Counties RC 8 April 2018 – R 3 – Chair, Mr A Smith
ID: JCA14176
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Counties RC - 8 April 2018
Meet Chair:
ASmith
Meet Committee Member 1:
ADooley
Race Date:
2018/04/08
Race Number:
R 3
Decision:
As Mr Rusof admitted the breach, the Committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
The Committee grants a deferment to Mr Rusof’s suspension pursuant to rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Rusof had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on the 14th of April and conclude after racing on the 21 April 2018.
Facts:
Following the running of race 3, Fasttrack Insurance, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Rusof allowed his mount ICEBOMB to shift in when not sufficiently clear of SWEET NINETEEN which was checked near the 400m.
Mr Rusof 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 demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified the horses ICE BOMB (S.Rusof), SWEET NINETEEN (J.Bayliss) and SAVELLE (M.Cameron). Mr Jones showed that near the 400m Mr Rusof shifted outwards off the heels of SAVELLE in an attempt to achieve a run. While this occurs Mr Bayliss has ridden his horse forward and established a run inside of Mr Rusof. After being held up for several strides Mr Rusof angles his mount back towards the rail when not sufficiently clear of Mr Bayliss (SWEET NINETEEN) causing this runner to be checked.
Mr Jones submitted that Mr Rusof was only a bare length clear when he shifted inwards and not the required length and own length clear.
Mr Rusof said that he had tried to get out, to get a clear run but had no luck. A gap opened on the inside but I didn’t realise anyone was behind me.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson said that Mr Rusof had 1 previous breach of the rule on the 14/3/2018 which was a 7 day suspension for a mid range offence.
Mr Williamson submitted that the level of carelessness for this offence was at the low end.
Mr Rusof advised that he had upcoming engagements at Hastings on the 14/4/2018 and requested that any suspension start after this date.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
When reviewing the video footage the Committee observed that Mr Rusof attempted a run outside of SAVELLE (M.Cameron) but there was no run available for some distance. Mr Rusof then switched back to the inside when only a bare length clear, checking SWEET NINETEEN.
The Committee assessed the level of carelessness to be at the low end and adopted 6 national riding days as the appropriate starting point.
The mitigating factors where Mr Rusof’s admission of the breach and good record, albeit from limited rides in New Zealand. For these combined factors the Committee afforded Mr Rusof a 1 day reduction.
After taking into account all factors the Committee considered that a 5 day suspension was appropriate.
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hearing_title: Counties RC 8 April 2018 - R 3 - Chair, Mr A Smith
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 3, Fasttrack Insurance, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Rusof allowed his mount ICEBOMB to shift in when not sufficiently clear of SWEET NINETEEN which was checked near the 400m.
Mr Rusof 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 demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified the horses ICE BOMB (S.Rusof), SWEET NINETEEN (J.Bayliss) and SAVELLE (M.Cameron). Mr Jones showed that near the 400m Mr Rusof shifted outwards off the heels of SAVELLE in an attempt to achieve a run. While this occurs Mr Bayliss has ridden his horse forward and established a run inside of Mr Rusof. After being held up for several strides Mr Rusof angles his mount back towards the rail when not sufficiently clear of Mr Bayliss (SWEET NINETEEN) causing this runner to be checked.
Mr Jones submitted that Mr Rusof was only a bare length clear when he shifted inwards and not the required length and own length clear.
Mr Rusof said that he had tried to get out, to get a clear run but had no luck. A gap opened on the inside but I didn’t realise anyone was behind me.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Rusof admitted the breach, the Committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson said that Mr Rusof had 1 previous breach of the rule on the 14/3/2018 which was a 7 day suspension for a mid range offence.
Mr Williamson submitted that the level of carelessness for this offence was at the low end.
Mr Rusof advised that he had upcoming engagements at Hastings on the 14/4/2018 and requested that any suspension start after this date.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
When reviewing the video footage the Committee observed that Mr Rusof attempted a run outside of SAVELLE (M.Cameron) but there was no run available for some distance. Mr Rusof then switched back to the inside when only a bare length clear, checking SWEET NINETEEN.
The Committee assessed the level of carelessness to be at the low end and adopted 6 national riding days as the appropriate starting point.
The mitigating factors where Mr Rusof’s admission of the breach and good record, albeit from limited rides in New Zealand. For these combined factors the Committee afforded Mr Rusof a 1 day reduction.
After taking into account all factors the Committee considered that a 5 day suspension was appropriate.
penalty:
The Committee grants a deferment to Mr Rusof’s suspension pursuant to rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Rusof had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on the 14th of April and conclude after racing on the 21 April 2018.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr S Rusof - Class A Rider
Otherperson: Mr B Jones - Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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