Marlborough HRC 28 April 2013 – R 2
ID: JCA14799
Meet Title:
Marlborough HRC - 28 April 2013
Meet Chair:
SChing
Meet Committee Member 1:
RMcKenzie
Race Date:
2013/04/28
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
The charge was found to be proved.
Penalty:
Mr Riddell’s Junior Horseman’s licence was suspended from the completion of racing on 28 April 2013 up to and including 19 May 2013 (4 effective days). This period of suspension is inclusive of 3 May at Christchurch, 5 May at Ashburton, 12 May at Timaru and 19 May at Oamaru.
Charge:
Careless driving
Facts:
Following the running of Race 2, the Grove Tavern Mobile Pace, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr N M Ydgren against Junior Horseman Mr K Riddell, alleging a breach of Rule 869(3) (b) in that he drove carelessly when driving BASHFUL COMPTON. Mr Riddell was assisted at the hearing by Open Horseman Mr J Abernethy.
Mr Riddell had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted and that he understood the Rule he was being charged with.
The charge reads as follows:
“I, the above named informant allege that the above named Defendant committed a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that you drove your horse (Bashful Compton) carelessly by shifting into a run where sufficient room did not exist causing your own horse to break.”
Rule 869(3)(b) reads as follows:
“(3) No horseman in any race shall drive:-
(b) carelessly:-
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Ydgren gave evidence and used video coverage to show that near the 200m Mr Riddell, driving BASHFUL COMPTON, when racing in midfield, attempted to improve on the inside of HIGHVIEW PHANTOM, driven by Mr S Anderson, when a partial gap presented itself. Mr Ydgren submitted that Mr Riddell had anticipated the gap and in doing so became awkwardly positioned. As a result his horse struck the wheel of HIGHVIEW PHANTOM causing his own horse to break and the inside runner, WAIKARI CASH, driven by Mr K James, also to break.
Mr Riddell, with the assistance of Mr Abernethy, submitted that HIGHVIEW PHANTOM had contributed to the incident by shifting in slightly just prior to the incident but conceded that Mr Riddell should not have been in the position he was in. Mr Abernethy stated that if HIGHVIEW PHANTOM had stayed on a straight line this incident may not have occurred.
Reasons for Decision:
As Mr Riddell had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Ydgren informed the Committee that Mr Riddell had a clear record and credit should be given for his ready admission of the breach. Mr Ydgren said that Mr Riddell had only 10 lifetime drives and these had been over the past 3 months. He submitted that the breach was mid- range in the level of carelessness. Mr Ydgren stated that the JCA Penalty Guide suggested a starting point of 8 drives or a fine of $400 for a breach of this Rule. Mr Ydgren submitted that a fine of between $200 and $250 be considered.
Mr Riddell, with the assistance of Mr Abernethy, submitted that he would prefer a suspension.
Mr Ydgren stated that the Stewards did not object to a suspension being imposed and submitted that a 4-5 day suspension be considered.
The matter of deferment was discussed with Mr Riddell and Mr Abernethy, with Mr Riddell opting not to seek any deferment of penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
In determining penalty, the Committee took into account Mr Riddell’s ready admission of the breach, his good record and his relative inexperience, as mitigating factors. Aggravating factors were that his carelessness had caused his own horse and another runner to break. The Committee considered this breach to be low to mid-range and determined that a suspension would be an appropriate penalty in this case. The JCA Penalty Guide suggests a starting point of 8 drives for a breach of this Rule and after taking all factors into consideration the Committee decided that a 4 day suspension be imposed.
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decisiondate: 26/04/2013
hearing_title: Marlborough HRC 28 April 2013 - R 2
charge:
Careless driving
facts:
Following the running of Race 2, the Grove Tavern Mobile Pace, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr N M Ydgren against Junior Horseman Mr K Riddell, alleging a breach of Rule 869(3) (b) in that he drove carelessly when driving BASHFUL COMPTON. Mr Riddell was assisted at the hearing by Open Horseman Mr J Abernethy.
Mr Riddell had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted and that he understood the Rule he was being charged with.
The charge reads as follows:
“I, the above named informant allege that the above named Defendant committed a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that you drove your horse (Bashful Compton) carelessly by shifting into a run where sufficient room did not exist causing your own horse to break.”
Rule 869(3)(b) reads as follows:
“(3) No horseman in any race shall drive:-
(b) carelessly:-
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Ydgren gave evidence and used video coverage to show that near the 200m Mr Riddell, driving BASHFUL COMPTON, when racing in midfield, attempted to improve on the inside of HIGHVIEW PHANTOM, driven by Mr S Anderson, when a partial gap presented itself. Mr Ydgren submitted that Mr Riddell had anticipated the gap and in doing so became awkwardly positioned. As a result his horse struck the wheel of HIGHVIEW PHANTOM causing his own horse to break and the inside runner, WAIKARI CASH, driven by Mr K James, also to break.
Mr Riddell, with the assistance of Mr Abernethy, submitted that HIGHVIEW PHANTOM had contributed to the incident by shifting in slightly just prior to the incident but conceded that Mr Riddell should not have been in the position he was in. Mr Abernethy stated that if HIGHVIEW PHANTOM had stayed on a straight line this incident may not have occurred.
reasonsfordecision:
As Mr Riddell had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
Decision:
The charge was found to be proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Ydgren informed the Committee that Mr Riddell had a clear record and credit should be given for his ready admission of the breach. Mr Ydgren said that Mr Riddell had only 10 lifetime drives and these had been over the past 3 months. He submitted that the breach was mid- range in the level of carelessness. Mr Ydgren stated that the JCA Penalty Guide suggested a starting point of 8 drives or a fine of $400 for a breach of this Rule. Mr Ydgren submitted that a fine of between $200 and $250 be considered.
Mr Riddell, with the assistance of Mr Abernethy, submitted that he would prefer a suspension.
Mr Ydgren stated that the Stewards did not object to a suspension being imposed and submitted that a 4-5 day suspension be considered.
The matter of deferment was discussed with Mr Riddell and Mr Abernethy, with Mr Riddell opting not to seek any deferment of penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
In determining penalty, the Committee took into account Mr Riddell’s ready admission of the breach, his good record and his relative inexperience, as mitigating factors. Aggravating factors were that his carelessness had caused his own horse and another runner to break. The Committee considered this breach to be low to mid-range and determined that a suspension would be an appropriate penalty in this case. The JCA Penalty Guide suggests a starting point of 8 drives for a breach of this Rule and after taking all factors into consideration the Committee decided that a 4 day suspension be imposed.
penalty:
Mr Riddell’s Junior Horseman’s licence was suspended from the completion of racing on 28 April 2013 up to and including 19 May 2013 (4 effective days). This period of suspension is inclusive of 3 May at Christchurch, 5 May at Ashburton, 12 May at Timaru and 19 May at Oamaru.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(3)(b)
Informant: N M Ydgren-Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: K Riddell-Junior Horseman
Otherperson: J Abernethy-Open Horseman
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Respondent:
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