Canterbury R 5 November 2011 – R 9
ID: JCA18202
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Canterbury Racing - 5 November 2011
Meet Chair:
RMcKenzie
Meet Committee Member 1:
KHales
Race Date:
2011/11/05
Race Number:
R9
Decision:
As Mr Stackhouse admitted the breach, the charge was found proved.
Penalty:
Mr Stackhouse’s Apprentice Jockey’s licence was suspended from after the close of racing on Saturday, 12 November 2011 up to and including Saturday, 19 November 2011 – effectively 4 riding days. The Committee accepted the submission of Mr George that any term of suspension should be based on New Zealand race days and the Committee calculated the period of suspension accordingly.
Charge:
Careless riding.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 9, Gold Club Metropolitan Trophy, an information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr C J George, against Licensed Apprentice Jockey, Mr D W Stackhouse, alleging a breach of Rule 638 (1) (d) in that Mr Stackhouse “allowed his mount to shift out near the 500 metres when not clear of SIX O’CLOCK NEWS (D M Walsh) which had to be checked and lost running”.
Mr Stackhouse was present at the hearing of the information and he indicated that he admitted the breach. Mr Stackhouse said that he waived the right to be assisted by a Senior Jockey at the hearing.
Rule 638 provides as follows:
(1) A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be:
(d) careless.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr George had Stipendiary Steward, Mr N M Ydgren, show the incident on video replays. Mr Ydgren pointed out SIX O’CLOCK NEWS, racing behind TRILOGY approaching the 500 metres. Mr Walsh then got to the outside of TRILOGY. Mr Stackhouse then shifted out across the line of SIX O’CLOCK NEWS. The interference to that runner was such that Mr Walsh had to restrain his horse and check off the heels of Mr Stackhouse.
Mr Stackhouse said that, as they approached the corner, he had been looking to get off. D G Bradley (MYSTIQUE) had come off and he had decided to edge his way across with him. He had a look behind and believed that he was his own length and another length clear of Mr Walsh. As he shifted out, Mr Walsh had gone forward and, Mr Stackhouse said, he had come out underneath him for a stride, forcing Mr Walsh to check his mount.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr George said that Mr Stackhouse’s New Zealand riding record shows that his last suspension was on 1 April 2011 and, prior to that, on 19 November 2010. Mr Stackhouse confirmed that he had received no suspensions since he has been riding in Australia. Mr George conceded that his was a very good record. However, the chances of SIX O’CLOCK NEWS were certainly impeded at a critical part of the race, Mr George said. Interference-wise, this was not at the high end but, in terms of carelessness, was probably about mid-range. Mr Stackhouse had shifted out at least 3 horse-widths looking for clear running and, in doing so, has checked SIX O’CLOCK NEWS, Mr George said.
Mr George submitted that a period of suspension was appropriate. He submitted that the Committee should consider a starting point in this regard of 5 days. Mr George said that the Stewards accepted that, prior to departing for Australia, Mr Stackhouse rode extensively in both the North and South Islands. Mr George submitted that any term of suspension imposed should be based on New Zealand race days.
Mr Stackhouse said, and Mr George accepted, that he had engagements to ride on the 2nd and 3rd days of the carnival and he sought a deferment of any suspension. Mr Stackhouse said that he was apprenticed to Mr Peter Moody in Victoria, Australia. Mr George told the Committee that, in that state, there was a race meeting on every day of the week. Mr Stackhouse said that he rode on every day.
Reasons for Penalty:
In determining penalty, the Committee had regard to Mr Stackhouse’s frank admission of the breach and his riding record, which the Committee assessed as good, given that he is a busy rider in Victoria. The Committee regarded the breach as being mid-range at worst. The Committee also took into account that the race was a listed race for a total stake of $45,000.
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decisiondate: 04/11/2011
hearing_title: Canterbury R 5 November 2011 - R 9
charge:
Careless riding.
facts:
Following the running of Race 9, Gold Club Metropolitan Trophy, an information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr C J George, against Licensed Apprentice Jockey, Mr D W Stackhouse, alleging a breach of Rule 638 (1) (d) in that Mr Stackhouse “allowed his mount to shift out near the 500 metres when not clear of SIX O’CLOCK NEWS (D M Walsh) which had to be checked and lost running”.
Mr Stackhouse was present at the hearing of the information and he indicated that he admitted the breach. Mr Stackhouse said that he waived the right to be assisted by a Senior Jockey at the hearing.
Rule 638 provides as follows:
(1) A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be:
(d) careless.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr George had Stipendiary Steward, Mr N M Ydgren, show the incident on video replays. Mr Ydgren pointed out SIX O’CLOCK NEWS, racing behind TRILOGY approaching the 500 metres. Mr Walsh then got to the outside of TRILOGY. Mr Stackhouse then shifted out across the line of SIX O’CLOCK NEWS. The interference to that runner was such that Mr Walsh had to restrain his horse and check off the heels of Mr Stackhouse.
Mr Stackhouse said that, as they approached the corner, he had been looking to get off. D G Bradley (MYSTIQUE) had come off and he had decided to edge his way across with him. He had a look behind and believed that he was his own length and another length clear of Mr Walsh. As he shifted out, Mr Walsh had gone forward and, Mr Stackhouse said, he had come out underneath him for a stride, forcing Mr Walsh to check his mount.
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Stackhouse admitted the breach, the charge was found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr George said that Mr Stackhouse’s New Zealand riding record shows that his last suspension was on 1 April 2011 and, prior to that, on 19 November 2010. Mr Stackhouse confirmed that he had received no suspensions since he has been riding in Australia. Mr George conceded that his was a very good record. However, the chances of SIX O’CLOCK NEWS were certainly impeded at a critical part of the race, Mr George said. Interference-wise, this was not at the high end but, in terms of carelessness, was probably about mid-range. Mr Stackhouse had shifted out at least 3 horse-widths looking for clear running and, in doing so, has checked SIX O’CLOCK NEWS, Mr George said.
Mr George submitted that a period of suspension was appropriate. He submitted that the Committee should consider a starting point in this regard of 5 days. Mr George said that the Stewards accepted that, prior to departing for Australia, Mr Stackhouse rode extensively in both the North and South Islands. Mr George submitted that any term of suspension imposed should be based on New Zealand race days.
Mr Stackhouse said, and Mr George accepted, that he had engagements to ride on the 2nd and 3rd days of the carnival and he sought a deferment of any suspension. Mr Stackhouse said that he was apprenticed to Mr Peter Moody in Victoria, Australia. Mr George told the Committee that, in that state, there was a race meeting on every day of the week. Mr Stackhouse said that he rode on every day.
reasonsforpenalty:
In determining penalty, the Committee had regard to Mr Stackhouse’s frank admission of the breach and his riding record, which the Committee assessed as good, given that he is a busy rider in Victoria. The Committee regarded the breach as being mid-range at worst. The Committee also took into account that the race was a listed race for a total stake of $45,000.
penalty:
Mr Stackhouse’s Apprentice Jockey’s licence was suspended from after the close of racing on Saturday, 12 November 2011 up to and including Saturday, 19 November 2011 – effectively 4 riding days. The Committee accepted the submission of Mr George that any term of suspension should be based on New Zealand race days and the Committee calculated the period of suspension accordingly.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr C J George - Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr D W Stackhouse - Licensed Apprentice Jockey from Victoria
Otherperson:
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Respondent:
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