Marton JC 12 September 2015 – R 6 – Chair, Mr T Utikere
ID: JCA14026
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Marton JC - 12 September 2015
Meet Chair:
TUtikere
Meet Committee Member 1:
TCastles
Race Date:
2015/09/12
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Miss Goldsbury is fined $300.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 6 (Nufarm Handicap 1600m), Information A6821 was filed with the judicial committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) in that R Goldsbury used her whip "excessively prior to the 200 metres."
Miss Goldsbury, assisted by Mr Hannam, confirmed that she understood the rule and that she admitted the breach.
Using the rear-view film, Mr Neal identified Miss Goldsbury using her whip on DAL TE EN TEE soon after the field straightened for the run home. She was observed to strike her horse approximately 14 times from the 500m while her horse was towards the rear of the field.
Miss Goldsbury stated that she had been instructed by connections to ride with vigour, but she conceded that she had obviously struck the horse a few times too many.
Assisting Miss Goldsbury, Mr Hannam said the apprentice had been riding with vigour and that she had just exceeded the guidelines.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Neal identified a previous breach of this rule on 6 March at Otaki, but that fell outside of the previous 6 month period so this was to be treated as a first offence under the JCA Penalty Guidelines. He believed Miss Goldsbury had an excellent record for an apprentice who was gaining a number of Raceday rides and that this breach sat at the lower end. He also submitted a fine at a level less than the $500 JCA Penalty Guidelines starting point as appropriate.
Miss Goldsbury asked the committee to take into consideration her good record, having a previous whip charge on 6 March this year, which fell outside the previous 6 month reset period and that she had been an apprentice for nearly 12 months and had never had a period of suspension.
Mr Hannam asked the committee to take into consideration the submissions Miss Goldsbury had advanced and that the breach was minor in the circumstances.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee considered all of the submissions placed before it. Excessive whip use has a very negative public perception and the starting points for this offence have been adjusted upwards to reflect this. Miss Goldsbury, while acting under instructions from the connections, has an obligation to follow the rules of racing. While Miss Goldsbury had a previous whip charge in March of this year, for the purposes of this breach, it is to be treated as a first offence as a 6 month reset period applies to breaches of this rule. Miss Goldsbury is a busy apprentice, has an excellent record and admitted the breach at the earliest opportunity. She has also advanced penalty submissions that mitigate the fine downwards from the $500 starting point. The penalty we impose is also consistent with other breaches of this rule.
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decisiondate: 12/09/2015
hearing_title: Marton JC 12 September 2015 - R 6 - Chair, Mr T Utikere
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 6 (Nufarm Handicap 1600m), Information A6821 was filed with the judicial committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) in that R Goldsbury used her whip "excessively prior to the 200 metres."
Miss Goldsbury, assisted by Mr Hannam, confirmed that she understood the rule and that she admitted the breach.
Using the rear-view film, Mr Neal identified Miss Goldsbury using her whip on DAL TE EN TEE soon after the field straightened for the run home. She was observed to strike her horse approximately 14 times from the 500m while her horse was towards the rear of the field.
Miss Goldsbury stated that she had been instructed by connections to ride with vigour, but she conceded that she had obviously struck the horse a few times too many.
Assisting Miss Goldsbury, Mr Hannam said the apprentice had been riding with vigour and that she had just exceeded the guidelines.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Neal identified a previous breach of this rule on 6 March at Otaki, but that fell outside of the previous 6 month period so this was to be treated as a first offence under the JCA Penalty Guidelines. He believed Miss Goldsbury had an excellent record for an apprentice who was gaining a number of Raceday rides and that this breach sat at the lower end. He also submitted a fine at a level less than the $500 JCA Penalty Guidelines starting point as appropriate.
Miss Goldsbury asked the committee to take into consideration her good record, having a previous whip charge on 6 March this year, which fell outside the previous 6 month reset period and that she had been an apprentice for nearly 12 months and had never had a period of suspension.
Mr Hannam asked the committee to take into consideration the submissions Miss Goldsbury had advanced and that the breach was minor in the circumstances.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee considered all of the submissions placed before it. Excessive whip use has a very negative public perception and the starting points for this offence have been adjusted upwards to reflect this. Miss Goldsbury, while acting under instructions from the connections, has an obligation to follow the rules of racing. While Miss Goldsbury had a previous whip charge in March of this year, for the purposes of this breach, it is to be treated as a first offence as a 6 month reset period applies to breaches of this rule. Miss Goldsbury is a busy apprentice, has an excellent record and admitted the breach at the earliest opportunity. She has also advanced penalty submissions that mitigate the fine downwards from the $500 starting point. The penalty we impose is also consistent with other breaches of this rule.
penalty:
Miss Goldsbury is fined $300.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 638(3)(ii)
Informant: Mr R Neal - Co Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms R Goldsbury - Licensed Apprentice Jockey
Otherperson: Mr R Hannam - Licensed Jockey assisting Miss Goldsbury
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Respondent:
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