing a penalty provided in these Rules the Judicial Committee may have regard to such matters as it considers appropriate including:
(a) the status of the Race;
(b) the stake payable in respect of the Race;
(c) any consequential effects upon any person or horse as a result of the breach of the Rule;
and/or
(d) the need to maintain integrity and public confidence in racing.
The Committee gives Mr Riddell credit for admitting the breach. We assess his record as fair given that this is his 4th breach in the past 12 months. The level of carelessness is assessed as low to mid–range due to the abrupt inward movement when not sufficiently clear and one horse (STOLEN DANCE) was checked and tightened by the shift.
The Committee has noted that the race was a Group 2 event with a stake of $100,000.
After taking into account all the above factors we consider an appropriate penalty is a 6 day suspension and have treated Mr Riddell as a North Island (North and Central districts) rider.
penalty:
Accordingly, we impose a suspension on Mr Riddell which will commence after racing on 5 January 2015 and conclude after racing on 15 January 2015 (6 North Island race days). The period includes a deferment pursuant to R1106 (2).
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr R Neal - Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr J Riddell - Licensed Rider
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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