Avondale JC 23 May 2018 – R 1 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA16415
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Avondale JC - 23 May 2018
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Race Date:
2018/05/23
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
As Mr Norvall admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Norvall was fined $300.
Facts:
Following the running of race 1, AJC Members, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Norvall used his whip in an excessive manner on SOLDIER FIELD prior to the 100 metres.
Mr Norvall endorsed the Information “I do admit the breach and I do not wish to be present at the hearing.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides: A Rider shall not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is excessive
The “Guidelines With Respect to Acceptable Use of the Whip” provides:
Without affecting the generality of Rule 638(3)(b) a rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following guidelines:
Inside the final 600 metres of any Race, official trial or jump-out a horse may be struck with the drawn whip up to five times after which the rider must cease their use of the whip for a minimum of five strides before striking the horse again with the drawn whip, with this restriction to apply prior to the final 100 metres. The whip may then be used at the rider’s discretion until the winning post is reached.
Prior to the final 600 metres of a race, official trial or jump-out the use of the drawn whip is acceptable if used in moderation and not continually.
Mr Coles demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified Mr Norvall and showed that he struck his mount 8 times prior to the 100 metres. He added that Mr Norvall paused his use of the whip but not for the minimum 5 strides.
In electing not to be present Mr Norvall advised the Stewards that he accepted the number of strikes were outside the guidelines.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson said that Mr Norvall has a clear record under this Rule and submitted a $300 fine.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
The JCA starting point for a 1st breach of excessive use of the whip is a $300 fine.
There were no aggravating factors.
The mitigating factors were not exceptional therefore they were not addressed.
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hearing_title: Avondale JC 23 May 2018 - R 1 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
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facts:
Following the running of race 1, AJC Members, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Norvall used his whip in an excessive manner on SOLDIER FIELD prior to the 100 metres.
Mr Norvall endorsed the Information “I do admit the breach and I do not wish to be present at the hearing.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides: A Rider shall not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is excessive
The “Guidelines With Respect to Acceptable Use of the Whip” provides:
Without affecting the generality of Rule 638(3)(b) a rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following guidelines:
Inside the final 600 metres of any Race, official trial or jump-out a horse may be struck with the drawn whip up to five times after which the rider must cease their use of the whip for a minimum of five strides before striking the horse again with the drawn whip, with this restriction to apply prior to the final 100 metres. The whip may then be used at the rider’s discretion until the winning post is reached.
Prior to the final 600 metres of a race, official trial or jump-out the use of the drawn whip is acceptable if used in moderation and not continually.
Mr Coles demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified Mr Norvall and showed that he struck his mount 8 times prior to the 100 metres. He added that Mr Norvall paused his use of the whip but not for the minimum 5 strides.
In electing not to be present Mr Norvall advised the Stewards that he accepted the number of strikes were outside the guidelines.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Norvall admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson said that Mr Norvall has a clear record under this Rule and submitted a $300 fine.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
The JCA starting point for a 1st breach of excessive use of the whip is a $300 fine.
There were no aggravating factors.
The mitigating factors were not exceptional therefore they were not addressed.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Norvall was fined $300.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(3)(b)(ii)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr R Norvall - Rider of SOLDIER FIELD
Otherperson: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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