Whangarei RC – 1 August 2009 –
ID: JCA19581
Hearing Type (Code):
thoroughbred-racing
Decision:
Following Race 5 an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (D). The Informant Mr J Oatham alleged that Mr Sweeney permitted his mount SPANNER to shift inwards in the final straight when not sufficiently clear, dictating SKANDEL (C Parish) of its rightful line of running.
Following Race 5 an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (D). The Informant Mr J Oatham alleged that Mr Sweeney permitted his mount SPANNER to shift inwards in the final straight when not sufficiently clear, dictating SKANDEL (C Parish) of its rightful line of running.
--Mr Sweeney pleaded guilty to the charge.
--Mr Oatham demonstrated the video films which clearly showed Mr Sweeney, riding SPANNER, racing in a 5 wide position soon after turning for home in the final straight. Mr Sweeney then allowed his mount to move in towards the rail and take the line of SKANDEL (C Parish) on his inside. This was a gradual movement which carried on for a considerable distance until he ended up on the inside rail. Although Mr Parish did not have to stop riding, his line was dictated by Mr Sweeney, who was not the required distance clear when moving in.
--Mr Sweeney, while admitting the charge, said SPANNER was a difficult mount and he was mindful of not causing interference to SKANDEL. He noted that Mr Sweeney did not have to stop riding.
--PENALTY SUBMISSIONS:
--Mr Oatham said it was Mr Sweeney’s obligation to stop riding and correct his mount. While Mr Sweeney moved in approximately 5 horse widths Mr Oatham said the interference was minimal. This was only Mr Sweeney’s second charge in 12 months. He therefore submitted a penalty at the low end would be appropriate.
--Mr Sweeney said while he had no firm commitments after today’s racing he may well have gone to Riccarton on 5/8/09 to ride for trainer Peter Williams.
--PENALTY:
--The Committee carefully considered all submissions and in particular took into account the following:
--• Mr Sweeney’s excellent record
• His guilty plea
• His level of carelessness which we consider to be low.
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Accordingly we impose a suspension on Mr Sweeney from riding in races which is to start after racing on 2/8/09 and conclude after racing on 8/8/09 (4 days)
Richard Seabrook
CHAIR
120
Decision Date: 01/08/2009
Publish Date: 01/08/2009
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Decision:
Following Race 5 an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (D). The Informant Mr J Oatham alleged that Mr Sweeney permitted his mount SPANNER to shift inwards in the final straight when not sufficiently clear, dictating SKANDEL (C Parish) of its rightful line of running.
Following Race 5 an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (D). The Informant Mr J Oatham alleged that Mr Sweeney permitted his mount SPANNER to shift inwards in the final straight when not sufficiently clear, dictating SKANDEL (C Parish) of its rightful line of running.
--Mr Sweeney pleaded guilty to the charge.
--Mr Oatham demonstrated the video films which clearly showed Mr Sweeney, riding SPANNER, racing in a 5 wide position soon after turning for home in the final straight. Mr Sweeney then allowed his mount to move in towards the rail and take the line of SKANDEL (C Parish) on his inside. This was a gradual movement which carried on for a considerable distance until he ended up on the inside rail. Although Mr Parish did not have to stop riding, his line was dictated by Mr Sweeney, who was not the required distance clear when moving in.
--Mr Sweeney, while admitting the charge, said SPANNER was a difficult mount and he was mindful of not causing interference to SKANDEL. He noted that Mr Sweeney did not have to stop riding.
--PENALTY SUBMISSIONS:
--Mr Oatham said it was Mr Sweeney’s obligation to stop riding and correct his mount. While Mr Sweeney moved in approximately 5 horse widths Mr Oatham said the interference was minimal. This was only Mr Sweeney’s second charge in 12 months. He therefore submitted a penalty at the low end would be appropriate.
--Mr Sweeney said while he had no firm commitments after today’s racing he may well have gone to Riccarton on 5/8/09 to ride for trainer Peter Williams.
--PENALTY:
--The Committee carefully considered all submissions and in particular took into account the following:
--• Mr Sweeney’s excellent record
• His guilty plea
• His level of carelessness which we consider to be low.
•
Accordingly we impose a suspension on Mr Sweeney from riding in races which is to start after racing on 2/8/09 and conclude after racing on 8/8/09 (4 days)
Richard Seabrook
CHAIR
120
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