Amberley RC 23 June 2018 – R 2 – Chair, Mr D Anderson
ID: JCA14718
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Canterbury Racing - 23 June 2018
Meet Chair:
DAnderson
Meet Committee Member 1:
RMcKenzie
Race Date:
2018/06/23
Race Number:
R 2
Decision:
As Mr Hong had admitted the breach, the charge was found proved.
Penalty:
We therefore determined that Mr Hong’s licence to ride be suspended from the conclusion of racing today up to and including racing on 30 June 2018.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 2, the North Canterbury Veterinary Clinics Maiden, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr J McLaughlin, against Apprentice Jockey Mr B B Hong alleging “that he allowed his mount MATHIEU to shift in when insufficiently clear of BY MAGIC (K Mudhoo) who was crowded and checked passing the 950 metres”.
Rule 638(1)(d) reads as follows:
“(1) A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be:
(d) careless”
Mr Hong had indicated on the Information that this breach of the rules was admitted and he confirmed this at the hearing. Mr Hong also agreed that he understood the charge and the rule it was brought under.
Mr Hong was assisted at the hearing by Mr M Pitman - Licenced Trainer and his employer.
Mr McLaughlin, gave evidence and used video coverage along with Mr Davidson, to show approaching the 950m Mr Hong (MATHIEU) shifting across to the lead when not sufficiently clear of Mr K Mudhoo (BY MAGIC) who was checked.
Mr Davidson estimated Mr Hong was just over a length clear of Mr Mudhoo who was forced to check off the heels of MATHIEU.
Mr Hong agreed with the Stewards' description and added he took full responsibility for the incident.
Mr Pitman pointed to the two riders having a conversation leading up to the incident and said both knew the lead was about to change, but Mr Hong had misjudged his manoeuvre.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr McLaughlin said Mr Hong had no breaches of this rule in the past 12 months which was a very good record. He said Mr Hong was frank with his admission and the Stewards saw this breach as low range and would leave it to the Committee to determine penalty.
Mr Hong made no submissions on penalty.
Mr Pitman estimated that since joining his employ Mr Hong has had 110 rides without any careless riding breaches which should be taken into consideration.
Reasons for Penalty:
In determining penalty, the Committee had regard to the Penalty Guide starting points for breaches of the careless riding rule. The Committee adopted a 6-day starting point as we agreed the level of carelessness was low and the affected horse recovered quickly.
There were no aggravating factors to consider.
Mitigating factors are his admission, his record which this Committee considers excellent, and the professional manner in which Mr Hong conducted himself.
Considering all the evidence and submissions and applying the aggravating and mitigating factors the Committee determined that a 4-day suspension is an appropriate penalty in this case.
When deferment was discussed Mr Hong asked for any suspension to be started immediately.
As riders had been declared for Te Aroha on Sunday that race day was not considered in Mr Hong`s suspension.
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penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 25/06/2018
hearing_title: Amberley RC 23 June 2018 - R 2 - Chair, Mr D Anderson
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 2, the North Canterbury Veterinary Clinics Maiden, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr J McLaughlin, against Apprentice Jockey Mr B B Hong alleging “that he allowed his mount MATHIEU to shift in when insufficiently clear of BY MAGIC (K Mudhoo) who was crowded and checked passing the 950 metres”.
Rule 638(1)(d) reads as follows:
“(1) A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be:
(d) careless”
Mr Hong had indicated on the Information that this breach of the rules was admitted and he confirmed this at the hearing. Mr Hong also agreed that he understood the charge and the rule it was brought under.
Mr Hong was assisted at the hearing by Mr M Pitman - Licenced Trainer and his employer.
Mr McLaughlin, gave evidence and used video coverage along with Mr Davidson, to show approaching the 950m Mr Hong (MATHIEU) shifting across to the lead when not sufficiently clear of Mr K Mudhoo (BY MAGIC) who was checked.
Mr Davidson estimated Mr Hong was just over a length clear of Mr Mudhoo who was forced to check off the heels of MATHIEU.
Mr Hong agreed with the Stewards' description and added he took full responsibility for the incident.
Mr Pitman pointed to the two riders having a conversation leading up to the incident and said both knew the lead was about to change, but Mr Hong had misjudged his manoeuvre.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Hong had admitted the breach, the charge was found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr McLaughlin said Mr Hong had no breaches of this rule in the past 12 months which was a very good record. He said Mr Hong was frank with his admission and the Stewards saw this breach as low range and would leave it to the Committee to determine penalty.
Mr Hong made no submissions on penalty.
Mr Pitman estimated that since joining his employ Mr Hong has had 110 rides without any careless riding breaches which should be taken into consideration.
reasonsforpenalty:
In determining penalty, the Committee had regard to the Penalty Guide starting points for breaches of the careless riding rule. The Committee adopted a 6-day starting point as we agreed the level of carelessness was low and the affected horse recovered quickly.
There were no aggravating factors to consider.
Mitigating factors are his admission, his record which this Committee considers excellent, and the professional manner in which Mr Hong conducted himself.
Considering all the evidence and submissions and applying the aggravating and mitigating factors the Committee determined that a 4-day suspension is an appropriate penalty in this case.
When deferment was discussed Mr Hong asked for any suspension to be started immediately.
As riders had been declared for Te Aroha on Sunday that race day was not considered in Mr Hong`s suspension.
penalty:
We therefore determined that Mr Hong’s licence to ride be suspended from the conclusion of racing today up to and including racing on 30 June 2018.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr J McLaughlin - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr B B Hong - Apprentice Jockey
Otherperson: Mr M Pitman - Licensed Trainer, Mr M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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