Canterbury JC 15 February 2018 – R 6 – Chair, Mr S Ching
ID: JCA16418
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Canterbury JC - 15 February 2018
Meet Chair:
SChing
Meet Committee Member 1:
RMcKenzie
Race Date:
2018/02/15
Race Number:
R 6
Decision:
As Mr Laking had admitted the breach, the charge was found proved.
Penalty:
Mr Laking’s Class A Jockeys licence is suspended from the conclusion of racing 17 February up to and including 1 March 2018.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 6, the Christchurch Casino Rating 85, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr M Davidson, against Class A Rider, Mr J Laking, alleging careless riding in that he allowed his mount CARDRONA to shift in when not sufficiently clear of LAKE CHALICE who was checked and taken inwards onto TONY TWO CHIPS who had to steady passing the 100m.
“(1) A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be:
(d) careless”
Mr Laking had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted, which he confirmed at the hearing. Mr Laking also agreed that he understood the charge and the Rule it was brought under.
Mr Davidson, with the assistance of Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr J Oatham, gave evidence and used video coverage to show that nearing the 100m, CARDRONA, ridden by Mr Laking, was in contention and racing on the outside of LAKE CHALICE, ridden by Miss S Collett and TONY TWO CHIPS, ridden by Miss C Barnes. Mr Oatham pointed out Mr Laking riding his horse out and shifting in, when the horse was tending to lay inwards. He said that LAKE CHALICE was dictated in onto TONY TWO CHIPS with both runners suffering interference in this incident. Mr Oatham stated that Mr Laking made 1 half-hearted attempt to straighten his mount but then carried on riding the horse out with the whip and continuing to shift inwards causing the interference to both LAKE CHALICE and TONY TWO CHIPS.
Mr Laking elected to make no submissions in regard to the incident.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Davidson stated that Mr Laking had returned to race riding just before Christmas and had a clear penalty record. He stated that the breach was mid-range and with the JCA Penalty Guide providing an 8 National day starting point for a mid-range breach, submitted that a suspension of between 6 to 8 days be considered as penalty in this case.
Deferment was discussed with Mr Laking who requested any suspension begin as soon as possible, being after the Invercargill meeting on 17 February, where the riders had already been declared.
Reasons for Penalty:
The JCA Penalty Guide for a mid-range breach of this rule is an 8 National day suspension. The Committee, agreed with the Stewards and assessed this breach as mid-range, determining that a 8-day starting point was appropriate. There were no aggravating factors to consider, so no uplift in penalty was warranted. We were however able to afford Mr Laking a discount for his frank admission of the breach which we set at 1 day. We therefore determined that a 7 National-day suspension was an appropriate penalty in this case.
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decisiondate: 19/02/2018
hearing_title: Canterbury JC 15 February 2018 - R 6 - Chair, Mr S Ching
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 6, the Christchurch Casino Rating 85, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr M Davidson, against Class A Rider, Mr J Laking, alleging careless riding in that he allowed his mount CARDRONA to shift in when not sufficiently clear of LAKE CHALICE who was checked and taken inwards onto TONY TWO CHIPS who had to steady passing the 100m.
“(1) A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be:
(d) careless”
Mr Laking had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted, which he confirmed at the hearing. Mr Laking also agreed that he understood the charge and the Rule it was brought under.
Mr Davidson, with the assistance of Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr J Oatham, gave evidence and used video coverage to show that nearing the 100m, CARDRONA, ridden by Mr Laking, was in contention and racing on the outside of LAKE CHALICE, ridden by Miss S Collett and TONY TWO CHIPS, ridden by Miss C Barnes. Mr Oatham pointed out Mr Laking riding his horse out and shifting in, when the horse was tending to lay inwards. He said that LAKE CHALICE was dictated in onto TONY TWO CHIPS with both runners suffering interference in this incident. Mr Oatham stated that Mr Laking made 1 half-hearted attempt to straighten his mount but then carried on riding the horse out with the whip and continuing to shift inwards causing the interference to both LAKE CHALICE and TONY TWO CHIPS.
Mr Laking elected to make no submissions in regard to the incident.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Laking had admitted the breach, the charge was found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Davidson stated that Mr Laking had returned to race riding just before Christmas and had a clear penalty record. He stated that the breach was mid-range and with the JCA Penalty Guide providing an 8 National day starting point for a mid-range breach, submitted that a suspension of between 6 to 8 days be considered as penalty in this case.
Deferment was discussed with Mr Laking who requested any suspension begin as soon as possible, being after the Invercargill meeting on 17 February, where the riders had already been declared.
reasonsforpenalty:
The JCA Penalty Guide for a mid-range breach of this rule is an 8 National day suspension. The Committee, agreed with the Stewards and assessed this breach as mid-range, determining that a 8-day starting point was appropriate. There were no aggravating factors to consider, so no uplift in penalty was warranted. We were however able to afford Mr Laking a discount for his frank admission of the breach which we set at 1 day. We therefore determined that a 7 National-day suspension was an appropriate penalty in this case.
penalty:
Mr Laking’s Class A Jockeys licence is suspended from the conclusion of racing 17 February up to and including 1 March 2018.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr J Laking - Class A Rider
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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