Counties RC 21 June 2017 – R 3 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA11291
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Counties RC - 21 June 2017
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
BScott
Race Date:
2017/06/21
Race Number:
R3
Decision:
As Mr Johnson admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Johnson had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 24 June and conclude after racing on 30 June 2017 (4 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at
25 June– Te Aroha
28 June – Rotorua
29 June – Waverley
30 June – Wingatui
Facts:
Following the running of race 3, NRM 1200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that near the 1100 metres Mr C Johnson allowed his mount NAADIRR to shift in when not sufficiently clear of BELLE CAPRI which was checked.
Mr Johnson acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Jones used the available video footage to demonstrate the incident. He identified that 100 metres after the start Mr Johnson angled his mount directly into the line of BELLE CAPRI. He said that Mr Johnson was only a bare length clear which resulted in Mr McKay taking a hold of BELLE CAPRI when it was checked.
Mr Johnson said that he looked to his inside when shifting in and admitted that he did not leave enough room for BELLE CAPRI. He stated that both horses were racing greenly.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Coles produced Mr Johnson’s record which showed 3 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said the level of carelessness was in the low to mid-range and Mr Johnson should be given credit for his admission of the breach. He said that Mr Johnson was riding everywhere in New Zealand and a term of suspension would be an appropriate penalty.
In answer to a question from the Committee, Mr Coles advised that Mr Johnson has had 654 rides to date this season.
The Committee granted an adjournment to the hearing so Mr Johnson could contact his Agent, Mr Tannahill, regarding his engagements in the next 7 days.
Mr Tannahill contacted Mr Coles and advised him that Mr Johnson had firm engagements up to and including Christchurch on 24 June and any proposed suspension could start after that date.
Mr Johnson had nothing to add regarding submissions for penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees recommends that the starting point for careless riding in the North Island is a 5 day suspension.
There were no aggravating factors.
The mitigating factors were Mr Johnson’s admission of the breach and the level of carelessness was in the low range for which a 1 day discount was applied.
The Committee considered Mr Johnson’s record under this Rule to be average taking into account his large quantity of rides to date this season. This was deemed to be a neutral factor.
It was recognised that Mr Johnson has a recent history of riding all over the country.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considered an appropriate suspension was 4 days.
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hearing_title: Counties RC 21 June 2017 - R 3 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 3, NRM 1200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that near the 1100 metres Mr C Johnson allowed his mount NAADIRR to shift in when not sufficiently clear of BELLE CAPRI which was checked.
Mr Johnson acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Jones used the available video footage to demonstrate the incident. He identified that 100 metres after the start Mr Johnson angled his mount directly into the line of BELLE CAPRI. He said that Mr Johnson was only a bare length clear which resulted in Mr McKay taking a hold of BELLE CAPRI when it was checked.
Mr Johnson said that he looked to his inside when shifting in and admitted that he did not leave enough room for BELLE CAPRI. He stated that both horses were racing greenly.
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Johnson admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Coles produced Mr Johnson’s record which showed 3 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said the level of carelessness was in the low to mid-range and Mr Johnson should be given credit for his admission of the breach. He said that Mr Johnson was riding everywhere in New Zealand and a term of suspension would be an appropriate penalty.
In answer to a question from the Committee, Mr Coles advised that Mr Johnson has had 654 rides to date this season.
The Committee granted an adjournment to the hearing so Mr Johnson could contact his Agent, Mr Tannahill, regarding his engagements in the next 7 days.
Mr Tannahill contacted Mr Coles and advised him that Mr Johnson had firm engagements up to and including Christchurch on 24 June and any proposed suspension could start after that date.
Mr Johnson had nothing to add regarding submissions for penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees recommends that the starting point for careless riding in the North Island is a 5 day suspension.
There were no aggravating factors.
The mitigating factors were Mr Johnson’s admission of the breach and the level of carelessness was in the low range for which a 1 day discount was applied.
The Committee considered Mr Johnson’s record under this Rule to be average taking into account his large quantity of rides to date this season. This was deemed to be a neutral factor.
It was recognised that Mr Johnson has a recent history of riding all over the country.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considered an appropriate suspension was 4 days.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Johnson had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 24 June and conclude after racing on 30 June 2017 (4 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at
25 June– Te Aroha
28 June – Rotorua
29 June – Waverley
30 June – Wingatui
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr C Johnson - Licensed Rider of NAADIRR
Otherperson: Mr B Jones - Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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