Otaki-Maori RC 20 June 2014 – R 1
ID: JCA17816
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Otaki-Maori RC - 20 June 2014
Meet Chair:
NMoffatt
Meet Committee Member 1:
GBuchanan
Race Date:
2014/06/20
Race Number:
R 1
Decision:
As Mr Gillies admitted the breach the charge was found proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly Mr Gillies is fined the sum of $175.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 1, Body & Soul Fitness Otaki Highweight, an Information was lodged by Mr N Goodwin alleging a breach of Rule 638(3) (b) in that M Gillies (IRISHWISE) used his whip excessively prior to the 200 metres.
Mr Gillies acknowledged he understood the nature of the charge and confirmed that he admitted the breach.
Rule 638(3) (b) reads as follows:
“(3) A rider shall not:
(b) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is unnecessary, excessive or improper;
Mr Oatham played the video and identified Mr Gillies racing in a position towards the rear of the field. Prior to the home turn he used the whip approximately four times, stopped for three strides and then continued for a total of thirteen strikes prior to the 200 metres. Mr Gillies went on to win the race.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Goodwin said Mr Gillies had never been charged with a breach of this rule but his use of the whip on this occasion was well outside of the guidelines. The Stewards’ submission was for a monetary penalty in the vicinity of $200. Mr Goodwin referred to a recent charge in which a rider was fined the sum of $175 in similar circumstances.
Mr Gillies said he got carried away when he realised he had a chance of winning but told the committee he would not make the same mistake again.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee had regard to the Judicial Committee penalty guide which provides a $300 starting point for a first breach of Rule 638(3) (b). We took into account Mr Gillies' admission of the breach, the number of strikes over the guidelines, and the limited opportunities he has as a high-weight rider. We also took into account other recent penalties for the same breach of the rules.
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startdate: no date provided
newcharge: Excessive use of the whip
plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 17/06/2014
hearing_title: Otaki-Maori RC 20 June 2014 - R 1
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 1, Body & Soul Fitness Otaki Highweight, an Information was lodged by Mr N Goodwin alleging a breach of Rule 638(3) (b) in that M Gillies (IRISHWISE) used his whip excessively prior to the 200 metres.
Mr Gillies acknowledged he understood the nature of the charge and confirmed that he admitted the breach.
Rule 638(3) (b) reads as follows:
“(3) A rider shall not:
(b) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is unnecessary, excessive or improper;
Mr Oatham played the video and identified Mr Gillies racing in a position towards the rear of the field. Prior to the home turn he used the whip approximately four times, stopped for three strides and then continued for a total of thirteen strikes prior to the 200 metres. Mr Gillies went on to win the race.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Gillies admitted the breach the charge was found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Goodwin said Mr Gillies had never been charged with a breach of this rule but his use of the whip on this occasion was well outside of the guidelines. The Stewards’ submission was for a monetary penalty in the vicinity of $200. Mr Goodwin referred to a recent charge in which a rider was fined the sum of $175 in similar circumstances.
Mr Gillies said he got carried away when he realised he had a chance of winning but told the committee he would not make the same mistake again.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee had regard to the Judicial Committee penalty guide which provides a $300 starting point for a first breach of Rule 638(3) (b). We took into account Mr Gillies' admission of the breach, the number of strikes over the guidelines, and the limited opportunities he has as a high-weight rider. We also took into account other recent penalties for the same breach of the rules.
penalty:
Accordingly Mr Gillies is fined the sum of $175.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(3)(b)
Informant: Mr N Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr M Gillies - Class D licence
Otherperson:
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
StipendSteward:
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