Matamata RC 27 March 2019 – R 8 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA18103
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Matamata RC - 27 March 2019
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Race Date:
2019/03/27
Race Number:
R8
Decision:
As Mr Harris admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
The Committee grants a deferment to Mr Harris’ suspension pursuant to Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Harris had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 30 March and conclude after racing on 11 April 2019.
31 March race meeting at Invercargill was not included in the penalty because the declaration of riders had closed.
Facts:
Following the running of race 8, Happy 80th Wally Henderson, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that Mr Harris allowed his mount HARBOURSIDE to shift in near the 100 metres when insufficiently clear of AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL which was hampered and lost ground.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Harris said that he understood the Rule and confirmed he admitted the breach.
Mr Williamson demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He said that Mr Harris was riding urgently as his mount commenced to shift inwards. He identified that Mr Harris allowed HARBOURSIDE to shift in 3 to 4 horse widths and stated that he had an obligation to straighten his mount. As a result of the inward shift Mrs Thornton had to take a brief hold of AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL to avoid the heels of HARBOURSIDE near the 100 metres. He said the interference was very low level and AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL lost some ground. He believed that AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL would have definitely finished in 3rd place and not dead heated for that position had such interference not occurred. In conclusion he said that Mr Harris was riding in a manner to win the race and he did not exercise due care.
Mr Harris said he accepted Mr Williamson’s interpretation of the incident and stated it was straightforward.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Coles produced Mr Harris’ record which showed 4 previous breaches of this Rule in the last 12 months, the most recent being 30/1/2019. He said the level of carelessness was low but the consequential effects cost AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL 3rd place outright. He submitted a low end suspension would be appropriate.
At the request of the Committee, Mr Williamson advised that Mr Harris has had 230 rides in the last 12 months.
Mr Harris advised that he had engagements at Palmerston North on 30 March and any proposed suspension could start after that date. He had nothing further to add.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
When reviewing the video films the Committee found in the final straight Mr Harris allowed HARBOURSIDE to shift in at least 4 horse widths from the 300 metres to the 100 metres. Mr Harris continued to ride his mount forward with the whip and he made no attempt to correct his inward movement. As a result HARBOURSIDE shifted into the rightful running line of AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL when 1 length clear of that runner near the 100 metres. As a consequence AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL suffered a minor check and lost ground. There is no doubt that had HARBOURSIDE not interfered with AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL that runner would have finished 3rd outright instead of dead heating for that position. This was a clear aggravating fact. In addition it must be noted that HARBOURSIDE went on to win the race by a head margin.
The Committee deemed the totality of the level of carelessness displayed by Mr Harris was low to midrange.
The JCA Penalty Guide starting point for low to midrange carelessness is 7 national riding days which was adopted.
Mr Harris’ record was deemed to be below average with today being his 5th breach from 230 rides in the last 12 months. This aggravating fact warranted a 1 day uplift in penalty.
The mitigating factor was Mr Harris’ admission of the breach and he was afforded a 1 day reduction in penalty.
The Committee had regard for the fact that Mr Harris’ suspension would include a Group 1 race day at Te Aroha on 6 April. Conversely, the importance of these meetings should be in the forefront of jockeys’ minds, causing them to be even more determined not to breach the Rules.
After weighing up all the circumstances in this case the Committee considered that an appropriate suspension was 7 national riding days.
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hearing_title: Matamata RC 27 March 2019 - R 8 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
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facts:
Following the running of race 8, Happy 80th Wally Henderson, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that Mr Harris allowed his mount HARBOURSIDE to shift in near the 100 metres when insufficiently clear of AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL which was hampered and lost ground.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Harris said that he understood the Rule and confirmed he admitted the breach.
Mr Williamson demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He said that Mr Harris was riding urgently as his mount commenced to shift inwards. He identified that Mr Harris allowed HARBOURSIDE to shift in 3 to 4 horse widths and stated that he had an obligation to straighten his mount. As a result of the inward shift Mrs Thornton had to take a brief hold of AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL to avoid the heels of HARBOURSIDE near the 100 metres. He said the interference was very low level and AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL lost some ground. He believed that AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL would have definitely finished in 3rd place and not dead heated for that position had such interference not occurred. In conclusion he said that Mr Harris was riding in a manner to win the race and he did not exercise due care.
Mr Harris said he accepted Mr Williamson’s interpretation of the incident and stated it was straightforward.
appealdecision:
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Decision:
As Mr Harris admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Coles produced Mr Harris’ record which showed 4 previous breaches of this Rule in the last 12 months, the most recent being 30/1/2019. He said the level of carelessness was low but the consequential effects cost AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL 3rd place outright. He submitted a low end suspension would be appropriate.
At the request of the Committee, Mr Williamson advised that Mr Harris has had 230 rides in the last 12 months.
Mr Harris advised that he had engagements at Palmerston North on 30 March and any proposed suspension could start after that date. He had nothing further to add.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
When reviewing the video films the Committee found in the final straight Mr Harris allowed HARBOURSIDE to shift in at least 4 horse widths from the 300 metres to the 100 metres. Mr Harris continued to ride his mount forward with the whip and he made no attempt to correct his inward movement. As a result HARBOURSIDE shifted into the rightful running line of AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL when 1 length clear of that runner near the 100 metres. As a consequence AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL suffered a minor check and lost ground. There is no doubt that had HARBOURSIDE not interfered with AMBITIOUS SHOWGIRL that runner would have finished 3rd outright instead of dead heating for that position. This was a clear aggravating fact. In addition it must be noted that HARBOURSIDE went on to win the race by a head margin.
The Committee deemed the totality of the level of carelessness displayed by Mr Harris was low to midrange.
The JCA Penalty Guide starting point for low to midrange carelessness is 7 national riding days which was adopted.
Mr Harris’ record was deemed to be below average with today being his 5th breach from 230 rides in the last 12 months. This aggravating fact warranted a 1 day uplift in penalty.
The mitigating factor was Mr Harris’ admission of the breach and he was afforded a 1 day reduction in penalty.
The Committee had regard for the fact that Mr Harris’ suspension would include a Group 1 race day at Te Aroha on 6 April. Conversely, the importance of these meetings should be in the forefront of jockeys’ minds, causing them to be even more determined not to breach the Rules.
After weighing up all the circumstances in this case the Committee considered that an appropriate suspension was 7 national riding days.
penalty:
The Committee grants a deferment to Mr Harris’ suspension pursuant to Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, Mr Harris had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 30 March and conclude after racing on 11 April 2019.
31 March race meeting at Invercargill was not included in the penalty because the declaration of riders had closed.
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Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr T Harris - Class A Rider of HARBOURSIDE
Otherperson: Mr M Williamson - Senior Stipendiary Steward
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