Counties RC 20 June 2019 – R 3 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA14038
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Counties RC - 20 June 2019
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
AGodsalve
Race Date:
2019/06/20
Race Number:
R3
Decision:
As Mr Coleman admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Coleman was fined $300.
In conclusion the Committee advised Mr Coleman the starting points for a 2nd and 3rd breach of the whip Rule within a 12 month period.
Facts:
Following the running of race 3, Malcolm Wrigley Insurance Services 1200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Coleman used his whip excessively prior to the 100 metres when riding FROZEN.
Mr Coleman said that he understood the Rule and confirmed he admitted the breach.
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 Jones demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified Mr Coleman and showed that he struck his mount 10 times prior to the 100 metres. He said there was a break for 4 strides but not for the minimum 5 strides.
Mr Coleman accepted Mr Jones’ interpretation of the incident and added that he misjudged the number of strikes.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson said that Mr Coleman had a clear record under this Rule and submitted that a fine in line with the JCA Penalty Guide would be appropriate.
Mr Coleman accepted that his actions would result in a fine being imposed.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
The JCA Penalty Guide starting point for a 1st breach of excessive use of the whip is a $300 fine. This fine includes admission of the breach and a clear record.
The Committee observed that the strikes were not continuous or forceful.
There were no aggravating factors that warranted an uplift in penalty.
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decisiondate: 20/06/2019
hearing_title: Counties RC 20 June 2019 - R 3 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 3, Malcolm Wrigley Insurance Services 1200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Coleman used his whip excessively prior to the 100 metres when riding FROZEN.
Mr Coleman said that he understood the Rule and confirmed he admitted the breach.
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 Jones demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified Mr Coleman and showed that he struck his mount 10 times prior to the 100 metres. He said there was a break for 4 strides but not for the minimum 5 strides.
Mr Coleman accepted Mr Jones’ interpretation of the incident and added that he misjudged the number of strikes.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Coleman admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson said that Mr Coleman had a clear record under this Rule and submitted that a fine in line with the JCA Penalty Guide would be appropriate.
Mr Coleman accepted that his actions would result in a fine being imposed.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
The JCA Penalty Guide starting point for a 1st breach of excessive use of the whip is a $300 fine. This fine includes admission of the breach and a clear record.
The Committee observed that the strikes were not continuous or forceful.
There were no aggravating factors that warranted an uplift in penalty.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Coleman was fined $300.
In conclusion the Committee advised Mr Coleman the starting points for a 2nd and 3rd breach of the whip Rule within a 12 month period.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(3)(b)(ii)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr M Coleman - Class A Rider
Otherperson: Mr B Jones - Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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