NZ Metro TC 11 November 2016 – R 1 – Chair, Mr S Ching
ID: JCA16834
Meet Title:
NZ Metro TC - 11 November 2016
Meet Chair:
SChing
Meet Committee Member 1:
RMcKenzie
Race Date:
2016/11/11
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
As Ms Perriton had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
Penalty:
Accordingly, Ms Perriton was fined the sum of $300.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 1, the Metropol Mobile Trot, an Information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N Ydgren against Licensed Open Horsewoman, Ms M Perriton, alleging a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that she used her whip excessively manner throughout the concluding stages.
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.”
Ms Perriton had endorsed the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted which she confirmed at the hearing. Ms Perriton also confirmed that she understood the rule she was being charged with.
Mr Ydgren gave evidence and showed video replays of the run home. He pointed out Ms Perriton driving LISA MARIE P turning for home when in 2nd position. Mr Ydgren said that shortly after entering the home straight, Ms Perriton drew the whip and used it on 19 occasions over the concluding stages. Mr Ydgren stated that the number of strikes and the forceful nature of the strikes were of concern to the Stewards and the reason Ms Perriton was being charged.
Ms Perriton did not dispute the number of strikes submitted by Mr Ydgren and accepted she had breached the Rule and Guidelines.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Ydgren stated that Ms Perriton had driven on 8 occasions so far this season with 19 drives last season. Mr Ydgren stated that Ms Perriton had a clear record regarding this rule and had readily admitted the breach. He said the JCA Penalty Guide recommends a starting point of $500 for a breach of this rule and submitted that after consideration for Ms Perriton's good record and admission of the breach, that a fine of $300 be considered as penalty in this case.
Ms Perriton made no submissions in regards to penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
In determining penalty, we adopted the JCA Penalty Guide starting point of a $500 fine, for a breach of this Rule. We were however, able to afford Ms Perriton a discount of $100 for her frank admission of the breach and a further discount of $100 for her good record. We therefore determined that an appropriate penalty on this occasion was a fine of $300.
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newcharge: Excessive use of the whip.
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decisiondate: 12/11/2016
hearing_title: NZ Metro TC 11 November 2016 - R 1 - Chair, Mr S Ching
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 1, the Metropol Mobile Trot, an Information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N Ydgren against Licensed Open Horsewoman, Ms M Perriton, alleging a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that she used her whip excessively manner throughout the concluding stages.
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.”
Ms Perriton had endorsed the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted which she confirmed at the hearing. Ms Perriton also confirmed that she understood the rule she was being charged with.
Mr Ydgren gave evidence and showed video replays of the run home. He pointed out Ms Perriton driving LISA MARIE P turning for home when in 2nd position. Mr Ydgren said that shortly after entering the home straight, Ms Perriton drew the whip and used it on 19 occasions over the concluding stages. Mr Ydgren stated that the number of strikes and the forceful nature of the strikes were of concern to the Stewards and the reason Ms Perriton was being charged.
Ms Perriton did not dispute the number of strikes submitted by Mr Ydgren and accepted she had breached the Rule and Guidelines.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Ms Perriton had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Ydgren stated that Ms Perriton had driven on 8 occasions so far this season with 19 drives last season. Mr Ydgren stated that Ms Perriton had a clear record regarding this rule and had readily admitted the breach. He said the JCA Penalty Guide recommends a starting point of $500 for a breach of this rule and submitted that after consideration for Ms Perriton's good record and admission of the breach, that a fine of $300 be considered as penalty in this case.
Ms Perriton made no submissions in regards to penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
In determining penalty, we adopted the JCA Penalty Guide starting point of a $500 fine, for a breach of this Rule. We were however, able to afford Ms Perriton a discount of $100 for her frank admission of the breach and a further discount of $100 for her good record. We therefore determined that an appropriate penalty on this occasion was a fine of $300.
penalty:
Accordingly, Ms Perriton was fined the sum of $300.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(2)(a)
Informant: N Ydgren - Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: M Perriton - Licensed Open Horsewoman
Otherperson:
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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