Auckland RC 18 February 2017 – R 8 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA10551
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 18 February 2017
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
BScott
Meet Committee Member 2:
ASmith
Race Date:
2017/02/18
Race Number:
R8
Decision:
As Mr Marzuki admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
Penalty:
We grant Mr Marzuki’s request to seek a deferment to his suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Marzuki had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 25 February and conclude after racing on 17 March 2017 (6 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at
1 March – Te Rapa
4 March – Ellerslie (Iconic)
8 March – Avondale
11 March – Ellerslie (Iconic)
15 March – Matamata
17 March – Te Aroha
Facts:
Following the running of race 8, Auckland Eye 2100, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Marzuki permitted his mount YAMOTO NADESHINKO to shift in crowding NEALA inwards onto TAKEIT TO THELIMIT which was checked losing ground near the 1650 metres.
Mr Marzuki acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach. Mr N Harris assisted Mr Marzuki 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 Jones demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He pointed out that Mr Marzuki was racing in a 3 wide position when he allowed his mount to shift in near the 1650 metres when only ½ a length clear of NEALA. He said this resulted in NEALA being crowded inwards onto TAKEIT TO THELIMIT which was severely checked.
Mr Harris said that Mr Marzuki did not realise that there was another horse racing on the inside of NEALA. He said Mr Marzuki took corrective action when Mr Norvall the rider of NEALA “yelled out” but acknowledged that it was too late.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Marzuki’s record which showed he breached this Rule on the 3rd of December and incurred a 4 day suspension. He said the Stewards were concerned that this was his 2nd breach in a short period of time. He advised that Mr Marzuki has had 35 race day rides in New Zealand and 30 rides in Singapore. He described the level of carelessness as beyond mid – range and more towards high range. He said the interference was severe and stated the inward shift was blatant and exhibited a lack of care. He added that Mr Marzuki was a relatively inexperienced rider.
Mr Marzuki advised that he had upcoming engagements at Matamata on 25 February and sought a 7 day deferment to any proposed suspension.
Mr Marzuki said he last rode in the Central Districts about 3 months ago.
Mr Oatham was able to produce Mr Mazuki’s riding history which confirmed he predominantly rode in the Auckland / Waikato region.
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 factor was Mr Marzuki’s admission of the breach.
We consider Mr Mazuki’s record to be average with this being his 2nd breach from a limited number of rides. We had regard for Mr Marzuki’s status as an Apprentice rider.
It was evident on the video footage that prior to allowing his mount to shift in Mr Marzuki had looked to his inside on 2 occasions. When Mr Marzuki shifted in he was only ½ a length clear of NEALA with TAKEIT TO THELIMIT racing ½ a length behind that runner. The consequences of the inward shift resulted in TAKEIT TO THELIMIT making heavy contact with the running rail and losing ground. It was fortunate that TAKEIT TO THELIMIT did not fall as a result of the severe check. We deemed that the level of carelessness was in the upper mid to high range and a significant aggravating factor which warranted an uplift in penalty.
The Committee had regard for the fact that Mr Marzuki’s suspension would include 2 Iconic race meetings.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension was 6 days.
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Following the running of race 8, Auckland Eye 2100, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Marzuki permitted his mount YAMOTO NADESHINKO to shift in crowding NEALA inwards onto TAKEIT TO THELIMIT which was checked losing ground near the 1650 metres.
Mr Marzuki acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach. Mr N Harris assisted Mr Marzuki 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 Jones demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He pointed out that Mr Marzuki was racing in a 3 wide position when he allowed his mount to shift in near the 1650 metres when only ½ a length clear of NEALA. He said this resulted in NEALA being crowded inwards onto TAKEIT TO THELIMIT which was severely checked.
Mr Harris said that Mr Marzuki did not realise that there was another horse racing on the inside of NEALA. He said Mr Marzuki took corrective action when Mr Norvall the rider of NEALA “yelled out” but acknowledged that it was too late.
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Decision:
As Mr Marzuki admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Marzuki’s record which showed he breached this Rule on the 3rd of December and incurred a 4 day suspension. He said the Stewards were concerned that this was his 2nd breach in a short period of time. He advised that Mr Marzuki has had 35 race day rides in New Zealand and 30 rides in Singapore. He described the level of carelessness as beyond mid – range and more towards high range. He said the interference was severe and stated the inward shift was blatant and exhibited a lack of care. He added that Mr Marzuki was a relatively inexperienced rider.
Mr Marzuki advised that he had upcoming engagements at Matamata on 25 February and sought a 7 day deferment to any proposed suspension.
Mr Marzuki said he last rode in the Central Districts about 3 months ago.
Mr Oatham was able to produce Mr Mazuki’s riding history which confirmed he predominantly rode in the Auckland / Waikato region.
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 factor was Mr Marzuki’s admission of the breach.
We consider Mr Mazuki’s record to be average with this being his 2nd breach from a limited number of rides. We had regard for Mr Marzuki’s status as an Apprentice rider.
It was evident on the video footage that prior to allowing his mount to shift in Mr Marzuki had looked to his inside on 2 occasions. When Mr Marzuki shifted in he was only ½ a length clear of NEALA with TAKEIT TO THELIMIT racing ½ a length behind that runner. The consequences of the inward shift resulted in TAKEIT TO THELIMIT making heavy contact with the running rail and losing ground. It was fortunate that TAKEIT TO THELIMIT did not fall as a result of the severe check. We deemed that the level of carelessness was in the upper mid to high range and a significant aggravating factor which warranted an uplift in penalty.
The Committee had regard for the fact that Mr Marzuki’s suspension would include 2 Iconic race meetings.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension was 6 days.
penalty:
We grant Mr Marzuki’s request to seek a deferment to his suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Marzuki had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 25 February and conclude after racing on 17 March 2017 (6 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at
1 March – Te Rapa
4 March – Ellerslie (Iconic)
8 March – Avondale
11 March – Ellerslie (Iconic)
15 March – Matamata
17 March – Te Aroha
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr H Marzuki - Apprentice Rider
Otherperson: Mr N Harris - Apprentice Jockey Mentor, Mr B Jones - Stipendiary Steward
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