Manawatu RC 28 March 2015 – R 3
ID: JCA12695
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Manawatu RC - 28 March 2015
Meet Chair:
NMoffatt
Meet Committee Member 1:
TUtikere
Race Date:
2015/03/28
Race Number:
R 3
Decision:
As Ms Johnson admitted the breach we found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly Ms Johnson is suspended from riding from the conclusion of racing on Saturday April 4th, up to and including racing on Friday April 17th. The days included in this suspension are:
6/4/15 Auckland
10/4/15 Manawatu
11/4/15 Tauranga/Wellington
15/4/15 Rotorua
16/4/15 Woodville
17/4/15 Dargaville
NB: Waipa (8/4/15) is an Apprentice only day therefore was not included and Otago (9/4/15) was also excluded. The Stewards did not support that day being included and we were not satisfied Mr Johnson would be riding at Wingatui.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 3, Ricoh Premier, an Information was lodged by Mr N Goodwin alleging a breach of Rule 638(1) (d) in that immediately passing the 400 metres D Johnson (QUINTASTICS) attempted to force a run to the inside of NO CHANGE (J Parkes) when no run existed with this resulting in NO CHANGE becoming unbalanced and losing momentum.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Ms Johnson acknowledged she understood the nature of the rule and confirmed she admitted the breach.
The incident that led to the charge occurred on the bend entering the home straight. Mr Goodwin used head-on, rear-view and side-on videos to demonstrate. Ms Johnson found herself in behind the leaders with no room to improve. In an attempt to get clear racing room she forced a gap between BEAU AGEN and NO CHANGE. Mr Goodwin said there may have been half a gap but there certainly wasn’t sufficient room for Ms Johnson to push QUINTASTICS through. As a result of her actions NO CHANGE was buffeted and became unbalanced. In addition Ms Johnson’s own horse was affected. Mr Goodwin said a more prudent option would have been for Ms Johnson to wait for a run.
Ms Johnson was very candid with the committee. She said she had received a couple of suspensions recently for making the wrong moves and she would be reviewing all her films in an attempt to look into her competitive riding style and take measures to rectify her mistakes.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Goodwin was invited to make submissions on penalty and asked to produce Ms Johnson’s riding record.
Careless riding charges within the last 6 months:
28/2/15 8 day suspension
10/1/15 8 days and $1000
26/12/15 6 days
8/11/14 4 days
Mr Goodwin said it was quite clear by the films that Ms Johnson had ridden aggressively albeit competitively. The Stewards take the position that it is acceptable to ride competitively as long as there is no undue harm caused to another runner. On this occasion Mr Parkes’ mount NO CHANGE was jostled and became unbalanced for a short distance when Ms Johnson forced a run through to its inside. The horse affected the most by the incident was Ms Johnson’s own mount QUINTASTICS which became severely unbalanced as a result of her actions. The Stewards placed the degree of carelessness in the mid/low range and said they would leave it up to the committee to determine the length of any suspension.
Ms Johnson admitted that over recent times she had been riding too aggressively and was often impatient during races. She said she was making a bid for the jockeys’ premiership but first she had to get her riding sorted as she had incurred too many recent suspensions. Ms Johnson said she would be seeking advice from someone such as Lance O’Sullivan, whose horse she was riding today. Ms Johnson asked the committee to consider a combination penalty of a suspension and a fine.
The committee sought an assurance from the RIU that they would follow up on Ms Johnson’s progress with sorting out her riding issues. This assurance was given by Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr Neal.
Reasons for Penalty:
In coming to a decision on penalty the committee took into account all of the submissions presented and adopted as a starting point a five day suspension. Ms Johnson’s record is a significant aggravating factor and reflects an admitted problem with aggressive riding. We have taken into account her full and frank admission of the breach, her acceptance of a problem and a willingness to address the issues identified. In our opinion the degree of carelessness sat in the midrange. The horse she buffeted went on to win the race with the more severe consequences occurring to her own mount. We did not think a fine was appropriate on this occasion due to her pattern of repeat offending. Ms Johnson has been suspended for careless riding in December, January, February and March. The penalty may well have been higher had Ms Johnson not been quite so forthright in her self- assessment and committed to improving her riding. Balancing up all of these factors we have imposed a six day suspension. Ms Johnson advised of commitments through until next Saturday April 4th.
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hearing_title: Manawatu RC 28 March 2015 - R 3
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facts:
Following the running of Race 3, Ricoh Premier, an Information was lodged by Mr N Goodwin alleging a breach of Rule 638(1) (d) in that immediately passing the 400 metres D Johnson (QUINTASTICS) attempted to force a run to the inside of NO CHANGE (J Parkes) when no run existed with this resulting in NO CHANGE becoming unbalanced and losing momentum.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Ms Johnson acknowledged she understood the nature of the rule and confirmed she admitted the breach.
The incident that led to the charge occurred on the bend entering the home straight. Mr Goodwin used head-on, rear-view and side-on videos to demonstrate. Ms Johnson found herself in behind the leaders with no room to improve. In an attempt to get clear racing room she forced a gap between BEAU AGEN and NO CHANGE. Mr Goodwin said there may have been half a gap but there certainly wasn’t sufficient room for Ms Johnson to push QUINTASTICS through. As a result of her actions NO CHANGE was buffeted and became unbalanced. In addition Ms Johnson’s own horse was affected. Mr Goodwin said a more prudent option would have been for Ms Johnson to wait for a run.
Ms Johnson was very candid with the committee. She said she had received a couple of suspensions recently for making the wrong moves and she would be reviewing all her films in an attempt to look into her competitive riding style and take measures to rectify her mistakes.
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Decision:
As Ms Johnson admitted the breach we found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Goodwin was invited to make submissions on penalty and asked to produce Ms Johnson’s riding record.
Careless riding charges within the last 6 months:
28/2/15 8 day suspension
10/1/15 8 days and $1000
26/12/15 6 days
8/11/14 4 days
Mr Goodwin said it was quite clear by the films that Ms Johnson had ridden aggressively albeit competitively. The Stewards take the position that it is acceptable to ride competitively as long as there is no undue harm caused to another runner. On this occasion Mr Parkes’ mount NO CHANGE was jostled and became unbalanced for a short distance when Ms Johnson forced a run through to its inside. The horse affected the most by the incident was Ms Johnson’s own mount QUINTASTICS which became severely unbalanced as a result of her actions. The Stewards placed the degree of carelessness in the mid/low range and said they would leave it up to the committee to determine the length of any suspension.
Ms Johnson admitted that over recent times she had been riding too aggressively and was often impatient during races. She said she was making a bid for the jockeys’ premiership but first she had to get her riding sorted as she had incurred too many recent suspensions. Ms Johnson said she would be seeking advice from someone such as Lance O’Sullivan, whose horse she was riding today. Ms Johnson asked the committee to consider a combination penalty of a suspension and a fine.
The committee sought an assurance from the RIU that they would follow up on Ms Johnson’s progress with sorting out her riding issues. This assurance was given by Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr Neal.
reasonsforpenalty:
In coming to a decision on penalty the committee took into account all of the submissions presented and adopted as a starting point a five day suspension. Ms Johnson’s record is a significant aggravating factor and reflects an admitted problem with aggressive riding. We have taken into account her full and frank admission of the breach, her acceptance of a problem and a willingness to address the issues identified. In our opinion the degree of carelessness sat in the midrange. The horse she buffeted went on to win the race with the more severe consequences occurring to her own mount. We did not think a fine was appropriate on this occasion due to her pattern of repeat offending. Ms Johnson has been suspended for careless riding in December, January, February and March. The penalty may well have been higher had Ms Johnson not been quite so forthright in her self- assessment and committed to improving her riding. Balancing up all of these factors we have imposed a six day suspension. Ms Johnson advised of commitments through until next Saturday April 4th.
penalty:
Accordingly Ms Johnson is suspended from riding from the conclusion of racing on Saturday April 4th, up to and including racing on Friday April 17th. The days included in this suspension are:
6/4/15 Auckland
10/4/15 Manawatu
11/4/15 Tauranga/Wellington
15/4/15 Rotorua
16/4/15 Woodville
17/4/15 Dargaville
NB: Waipa (8/4/15) is an Apprentice only day therefore was not included and Otago (9/4/15) was also excluded. The Stewards did not support that day being included and we were not satisfied Mr Johnson would be riding at Wingatui.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr N Goodwin - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms D Johnson - Licensed Rider
Otherperson: Mr R Neal - Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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