Kapiti Coast HRC 2 February 2020 – R 2 – Chair, Mr T Utikere
ID: JCA15305
Meet Title:
Kapiti Coast HRC - 2 February 2020
Meet Chair:
TUtikere
Meet Committee Member 1:
NMoffatt
Race Date:
2020/02/02
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the Committee proceed on the basis that it is proved.
Penalty:
Ms Chilcott is fined $200.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 2 (THE ANCHORAGE @ WAITARERE BEACH NZ MOBILE PACE 2000m) Information A11702 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 869(2) in that Ms Chilcott "...used her whip on more occasions than permitted under Clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations inside the final 400m". Ms Chilcott acknowledged that she understood the Rule and Regulations and that she admitted the breach.
Rule 869(2) states: "No horseman shall during any race use a whip in a manner in contravention of the Use of the Whip Regulations made by the Board."
Using the side-on film Mr Mulcay identified MAC’S TOMADO as the lead horse approaching the 400 metres. Ms Chilcott had then activated the gear and moved to driving with a free hand. Mr Mulcay submitted that she had struck her horse 12 times. Further, he pointed out that unfortunately Ms Chilcott may have been caught out by the 400m straight.
Ms Chilcott said the films were clear in that she struck her horse on 12 occasions.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Mulcay identified that the Respondent had a clear record under the rule. He submitted the breach as one that sat at the low-end.
When invited to make submissions, Mr Chilcott advised the Committee that she had never had a fine for a whip breach before and had nothing further to add.
Reasons for Penalty:
The side-on film establishes that Ms Chilcott struck her horse 12 times over the concluding 400 metres of the race. This number is outside the number permitted under the Use of Whip Regulations. The JCA Penalty Guide identifies a starting point for a breach of this nature as a $200 fine. The Committee notes the Respondent's early admission and that this is her first breach of the Rule; it considers a mitigation inclusive fine as identified in the Penalty Guide's sliding scale as appropriate.
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newcharge: Contravention of the Use of the Whip Regulations
plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 02/02/2020
hearing_title: Kapiti Coast HRC 2 February 2020 - R 2 - Chair, Mr T Utikere
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 2 (THE ANCHORAGE @ WAITARERE BEACH NZ MOBILE PACE 2000m) Information A11702 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 869(2) in that Ms Chilcott "...used her whip on more occasions than permitted under Clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations inside the final 400m". Ms Chilcott acknowledged that she understood the Rule and Regulations and that she admitted the breach.
Rule 869(2) states: "No horseman shall during any race use a whip in a manner in contravention of the Use of the Whip Regulations made by the Board."
Using the side-on film Mr Mulcay identified MAC’S TOMADO as the lead horse approaching the 400 metres. Ms Chilcott had then activated the gear and moved to driving with a free hand. Mr Mulcay submitted that she had struck her horse 12 times. Further, he pointed out that unfortunately Ms Chilcott may have been caught out by the 400m straight.
Ms Chilcott said the films were clear in that she struck her horse on 12 occasions.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the Committee proceed on the basis that it is proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Mulcay identified that the Respondent had a clear record under the rule. He submitted the breach as one that sat at the low-end.
When invited to make submissions, Mr Chilcott advised the Committee that she had never had a fine for a whip breach before and had nothing further to add.
reasonsforpenalty:
The side-on film establishes that Ms Chilcott struck her horse 12 times over the concluding 400 metres of the race. This number is outside the number permitted under the Use of Whip Regulations. The JCA Penalty Guide identifies a starting point for a breach of this nature as a $200 fine. The Committee notes the Respondent's early admission and that this is her first breach of the Rule; it considers a mitigation inclusive fine as identified in the Penalty Guide's sliding scale as appropriate.
penalty:
Ms Chilcott is fined $200.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 869(2) and the Use of Whip Regulations
Informant: Mr S Mulcay - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms N Chilcott - Licensed Horsewoman
Otherperson:
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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