Hawkes Bay RI – 4 October 2008 – Race 5
ID: JCA20209
Code:
Thoroughbred
Hearing Type (Code):
thoroughbred-racing
Meet Title:
Hawkes Bay RI - 4 October 2008
Race Date:
2008/10/04
Race Number:
Race 5
Decision: Following Race 5 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (d) by the informant, Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr Cameron George. He alleged that Mr M Coleman, rider of ALTERED IMAGE, permitted his mount to shift outwards near the 200 metres when not clear of FIREBOLT, VINCENT MANGANO and RUBIN CARTER, which were all checked
Following Race 5 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (d) by the informant, Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr Cameron George. He alleged that Mr M Coleman, rider of ALTERED IMAGE, permitted his mount to shift outwards near the 200 metres when not clear of FIREBOLT, VINCENT MANGANO and RUBIN CARTER, which were all checked.
--Mr Coleman admitted the breach.
--Mr George demonstrated the video films and showed at the 200 metre mark Mr Coleman angle his mount out when insufficiently clear, causing severe interference to three runners.
--PENALTY
--Mr George submitted that this was interference at the highest end of the scale. He said it was a lengthy shift outwards enabling ALTERED IMAGE to finish third, whilst in doing so severely affecting the chances of three other runners. Mr George submitted a 3 – 4 week suspension and a $4,000 - $6,000 fine in accordance with similar offences.
--Mr Coleman admitted he dictated the line of the horses on his outside but it was not a deliberate move. He said the head wind made it more difficult to determine margins.
--DECISION
--The Committee gave considerable thought to all submissions and before imposing penalty took into account the following :
--1. Mr Coleman’s Guilty plea.
--2. His excellent riding record.
--3. Status of the race and the consequences as stated in Rule 1122 (2). The consequences in this case were that three runners all had their chances virtually extinguished at a vital stage of the race.
--4. Level of interference and the effect on three other runners.
--5. Mr Coleman did not attempt to stop riding at any stage during his sustained outward movement.
--Normally we believe this type of offence would warrant a 4 week suspension and an accompanying fine. However, taking into account Mr Coleman’s outstanding record and his Guilty plea, we give him a week’s concession and impose a 3 week suspension, starting after racing on 04 October and concluding after racing on Saturday 25 October 2008. In addition, we impose a fine of $5,000.
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R M Seabrook
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Decision:
Following Race 5 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (d) by the informant, Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr Cameron George. He alleged that Mr M Coleman, rider of ALTERED IMAGE, permitted his mount to shift outwards near the 200 metres when not clear of FIREBOLT, VINCENT MANGANO and RUBIN CARTER, which were all checkedFollowing Race 5 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871 (1) (d) by the informant, Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr Cameron George. He alleged that Mr M Coleman, rider of ALTERED IMAGE, permitted his mount to shift outwards near the 200 metres when not clear of FIREBOLT, VINCENT MANGANO and RUBIN CARTER, which were all checked.
--Mr Coleman admitted the breach.
--Mr George demonstrated the video films and showed at the 200 metre mark Mr Coleman angle his mount out when insufficiently clear, causing severe interference to three runners.
--PENALTY
--Mr George submitted that this was interference at the highest end of the scale. He said it was a lengthy shift outwards enabling ALTERED IMAGE to finish third, whilst in doing so severely affecting the chances of three other runners. Mr George submitted a 3 – 4 week suspension and a $4,000 - $6,000 fine in accordance with similar offences.
--Mr Coleman admitted he dictated the line of the horses on his outside but it was not a deliberate move. He said the head wind made it more difficult to determine margins.
--DECISION
--The Committee gave considerable thought to all submissions and before imposing penalty took into account the following :
--1. Mr Coleman’s Guilty plea.
--2. His excellent riding record.
--3. Status of the race and the consequences as stated in Rule 1122 (2). The consequences in this case were that three runners all had their chances virtually extinguished at a vital stage of the race.
--4. Level of interference and the effect on three other runners.
--5. Mr Coleman did not attempt to stop riding at any stage during his sustained outward movement.
--Normally we believe this type of offence would warrant a 4 week suspension and an accompanying fine. However, taking into account Mr Coleman’s outstanding record and his Guilty plea, we give him a week’s concession and impose a 3 week suspension, starting after racing on 04 October and concluding after racing on Saturday 25 October 2008. In addition, we impose a fine of $5,000.
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R M Seabrook
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