Cambridge JC 27 April 2019 – R 8 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA11159
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Cambridge JC - 27 April 2019
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
NMcCutcheon
Race Date:
2019/04/27
Race Number:
R8
Decision:
As Mr Harris admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Mr Harris was fined $750.
Facts:
Prior to race 1 an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 330(3)(c). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Harris failed to make required weight for VIGOR WINNER in race 8 Inglis Sales Cambridge Breeders Stakes (Group 3).
Rule 330(3)(c) provides:
(3) A Rider shall not:
(c) fail to ride a horse at the weight at which it is handicapped to carry;
Mr Harris did not attend today’s race meeting and he told Mr Williamson via mobile phone that he had no objection to this Information being heard in his absence.
Mr Williamson endorsed the Information on behalf of Mr Harris that he admitted the breach and he did not wish to be present at the hearing.
Mr Oatham advised the Committee that Mr Harris has not ridden since 17 April 2019 due to health issues. He said that today Mr Harris took only 1 ride on the programme. He said Mr Harris contacted Mr Williamson at 9.30 am on race morning and told him that he was unable to get down to the required weight. He stated that Mr Harris had no explanation other than he had been ill. In conclusion he said that Mr Harris has had ongoing weight issues.
Mr Mansour was the replacement rider of VIGOR WINNER.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham said that Mr Harris has had 193 rides in the current season and his record showed 3 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said they had all been dealt with by way of the Minor Infringement Schedule. He said the aggravating factors in this breach were the status of the race and Mr Harris inconvenienced connections at late notice on a fancied runner. He said the connections of VIGOR WINNER were left with little options for a replacement rider and the betting public were also disadvantaged. Mr Oatham referred to similar breaches where Mr Rusof incurred a $400 fine and Mr Bosson incurred a $2,000 fine. He submitted a fine of not less than $500 would be appropriate.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
In failing to make the handicapped weight Mr Harris has let down the connections and the betting public. The connections were disadvantaged at finding a suitable replacement rider at late notice. VIGOR WINNER was well fancied in the market and the betting public would have expected Mr Harris to fulfil his engagement. Mr Harris’ record showed that he has struggled with his weight since returning to race riding after a long layoff. The fact that the breach occurred in a Group 3 race worth $70,000 adds to an extensive list of aggravating factors.
After considering all matters the Committee considered that an appropriate penalty was a $750 fine.
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hearing_title: Cambridge JC 27 April 2019 - R 8 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Prior to race 1 an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 330(3)(c). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Harris failed to make required weight for VIGOR WINNER in race 8 Inglis Sales Cambridge Breeders Stakes (Group 3).
Rule 330(3)(c) provides:
(3) A Rider shall not:
(c) fail to ride a horse at the weight at which it is handicapped to carry;
Mr Harris did not attend today’s race meeting and he told Mr Williamson via mobile phone that he had no objection to this Information being heard in his absence.
Mr Williamson endorsed the Information on behalf of Mr Harris that he admitted the breach and he did not wish to be present at the hearing.
Mr Oatham advised the Committee that Mr Harris has not ridden since 17 April 2019 due to health issues. He said that today Mr Harris took only 1 ride on the programme. He said Mr Harris contacted Mr Williamson at 9.30 am on race morning and told him that he was unable to get down to the required weight. He stated that Mr Harris had no explanation other than he had been ill. In conclusion he said that Mr Harris has had ongoing weight issues.
Mr Mansour was the replacement rider of VIGOR WINNER.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Harris admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham said that Mr Harris has had 193 rides in the current season and his record showed 3 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said they had all been dealt with by way of the Minor Infringement Schedule. He said the aggravating factors in this breach were the status of the race and Mr Harris inconvenienced connections at late notice on a fancied runner. He said the connections of VIGOR WINNER were left with little options for a replacement rider and the betting public were also disadvantaged. Mr Oatham referred to similar breaches where Mr Rusof incurred a $400 fine and Mr Bosson incurred a $2,000 fine. He submitted a fine of not less than $500 would be appropriate.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
In failing to make the handicapped weight Mr Harris has let down the connections and the betting public. The connections were disadvantaged at finding a suitable replacement rider at late notice. VIGOR WINNER was well fancied in the market and the betting public would have expected Mr Harris to fulfil his engagement. Mr Harris’ record showed that he has struggled with his weight since returning to race riding after a long layoff. The fact that the breach occurred in a Group 3 race worth $70,000 adds to an extensive list of aggravating factors.
After considering all matters the Committee considered that an appropriate penalty was a $750 fine.
penalty:
Mr Harris was fined $750.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 330(3)(c)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr T Harris - Class A Rider
Otherperson: Mr M Williamson - Senior Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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