Auckland RC 30 March 2013 – R 6
ID: JCA14798
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 30 March 2013
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
GJones
Race Date:
2013/03/30
Race Number:
R6
Decision:
As Ms Chiong admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
We grant Ms Chiong request to seek a deferment to her suspension as per Rule 1106(2)
Accordingly, we impose a suspension on Ms Chiong which will commence after racing on April 4 and conclude after racing on April 12, 2013 (5 North Island days)
Charge:
Following race 6, an information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1) (d). The informant, Mr Oatham alleged that Ms Chiong allowed her mount MY MOJITO to shift in when not clear of SPIRIT OF WYUNA (M Wenn) which had to be sharply checked passing the 350 metres.
Mr Oatham read the rule and Ms Chiong acknowledged that she understood it.
Mr Hillis advised the Committee that he was assisting Ms Chiong on behalf of her employer Mr Richardson.
Facts:
Mr Coles pointed out to the Committee on the head on film at the 350 metres, Ms Chiong allowed her mount to drift inwards when only ¾ of a length clear. This resulted in SPIRIT OF WYUNA receiving a severe check losing at least two lengths. Once balanced up Ms Wenn angled her mount off the fence intending to come to the outside of MY MOJITO but was again hampered due to Ms Chiong having corrected her mount.
Mr Hillis advised the Committee that Ms Chiong was inexperienced and she was unaware SPIRIT OF WYUNA was racing behind her on the rails.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham produced Ms Chiong's record which showed she had a clear record from her 17 rides to date. He submitted Ms Chiong was an inexperienced rider. He said the aggravating fact was Ms Wenn's mount received quite a severe check at a crucial part of the race. He believed had Ms Wenn's not been impeded it may have finished closer that its 5th placing. Mr Oatham submitted an appropriate penalty would be a 5 day suspension.
Mr Hillis on behalf of Ms Chiong sought leave to confirm riding engagements with her employer over the next 7 days. As a result Mr Hillis was able to confirm that Ms Chiong has an engagement at Te Teko on April 4. Mr Hillis requested her proposed suspension commence after racing at Te Teko.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Oatham and Mr Hillis confirmed Ms Chiong rode only in 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 factors are Ms Chiong admission of the breach and her clear record, albeit her relative inexperience. The significant aggravating facts we assessed were the level of carelessness as slightly above mid range and the impact on SPIRIT OF WYUNA as severe. Balancing all of the above facts we independently assess an appropriate penalty was 5 days.
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decisiondate: 01/04/2013
hearing_title: Auckland RC 30 March 2013 - R 6
charge:
Following race 6, an information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1) (d). The informant, Mr Oatham alleged that Ms Chiong allowed her mount MY MOJITO to shift in when not clear of SPIRIT OF WYUNA (M Wenn) which had to be sharply checked passing the 350 metres.
Mr Oatham read the rule and Ms Chiong acknowledged that she understood it.
Mr Hillis advised the Committee that he was assisting Ms Chiong on behalf of her employer Mr Richardson.
facts:
Mr Coles pointed out to the Committee on the head on film at the 350 metres, Ms Chiong allowed her mount to drift inwards when only ¾ of a length clear. This resulted in SPIRIT OF WYUNA receiving a severe check losing at least two lengths. Once balanced up Ms Wenn angled her mount off the fence intending to come to the outside of MY MOJITO but was again hampered due to Ms Chiong having corrected her mount.
Mr Hillis advised the Committee that Ms Chiong was inexperienced and she was unaware SPIRIT OF WYUNA was racing behind her on the rails.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Ms Chiong admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham produced Ms Chiong's record which showed she had a clear record from her 17 rides to date. He submitted Ms Chiong was an inexperienced rider. He said the aggravating fact was Ms Wenn's mount received quite a severe check at a crucial part of the race. He believed had Ms Wenn's not been impeded it may have finished closer that its 5th placing. Mr Oatham submitted an appropriate penalty would be a 5 day suspension.
Mr Hillis on behalf of Ms Chiong sought leave to confirm riding engagements with her employer over the next 7 days. As a result Mr Hillis was able to confirm that Ms Chiong has an engagement at Te Teko on April 4. Mr Hillis requested her proposed suspension commence after racing at Te Teko.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Oatham and Mr Hillis confirmed Ms Chiong rode only in 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 factors are Ms Chiong admission of the breach and her clear record, albeit her relative inexperience. The significant aggravating facts we assessed were the level of carelessness as slightly above mid range and the impact on SPIRIT OF WYUNA as severe. Balancing all of the above facts we independently assess an appropriate penalty was 5 days.
penalty:
We grant Ms Chiong request to seek a deferment to her suspension as per Rule 1106(2)
Accordingly, we impose a suspension on Ms Chiong which will commence after racing on April 4 and conclude after racing on April 12, 2013 (5 North Island days)
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms K Chiong - Licensed Apprentice Rider
Otherperson: Mr W Hillis - Trainer assisting Ms Chiong, Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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