Auckland RC 1 March 2014 – R 9
ID: JCA11957
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 1 March 2014
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
GJones
Race Date:
2014/03/01
Race Number:
R9
Decision:
As Miss Myers admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
We grant Miss K Myers' request to seek a deferment to her suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, we impose a suspension on Miss K Myers which will commence after racing on 5 March and conclude after racing on 26 March 2014 (13 North Island days).
The penalty did not include any South Island meetings as Miss K Myers confirmed that she did not intend riding there.
Facts:
Following the running of race 9, TV 3 New Zealand Derby, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1) (d). The Informant, Mr Neal, alleged that near the 350 Miss K Myers angled her mount WEREGOINGTOGETCHA out abruptly when not clear, which resulted in severe interference to THE FIRE INSIDE (M Sweeney), RISING ROMANCE (M Coleman) KING SAVINSKY (H Tinsley), COLONEL CARRERA (R Hutchings) and LUCKY FETHER (C Grylls).
Miss Myers acknowledged that she understood the nature of the charge, the Rule and confirmed her admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Oatham identified on the video films nearing the 350 metres Miss Myers shifted out abruptly when looking to obtain clear running. He said in doing so her mount appeared to blunder then make contact with THE FIRE INSIDE which in turn checked several other runners in a flow on effect.
Mr Oatham pointed out on the films that COLONEL CARRERA clipped a heel as result of the outward movement and blundered badly extinguishing its chances in the race. He added 5 horses were severely affected as a result of Miss Myers shifting out when not clear.
Miss Myers told the Committee that she was looking to come out and when doing so clipped the heel of SPELLBINDER which resulted in her mount blundering. She conceded this then caused a massive chain reaction to 5 other horses. Miss Myers believed had she not caught a heel the interference would not have occurred as her mount over reacted to the incident.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Neal said the interference was always going to happen because Miss Myers came out on an acute angle. He added the level of carelessness was in the high range.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Neal produced Miss Myers' record which showed 5 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months, the most recent being on 2 December which attracted a 5 day suspension. He described Miss Myers' record as fair at best and assessed the level of carelessness in the high range. Mr Neal referred the Committee to Rule 920(2) (a) which provides the Judicial Committee may have regard to such matters as it considers appropriate including (a) status of the race and (b) the stake payable. He said this was an aggravating factor with today’s race being a Group 1 worth $750,000. Mr Neal said 5 horses had their chances affected as a result of Miss Myers' carelessness. Mr Neal submitted a suspension in the vicinity of 4 weeks would be appropriate.
Miss Myers advised that she had upcoming commitments at Ellerslie on March 5, and sought a deferment to any proposed suspension. Miss Myers said she believed 4 weeks was a bit harsh and was of the opinion that had she not caught the heel of SPELLBINDER the interference would have been minimal. She added she did not believe the interference cost any horse a dividend bearing position. Miss Myers acknowledged the status of the race was an aggravating fact and submitted a 10 day suspension would be appropriate.
In response to a question from the Committee, Miss Myers confirmed she had no intention of riding in the South Island in the near future. The Committee acknowledged Miss Myers' forthrightness. Miss Myers accepted all North Island dates could be included in any proposed suspension.
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. The only mitigating fact is Miss Myers' admission of the breach. The significant aggravating factors are we assess Miss Myers' record under this Rule as poor - this being her 6th breach in the last 12 months, we assess the level of carelessness as high range, Rule 920 (2) (a) requires Committee’s to consider the status of the race along with the stake payable in respect of the race, this breach occurred in a Group 1 race worth $750,000.
The Committee reviewed the video films of the incident which showed Miss Myers directed her mount on an acute angle when not the required distance clear. This resulted in 5 horses being pushed out wider on the track and badly inconvenienced when Miss Myers' mount clipped the heel of SPELLBINDER. We identified COLONEL CARRERA as being the worst affected, that horse went down on his knees and was very fortunate not to fall and dislodge its rider. These are notable aggravating factors.
Before imposing penalty the Committee referred to the JCA penalty sheet for Group 1 races. This showed similar breaches ranged from 3 weeks and a $1,000 fine to 3 ½ weeks and a $2,000 fine.
The Committee is also aware of the Karaka Million race in 2013 when a similar breach incurred an 11 day suspension when 2 horses had their chances severely affected.
The Committee is aware that Miss Myers will miss riding at two premier race meetings during her suspension.
After taking into account all the above factors we consider an appropriate penalty is a 13 day suspension which equates to 3 weeks.
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Following the running of race 9, TV 3 New Zealand Derby, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1) (d). The Informant, Mr Neal, alleged that near the 350 Miss K Myers angled her mount WEREGOINGTOGETCHA out abruptly when not clear, which resulted in severe interference to THE FIRE INSIDE (M Sweeney), RISING ROMANCE (M Coleman) KING SAVINSKY (H Tinsley), COLONEL CARRERA (R Hutchings) and LUCKY FETHER (C Grylls).
Miss Myers acknowledged that she understood the nature of the charge, the Rule and confirmed her admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Oatham identified on the video films nearing the 350 metres Miss Myers shifted out abruptly when looking to obtain clear running. He said in doing so her mount appeared to blunder then make contact with THE FIRE INSIDE which in turn checked several other runners in a flow on effect.
Mr Oatham pointed out on the films that COLONEL CARRERA clipped a heel as result of the outward movement and blundered badly extinguishing its chances in the race. He added 5 horses were severely affected as a result of Miss Myers shifting out when not clear.
Miss Myers told the Committee that she was looking to come out and when doing so clipped the heel of SPELLBINDER which resulted in her mount blundering. She conceded this then caused a massive chain reaction to 5 other horses. Miss Myers believed had she not caught a heel the interference would not have occurred as her mount over reacted to the incident.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Neal said the interference was always going to happen because Miss Myers came out on an acute angle. He added the level of carelessness was in the high range.
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Miss Myers admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Neal produced Miss Myers' record which showed 5 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months, the most recent being on 2 December which attracted a 5 day suspension. He described Miss Myers' record as fair at best and assessed the level of carelessness in the high range. Mr Neal referred the Committee to Rule 920(2) (a) which provides the Judicial Committee may have regard to such matters as it considers appropriate including (a) status of the race and (b) the stake payable. He said this was an aggravating factor with today’s race being a Group 1 worth $750,000. Mr Neal said 5 horses had their chances affected as a result of Miss Myers' carelessness. Mr Neal submitted a suspension in the vicinity of 4 weeks would be appropriate.
Miss Myers advised that she had upcoming commitments at Ellerslie on March 5, and sought a deferment to any proposed suspension. Miss Myers said she believed 4 weeks was a bit harsh and was of the opinion that had she not caught the heel of SPELLBINDER the interference would have been minimal. She added she did not believe the interference cost any horse a dividend bearing position. Miss Myers acknowledged the status of the race was an aggravating fact and submitted a 10 day suspension would be appropriate.
In response to a question from the Committee, Miss Myers confirmed she had no intention of riding in the South Island in the near future. The Committee acknowledged Miss Myers' forthrightness. Miss Myers accepted all North Island dates could be included in any proposed suspension.
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. The only mitigating fact is Miss Myers' admission of the breach. The significant aggravating factors are we assess Miss Myers' record under this Rule as poor - this being her 6th breach in the last 12 months, we assess the level of carelessness as high range, Rule 920 (2) (a) requires Committee’s to consider the status of the race along with the stake payable in respect of the race, this breach occurred in a Group 1 race worth $750,000.
The Committee reviewed the video films of the incident which showed Miss Myers directed her mount on an acute angle when not the required distance clear. This resulted in 5 horses being pushed out wider on the track and badly inconvenienced when Miss Myers' mount clipped the heel of SPELLBINDER. We identified COLONEL CARRERA as being the worst affected, that horse went down on his knees and was very fortunate not to fall and dislodge its rider. These are notable aggravating factors.
Before imposing penalty the Committee referred to the JCA penalty sheet for Group 1 races. This showed similar breaches ranged from 3 weeks and a $1,000 fine to 3 ½ weeks and a $2,000 fine.
The Committee is also aware of the Karaka Million race in 2013 when a similar breach incurred an 11 day suspension when 2 horses had their chances severely affected.
The Committee is aware that Miss Myers will miss riding at two premier race meetings during her suspension.
After taking into account all the above factors we consider an appropriate penalty is a 13 day suspension which equates to 3 weeks.
penalty:
We grant Miss K Myers' request to seek a deferment to her suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, we impose a suspension on Miss K Myers which will commence after racing on 5 March and conclude after racing on 26 March 2014 (13 North Island days).
The penalty did not include any South Island meetings as Miss K Myers confirmed that she did not intend riding there.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr R Neal - Co Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Miss K Myers - Rider of WEREGOINGTOGETCHA
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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