Methven TC 25 March 2012 – R 2
ID: JCA14016
Meet Title:
Methven TC - 25 March 2012
Meet Chair:
JPhelan
Meet Committee Member 1:
RMcKenzie
Race Date:
2012/03/25
Race Number:
R 2
Decision:
As Mr Wigzell had admitted the breach it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
Penalty:
Mr Wigzell’s Open Horseman’s Licence was suspended from after the completion of racing today, the 25 March 2012, until after the completion of racing on 20 April 2012. This period of suspension includes 4 relevant race days, these being 1 April 2012 (Rangiora), 13 April 2012 (Reefton), 15 April 2012 (Banks Peninsula), and 20 April 2012 (NZMTC).
Charge:
Alleged excessive use of the whip.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 2, the McGirr Family Mobile Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr S. P. Renault against Open Horseman Mr L. J. Wigzell alleging a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip excessively.
The charge reads as follows.
“I the above named informant allege that the above named Respondent committed a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) (in that) you used your whip in a manner which Stewards deem to be excessive in the run home when driving “Whychange”.
Rule 869(2)(a) reads as follows.“(2) No horseman shall during any race:-
(a) use his whip in an unnecessary, excessive or improper manner.”
Mr Wigzell had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted, and he confirmed this at the hearing. Mr Wigzell also agreed that he understood the charge and the Rule it was brought under.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Renault gave evidence and used video coverage to show that Mr Wigzell had used his whip on about 22 occasions in the run home.
Mr Wigzell said that a number of the strikes had not been on the horse, but accepted that it was not a “good look”.
Submissions for Penalty:
In relation to penalty Mr Renault advised that Mr Wigzell had no relevant previous breaches of this Rule. The Penalty Guide recommends a starting point of 6 drives or a $300-00 fine, and Mr Renault submitted that a fine of $250-00 should be imposed.
Mr Wigzell made submissions that he would prefer a suspension to a fine.
Mr Renault said that Mr Wigzell did not have a lot of drives and made submissions that a suspension for 4 race days would be an alternative to a fine.
Mr Wigzell agreed that a 4 days suspension should be imposed.
Reasons for Penalty:
We took into account Mr Wigzell’s good record, and also took into account his admission of the breach. After hearing the submissions on penalty we were satisfied that a 4 day suspension was a fair penalty in the circumstances.
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hearing_title: Methven TC 25 March 2012 - R 2
charge:
Alleged excessive use of the whip.
facts:
Following the running of Race 2, the McGirr Family Mobile Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr S. P. Renault against Open Horseman Mr L. J. Wigzell alleging a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip excessively.
The charge reads as follows.
“I the above named informant allege that the above named Respondent committed a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) (in that) you used your whip in a manner which Stewards deem to be excessive in the run home when driving “Whychange”.
Rule 869(2)(a) reads as follows.“(2) No horseman shall during any race:-
(a) use his whip in an unnecessary, excessive or improper manner.”
Mr Wigzell had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted, and he confirmed this at the hearing. Mr Wigzell also agreed that he understood the charge and the Rule it was brought under.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Renault gave evidence and used video coverage to show that Mr Wigzell had used his whip on about 22 occasions in the run home.
Mr Wigzell said that a number of the strikes had not been on the horse, but accepted that it was not a “good look”.
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Wigzell had admitted the breach it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
sumissionsforpenalty:
In relation to penalty Mr Renault advised that Mr Wigzell had no relevant previous breaches of this Rule. The Penalty Guide recommends a starting point of 6 drives or a $300-00 fine, and Mr Renault submitted that a fine of $250-00 should be imposed.
Mr Wigzell made submissions that he would prefer a suspension to a fine.
Mr Renault said that Mr Wigzell did not have a lot of drives and made submissions that a suspension for 4 race days would be an alternative to a fine.
Mr Wigzell agreed that a 4 days suspension should be imposed.
reasonsforpenalty:
We took into account Mr Wigzell’s good record, and also took into account his admission of the breach. After hearing the submissions on penalty we were satisfied that a 4 day suspension was a fair penalty in the circumstances.
penalty:
Mr Wigzell’s Open Horseman’s Licence was suspended from after the completion of racing today, the 25 March 2012, until after the completion of racing on 20 April 2012. This period of suspension includes 4 relevant race days, these being 1 April 2012 (Rangiora), 13 April 2012 (Reefton), 15 April 2012 (Banks Peninsula), and 20 April 2012 (NZMTC).
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(2)(a)
Informant: Mr SP Renault - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr LJ Wigzell - Open Horseman
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