Auckland RC – 27 January 2008 – Race 5
ID: JCA22243
Code:
Thoroughbred
Hearing Type (Code):
thoroughbred-racing
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 27 January 2008
Race Date:
2008/01/27
Race Number:
Race 5
Decision:
Following Race 5 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (d) by the informant, Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr C George. He alleged that Mr Du Plessis permitted his mount MAUREEN DOROTHY to shift inwards over the final 100 metres when not sufficiently clear, causing IL QUELLO VELOCE, ridden by N Harris, SAN BERNARDINO, ridden by L Cropp, and CONCERTO, ridden by S Spratt, to be severely checked, and NOBLE MANOR ridden by M Walker to be hampered.
Following Race 5 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (d) by the informant, Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr C George. He alleged that Mr Du Plessis permitted his mount MAUREEN DOROTHY to shift inwards over the final 100 metres when not sufficiently clear, causing IL QUELLO VELOCE, ridden by N Harris, SAN BERNARDINO, ridden by L Cropp, and CONCERTO, ridden by S Spratt, to be severely checked, and NOBLE MANOR ridden by M Walker to be hampered.
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Mr Du Plessis admitted the breach of the rule.
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Stipendiary Steward Mr J Oatham demonstrated the video films and showed that with approximately 100 metres to run Mr Du Plessis’ mount MAUREEN DOROTHY moved in when not the required distance clear and in doing so caused severe crowding to the abovementioned runners on his inside, who were severely checked. He also showed Mr Du Plessis continued to ride forward at all times.
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Mr George said in his evidence that all riders were assembled before the race in question and warned to ride with care and due consideration to their fellow riders. If this was not adhered to they could expect a penalty relevant to the stake and status of the race. He said this was very careless riding and at the high end of the scale and that three riders had their chances extinguished. He said Mr Du Plessis’ record was a good one and said he pleaded guilty at the first opportunity.
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Regarding penalty, Mr George asked for a level which would act as a deterrent for races of this kind. He suggested a suspension of 2 – 4 weeks and a fine of $4,000 - $6,000.
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Mr Du Plessis repeated that he was guilty as charged. However, in defence he demonstrated how he changed the whip to his left hand to stop his mount running out. He claimed his mount was green and running away from the eventual winner. He said he put the stick away but did admit he was doing his best for the owners and continued to ride to the finish. He stated he did not know the horses interfered with were so close behind him.
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PENALTY :
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The Committee carefully considered all evidence and reviewed the video films. We share Mr George’s concern at the degree of interference suffered by the above-mentioned runners.
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It is of real concern to the Committee that three runners who appeared to have a winning chance have that extinguished.
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In considering an appropriate penalty we took into account the following :
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1. Mr Du Plessis’ guilty plea and good record.
--2. The degree of interference suffered by three prominent runners.
--3. Our obligations under Rule 1122, namely the status of the race and the consequences.
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Normally we believe an appropriate penalty would be 4 weeks suspension and a fine. However, taking mitigating circumstances into account, namely his guilty plea, record and some attempt to straighten his mount – accordingly, we impose a suspension to start after racing on the 28th January until the 18th February (3 weeks). In addition, we impose a fine of $5,000.
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R Seabrook
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Decision:
Following Race 5 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (d) by the informant, Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr C George. He alleged that Mr Du Plessis permitted his mount MAUREEN DOROTHY to shift inwards over the final 100 metres when not sufficiently clear, causing IL QUELLO VELOCE, ridden by N Harris, SAN BERNARDINO, ridden by L Cropp, and CONCERTO, ridden by S Spratt, to be severely checked, and NOBLE MANOR ridden by M Walker to be hampered.
Following Race 5 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (d) by the informant, Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr C George. He alleged that Mr Du Plessis permitted his mount MAUREEN DOROTHY to shift inwards over the final 100 metres when not sufficiently clear, causing IL QUELLO VELOCE, ridden by N Harris, SAN BERNARDINO, ridden by L Cropp, and CONCERTO, ridden by S Spratt, to be severely checked, and NOBLE MANOR ridden by M Walker to be hampered.
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Mr Du Plessis admitted the breach of the rule.
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Stipendiary Steward Mr J Oatham demonstrated the video films and showed that with approximately 100 metres to run Mr Du Plessis’ mount MAUREEN DOROTHY moved in when not the required distance clear and in doing so caused severe crowding to the abovementioned runners on his inside, who were severely checked. He also showed Mr Du Plessis continued to ride forward at all times.
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Mr George said in his evidence that all riders were assembled before the race in question and warned to ride with care and due consideration to their fellow riders. If this was not adhered to they could expect a penalty relevant to the stake and status of the race. He said this was very careless riding and at the high end of the scale and that three riders had their chances extinguished. He said Mr Du Plessis’ record was a good one and said he pleaded guilty at the first opportunity.
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Regarding penalty, Mr George asked for a level which would act as a deterrent for races of this kind. He suggested a suspension of 2 – 4 weeks and a fine of $4,000 - $6,000.
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Mr Du Plessis repeated that he was guilty as charged. However, in defence he demonstrated how he changed the whip to his left hand to stop his mount running out. He claimed his mount was green and running away from the eventual winner. He said he put the stick away but did admit he was doing his best for the owners and continued to ride to the finish. He stated he did not know the horses interfered with were so close behind him.
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PENALTY :
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The Committee carefully considered all evidence and reviewed the video films. We share Mr George’s concern at the degree of interference suffered by the above-mentioned runners.
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It is of real concern to the Committee that three runners who appeared to have a winning chance have that extinguished.
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In considering an appropriate penalty we took into account the following :
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1. Mr Du Plessis’ guilty plea and good record.
--2. The degree of interference suffered by three prominent runners.
--3. Our obligations under Rule 1122, namely the status of the race and the consequences.
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Normally we believe an appropriate penalty would be 4 weeks suspension and a fine. However, taking mitigating circumstances into account, namely his guilty plea, record and some attempt to straighten his mount – accordingly, we impose a suspension to start after racing on the 28th January until the 18th February (3 weeks). In addition, we impose a fine of $5,000.
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R Seabrook
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