Matamata RC 14 October 2017 – R 2 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA11281
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Matamata RC - 14 October 2017
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
ASmith
Race Date:
2017/10/14
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
As Mr Cameron admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
The Committee grant a deferment to Mr Cameron’s suspension pursuant to Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Cameron had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 21 October and conclude after racing on 28th October 2017 (4 days)
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at
22 October– Hastings – Premier 1
23 October – Te Rapa – Group 2 race
27 October – Counties
28 October – Wellington – Premier 2 meeting / Auckland Feature meeting
In conclusion the Committee advised Mr Cameron that 26 October at Taranaki was not included in his suspension because the race meeting is scheduled for Apprentice riders only.
Facts:
Following the running of race 2, RUSSELL & YVONNE GREEN MEMORIAL 1200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Cameron angled his mount DEALS IN HEELS outwards making heavy contact with RED TSUNAMI which was hampered passing the 300 metres.
Mr Cameron acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Jones used the available video footage to demonstrate the incident. He identified that near the 350 metres Mr Cameron was riding his mount forward when he improved onto the heels of NO MORE TEARS. He identified at that point there was no run available for Mr Cameron yet he shifted out abruptly and DEALS IN HEELS made heavy contact with RED TSUNAMI which was hampered.
Mr Cameron said that he was riding the $2 favourite and there was a bit of a gap when RED TSUNAMI was tiring. He said that his mount improved quickly and Ms Spratt, the rider of RED TSUNAMI, closed the minor gap. He described the interference as a bump and disagreed with the Stewards view that heavy contact occurred. Mr Cameron acknowledged that he shifted out in an abrupt manner.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr Cameron’s record which showed 2 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said that Mr Cameron was one of the busiest riders in the country and considered his record to be a neutral factor. He said that Mr Cameron angled his mount out in an abrupt manner when there was no run available. He said Mr Cameron’s actions were at least mid-range with the overall incident being in the low to mid-range.
Mr Cameron advised the Committee that he had engagements up to and including 21 October and therefore sought a 7 day deferment to fulfil those engagements. He said that he definitely “bumped” RED TSUNAMI and stated that he needed to be a bit more careful in the future. Mr Cameron recognised that his proposed suspension would include some feature races.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Williamson produced Mr Cameron’s recent riding record. This showed that Mr Cameron last rode in the South Island on an Industry day in March 2017. Mr Cameron was unable to provide any evidence to the contrary, accordingly 25 October race meeting at Wingatui was not included in the penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees recommends that the starting point for careless riding is a 5 day suspension.
When reviewing the incident the Committee observed that Mr Cameron angled his mount out in an abrupt manner and forced a run when racing on level terms with RED TSUNAMI. Mr Cameron was clearly not entitled to shift out which resulted in RED TSUNAMI being hampered and pushed off its rightful line. We deemed Mr Cameron’s actions to be above mid-range with the actual interference being in the low range. We consider that Mr Cameron’s actions warrant an uplift of 1 day.
The mitigating factors were Mr Cameron’s admission of the breach and we consider his record to be good given his large number of rides in the last 12 months. For these collective factors we afford Mr Cameron a reduction of 1 day.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considered an appropriate suspension was 5 days. However, when deliberating the Committee had regard for the status of the race meetings included in Mr Cameron’s suspension and reduced the penalty to 4 days.
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hearing_title: Matamata RC 14 October 2017 - R 2 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
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facts:
Following the running of race 2, RUSSELL & YVONNE GREEN MEMORIAL 1200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Cameron angled his mount DEALS IN HEELS outwards making heavy contact with RED TSUNAMI which was hampered passing the 300 metres.
Mr Cameron acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Jones used the available video footage to demonstrate the incident. He identified that near the 350 metres Mr Cameron was riding his mount forward when he improved onto the heels of NO MORE TEARS. He identified at that point there was no run available for Mr Cameron yet he shifted out abruptly and DEALS IN HEELS made heavy contact with RED TSUNAMI which was hampered.
Mr Cameron said that he was riding the $2 favourite and there was a bit of a gap when RED TSUNAMI was tiring. He said that his mount improved quickly and Ms Spratt, the rider of RED TSUNAMI, closed the minor gap. He described the interference as a bump and disagreed with the Stewards view that heavy contact occurred. Mr Cameron acknowledged that he shifted out in an abrupt manner.
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Decision:
As Mr Cameron admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr Cameron’s record which showed 2 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said that Mr Cameron was one of the busiest riders in the country and considered his record to be a neutral factor. He said that Mr Cameron angled his mount out in an abrupt manner when there was no run available. He said Mr Cameron’s actions were at least mid-range with the overall incident being in the low to mid-range.
Mr Cameron advised the Committee that he had engagements up to and including 21 October and therefore sought a 7 day deferment to fulfil those engagements. He said that he definitely “bumped” RED TSUNAMI and stated that he needed to be a bit more careful in the future. Mr Cameron recognised that his proposed suspension would include some feature races.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Williamson produced Mr Cameron’s recent riding record. This showed that Mr Cameron last rode in the South Island on an Industry day in March 2017. Mr Cameron was unable to provide any evidence to the contrary, accordingly 25 October race meeting at Wingatui was not included in the penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees recommends that the starting point for careless riding is a 5 day suspension.
When reviewing the incident the Committee observed that Mr Cameron angled his mount out in an abrupt manner and forced a run when racing on level terms with RED TSUNAMI. Mr Cameron was clearly not entitled to shift out which resulted in RED TSUNAMI being hampered and pushed off its rightful line. We deemed Mr Cameron’s actions to be above mid-range with the actual interference being in the low range. We consider that Mr Cameron’s actions warrant an uplift of 1 day.
The mitigating factors were Mr Cameron’s admission of the breach and we consider his record to be good given his large number of rides in the last 12 months. For these collective factors we afford Mr Cameron a reduction of 1 day.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considered an appropriate suspension was 5 days. However, when deliberating the Committee had regard for the status of the race meetings included in Mr Cameron’s suspension and reduced the penalty to 4 days.
penalty:
The Committee grant a deferment to Mr Cameron’s suspension pursuant to Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Cameron had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 21 October and conclude after racing on 28th October 2017 (4 days)
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at
22 October– Hastings – Premier 1
23 October – Te Rapa – Group 2 race
27 October – Counties
28 October – Wellington – Premier 2 meeting / Auckland Feature meeting
In conclusion the Committee advised Mr Cameron that 26 October at Taranaki was not included in his suspension because the race meeting is scheduled for Apprentice riders only.
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Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr M Cameron - Class A Rider
Otherperson: Mr B Jones - Stipendiary Steward
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