Waikato RC – 9 February 2008 –
ID: JCA18655
Hearing Type (Code):
thoroughbred-racing
Decision: Following Race 5 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (d) by the informant Stipendiary Steward Mr J Oatham. He alleged that near the 200 metre mark Mr T Russell, rider of CALATRAVA, permitted his mount to shift in when not clear
Following Race 5 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (d) by the informant Stipendiary Steward Mr J Oatham. He alleged that near the 200 metre mark Mr T Russell, rider of CALATRAVA, permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of GRAND AFFAIR, ridden by D Walsh, resulting in that horse being checked.
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Mr Russell pleaded guilty to the charge.
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Stipendiary Steward Mr A Coles demonstrated the video films and showed that near the 200 metre mark Mr Russell, riding CALATRAVA, moved in approximately 2 horse widths and tighten GRAND AFFAIR who was racing on the rail. Mr Coles said Mr Russell was not the required distance clear of Mr Walsh on GRAND AFFAIR who did receive quite a severe check. However, Mr Coles said a mitigating factor for Mr Russell was that INSOUCIANT had moved out making the check to Mr Walsh look worse than it was.
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Mr Russell said in his defence that INSOUCIANT definitely moved out contributing to the incident and that Mr Walsh had over-reacted in checking his mount. He asked the Committee to consider this and that he was a struggling rider and a long suspension would be very tough for him.
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Mr Oatham produced Mr Russell's record showing one suspension since February 2007. He said there were some mitigating factors which the Committee could consider. However he said this was a Group II race and a suspension was necessary. He submitted a suspension of 4 - 6 days and a fine of $400 - $600. The Committee considered all submissions and as Mr Russell had been suspended until after racing on the 22nd February for an earlier charge this suspension will commence that day and conclude after racing on the 29th February 2008 (5 days). In addition, we impose a fine of $500.
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R Seabrook
--Chairman
Decision Date: 09/02/2008
Publish Date: 09/02/2008
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Following Race 5 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (d) by the informant Stipendiary Steward Mr J Oatham. He alleged that near the 200 metre mark Mr T Russell, rider of CALATRAVA, permitted his mount to shift in when not clearFollowing Race 5 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (d) by the informant Stipendiary Steward Mr J Oatham. He alleged that near the 200 metre mark Mr T Russell, rider of CALATRAVA, permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of GRAND AFFAIR, ridden by D Walsh, resulting in that horse being checked.
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Mr Russell pleaded guilty to the charge.
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Stipendiary Steward Mr A Coles demonstrated the video films and showed that near the 200 metre mark Mr Russell, riding CALATRAVA, moved in approximately 2 horse widths and tighten GRAND AFFAIR who was racing on the rail. Mr Coles said Mr Russell was not the required distance clear of Mr Walsh on GRAND AFFAIR who did receive quite a severe check. However, Mr Coles said a mitigating factor for Mr Russell was that INSOUCIANT had moved out making the check to Mr Walsh look worse than it was.
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Mr Russell said in his defence that INSOUCIANT definitely moved out contributing to the incident and that Mr Walsh had over-reacted in checking his mount. He asked the Committee to consider this and that he was a struggling rider and a long suspension would be very tough for him.
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Mr Oatham produced Mr Russell's record showing one suspension since February 2007. He said there were some mitigating factors which the Committee could consider. However he said this was a Group II race and a suspension was necessary. He submitted a suspension of 4 - 6 days and a fine of $400 - $600. The Committee considered all submissions and as Mr Russell had been suspended until after racing on the 22nd February for an earlier charge this suspension will commence that day and conclude after racing on the 29th February 2008 (5 days). In addition, we impose a fine of $500.
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R Seabrook
--Chairman
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