Auckland RC 1 January 2013 – R 4
ID: JCA12388
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 1 January 2013
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
RSeabrook
Race Date:
2013/01/01
Race Number:
R4
Decision:
Accordingly, for these reasons we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, we impose a suspension on Mrs Thornton which will commence after racing on 3rd January and to conclude after racing on 11 January 2013 (5 days).
Charge:
Careless Riding
Facts:
Following race 4, an information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The informant, Mr Neal alleged that approaching the winning post on the first occasion Mrs Thornton permitted her mount, SKYSOBLUE to shift in when not clear of GRANDE BELLEZZA which was taken inward into the line of BOUVIER which was checked.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Oatham demonstrated the incident using all the available films. He pointed out to the committee that SKYSOBLUE was racing in a 4 wide position approaching the winning post on the first occasion. Racing directly on her inside was GRANDE BELLEZZA and to her inside was BOUVIER. Mr Oatham submitted that Ms Wenn received crowding for several strides as a result of Mrs Thornton shifting ground inwards when not clear of GRANDE BELLEZZA. He further said that Mrs Thorntion was 1 to 1 /4 lengths ahead of Ms Johnson when moving in, which resulted in Ms Wenn having her line taken and her mount was checked sharply.
Mrs Thornton did not wish to cross exam Mr Oatham.
Ms Johnson was called as a witness by Mr Neal, she stated that her line was being dictated to by Mrs Thornton which caused her to ease back and forced her to move in.
In response to a question from the committee Ms Johnson said she could not maintain her line because Mrs Thornton was only 1 length clear of her.
Mrs Thornton did not wish to cross exam Ms Johnson.
Ms Wenn who was called as a witness by Mrs Thornton submitted that Ms Johnson moved into her rightful running line which caused her to check. In her opinion, Ms Johnson did not have any pressure from Mrs Thornton who she believed was clear when coming across.
Mrs Thornton submitted that she did not put any pressure on Ms Johnson who she believed used her as a scapegoat for causing the interference to Ms Wenn.
In response to a question from the committee, Mrs Thornton acknowledged that she was 1 and ½ lengths clear of Ms Johnson when she permitted her mount to shift in.
Reasons for Decision:
The committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. Having reviewed the video films several times we established that Mrs Thornton did look in on 3 occasions prior to moving in. However, it was evident on the films that Ms Johnson was unable to relieve the pressure on Ms Wenn because her line was being dictated to by Mrs Thornton who was only approximately 1 length clear.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Neal produced Mrs Thornton's record which showed 3 previous suspensions in the last 12 months. He did acknowledge that Mrs Thornton was racing into a turn but was clearly not the required 2 lengths clear when moving in. He submitted that her carelessness was below half way and stated that it was a small error of judgement on Mrs Thornton part. He said her record was fair and reasonable and would leave it to the committee to determine an appropriate penalty.
Mrs Thornton submitted that she had firm commitments up to and including 3rd January. Mrs Thornton confirmed to the committee that she rode all over the North Island.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. We have adopted 5 riding days as the starting point in considering the term of suspension for this careless riding charge. The mitigating fact is there was some contribution to the incident from Ms Johnson's mount. We assess Mrs Thornton riding record as average, this being her 4th charge in 12 months. The aggravating factors are the level of carelessness which we assess as low to mid range, the short sharp check Ms Wenn's mount received. Taking into account all the above factors and placing emphasis on the mitigating fact we assess an appropriate penalty to be 5 days.
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newcharge:
plea: denied
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 18/12/2012
hearing_title: Auckland RC 1 January 2013 - R 4
charge:
Careless Riding
facts:
Following race 4, an information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The informant, Mr Neal alleged that approaching the winning post on the first occasion Mrs Thornton permitted her mount, SKYSOBLUE to shift in when not clear of GRANDE BELLEZZA which was taken inward into the line of BOUVIER which was checked.
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
Mr Oatham demonstrated the incident using all the available films. He pointed out to the committee that SKYSOBLUE was racing in a 4 wide position approaching the winning post on the first occasion. Racing directly on her inside was GRANDE BELLEZZA and to her inside was BOUVIER. Mr Oatham submitted that Ms Wenn received crowding for several strides as a result of Mrs Thornton shifting ground inwards when not clear of GRANDE BELLEZZA. He further said that Mrs Thorntion was 1 to 1 /4 lengths ahead of Ms Johnson when moving in, which resulted in Ms Wenn having her line taken and her mount was checked sharply.
Mrs Thornton did not wish to cross exam Mr Oatham.
Ms Johnson was called as a witness by Mr Neal, she stated that her line was being dictated to by Mrs Thornton which caused her to ease back and forced her to move in.
In response to a question from the committee Ms Johnson said she could not maintain her line because Mrs Thornton was only 1 length clear of her.
Mrs Thornton did not wish to cross exam Ms Johnson.
Ms Wenn who was called as a witness by Mrs Thornton submitted that Ms Johnson moved into her rightful running line which caused her to check. In her opinion, Ms Johnson did not have any pressure from Mrs Thornton who she believed was clear when coming across.
Mrs Thornton submitted that she did not put any pressure on Ms Johnson who she believed used her as a scapegoat for causing the interference to Ms Wenn.
In response to a question from the committee, Mrs Thornton acknowledged that she was 1 and ½ lengths clear of Ms Johnson when she permitted her mount to shift in.
reasonsfordecision:
The committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. Having reviewed the video films several times we established that Mrs Thornton did look in on 3 occasions prior to moving in. However, it was evident on the films that Ms Johnson was unable to relieve the pressure on Ms Wenn because her line was being dictated to by Mrs Thornton who was only approximately 1 length clear.
Decision:
Accordingly, for these reasons we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Neal produced Mrs Thornton's record which showed 3 previous suspensions in the last 12 months. He did acknowledge that Mrs Thornton was racing into a turn but was clearly not the required 2 lengths clear when moving in. He submitted that her carelessness was below half way and stated that it was a small error of judgement on Mrs Thornton part. He said her record was fair and reasonable and would leave it to the committee to determine an appropriate penalty.
Mrs Thornton submitted that she had firm commitments up to and including 3rd January. Mrs Thornton confirmed to the committee that she rode all over the North Island.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. We have adopted 5 riding days as the starting point in considering the term of suspension for this careless riding charge. The mitigating fact is there was some contribution to the incident from Ms Johnson's mount. We assess Mrs Thornton riding record as average, this being her 4th charge in 12 months. The aggravating factors are the level of carelessness which we assess as low to mid range, the short sharp check Ms Wenn's mount received. Taking into account all the above factors and placing emphasis on the mitigating fact we assess an appropriate penalty to be 5 days.
penalty:
Accordingly, we impose a suspension on Mrs Thornton which will commence after racing on 3rd January and to conclude after racing on 11 January 2013 (5 days).
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr R Neal - Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mrs T Thornton - Licensed Rider of SKYSOBLUE
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Stipendiary Steward, Ms D Johnson - Rider of GRANDE BELLEZZA, Ms M Wenn - Rider of BOUVIER
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
StipendSteward:
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