Auckland RC 1 April 2017 – R 4 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA11817
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 1 April 2017
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
NMcCutcheon
Race Date:
2017/04/01
Race Number:
R4
Decision:
As Mr Weatherley admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
Penalty:
The Committee grant Mr Weatherley’s request to seek a deferment to his suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Weatherley’s had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 8 April and conclude after racing on 17 April 2017 (5 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at
9 April – Pukekohe
12 April – Rotorua
13 April – New Plymouth
15 April – Tauranga
17 April - Taupo
Facts:
Following the running of race 4, Celebrating Start Wondering 1200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that Mr Weatherley permitted his mount HONOUR PRINCESS to shift inwards near the 1000 metres causing ULTIMATE IMAGE (J Nason) to clip a heel and blunder.
Mr Weatherley acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach. Mr Harris assisted Mr Weatherley at the hearing.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr McLaughlin demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified that Mr Weatherley allowed his mount to shift in near the 1000 metres when only a bare length clear of ULTIMATE IMAGE. He said this caused that runner to clip a heel and blunder.
Mr Weatherely said he misjudged his inward shift and acknowledged that he was not the required distance clear which resulted in Mr Nason clipping a heel. He said that ULTIMATE IMAGE “took its hook” when he crowded that runner for room.
Mr Harris advised the Committee that during the Stewards' earlier investigation into the incident Mr Nason wasn’t sure if his mount clipped a heel or stumbled at the 1000 metres.
In answer to a question from the Committee, Mr Harris confirmed that Mr Weatherley was careless in allowing his mount to shift into the running line of ULTIMATE IMAGE when not sufficiently clear.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Coles produced Mr Weatherley’s record which showed 3 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said Mr Weatherley was never the required distance when allowing his mount to shift in which resulted in ULTIMATE IMAGE clipping a heel. He said the level of carelessness was in the low to mid – range and a suspension in line with that would be appropriate.
Mr Weatherley advised that he had engagements at Te Aroha on 8 April and any proposed suspension could start after that date. He had nothing further to add.
Mr Harris submitted that Mr Weatherley was a very busy rider who has done very well and believed the level of carelessness was mid – range.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees recommends that the starting point for careless riding is a 5 day suspension which is adjusted based on the mitigating and aggravating factors.
The only mitigating fact was Mr Weatherley’s admission of the breach for which he was given credit.
When reviewing the video footage the Committee observed that Mr Weatherley was only ¾ of a length clear when he allowed his mount to shift in. This resulted in Mr Nason having to take a firm hold of his mount when tightened for room. Mr Weatherley was fortunate that Mr Nason was not dislodged from the saddle when his mount appeared to clip a heel and stumble. We deemed the level of carelessness was in the mid – range and an aggravating fact.
We view Mr Weatherley’s record to be only average even having regard for the fact he is an Apprentice rider.
The Committee was satisfied that Mr Weatherley has a recent history of riding all over the country. Mr Coles was able to provide evidence to confirm this fact.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considered an appropriate suspension was 5 days.
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decisiondate: 02/04/2017
hearing_title: Auckland RC 1 April 2017 - R 4 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 4, Celebrating Start Wondering 1200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that Mr Weatherley permitted his mount HONOUR PRINCESS to shift inwards near the 1000 metres causing ULTIMATE IMAGE (J Nason) to clip a heel and blunder.
Mr Weatherley acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach. Mr Harris assisted Mr Weatherley at the hearing.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr McLaughlin demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified that Mr Weatherley allowed his mount to shift in near the 1000 metres when only a bare length clear of ULTIMATE IMAGE. He said this caused that runner to clip a heel and blunder.
Mr Weatherely said he misjudged his inward shift and acknowledged that he was not the required distance clear which resulted in Mr Nason clipping a heel. He said that ULTIMATE IMAGE “took its hook” when he crowded that runner for room.
Mr Harris advised the Committee that during the Stewards' earlier investigation into the incident Mr Nason wasn’t sure if his mount clipped a heel or stumbled at the 1000 metres.
In answer to a question from the Committee, Mr Harris confirmed that Mr Weatherley was careless in allowing his mount to shift into the running line of ULTIMATE IMAGE when not sufficiently clear.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Weatherley admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Coles produced Mr Weatherley’s record which showed 3 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said Mr Weatherley was never the required distance when allowing his mount to shift in which resulted in ULTIMATE IMAGE clipping a heel. He said the level of carelessness was in the low to mid – range and a suspension in line with that would be appropriate.
Mr Weatherley advised that he had engagements at Te Aroha on 8 April and any proposed suspension could start after that date. He had nothing further to add.
Mr Harris submitted that Mr Weatherley was a very busy rider who has done very well and believed the level of carelessness was mid – range.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees recommends that the starting point for careless riding is a 5 day suspension which is adjusted based on the mitigating and aggravating factors.
The only mitigating fact was Mr Weatherley’s admission of the breach for which he was given credit.
When reviewing the video footage the Committee observed that Mr Weatherley was only ¾ of a length clear when he allowed his mount to shift in. This resulted in Mr Nason having to take a firm hold of his mount when tightened for room. Mr Weatherley was fortunate that Mr Nason was not dislodged from the saddle when his mount appeared to clip a heel and stumble. We deemed the level of carelessness was in the mid – range and an aggravating fact.
We view Mr Weatherley’s record to be only average even having regard for the fact he is an Apprentice rider.
The Committee was satisfied that Mr Weatherley has a recent history of riding all over the country. Mr Coles was able to provide evidence to confirm this fact.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considered an appropriate suspension was 5 days.
penalty:
The Committee grant Mr Weatherley’s request to seek a deferment to his suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Weatherley’s had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 8 April and conclude after racing on 17 April 2017 (5 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at
9 April – Pukekohe
12 April – Rotorua
13 April – New Plymouth
15 April – Tauranga
17 April - Taupo
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr S Weatherley - Apprentice Rider
Otherperson: Mr J McLaughlin - Stipendiary Steward, Mr N Harris - Apprentice Jockey Mentor
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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