Counties RC 31 August 2016 – R 1 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA13197
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Counties RC - 31 August 2016
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
AGodsalve
Race Date:
2016/08/31
Race Number:
Race 1
Decision:
As Mrs Satherley admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mrs Satherley was fined $300.
In conclusion the Committee advised Mrs Satherley with respect to excessive use of the whip where the rider is a repeat offender, a separate starting point is recommended for a 2nd plus breach (within a period of 6 months) of a 3 – 5 riding day suspension.
Facts:
Following the running of race 1, Ssangyong 2100, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(3) (b) (ii). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mrs Satherley used the whip excessively on her mount THEY CALL ME SVEN prior to the 200 metres.
Mrs Satherley acknowledged that she understood the Rule and admitted the breach.
Rule 638(3) (b) provides A Rider shall not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is excessive
The Guidelines for Use of Whip provide:
Once a horse enters the final straight it can be hit with the drawn whip up to six times and then the rider should ride hands and heels for six strides before hitting the horse again with the drawn whip and continue this action until the 200 metres.
Mr Coles demonstrated on the video films that Mrs Satherley used her whip 11 times prior to the 200 metres. He said Mrs Satherley stopped using her whip for a few strides but not for the required 6 strides. He added that it was easy for riders to get caught out because Pukekohe has one of the longest straights in the country.
Mrs Satherley confirmed that she struck her mount 11 times prior to the 200 metres. She said it was an error of judgement on her part and added that she was not “flogging” her mount.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mrs Satherley’s record which showed no previous breach under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said that Mrs Satherley should be given credit for her admission of the breach and her clear record. He stated the breach was in the low to mid – range. Mr Williamson submitted a fine of no less than $300 would be appropriate.
Mrs Satherley submitted a fine at the low end would be appropriate.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The mitigating factors were Mrs Satherley’s admission of the breach and her clear record under this Rule for which she has been given credit. The Committee assess the number of strikes (11) was low to mid – range and the severity of strikes was low. When reviewing the video films it was clear that Mrs Satherley’s strikes were not forceful. The Committee acknowledge the frequency of strikes were not continuous and there were some evident pauses.
The Committee did inform Mrs Satherley that the Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees provides a starting point of a $500 fine or a two day suspension.
This particular breach did not warrant a suspension.
After taking into account all the above the Committee considers an appropriate penalty was a $300 fine on this occasion.
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hearing_title: Counties RC 31 August 2016 - R 1 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 1, Ssangyong 2100, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(3) (b) (ii). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mrs Satherley used the whip excessively on her mount THEY CALL ME SVEN prior to the 200 metres.
Mrs Satherley acknowledged that she understood the Rule and admitted the breach.
Rule 638(3) (b) provides A Rider shall not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is excessive
The Guidelines for Use of Whip provide:
Once a horse enters the final straight it can be hit with the drawn whip up to six times and then the rider should ride hands and heels for six strides before hitting the horse again with the drawn whip and continue this action until the 200 metres.
Mr Coles demonstrated on the video films that Mrs Satherley used her whip 11 times prior to the 200 metres. He said Mrs Satherley stopped using her whip for a few strides but not for the required 6 strides. He added that it was easy for riders to get caught out because Pukekohe has one of the longest straights in the country.
Mrs Satherley confirmed that she struck her mount 11 times prior to the 200 metres. She said it was an error of judgement on her part and added that she was not “flogging” her mount.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mrs Satherley admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mrs Satherley’s record which showed no previous breach under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said that Mrs Satherley should be given credit for her admission of the breach and her clear record. He stated the breach was in the low to mid – range. Mr Williamson submitted a fine of no less than $300 would be appropriate.
Mrs Satherley submitted a fine at the low end would be appropriate.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The mitigating factors were Mrs Satherley’s admission of the breach and her clear record under this Rule for which she has been given credit. The Committee assess the number of strikes (11) was low to mid – range and the severity of strikes was low. When reviewing the video films it was clear that Mrs Satherley’s strikes were not forceful. The Committee acknowledge the frequency of strikes were not continuous and there were some evident pauses.
The Committee did inform Mrs Satherley that the Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees provides a starting point of a $500 fine or a two day suspension.
This particular breach did not warrant a suspension.
After taking into account all the above the Committee considers an appropriate penalty was a $300 fine on this occasion.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mrs Satherley was fined $300.
In conclusion the Committee advised Mrs Satherley with respect to excessive use of the whip where the rider is a repeat offender, a separate starting point is recommended for a 2nd plus breach (within a period of 6 months) of a 3 – 5 riding day suspension.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(3)(b)(ii)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mrs L Satherley - Licensed Rider
Otherperson: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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