Otago RC 23 January 2020 – R 6 – Chair, Mr P Knowles
ID: JCA11076
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Otago RC - 23 January 2020
Meet Chair:
PKnowles
Meet Committee Member 1:
GHall
Race Date:
2020/01/23
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
Mr Lowry admitted the charge and it is found proved.
Penalty:
Mr Lowry is fined the sum of $350 and reminded of his professional obligations.
Facts:
Mr Lowry was seen to slap his horse BLUE EYED SUSIE in the starting gate which led to a charge of misconduct under r 340. He admitted the charge and appeared at the hearing.
Mr Oatham stated that Mr Lowry was seen to slap his mount on the side of the head. He said it was unacceptable for any jockey to strike a horse around the head.
Mr Lowry stated BLUE EYED SUSIE had become fractious in the stall. He said he had called out for a starter's attendant for assistance but had not received any. He said he had been wasting hard to make the weight and had used a set of light irons. When the mare became fractious his foot was trapped against the stall and he had slapped the mare on the side of her head to ease the pressure off his foot. He demonstrated to us that he had lost the sole off his boot as a result of the incident. He stated he was very disappointed in himself for his actions and realised he should not have acted as he had but it was a spur of the moment reaction when in pain.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Davidson said Mr Lowry had a clear record under the rule. He sought a fine of $200 to $400.
Mr Lowry reiterated that his reaction was a spur of the moment response, and he would definitely not do it again. He had admitted the charge and believed the breach was low end.
Reasons for Penalty:
Mr Lowry has reacted to an incident where his safety was at risk. However, his action of slapping the horse on the head is unacceptable, as he has acknowledged. He has no previous charges under the rule and is very remorseful for his actions.
The only related case before the Committee was where Mr Du Plessis was fined $500 for kicking a horse at the barrier. Mr Lowry's actions are fortunately not of this ilk, however a substantial monetary penalty is appropriate.
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decisiondate: 25/01/2020
hearing_title: Otago RC 23 January 2020 - R 6 - Chair, Mr P Knowles
charge:
facts:
Mr Lowry was seen to slap his horse BLUE EYED SUSIE in the starting gate which led to a charge of misconduct under r 340. He admitted the charge and appeared at the hearing.
Mr Oatham stated that Mr Lowry was seen to slap his mount on the side of the head. He said it was unacceptable for any jockey to strike a horse around the head.
Mr Lowry stated BLUE EYED SUSIE had become fractious in the stall. He said he had called out for a starter's attendant for assistance but had not received any. He said he had been wasting hard to make the weight and had used a set of light irons. When the mare became fractious his foot was trapped against the stall and he had slapped the mare on the side of her head to ease the pressure off his foot. He demonstrated to us that he had lost the sole off his boot as a result of the incident. He stated he was very disappointed in himself for his actions and realised he should not have acted as he had but it was a spur of the moment reaction when in pain.
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reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
Mr Lowry admitted the charge and it is found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Davidson said Mr Lowry had a clear record under the rule. He sought a fine of $200 to $400.
Mr Lowry reiterated that his reaction was a spur of the moment response, and he would definitely not do it again. He had admitted the charge and believed the breach was low end.
reasonsforpenalty:
Mr Lowry has reacted to an incident where his safety was at risk. However, his action of slapping the horse on the head is unacceptable, as he has acknowledged. He has no previous charges under the rule and is very remorseful for his actions.
The only related case before the Committee was where Mr Du Plessis was fined $500 for kicking a horse at the barrier. Mr Lowry's actions are fortunately not of this ilk, however a substantial monetary penalty is appropriate.
penalty:
Mr Lowry is fined the sum of $350 and reminded of his professional obligations.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 340
Informant: Mr M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward, Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr J Lowry - Class A Jockey
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