Matamata RC 21 February 2015 – R 9
ID: JCA13323
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Matamata RC - 21 February 2015
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
RSeabrook
Race Date:
2015/02/21
Race Number:
R9
Decision:
As Mr Jones admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
We grant Mr Jones' request to seek a deferment to his suspension as per rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, we impose a suspension on Mr Jones which will commence after racing on 28 February and conclude after racing on 8 March 2015 (4 North Island days).
Facts:
Following race 9, Mills Reef Winery 2000, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1) (d). The Informant, Mr Oatham alleged that near the 1500 metres Mr Jones allowed his mount CHAOS to shift in when not clear of PAYDAY (S Collett) which was checked and forced in onto BACK IN BLACK (C Lammas) who was checked.
Mr Jones acknowledged he understood the rule and he admitted 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 Coles demonstrated the incident by using all the available films. He pointed out to the Committee that Mr Jones was racing in a 3 wide position when he allowed his mount to move in to a 1 off position behind Mr Cameron. He said in doing so this meant Ms Collett had to shift in to avoid the heels of CHAOS. This resulted in PAYDAY shifting into the running line of BACK IN BLACK who received a sharp check. Mr Coles added Mr Jones was only ¾ of a length clear when moving in.
Mr Jones told the Committee that he was racing in a 3 wide position on the point of the corner and in his opinion he only moved in half a stride. He said Mr Cameron had come out a fraction and he advised the Committee that PAYDAY was an unruly type of horse who over reacted to the incident.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Jones’ record which showed no previous suspensions in the last 12 months. He described this as a very good record and he accepted there were some mitigating factors in Mr Jones’ favour. He said the level of carelessness was at the low end of the scale and submitted a 4 day suspension would be appropriate penalty. He added this breach occurred on a premier race day.
Mr Jones advised the Committee that he had upcoming engagements on 28 February and sought a deferment to any proposed suspension. Mr Jones told the Committee he had 429 rides last season with no breaches of this rule and he assessed the carelessness as low.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. We have adopted 5 days as the starting point for this careless riding charge. The mitigating factors are Mr Jones' admission of the breach, his very good record under this rule and we assess the level of carelessness as low. We note that both PAYDAY and BLACK IN BLACK did receive checks when Mr Jones permitted his mount to shift in when only ¾ of a length clear.
The Committee considers Mr Jones to be a North Island rider.
After taking into account all the above factors we consider an appropriate suspension is one of 4 days.
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hearing_title: Matamata RC 21 February 2015 - R 9
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facts:
Following race 9, Mills Reef Winery 2000, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1) (d). The Informant, Mr Oatham alleged that near the 1500 metres Mr Jones allowed his mount CHAOS to shift in when not clear of PAYDAY (S Collett) which was checked and forced in onto BACK IN BLACK (C Lammas) who was checked.
Mr Jones acknowledged he understood the rule and he admitted 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 Coles demonstrated the incident by using all the available films. He pointed out to the Committee that Mr Jones was racing in a 3 wide position when he allowed his mount to move in to a 1 off position behind Mr Cameron. He said in doing so this meant Ms Collett had to shift in to avoid the heels of CHAOS. This resulted in PAYDAY shifting into the running line of BACK IN BLACK who received a sharp check. Mr Coles added Mr Jones was only ¾ of a length clear when moving in.
Mr Jones told the Committee that he was racing in a 3 wide position on the point of the corner and in his opinion he only moved in half a stride. He said Mr Cameron had come out a fraction and he advised the Committee that PAYDAY was an unruly type of horse who over reacted to the incident.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Jones admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Jones’ record which showed no previous suspensions in the last 12 months. He described this as a very good record and he accepted there were some mitigating factors in Mr Jones’ favour. He said the level of carelessness was at the low end of the scale and submitted a 4 day suspension would be appropriate penalty. He added this breach occurred on a premier race day.
Mr Jones advised the Committee that he had upcoming engagements on 28 February and sought a deferment to any proposed suspension. Mr Jones told the Committee he had 429 rides last season with no breaches of this rule and he assessed the carelessness as low.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. We have adopted 5 days as the starting point for this careless riding charge. The mitigating factors are Mr Jones' admission of the breach, his very good record under this rule and we assess the level of carelessness as low. We note that both PAYDAY and BLACK IN BLACK did receive checks when Mr Jones permitted his mount to shift in when only ¾ of a length clear.
The Committee considers Mr Jones to be a North Island rider.
After taking into account all the above factors we consider an appropriate suspension is one of 4 days.
penalty:
We grant Mr Jones' request to seek a deferment to his suspension as per rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, we impose a suspension on Mr Jones which will commence after racing on 28 February and conclude after racing on 8 March 2015 (4 North Island days).
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr B Jones - Rider of CHAOS
Otherperson: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
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