Manawatu RC 31 March 2018 – R 4, R 6 R 9 – Chair, Mrs N Moffatt
ID: JCA17980
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Manawatu RC - 31 March 2018
Meet Chair:
NMoffatt
Meet Committee Member 1:
NMcCutcheon
Race Date:
2018/03/31
Race Number:
R 4, R 6 R 9
Decision:
As Mr Bosson has admitted the breach we find the charged proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly Mr Bosson is suspended for three weeks. His suspension will take effect from the close of racing on Saturday April 7th up to and including racing on April 28th. In addition we impose a monetary penalty of $2000.
Facts:
An Information was lodged by Mr J Oatham alleging a breach of Rule 330(3) (c) in that O Bosson failed to make the contracted weight on his mounts GUNDOWN (R4), SWORD OF OSMAN (R6) and LUBAYA (R9).
Rule 330(3) (c) states:
A Rider shall not:
(c) fail to ride a horse at the weight at which it is handicapped to carry
Mr Bosson said he understood the nature of the charge and confirmed that he admitted breach.
Mr Oatham told the Committee that Mr Bosson approached him soon after Race 1 to say he would be struggling to make the 56½ kgs weight for his rides today. As a result he was replaced on GUNDOWN in Race 4 but hoped he could get down to the correct weight for his ride in Race 6. Mr Bosson rode ½ kg over in Race 3 and soon realised that getting the weight off for Race 6 was unrealistic. Mr Troy Harris was the replacement rider on SWORD OF OSMAN in Race 6 and Mr Colgan took the ride on LUBAYA in Race 9.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham said Mr Bosson had let a number of people down. Two of his relinquished rides were in Group 1 and Group 3 races. The Sires Produce was one of only two Group 1 races for 2yr olds in the country and SWORD OF OSMAN was a favoured runner in the event. He said Mr Bosson was heavily supported by punters and was a warm favourite in the Jockeys’ Challenge.
Mr Oatham cited Mr Bosson’s poor record showing five overweight charges within the last twelve months. He also outlined an incident at Te Rapa in December last year where Mr Bosson became unwell due to wasting and the Stewards were concerned enough to stand him down from riding. As a result Mr Bosson was referred to the NZTR medical advisor, and with support from a nutritionist he appeared to get himself back on track.
Mr Bosson explained that following the Te Rapa incident he limited his rides to no more than six per day and initially only accepted rides at 57kg. He managed to ride 55kgs on Karaka Million race day but since then he has struggled. Mr Bosson admitted he had let people down and said he was not going to make any excuses. He had only himself to blame and would accept any penalty handed down.
Mr Oatham said being a jockey was not an easy job (with the weight restrictions) but riders must only accept rides at weights they can achieve. He said Mr Bosson was probably the best rider in the country and it was very disappointing for the connections of horses on any raceday to think they had secured the best rider only to be let down.
Mr Oatham said the Stewards’ penalty submission was for a significant monetary penalty and in addition the Committee could also consider a suspension.
In response to a question from the Committee Mr Oatham said it was difficult to find a comparable case to Mr Bosson, but Mr Cooksley had been fined $1000 in the Railway a number of years ago.
Mr Bosson advised of riding commitments through until next Saturday and requested a deferment of any suspension until after that day.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee took into account all of the submissions. There is an extensive list of aggravating factors. By failing to make correct weight Mr Bosson has let down three separate groups of connections on a Premier Day’s racing. The first was in the Group 3 Manawatu Classic and the second in the prestigious Group 1 Sires Produce Stakes where he was riding the favoured runner. These races are planned months in advance and having to find a replacement rider at such short notice is a huge setback for connections.
Mr Bosson was the favourite in the Jockey’s Challenge yet rode only three out of his six declared rides. He has a large following and all other punters who supported his mounts have also been let down.
Mr Bosson’s record is evidence of an ongoing problem meeting contracted riding-weights. Mr Oatham has given some insight into the support Mr Bosson has received from a wide range of people including his agent and Mr Ellis. From the evidence placed before us it appears that he has been given every opportunity to get his weight under control, yet remains a habitual offender.
Mr Bosson spoke of his remorse, which we believe is genuine, and his understanding of the large number of people affected.
We have no real precedent to guide us in penalty but we place this breach at the highest level. Mr Bosson is a high profile jockey with a career littered with overweight charges. It is this Committee’s opinion that the penalty imposed today must demonstrate to Mr Bosson how seriously this matter is regarded and the effects it has across the many sectors of the racing industry.
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hearing_title: Manawatu RC 31 March 2018 - R 4, R 6 R 9 - Chair, Mrs N Moffatt
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An Information was lodged by Mr J Oatham alleging a breach of Rule 330(3) (c) in that O Bosson failed to make the contracted weight on his mounts GUNDOWN (R4), SWORD OF OSMAN (R6) and LUBAYA (R9).
Rule 330(3) (c) states:
A Rider shall not:
(c) fail to ride a horse at the weight at which it is handicapped to carry
Mr Bosson said he understood the nature of the charge and confirmed that he admitted breach.
Mr Oatham told the Committee that Mr Bosson approached him soon after Race 1 to say he would be struggling to make the 56½ kgs weight for his rides today. As a result he was replaced on GUNDOWN in Race 4 but hoped he could get down to the correct weight for his ride in Race 6. Mr Bosson rode ½ kg over in Race 3 and soon realised that getting the weight off for Race 6 was unrealistic. Mr Troy Harris was the replacement rider on SWORD OF OSMAN in Race 6 and Mr Colgan took the ride on LUBAYA in Race 9.
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Decision:
As Mr Bosson has admitted the breach we find the charged proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham said Mr Bosson had let a number of people down. Two of his relinquished rides were in Group 1 and Group 3 races. The Sires Produce was one of only two Group 1 races for 2yr olds in the country and SWORD OF OSMAN was a favoured runner in the event. He said Mr Bosson was heavily supported by punters and was a warm favourite in the Jockeys’ Challenge.
Mr Oatham cited Mr Bosson’s poor record showing five overweight charges within the last twelve months. He also outlined an incident at Te Rapa in December last year where Mr Bosson became unwell due to wasting and the Stewards were concerned enough to stand him down from riding. As a result Mr Bosson was referred to the NZTR medical advisor, and with support from a nutritionist he appeared to get himself back on track.
Mr Bosson explained that following the Te Rapa incident he limited his rides to no more than six per day and initially only accepted rides at 57kg. He managed to ride 55kgs on Karaka Million race day but since then he has struggled. Mr Bosson admitted he had let people down and said he was not going to make any excuses. He had only himself to blame and would accept any penalty handed down.
Mr Oatham said being a jockey was not an easy job (with the weight restrictions) but riders must only accept rides at weights they can achieve. He said Mr Bosson was probably the best rider in the country and it was very disappointing for the connections of horses on any raceday to think they had secured the best rider only to be let down.
Mr Oatham said the Stewards’ penalty submission was for a significant monetary penalty and in addition the Committee could also consider a suspension.
In response to a question from the Committee Mr Oatham said it was difficult to find a comparable case to Mr Bosson, but Mr Cooksley had been fined $1000 in the Railway a number of years ago.
Mr Bosson advised of riding commitments through until next Saturday and requested a deferment of any suspension until after that day.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee took into account all of the submissions. There is an extensive list of aggravating factors. By failing to make correct weight Mr Bosson has let down three separate groups of connections on a Premier Day’s racing. The first was in the Group 3 Manawatu Classic and the second in the prestigious Group 1 Sires Produce Stakes where he was riding the favoured runner. These races are planned months in advance and having to find a replacement rider at such short notice is a huge setback for connections.
Mr Bosson was the favourite in the Jockey’s Challenge yet rode only three out of his six declared rides. He has a large following and all other punters who supported his mounts have also been let down.
Mr Bosson’s record is evidence of an ongoing problem meeting contracted riding-weights. Mr Oatham has given some insight into the support Mr Bosson has received from a wide range of people including his agent and Mr Ellis. From the evidence placed before us it appears that he has been given every opportunity to get his weight under control, yet remains a habitual offender.
Mr Bosson spoke of his remorse, which we believe is genuine, and his understanding of the large number of people affected.
We have no real precedent to guide us in penalty but we place this breach at the highest level. Mr Bosson is a high profile jockey with a career littered with overweight charges. It is this Committee’s opinion that the penalty imposed today must demonstrate to Mr Bosson how seriously this matter is regarded and the effects it has across the many sectors of the racing industry.
penalty:
Accordingly Mr Bosson is suspended for three weeks. His suspension will take effect from the close of racing on Saturday April 7th up to and including racing on April 28th. In addition we impose a monetary penalty of $2000.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 330(30(c)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr O Bosson - Licensed Rider
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