Riverton RC – 13 April 2009 – Race 8
ID: JCA20779
Code:
Thoroughbred
Hearing Type (Code):
thoroughbred-racing
Meet Title:
Riverton RC - 13 April 2009
Race Date:
2009/04/13
Race Number:
Race 8
Decision:
NB : An appeal has been filed and will be heard in Christchurch on 21 April 2009
--An Information was lodged by Mr M Davidson (Stipendiary Steward) alleging that:
'Near the 500 m. C. Anderson 'Strisan' allowed her mount to shift outwards when not clear causing a check to 'Princesa' who clipped heels and nearly fell.'
NB : An appeal has been filed and will be heard in Christchurch on 21 April 2009
--An Information was lodged by Stipendiary Steward Mr M Davidson alleging that:
'Near the 500 m. Ms C Anderson, rider of STRISAN, allowed her mount to shift outwards when not clear causing a check to PRINCESA who clipped heels and nearly fell.'
Mr Davidson began the hearing by asking his first witness, Jockey R. Bishop (PRINCESA) to describe an incident which had occurred near the 500m. Mr Bishop recalled that Jockey C. Anderson (STRISAN) was travelling in front of him. He maintained that Ms Anderson's horse had 'rolled out' approximately ½ horse width and that she was only ½ length clear at the time. In doing so, Mr Bishop alleged that Ms Anderson had taken the space that he; Mr Bishop was entitled to, causing his horse to make contact with Ms Anderson's. Mr Bishop's mount, PRINCESA to stumble badly and nearly fell, with a consequent severe check to Mr Robinson's mount BURGUNDY PRINCESS (No. 9).
--When questioned by the Committee, Mr Bishop said that he had not in any way contributed to the incident. He said that he had called out 3 times, and had 'screamed out' to "watch out".
--Ms Anderson made the point that her horse was 'moving around' – that it firstly rolled in, and then rolled out – that she did not hear anybody call out and that she did try to maintain a straight line. She believed that the very strong wind had an effect on her horse.
--Mr L Robinson was then called as a witness by Mr Davidson. Mr Robinson stated that he was following Mr Ryan's mount (PRINCESA). He said that he heard Mr Ryan call out two times, and that he saw a 'sharp outward' movement. Mr Ryan's mount was taken out of the race and that he shunted Mr Ryan's mount 'up the bum' as a result of the check that that horse received. When questioned whether the 'gale force' wind might have had an effect, Mr Robinson said that it might have, but that he doubted it.
--Ms Anderson gave evidence that the wind had played a large part and that the wind was much worse when without cover. She asked that the Committee give consideration to this factor. She stated that if the wind can blow you in – they surely it can blow you out.
--Stipendiary Steward Mr S Ching used video film to highlight the alleged incident. He maintained that Mr Bishop's mount was ¾ lengths to 1 length from Ms Anderson's mount just prior to the incident. He said that Ms Anderson was not sufficiently clear when shifting out. He said that the film was not clear and that the Stipendiary Stewards were relying on jockey evidence (largely).
--Ms Anderson then called on her witness, jockey Ms M Carston (BONBONNIERE). Ms Carston said that she was riding on the inside of Mr Bishop, only approximately ¾ or a length off, and that she had not heard any call at all.
--In summary Ms Anderson repeated that her horse had rolled inwards, then outwards, that she was not aware that Mr Bishop's horse was there. Mr Davidson, in his summary, repeated that the Stipendiary Stewards' case relied largely on the evidence of Mr Bishop and Mr Robinson.
--Meeting adjourned
--Decision/Reasons
--1. Video films were totally inconclusive/apart from showing the Committee that horse PRINCESA was severely checked, as was Mr Robinson's mount BURGUNDY PRINCESS in turn.
2. The Committee must then rely on verbal evidence given by Mr Bishop, Mr Robinson, Ms Anderson and Ms Carston.
3. Mr Bishop stated that he called out to Ms Anderson several times. This was verified by Mr Robinson. Mr Bishop stated that Ms Anderson's mount was only ½ length (approx) clear when it rolled out, taking his line. This was supported by Mr Robinson (who stated that he was directly behind Mr Bishop) and that his horse in turn was severely checked.
4. Ms Anderson stated that she believed that the wind was a major factor and that her horse had rolled in, then outwards as a result of the strong wind.
5. Ms Carston stated that her horse was in close proximity to Mr Bishop and that she heard nothing.
6. Mr Davidson (Stipendiary Steward) agreed with all parties regarding hearing/not hearing being affected by the wind. He repeated his belief that the fault lay with Ms Anderson for allowing her mount to shift outwards when not entitled to.
After hearing all evidence the Committee upheld the charge.
--Submissions on Penalty
--Mr Davidson presented the Committee with a copy of Ms Anderson's Riding Record for the past 12 months. Ms Anderson had two suspensions over the last six months, one on Boxing Day at Wingatui for 4 days, and another on 14 February 2009 for three days. (Ms Anderson verified this as a true record).
--Mr Davidson, when making suggestions on the range of suitable penalties stated that he felt that the breach was mid-high range, and that a suspension of 4-6 riding days was appropriate. He added that the strong wind may have been a mitigating factor.
--Ms Anderson, when asked to comment, stated that she would like to take advantage of the 7-day Rule as she had made commitments. The Committee also heard that Ms Anderson regularly rode in the South Island and in the Central North Island, also that she usually rode 4-6 mounts per meeting.
--Penalty
--Taking into consideration the 7-day Rule, the Committee decided to suspend Ms Anderson from riding for 5 race days. Suspension to start at the conclusion of racing on 20 April 2009 and finish at the conclusion of racing on 2 May. This time frame includes the following meetings:
-- Blenheim 23 and 26 April
Hastings 30 April
Riverton 1 May
Christchurch 2 May
In coming to our Decision, the Committee considered the following factors:
--1. Video film was inconclusive.
2. The verbal evidence from Mr Bishop and Mr Robinson was compelling – and in the opinion of the Committee was an accurate account of the sequence of events.
3. Ms Anderson's recent riding record – some two suspensions over the past six months.
4. Ms Anderson's commitments in the North Island.
5. Mr Davidson's comments with regard to the possible effect of the strong wind.
A G Dennis N D Skelt
Chair Committee Member
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NB : An appeal has been filed and will be heard in Christchurch on 21 April 2009
--An Information was lodged by Mr M Davidson (Stipendiary Steward) alleging that:
'Near the 500 m. C. Anderson 'Strisan' allowed her mount to shift outwards when not clear causing a check to 'Princesa' who clipped heels and nearly fell.'
NB : An appeal has been filed and will be heard in Christchurch on 21 April 2009
--An Information was lodged by Stipendiary Steward Mr M Davidson alleging that:
'Near the 500 m. Ms C Anderson, rider of STRISAN, allowed her mount to shift outwards when not clear causing a check to PRINCESA who clipped heels and nearly fell.'
Mr Davidson began the hearing by asking his first witness, Jockey R. Bishop (PRINCESA) to describe an incident which had occurred near the 500m. Mr Bishop recalled that Jockey C. Anderson (STRISAN) was travelling in front of him. He maintained that Ms Anderson's horse had 'rolled out' approximately ½ horse width and that she was only ½ length clear at the time. In doing so, Mr Bishop alleged that Ms Anderson had taken the space that he; Mr Bishop was entitled to, causing his horse to make contact with Ms Anderson's. Mr Bishop's mount, PRINCESA to stumble badly and nearly fell, with a consequent severe check to Mr Robinson's mount BURGUNDY PRINCESS (No. 9).
--When questioned by the Committee, Mr Bishop said that he had not in any way contributed to the incident. He said that he had called out 3 times, and had 'screamed out' to "watch out".
--Ms Anderson made the point that her horse was 'moving around' – that it firstly rolled in, and then rolled out – that she did not hear anybody call out and that she did try to maintain a straight line. She believed that the very strong wind had an effect on her horse.
--Mr L Robinson was then called as a witness by Mr Davidson. Mr Robinson stated that he was following Mr Ryan's mount (PRINCESA). He said that he heard Mr Ryan call out two times, and that he saw a 'sharp outward' movement. Mr Ryan's mount was taken out of the race and that he shunted Mr Ryan's mount 'up the bum' as a result of the check that that horse received. When questioned whether the 'gale force' wind might have had an effect, Mr Robinson said that it might have, but that he doubted it.
--Ms Anderson gave evidence that the wind had played a large part and that the wind was much worse when without cover. She asked that the Committee give consideration to this factor. She stated that if the wind can blow you in – they surely it can blow you out.
--Stipendiary Steward Mr S Ching used video film to highlight the alleged incident. He maintained that Mr Bishop's mount was ¾ lengths to 1 length from Ms Anderson's mount just prior to the incident. He said that Ms Anderson was not sufficiently clear when shifting out. He said that the film was not clear and that the Stipendiary Stewards were relying on jockey evidence (largely).
--Ms Anderson then called on her witness, jockey Ms M Carston (BONBONNIERE). Ms Carston said that she was riding on the inside of Mr Bishop, only approximately ¾ or a length off, and that she had not heard any call at all.
--In summary Ms Anderson repeated that her horse had rolled inwards, then outwards, that she was not aware that Mr Bishop's horse was there. Mr Davidson, in his summary, repeated that the Stipendiary Stewards' case relied largely on the evidence of Mr Bishop and Mr Robinson.
--Meeting adjourned
--Decision/Reasons
--1. Video films were totally inconclusive/apart from showing the Committee that horse PRINCESA was severely checked, as was Mr Robinson's mount BURGUNDY PRINCESS in turn.
2. The Committee must then rely on verbal evidence given by Mr Bishop, Mr Robinson, Ms Anderson and Ms Carston.
3. Mr Bishop stated that he called out to Ms Anderson several times. This was verified by Mr Robinson. Mr Bishop stated that Ms Anderson's mount was only ½ length (approx) clear when it rolled out, taking his line. This was supported by Mr Robinson (who stated that he was directly behind Mr Bishop) and that his horse in turn was severely checked.
4. Ms Anderson stated that she believed that the wind was a major factor and that her horse had rolled in, then outwards as a result of the strong wind.
5. Ms Carston stated that her horse was in close proximity to Mr Bishop and that she heard nothing.
6. Mr Davidson (Stipendiary Steward) agreed with all parties regarding hearing/not hearing being affected by the wind. He repeated his belief that the fault lay with Ms Anderson for allowing her mount to shift outwards when not entitled to.
After hearing all evidence the Committee upheld the charge.
--Submissions on Penalty
--Mr Davidson presented the Committee with a copy of Ms Anderson's Riding Record for the past 12 months. Ms Anderson had two suspensions over the last six months, one on Boxing Day at Wingatui for 4 days, and another on 14 February 2009 for three days. (Ms Anderson verified this as a true record).
--Mr Davidson, when making suggestions on the range of suitable penalties stated that he felt that the breach was mid-high range, and that a suspension of 4-6 riding days was appropriate. He added that the strong wind may have been a mitigating factor.
--Ms Anderson, when asked to comment, stated that she would like to take advantage of the 7-day Rule as she had made commitments. The Committee also heard that Ms Anderson regularly rode in the South Island and in the Central North Island, also that she usually rode 4-6 mounts per meeting.
--Penalty
--Taking into consideration the 7-day Rule, the Committee decided to suspend Ms Anderson from riding for 5 race days. Suspension to start at the conclusion of racing on 20 April 2009 and finish at the conclusion of racing on 2 May. This time frame includes the following meetings:
-- Blenheim 23 and 26 April
Hastings 30 April
Riverton 1 May
Christchurch 2 May
In coming to our Decision, the Committee considered the following factors:
--1. Video film was inconclusive.
2. The verbal evidence from Mr Bishop and Mr Robinson was compelling – and in the opinion of the Committee was an accurate account of the sequence of events.
3. Ms Anderson's recent riding record – some two suspensions over the past six months.
4. Ms Anderson's commitments in the North Island.
5. Mr Davidson's comments with regard to the possible effect of the strong wind.
A G Dennis N D Skelt
Chair Committee Member
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