Manawatu RC 1 April 2017 – R 6 – Chair, Mrs N Moffatt
ID: JCA17891
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Manawatu RC - 1 April 2017
Meet Chair:
NMoffatt
Meet Committee Member 1:
TUtikere
Race Date:
2017/04/01
Race Number:
R6
Decision:
As Mr Waddell admitted the breach we found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Mr Waddell is suspended from the close of racing on Saturday April 8th up to and including racing on Saturday April 29th.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 6 (Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes, Group 1), an Information was lodged by Mr J Oatham alleging a breach of Rule 638(1) (d) in that “Jockey J Waddell allowed his mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of DIVINE POWER passing the 400metres with DIVINE POWER clipping a heel and blundering.”
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Waddell confirmed to the Committee that he understood the charge and admitted the breach.
Mr Williamson identified the runners involved and outlined the incident using all available video angles.
At the 400m mark the field was racing away from the fence. Mr Waddell was in a midfield position with one horse to his inside. At this stage of the race his horse, SUMMER MONSOON, showed a tendency to lay out however Mr Waddell corrected its line of running when it did so. Soon after, in an attempt to get wider on the track, Mr Waddell angled out across the heels of MELODY BELLE and into the line of DIVINE POWER who clipped a heel and blundered badly. Mr Williamson used the back straight video to show that Mr Waddell was not clear when he shifted outwards, being only ½ to ¾ of a length clear when commencing his outward movement and only 1 length clear when DIVINE POWER clipped heels. The head on film showed the extent to which DIVINE POWER was affected.
Mr Waddell said Mr Williamson had explained the incident well and conceded that he had ridden carelessly. He said he was probably trying too hard and had possibly been two strides too early in moving outward. Unfortunately, due to the camber on the new turn, he moved out more than expected and then his horse, being green, ducked back inwards nearly dropping him. Mr Waddell said he had made an error of judgement and deserved to pay the price for it.
In response to a question from the Committee Mr Waddell said while he had heard the rider of DIVINE POWER (Mrs McCulloch) call to him she was obscured from his vision. He took the risk and moved outwards mistakenly thinking he was clear of that runner. Mr Waddell was not aware he had caused any interference until viewing the films after the race. He told the Committee he was bitterly disappointed in himself.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham said Mr Waddell has had 109 race-day rides since resuming his career in the first week of January this year. On March 8th he was charged with careless riding and received a four day suspension.
Mr Oatham submitted that the level of carelessness was at the high end of the scale and although Mr Waddell had made some attempt to relieve the pressure earlier in the running he had then commenced to angle outwards displaying an element of “win at all costs” attitude.
Mr Oatham said the interference suffered by Ms McCulloch was reasonably severe and it was fortunate that a fall didn’t result. He said prior to today Mr Waddell’s riding record had caused no concern to the Stewards and they had been very impressed with his conduct since his return to riding. Mr Oatham said this was Group 1 race (one of only two for 2yr olds in New Zealand) and the Stewards’ submission was for a period of suspension in the vicinity of three weeks.
Mr Waddell was invited to make submissions on penalty. He agreed with Mr Oatham’s assessment that this was a high end breach but cited Mr Lammas’ recent 18 day suspension in the Oaks where two runners fell and that of Mr Colgan’s six day suspension in a Group 1 race last year. Comparing these breaches Mr Waddell was of the opinion that a two week suspension (including the Easter Handicap) was an appropriate penalty for him today. In the event of suspension he advised of commitments through until Saturday next weekend.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee took into account all of the submissions presented. Both Mr Waddell and Mr Oatham agreed that the breach sat at the high end of carelessness. We were of the same opinion. Mr Waddell was seeking a run on the better part of the track and angled outwards with little regard to the runner behind him. DIVINE POWER had its chances extinguished in a Group 1 race finishing in last position and Mrs McCulloch came exceedingly close to falling. The penalty guide for Judicial Committees allows for a five day starting point for careless riding. We have adjusted this upwards to reflect the aggravating factors; Mr Waddell’s degree of carelessness, the consequences of his actions and the Group 1 status of the race. The only mitigating factor was Mr Waddell’s full and frank admission of the breach. His riding record did not afford him any reduction in penalty due to a very recent careless riding charge after only 3 months of resuming riding.
Taking into account all of these factors it was our opinion that a three week suspension was an appropriate penalty.
The Committee was impressed with Mr Waddell’s conduct throughout the hearing and for the clear and candid manner in which he presented his case. He made no attempt to minimise the seriousness of the breach and his remorse for putting another rider in danger was genuine. We commend him for that.
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Following the running of Race 6 (Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes, Group 1), an Information was lodged by Mr J Oatham alleging a breach of Rule 638(1) (d) in that “Jockey J Waddell allowed his mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of DIVINE POWER passing the 400metres with DIVINE POWER clipping a heel and blundering.”
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Waddell confirmed to the Committee that he understood the charge and admitted the breach.
Mr Williamson identified the runners involved and outlined the incident using all available video angles.
At the 400m mark the field was racing away from the fence. Mr Waddell was in a midfield position with one horse to his inside. At this stage of the race his horse, SUMMER MONSOON, showed a tendency to lay out however Mr Waddell corrected its line of running when it did so. Soon after, in an attempt to get wider on the track, Mr Waddell angled out across the heels of MELODY BELLE and into the line of DIVINE POWER who clipped a heel and blundered badly. Mr Williamson used the back straight video to show that Mr Waddell was not clear when he shifted outwards, being only ½ to ¾ of a length clear when commencing his outward movement and only 1 length clear when DIVINE POWER clipped heels. The head on film showed the extent to which DIVINE POWER was affected.
Mr Waddell said Mr Williamson had explained the incident well and conceded that he had ridden carelessly. He said he was probably trying too hard and had possibly been two strides too early in moving outward. Unfortunately, due to the camber on the new turn, he moved out more than expected and then his horse, being green, ducked back inwards nearly dropping him. Mr Waddell said he had made an error of judgement and deserved to pay the price for it.
In response to a question from the Committee Mr Waddell said while he had heard the rider of DIVINE POWER (Mrs McCulloch) call to him she was obscured from his vision. He took the risk and moved outwards mistakenly thinking he was clear of that runner. Mr Waddell was not aware he had caused any interference until viewing the films after the race. He told the Committee he was bitterly disappointed in himself.
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Decision:
As Mr Waddell admitted the breach we found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham said Mr Waddell has had 109 race-day rides since resuming his career in the first week of January this year. On March 8th he was charged with careless riding and received a four day suspension.
Mr Oatham submitted that the level of carelessness was at the high end of the scale and although Mr Waddell had made some attempt to relieve the pressure earlier in the running he had then commenced to angle outwards displaying an element of “win at all costs” attitude.
Mr Oatham said the interference suffered by Ms McCulloch was reasonably severe and it was fortunate that a fall didn’t result. He said prior to today Mr Waddell’s riding record had caused no concern to the Stewards and they had been very impressed with his conduct since his return to riding. Mr Oatham said this was Group 1 race (one of only two for 2yr olds in New Zealand) and the Stewards’ submission was for a period of suspension in the vicinity of three weeks.
Mr Waddell was invited to make submissions on penalty. He agreed with Mr Oatham’s assessment that this was a high end breach but cited Mr Lammas’ recent 18 day suspension in the Oaks where two runners fell and that of Mr Colgan’s six day suspension in a Group 1 race last year. Comparing these breaches Mr Waddell was of the opinion that a two week suspension (including the Easter Handicap) was an appropriate penalty for him today. In the event of suspension he advised of commitments through until Saturday next weekend.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee took into account all of the submissions presented. Both Mr Waddell and Mr Oatham agreed that the breach sat at the high end of carelessness. We were of the same opinion. Mr Waddell was seeking a run on the better part of the track and angled outwards with little regard to the runner behind him. DIVINE POWER had its chances extinguished in a Group 1 race finishing in last position and Mrs McCulloch came exceedingly close to falling. The penalty guide for Judicial Committees allows for a five day starting point for careless riding. We have adjusted this upwards to reflect the aggravating factors; Mr Waddell’s degree of carelessness, the consequences of his actions and the Group 1 status of the race. The only mitigating factor was Mr Waddell’s full and frank admission of the breach. His riding record did not afford him any reduction in penalty due to a very recent careless riding charge after only 3 months of resuming riding.
Taking into account all of these factors it was our opinion that a three week suspension was an appropriate penalty.
The Committee was impressed with Mr Waddell’s conduct throughout the hearing and for the clear and candid manner in which he presented his case. He made no attempt to minimise the seriousness of the breach and his remorse for putting another rider in danger was genuine. We commend him for that.
penalty:
Mr Waddell is suspended from the close of racing on Saturday April 8th up to and including racing on Saturday April 29th.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr J Waddell - Licensed Rider
Otherperson: Mr M Williamson - Senior Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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