Hawkes Bay RI 11 December 2019 – R 6 – Chair, Mrs N Moffatt
ID: JCA18208
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Hawkes Bay RI - 11 December 2019
Meet Chair:
NMoffatt
Meet Committee Member 1:
TCastles
Race Date:
2019/12/11
Race Number:
R 6
Decision:
As Ms Fawcett admitted the breach, it was deemed to be proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Ms Fawcett’s license is suspended from the close of racing on Tuesday, December 17th up to and including racing on Monday, December 30th 2019.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 6, an Information was lodged by Mr Balcombe alleging a breach of Rule 638 (1) (d) in that J Fawcett (MATT CAIN) angled her mount inward near the 1100m when not clear of WASP which was tightened and GALLARDO which was checked.
Ms Fawcett confirmed her understanding of the charge and her admission of the breach.
Mr Balcombe had Mr Goodwin explain the incident by way of the videos. Three views were shown. This was a small field of four horses with GALLARDO (R Elliot) closest to the rail, WASP (C Lammas) to his outside, then MATT CAIN (J Fawcett) and OCEANS EIGHT (D Johnson) the widest runner.
Ms Fawcett could be seen looking across to her left before angling in to seek a run closer to the rail. Unfortunately, Ms Fawcett was only approximately ¾ length clear of Mr Lammas when she crossed, causing interference to WASP and a severe check to GALLARDO on the rail.
Ms Fawcett explained the incident by saying she thought that she was sufficiently clear when she moved in. She said she saw Mr Lammas take a hold of his mount and believed her acceleration was greater than it actually was.
Mrs Allpress described the incident as a misjudgement by Ms Fawcett.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Balcombe presented Ms Fawcett’s riding record under the careless riding rule for the preceding 12 month period:
4/10/19-Waikato-5 days (low-range)
10/3/19-Wyndham-7 days (low-range)
7/1/19--Otaki 13 days (mid-range)
He said that her record had improved this year and could be considered a neutral factor. In regards to the degree of carelessness, Mr Balcombe placed it well above midrange and submitted that a suspension was an appropriate penalty.
When invited to make submissions on penalty Ms Fawcett said that her record was improving. She asked the Committee to take into account that this was the first time she had made a mistake in a long time. She advised of riding commitments through until Tuesday, December 17th.
Reasons for Penalty:
It was the opinion of the Committee that today's breach was at the high-end of careless riding. The films clearly showed Ms Fawcett looking to her left on at least two occasions before angling inwards when not clear of Mr Lammas. The rules state that a rider must be 2 lengths clear before commencing to cross another runner. Ms Fawcett fell significantly short of this requirement. There were only four horses in the race and no other runner or rider contributed to the incident. GALLARDO suffered major interference after being forced into the running rail and it was fortunate the horse did not fall. Ms Fawcett’s carelessness compromised the safety of the two horses and riders involved. We adopted a starting point of 10 days in line with the Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees.
We then considered Ms Fawcett’s careless riding record, in particular, her statement that this has improved. While we acknowledge there was a 7 month period this year where she incurred no careless riding charges, she was suspended recently in October. We did not believe her record was sufficient reason for mitigation. An admission of the breach often allows for some reduction in penalty but on this occasion, Ms Fawcett really had no option. In the small field of four, the films spoke for themselves. Finally, we looked at Ms Fawcett’s apprentice rider status but having had approximately 451 rides in the last 12 months she is not an inexperienced rider.
Taking into account all factors, it was our opinion that a suspension of 10 days was appropriate.
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hearing_title: Hawkes Bay RI 11 December 2019 - R 6 - Chair, Mrs N Moffatt
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 6, an Information was lodged by Mr Balcombe alleging a breach of Rule 638 (1) (d) in that J Fawcett (MATT CAIN) angled her mount inward near the 1100m when not clear of WASP which was tightened and GALLARDO which was checked.
Ms Fawcett confirmed her understanding of the charge and her admission of the breach.
Mr Balcombe had Mr Goodwin explain the incident by way of the videos. Three views were shown. This was a small field of four horses with GALLARDO (R Elliot) closest to the rail, WASP (C Lammas) to his outside, then MATT CAIN (J Fawcett) and OCEANS EIGHT (D Johnson) the widest runner.
Ms Fawcett could be seen looking across to her left before angling in to seek a run closer to the rail. Unfortunately, Ms Fawcett was only approximately ¾ length clear of Mr Lammas when she crossed, causing interference to WASP and a severe check to GALLARDO on the rail.
Ms Fawcett explained the incident by saying she thought that she was sufficiently clear when she moved in. She said she saw Mr Lammas take a hold of his mount and believed her acceleration was greater than it actually was.
Mrs Allpress described the incident as a misjudgement by Ms Fawcett.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Ms Fawcett admitted the breach, it was deemed to be proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Balcombe presented Ms Fawcett’s riding record under the careless riding rule for the preceding 12 month period:
4/10/19-Waikato-5 days (low-range)
10/3/19-Wyndham-7 days (low-range)
7/1/19--Otaki 13 days (mid-range)
He said that her record had improved this year and could be considered a neutral factor. In regards to the degree of carelessness, Mr Balcombe placed it well above midrange and submitted that a suspension was an appropriate penalty.
When invited to make submissions on penalty Ms Fawcett said that her record was improving. She asked the Committee to take into account that this was the first time she had made a mistake in a long time. She advised of riding commitments through until Tuesday, December 17th.
reasonsforpenalty:
It was the opinion of the Committee that today's breach was at the high-end of careless riding. The films clearly showed Ms Fawcett looking to her left on at least two occasions before angling inwards when not clear of Mr Lammas. The rules state that a rider must be 2 lengths clear before commencing to cross another runner. Ms Fawcett fell significantly short of this requirement. There were only four horses in the race and no other runner or rider contributed to the incident. GALLARDO suffered major interference after being forced into the running rail and it was fortunate the horse did not fall. Ms Fawcett’s carelessness compromised the safety of the two horses and riders involved. We adopted a starting point of 10 days in line with the Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees.
We then considered Ms Fawcett’s careless riding record, in particular, her statement that this has improved. While we acknowledge there was a 7 month period this year where she incurred no careless riding charges, she was suspended recently in October. We did not believe her record was sufficient reason for mitigation. An admission of the breach often allows for some reduction in penalty but on this occasion, Ms Fawcett really had no option. In the small field of four, the films spoke for themselves. Finally, we looked at Ms Fawcett’s apprentice rider status but having had approximately 451 rides in the last 12 months she is not an inexperienced rider.
Taking into account all factors, it was our opinion that a suspension of 10 days was appropriate.
penalty:
Accordingly, Ms Fawcett’s license is suspended from the close of racing on Tuesday, December 17th up to and including racing on Monday, December 30th 2019.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr D Balcombe - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms J Fawcett - Apprentice Rider
Otherperson: Mrs L Allpress - Support person for Ms Fawcett, Mr N Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward
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