Matamata RC 30 May 2018 – R 9 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA16692
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Matamata RC - 30 May 2018
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Race Date:
2018/05/30
Race Number:
R9
Decision:
As Mr Hills admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Hills was fined $300.
Facts:
Following the running of race 9, Team Wealleans, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(3)(b)(ii). The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that Mr Hills used his whip excessively prior to the 100 metres.
Mr Hills endorsed the Information “I do admit the breach and I do not wish to be present at the hearing”.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides: A Rider shall not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is excessive
The “Guidelines With Respect to Acceptable Use of the Whip” provides:
Without affecting the generality of Rule 638(3)(b) a rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following guidelines:
Inside the final 600 metres of any Race, official trial or jump-out a horse may be struck with the drawn whip up to five times after which the rider must cease their use of the whip for a minimum of five strides before striking the horse again with the drawn whip, with this restriction to apply prior to the final 100 metres. The whip may then be used at the rider’s discretion until the winning post is reached.
Prior to the final 600 metres of a race, official trial or jump-out the use of the drawn whip is acceptable if used in moderation and not continually.
Mr Coles demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified Mr Hills and showed that he struck his mount 9 times prior to the 100 metres. He said that Mr Hills paused his use of the whip but not for the minimum 5 strides.
In electing not to be present Mr Hills advised the Stewards that he accepted the number of strikes were outside the guidelines.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Coles said that Mr Hills had a clear record under this Rule and submitted that a $300 fine should be imposed.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
The JCA Penalty Guide starting point for a 1st breach of excessive use of the whip is a $300 fine.
It was clear when reviewing the incident that the 9 strikes were not forceful and there were no aggravating factors.
The mitigating factors were not exceptional therefore they were not addressed.
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decisiondate: 31/05/2018
hearing_title: Matamata RC 30 May 2018 - R 9 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 9, Team Wealleans, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(3)(b)(ii). The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that Mr Hills used his whip excessively prior to the 100 metres.
Mr Hills endorsed the Information “I do admit the breach and I do not wish to be present at the hearing”.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides: A Rider shall not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is excessive
The “Guidelines With Respect to Acceptable Use of the Whip” provides:
Without affecting the generality of Rule 638(3)(b) a rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following guidelines:
Inside the final 600 metres of any Race, official trial or jump-out a horse may be struck with the drawn whip up to five times after which the rider must cease their use of the whip for a minimum of five strides before striking the horse again with the drawn whip, with this restriction to apply prior to the final 100 metres. The whip may then be used at the rider’s discretion until the winning post is reached.
Prior to the final 600 metres of a race, official trial or jump-out the use of the drawn whip is acceptable if used in moderation and not continually.
Mr Coles demonstrated the incident using the available video footage. He identified Mr Hills and showed that he struck his mount 9 times prior to the 100 metres. He said that Mr Hills paused his use of the whip but not for the minimum 5 strides.
In electing not to be present Mr Hills advised the Stewards that he accepted the number of strikes were outside the guidelines.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Hills admitted the breach the Committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Coles said that Mr Hills had a clear record under this Rule and submitted that a $300 fine should be imposed.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
The JCA Penalty Guide starting point for a 1st breach of excessive use of the whip is a $300 fine.
It was clear when reviewing the incident that the 9 strikes were not forceful and there were no aggravating factors.
The mitigating factors were not exceptional therefore they were not addressed.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Hills was fined $300.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(3)(b)(ii)
Informant: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr M Hills - Rider of TIME TO FLY
Otherperson:
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Respondent:
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