Methven TC 2 September 2012 – R 4
ID: JCA12090
Meet Title:
Methven TC - 2 September 2012
Meet Chair:
JMillar
Meet Committee Member 1:
RMcKenzie
Race Date:
2012/09/02
Race Number:
R4
Decision:
Charge found to be proved.
Penalty:
Mr Thomas was fined $300.00.
Charge:
Excessive use of the whip.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 4 an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward S Renault, against Junior Horseman B Thomas, alleging a breach of Rule 869 (2) (a) in that,
“you used your whip in a manner which Stewards deem to be excessive”.
Rule 869 (2) (a) provides as follows;
“No horseman shall during any race:- (a) use his whip in an unnecessary, excessive or improper manner."
Mr Thomas had endorsed the Information that he admitted the breach. He confirmed to the Committee he understood the Rule and admitted the breach.
Mr Renault provided a Summary of Facts and with the assistance of the race video illustrated that in the run home, Mr Renault had struck Red River Tango a total of 20 times.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Renault submitted 20 strikes in the run home was excessive in terms of the relevant guidelines. He acknowledged Mr Thomas paused a couple of times but overall the use of the whip was simply, “too much”.
Mr Thomas said his drive was a lazy horse which would have stopped if not driven out with the whip. While he tried alternative tactics, by running the whip through the horses tail, he believed with the finish being so close, (a nose between his horse and the winner), he felt obliged to drive the horse out with the whip in an effort to finish in a better place.
Reasons for Decision:
Mr Thomas admitted the charge and the number of strikes in the run home was excessive in terms of the relevant guidelines.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Renault advised the committee that it was Mr Thomas' third offence since December 2011. He submitted Mr Thomas had had a total of 94 drives last season, 9 drives so far this season and he was a Junior Horseman who was making an effort to improve the manner in which he used the whip. He submitted a penalty of $300.00 was appropriate.
Mr Thomas openly admitted the breach and told the committee he had had issues with the manner he used the whip which he was trying hard to rectify.
Mr Thomas requested a fine be imposed and in answer to a question from the Committee said he was beginning to get more drives and wanted to take the opportunity to develop as a driver.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee took into account that Mr Thomas, a Junior Horseman, was starting to get established, had admitted the charge, had been frank with the Stewards and he had made some effort with an alternative measure to get the best from his horse.
To his credit he admitted having previous difficulties with the manner in which he used the whip, something hwas determined to overcome.
Mr Thomas was advised he could not rely on the excuse of excessive use of the whip to get the best out of a horse in a tight finish, and any repeat would almost invariably result in his drivers licence being suspended.
Accordingly in acknowledging all factors a fine of $300.00 was deemed appropriate.
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hearing_title: Methven TC 2 September 2012 - R 4
charge:
Excessive use of the whip.
facts:
Following the running of Race 4 an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward S Renault, against Junior Horseman B Thomas, alleging a breach of Rule 869 (2) (a) in that,
“you used your whip in a manner which Stewards deem to be excessive”.
Rule 869 (2) (a) provides as follows;
“No horseman shall during any race:- (a) use his whip in an unnecessary, excessive or improper manner."
Mr Thomas had endorsed the Information that he admitted the breach. He confirmed to the Committee he understood the Rule and admitted the breach.
Mr Renault provided a Summary of Facts and with the assistance of the race video illustrated that in the run home, Mr Renault had struck Red River Tango a total of 20 times.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Renault submitted 20 strikes in the run home was excessive in terms of the relevant guidelines. He acknowledged Mr Thomas paused a couple of times but overall the use of the whip was simply, “too much”.
Mr Thomas said his drive was a lazy horse which would have stopped if not driven out with the whip. While he tried alternative tactics, by running the whip through the horses tail, he believed with the finish being so close, (a nose between his horse and the winner), he felt obliged to drive the horse out with the whip in an effort to finish in a better place.
reasonsfordecision:
Mr Thomas admitted the charge and the number of strikes in the run home was excessive in terms of the relevant guidelines.
Decision:
Charge found to be proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Renault advised the committee that it was Mr Thomas' third offence since December 2011. He submitted Mr Thomas had had a total of 94 drives last season, 9 drives so far this season and he was a Junior Horseman who was making an effort to improve the manner in which he used the whip. He submitted a penalty of $300.00 was appropriate.
Mr Thomas openly admitted the breach and told the committee he had had issues with the manner he used the whip which he was trying hard to rectify.
Mr Thomas requested a fine be imposed and in answer to a question from the Committee said he was beginning to get more drives and wanted to take the opportunity to develop as a driver.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee took into account that Mr Thomas, a Junior Horseman, was starting to get established, had admitted the charge, had been frank with the Stewards and he had made some effort with an alternative measure to get the best from his horse.
To his credit he admitted having previous difficulties with the manner in which he used the whip, something hwas determined to overcome.
Mr Thomas was advised he could not rely on the excuse of excessive use of the whip to get the best out of a horse in a tight finish, and any repeat would almost invariably result in his drivers licence being suspended.
Accordingly in acknowledging all factors a fine of $300.00 was deemed appropriate.
penalty:
Mr Thomas was fined $300.00.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869 (2)(a)
Informant: Mr S Renault - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr B Thomas Junior Horseman - Driver - Red River Tango
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