Auckland RC 26 December 2014 – R 8
ID: JCA16221
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 26 December 2014
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
GJones
Race Date:
2014/12/26
Race Number:
R8
Decision:
As Mr Cameron admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
We grant Mr Cameron’s request to seek a deferment to his suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Cameron had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 1 January and conclude after racing on 5 January 2015 (4 days).
Facts:
Following the running of race 8, Dunstan Feeds Championship Qualifier, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Cameron permitted his mount BONINSKY to shift inwards when not sufficiently clear crowding PACKING TYCOON onto BEYOND DESIRE and SWORNTOPERFECTION which was checked near the 1300 metres.
Mr Cameron acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge, the Rule and confirmed his 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 Coles demonstrated on the video films that near the 1300 metres BONINSKY was racing in a 3 wide position. He identified on the head on film that Mr Coleman riding MALCOLM shifted out and forced BONINSKY wider on the track. As a result of this Mr Cameron attempted to shift back into his original position. He said in doing so Mr Cameron took PACKING TYCOON in onto BEYOND DESIRE and SWORNTOPERFECTION which lost about 1 length.
Mr Cameron told the Committee that prior to the interference he was pushed out by MALCOLM. He conceded that he moved in but was of the opinion PACKING TYCOON (J McDonald) used him to get into a better position. He added the total blame for the interference did not rest with him.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Cameron’s record which showed 1 previous breach under this Rule in the last 12 months. He described this as an outstanding record for a busy rider and assessed the level of carelessness as low. He acknowledged that Mr McDonald to a degree did take advantage of the situation. He said Mr Cameron made an error of judgement in not maintaining a 4 wide position. Mr Oatham submitted a 4 day suspension would be appropriate.
Mr Cameron advised that he had upcoming engagements at Ellerslie on 1 January 2015, and any proposed suspension could commence after that. Mr Cameron said he was riding all over the country.
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 mitigating factors were Mr Cameron’s admission of the breach, we assess the level of carelessness as low and his excellent record in relation to this Rule. We accept there were contributing factors namely Mr Cameron being pushed out from a 3 wide position to a 4 wide position and Mr McDonald riding very competitively.
The Committee had regard for the fact Mr Cameron has a history of riding all over the country.
After taking into account all the above factors we consider an appropriate penalty is a 4 day suspension.
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decisiondate: 13/12/2014
hearing_title: Auckland RC 26 December 2014 - R 8
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facts:
Following the running of race 8, Dunstan Feeds Championship Qualifier, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Cameron permitted his mount BONINSKY to shift inwards when not sufficiently clear crowding PACKING TYCOON onto BEYOND DESIRE and SWORNTOPERFECTION which was checked near the 1300 metres.
Mr Cameron acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge, the Rule and confirmed his 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 Coles demonstrated on the video films that near the 1300 metres BONINSKY was racing in a 3 wide position. He identified on the head on film that Mr Coleman riding MALCOLM shifted out and forced BONINSKY wider on the track. As a result of this Mr Cameron attempted to shift back into his original position. He said in doing so Mr Cameron took PACKING TYCOON in onto BEYOND DESIRE and SWORNTOPERFECTION which lost about 1 length.
Mr Cameron told the Committee that prior to the interference he was pushed out by MALCOLM. He conceded that he moved in but was of the opinion PACKING TYCOON (J McDonald) used him to get into a better position. He added the total blame for the interference did not rest with him.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Cameron admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Cameron’s record which showed 1 previous breach under this Rule in the last 12 months. He described this as an outstanding record for a busy rider and assessed the level of carelessness as low. He acknowledged that Mr McDonald to a degree did take advantage of the situation. He said Mr Cameron made an error of judgement in not maintaining a 4 wide position. Mr Oatham submitted a 4 day suspension would be appropriate.
Mr Cameron advised that he had upcoming engagements at Ellerslie on 1 January 2015, and any proposed suspension could commence after that. Mr Cameron said he was riding all over the country.
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 mitigating factors were Mr Cameron’s admission of the breach, we assess the level of carelessness as low and his excellent record in relation to this Rule. We accept there were contributing factors namely Mr Cameron being pushed out from a 3 wide position to a 4 wide position and Mr McDonald riding very competitively.
The Committee had regard for the fact Mr Cameron has a history of riding all over the country.
After taking into account all the above factors we consider an appropriate penalty is a 4 day suspension.
penalty:
We grant Mr Cameron’s request to seek a deferment to his suspension as per Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Cameron had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 1 January and conclude after racing on 5 January 2015 (4 days).
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr M Cameron - Licensed Rider
Otherperson: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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