Canterbury JC 28 January 2012 – R 9
ID: JCA17213
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Canterbury Racing - 28 January 2012
Meet Chair:
KHales
Meet Committee Member 1:
SChing
Race Date:
2012/01/28
Race Number:
R 9
Decision:
The charge, having been admitted by Mr Johnson is deemed to be proved.
Penalty:
Mr Johnson is fined the sum of $250.
Charge:
It was alleged that Mr Johnson allowed himself to become engaged to ride two horses accepted for the same race, namely "Patrice" (N Coulbeck) and "Bremusa" (T & L Prendergast).
Facts:
It was agreed that the facts in this case would be taken as having been heard in the "Request for a Ruling", which preceded the hearing of this charge. Briefly summarised, Mr Johnson found himself in a situation where two trainers were firmly of the view that each had engaged Mr Johnson to ride for them. There was no dispute that Mr Johnson's partner, Ms B Middlewood had accepted both engagements on Mr Johnson's behalf and with his authority.
Submissions for Decision:
It was submitted that the responsibilty for determing riding engagements lies with Mr Johnson, even though his partner was responsible for his riding commitments.
Reasons for Decision:
There was no dispute that a dual riding engagement situation has occurred as a result of arrangements made by Ms Middlewood on Mr Johnson's behalf. However, the overall responsibilty lies with Mr Johnson as the licence holder.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Ray advised the hearing that Mr Johnson breached this rule at Riverton on 25th April 2011 and on that occasion was fined $200. He submitted that a fine in the region of $200 - $300 should be imposed.
Mr Johnson did not have any comment to make with regard to penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
The starting point for a fine in this case, we consider to be $300. There are no aggravating features which would justify an uplift on our starting point. However, the mitigating feature is Ms Middlewood's frank admission that she was responsible for the dual engagement and therefore, we are able to afford a discount on our starting point of $50. Fortunately there is another senior rider on course who will be able to take the ride on "Patrice".
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newcharge:
plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 19/01/2012
hearing_title: Canterbury JC 28 January 2012 - R 9
charge:
It was alleged that Mr Johnson allowed himself to become engaged to ride two horses accepted for the same race, namely "Patrice" (N Coulbeck) and "Bremusa" (T & L Prendergast).
facts:
It was agreed that the facts in this case would be taken as having been heard in the "Request for a Ruling", which preceded the hearing of this charge. Briefly summarised, Mr Johnson found himself in a situation where two trainers were firmly of the view that each had engaged Mr Johnson to ride for them. There was no dispute that Mr Johnson's partner, Ms B Middlewood had accepted both engagements on Mr Johnson's behalf and with his authority.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
It was submitted that the responsibilty for determing riding engagements lies with Mr Johnson, even though his partner was responsible for his riding commitments.
reasonsfordecision:
There was no dispute that a dual riding engagement situation has occurred as a result of arrangements made by Ms Middlewood on Mr Johnson's behalf. However, the overall responsibilty lies with Mr Johnson as the licence holder.
Decision:
The charge, having been admitted by Mr Johnson is deemed to be proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Ray advised the hearing that Mr Johnson breached this rule at Riverton on 25th April 2011 and on that occasion was fined $200. He submitted that a fine in the region of $200 - $300 should be imposed.
Mr Johnson did not have any comment to make with regard to penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
The starting point for a fine in this case, we consider to be $300. There are no aggravating features which would justify an uplift on our starting point. However, the mitigating feature is Ms Middlewood's frank admission that she was responsible for the dual engagement and therefore, we are able to afford a discount on our starting point of $50. Fortunately there is another senior rider on course who will be able to take the ride on "Patrice".
penalty:
Mr Johnson is fined the sum of $250.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 330(3)
Informant: Mr A L Ray - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr C W Johnson - Licensed Jockey
Otherperson:
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
StipendSteward:
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