Foxton RC 4 June 2012 – R 1 (instigating a protest)
ID: JCA17573
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Foxton RC - 4 June 2012
Meet Chair:
ISmith
Meet Committee Member 1:
PWilliams
Race Date:
2012/06/04
Race Number:
R 1
Decision:
The committee is satisfied in our opinion that had such interference not occurred “Justa Charlie” would not have finished in front of “St Andrews” and the protest is dismissed.
The judge’s placings as detailed below stand and authorization is given for the payment of all dividends and stakes.
1st St Andrews (1)
2nd Justa Charlie(6)
3rd Oraka Prince (4)
4th Mr Cool Boy (9)
5th The Big Opal (11)
Facts:
Following the running of race 1 an Information instigating a Protest was filed by J Parkes the rider of “Justa Charlie” which finished 2nd in the race alleging interference inside the final 200m by “St Andrews” ridden by L Allpress which finished 1st.
The judge’s placings were:-
1st St Andrews (1)
2nd Justa Charlie (6)
3rd Oraka Prince (4)
4th Mr Cool Boy (9)
5th The Big Opal (11)
The relevant margin was half a head between 1st and 2nd.
Rule 642(1) states:- “If a placed horse or its rider causes interference within the meaning of this Rule 642 to another placed horse, and the Judicial Committee is of the opinion that the horse so interfered with would have finished ahead of the first mentioned horse had such interference not occurred, they may place the first mentioned horse immediately after the horse interfered with.”
The rule was read and confirmed as understood by all parties.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Parkes using the films available highlighted his mount “Justa Charlie” racing on the outside of and head to head with “St Andrews” just inside the final 200m. He said at this point there was no contact but both riders are riding pretty hard and he was finishing over the top of “St Andrews” and just about in front. He said “St Andrews” then moved out and made contact with his horse. He said he suffered interference in the last 50m and that with a slow track and a severe bump towards the end of the race it was hard to regain momentum when only a few strides short of the post. He said the winning margin was only half a head and the interference had cost him the race.
Mr Boon stated that, under pressure, “St Andrews” had over reacted and moved across onto his horse. He said he thought his horse was in front of “St Andrews” and the interference has stopped his horse’s momentum and allowed “St Andrews” to maintain an advantage to the line.
Mr Otto stated both horses were running greenly and agreed his horse had moved out a little. He said as that happened Mrs Allpress has stopped riding, corrected and then straightened him. He added that his horse had bounced off “Justa Charlie” and lost momentum and was hampered more than the other horse. He said Mr Parkes had never stopped riding his mount out and he continued to move in until contact was made. Mr Otto said “Justa Charlie” was never pushed out over any extra ground and had peaked on its run at the point of contact. Finally, he said Mrs Allpress didn’t ride her horse out to the line and still won the race.
Mrs Allpress used the films to demonstrate where Mr Parkes continued to use his whip while his horse was moving in until he made contact with her horse. She said her horse had bounced off the other horse and she lost momentum and had to straighten and ride out to the line and still won.
To a question from the Chairman it was confirmed the first point of contact was seven or eight strides from the finish.
Mr Neal submitted that both horses were contesting the lead vigorously inside the final 100m and both horses had shifted ground – “St Andrews” outwards and “Justa Charlie” inwards when both horses were under pressure and getting tired at the end of their run. He said Mrs Allpress had become more unbalanced as a result of the contact where the horses touched for two or three strides. Both horses have been affected to a degree.
Reasons for Decision:
It was clear to the committee from the evidence provided by the films and submissions presented that there was movement by both horses which resulted in the initial contact. After racing head to head into the final 100 metres contact was made approximately seven or eight strides from the finish. The film clearly shows Mr Parkes has continued to ride out with the whip while his mount is shifting ground inwards and as Mrs Allpress moves out simultaneously they have made contact. At this point and at no other time does the Committee believe “Justa Charlie” was in front of “St Andrews”. The Committee believes “St Andrews” was inconvenienced at least, if not more, than “Justa Charlie” and also notes that neither rider used their whip in the final 30m of the race during which time “St Andrews” was ahead of “Justa Charlie”.
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informantnumber: A3159
horsename: ST ANDREWS
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decisiondate: 24/05/2012
hearing_title: Foxton RC 4 June 2012 - R 1 (instigating a protest)
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 1 an Information instigating a Protest was filed by J Parkes the rider of “Justa Charlie” which finished 2nd in the race alleging interference inside the final 200m by “St Andrews” ridden by L Allpress which finished 1st.
The judge’s placings were:-
1st St Andrews (1)
2nd Justa Charlie (6)
3rd Oraka Prince (4)
4th Mr Cool Boy (9)
5th The Big Opal (11)
The relevant margin was half a head between 1st and 2nd.
Rule 642(1) states:- “If a placed horse or its rider causes interference within the meaning of this Rule 642 to another placed horse, and the Judicial Committee is of the opinion that the horse so interfered with would have finished ahead of the first mentioned horse had such interference not occurred, they may place the first mentioned horse immediately after the horse interfered with.”
The rule was read and confirmed as understood by all parties.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Parkes using the films available highlighted his mount “Justa Charlie” racing on the outside of and head to head with “St Andrews” just inside the final 200m. He said at this point there was no contact but both riders are riding pretty hard and he was finishing over the top of “St Andrews” and just about in front. He said “St Andrews” then moved out and made contact with his horse. He said he suffered interference in the last 50m and that with a slow track and a severe bump towards the end of the race it was hard to regain momentum when only a few strides short of the post. He said the winning margin was only half a head and the interference had cost him the race.
Mr Boon stated that, under pressure, “St Andrews” had over reacted and moved across onto his horse. He said he thought his horse was in front of “St Andrews” and the interference has stopped his horse’s momentum and allowed “St Andrews” to maintain an advantage to the line.
Mr Otto stated both horses were running greenly and agreed his horse had moved out a little. He said as that happened Mrs Allpress has stopped riding, corrected and then straightened him. He added that his horse had bounced off “Justa Charlie” and lost momentum and was hampered more than the other horse. He said Mr Parkes had never stopped riding his mount out and he continued to move in until contact was made. Mr Otto said “Justa Charlie” was never pushed out over any extra ground and had peaked on its run at the point of contact. Finally, he said Mrs Allpress didn’t ride her horse out to the line and still won the race.
Mrs Allpress used the films to demonstrate where Mr Parkes continued to use his whip while his horse was moving in until he made contact with her horse. She said her horse had bounced off the other horse and she lost momentum and had to straighten and ride out to the line and still won.
To a question from the Chairman it was confirmed the first point of contact was seven or eight strides from the finish.
Mr Neal submitted that both horses were contesting the lead vigorously inside the final 100m and both horses had shifted ground – “St Andrews” outwards and “Justa Charlie” inwards when both horses were under pressure and getting tired at the end of their run. He said Mrs Allpress had become more unbalanced as a result of the contact where the horses touched for two or three strides. Both horses have been affected to a degree.
reasonsfordecision:
It was clear to the committee from the evidence provided by the films and submissions presented that there was movement by both horses which resulted in the initial contact. After racing head to head into the final 100 metres contact was made approximately seven or eight strides from the finish. The film clearly shows Mr Parkes has continued to ride out with the whip while his mount is shifting ground inwards and as Mrs Allpress moves out simultaneously they have made contact. At this point and at no other time does the Committee believe “Justa Charlie” was in front of “St Andrews”. The Committee believes “St Andrews” was inconvenienced at least, if not more, than “Justa Charlie” and also notes that neither rider used their whip in the final 30m of the race during which time “St Andrews” was ahead of “Justa Charlie”.
Decision:
The committee is satisfied in our opinion that had such interference not occurred “Justa Charlie” would not have finished in front of “St Andrews” and the protest is dismissed.
The judge’s placings as detailed below stand and authorization is given for the payment of all dividends and stakes.
1st St Andrews (1)
2nd Justa Charlie(6)
3rd Oraka Prince (4)
4th Mr Cool Boy (9)
5th The Big Opal (11)
sumissionsforpenalty:
reasonsforpenalty:
penalty:
hearing_type: Protest
Rules: 642(1)
Informant: Mr J Parkes - Licensed Jockey - Rider of 'JUSTA CHARLIE"
JockeysandTrainer:
Otherperson:
PersonPresent: Mrs L Allpress - Licensed Jockey - Rider of "ST ANDREWS", Mr J Boon - Licensed Trainer - "JUSTA CHARLIE", Mr R Neal - Stipendiary Steward, Mr J Oatham - Stipendiary Steward
Respondent: Mr R Otto - Licensed Trainer - "ST ANDREWS"
StipendSteward:
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