Racing Matamata – 30 October 2009 – Race 5
ID: JCA19303
Code:
Thoroughbred
Hearing Type (Code):
thoroughbred-racing
Meet Title:
Racing Matamata - 30 October 2009
Race Date:
2009/10/30
Race Number:
Race 5
Decision:
Following race five an information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr M Walker, rider of JAYASURIYA, permitted his mount to shift outwards near the 100 metres when not sufficiently clear of POPPY ROSE (K Hercock) who was checked.
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Following race five an information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr M Walker, rider of JAYASURIYA, permitted his mount to shift outwards near the 100 metres when not sufficiently clear of POPPY ROSE (K Hercock) who was checked.
--Mr Walker did not admit the breach.
--Mr Williamson demonstrated the video films which clearly showed that at a point with approximately 100 metres to run, Mr Walker angled his mount JAYASURIYA out for a better run. In doing so he moved into the line of POPPY ROSE ridden by Miss Hercock when approximately 1 – 1¼ lengths clear of that runner. It was clear on the films that Miss Hercock had to check her mount.
--Miss Hercock was called to give evidence and stated that near the 100 metre mark Mr Walker came across quite sharply and took her line. She said she had to take hold or would have clipped heels.
--Mr Walker in his evidence said that Miss Hercock had taken hold before he had moved into her line. He went on to say that in his opinion he was the required distance clear of Miss Hercock when moving out and she didn’t have to check.
--Mr Oatham said in his statement that it was quite clear on the films that Mr Walker was not the required distance clear of Miss Hercock when taking her line. He added it was evident by Miss Hercock’s evidence and by viewing the films that Miss Hercock did take a strong hold of her mount.
--DECISION:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence as presented and are clearly satisfied that Mr Walker did move into the line of Miss Hercock when not the required distance clear. We considered Mr Walker’s submission that Miss Hercock took a hold before he moved out, but we believe that Miss Hercock took this action when she could see what was about to happen. Accordingly we find the charge proven.
PENALTY SUBMISSIONS:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Walker’s riding record which showed three suspensions in the last 12 months. He submitted that this offence today by Mr Walker was at the low end.
Mr Walker said he had commitments until the conclusion of racing on 3 November 2009.
--PENALTY:
The Committee gave careful consideration to the submissions and agree that while a suspension is appropriate it should be a minimum one. Taking Mr Walker’s level of carelessness into account and his record we therefore impose a suspension on Mr Walker from riding in races, to start after racing on 3 November and conclude after racing on 8 November 2009 (4 days).
R Seabrook B Tims
CHAIR Committee Member
131
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Decision:
Following race five an information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr M Walker, rider of JAYASURIYA, permitted his mount to shift outwards near the 100 metres when not sufficiently clear of POPPY ROSE (K Hercock) who was checked.
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Following race five an information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr M Walker, rider of JAYASURIYA, permitted his mount to shift outwards near the 100 metres when not sufficiently clear of POPPY ROSE (K Hercock) who was checked.
--Mr Walker did not admit the breach.
--Mr Williamson demonstrated the video films which clearly showed that at a point with approximately 100 metres to run, Mr Walker angled his mount JAYASURIYA out for a better run. In doing so he moved into the line of POPPY ROSE ridden by Miss Hercock when approximately 1 – 1¼ lengths clear of that runner. It was clear on the films that Miss Hercock had to check her mount.
--Miss Hercock was called to give evidence and stated that near the 100 metre mark Mr Walker came across quite sharply and took her line. She said she had to take hold or would have clipped heels.
--Mr Walker in his evidence said that Miss Hercock had taken hold before he had moved into her line. He went on to say that in his opinion he was the required distance clear of Miss Hercock when moving out and she didn’t have to check.
--Mr Oatham said in his statement that it was quite clear on the films that Mr Walker was not the required distance clear of Miss Hercock when taking her line. He added it was evident by Miss Hercock’s evidence and by viewing the films that Miss Hercock did take a strong hold of her mount.
--DECISION:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence as presented and are clearly satisfied that Mr Walker did move into the line of Miss Hercock when not the required distance clear. We considered Mr Walker’s submission that Miss Hercock took a hold before he moved out, but we believe that Miss Hercock took this action when she could see what was about to happen. Accordingly we find the charge proven.
PENALTY SUBMISSIONS:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Walker’s riding record which showed three suspensions in the last 12 months. He submitted that this offence today by Mr Walker was at the low end.
Mr Walker said he had commitments until the conclusion of racing on 3 November 2009.
--PENALTY:
The Committee gave careful consideration to the submissions and agree that while a suspension is appropriate it should be a minimum one. Taking Mr Walker’s level of carelessness into account and his record we therefore impose a suspension on Mr Walker from riding in races, to start after racing on 3 November and conclude after racing on 8 November 2009 (4 days).
R Seabrook B Tims
CHAIR Committee Member
131
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