R Tauranga 28 April 2016 – R 2 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA12006
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Racing Tauranga - 28 April 2016
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
AGodsalve
Race Date:
2016/04/28
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
As Mr Walsh admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Walsh had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 28 April and conclude after racing on 7 May 2016 (2 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at Riverton 4 May and Te Rapa 7 May.
Facts:
Following the running of race 2, Paramount Hire Group Highweight, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr G Walsh allowed his mount BINGE to shift out when not clear causing a check to BAHHTON (E Farr) and ZENOCOIN (L Kennedy) passing the 400 metres.
Mr Walsh acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Coles demonstrated on the video footage that near the 400 metres Mr Walsh angled his mount outwards when only a bare length clear of BAHHTON. He said this resulted in that horse being sharply checked and as a consequence ZENOCOIN was also inconvenienced.
Mr Walsh admitted he was careless but stated that he had just started back riding and was “rusty”.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr Walsh’s record which showed no previous breach under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said Mr Walsh should be given credit for his admission of the breach and his clear record. He said the interference that BAHHTON received was “relatively decent” and conceded that the Jump riders were lacking in recent rides. Mr Williamson submitted that a suspension of no less than 2 days would be appropriate.
Mr Walsh advised the Committee that he was based in the Central Districts and had nothing further to add.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Walsh advised that he does have a history of travelling all over the country for rides and confirmed that he rode at Riverton last season.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Committee have adopted 3 riding days as the starting point because of Mr Walsh’s status as a Jump / Highweight rider. The mitigating factors were Mr Walsh’s admission of the breach and his clear record in relation to this Rule for which he has been given credit. However, this has to be balanced against the consequences of Mr Walsh’s actions which resulted in BAHHTON being checked and lost about 2 and ½ lengths. We note ZENOCOIN was hampered when BAHHTON was checked. We assess the level of carelessness was low to mid – range.
Mr Walsh did not request a deferment to his proposed suspension.
The Committee was satisfied that Mr Walsh has a history of riding all over the country when given the opportunity.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension was 2 days.
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hearing_title: R Tauranga 28 April 2016 - R 2 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 2, Paramount Hire Group Highweight, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr G Walsh allowed his mount BINGE to shift out when not clear causing a check to BAHHTON (E Farr) and ZENOCOIN (L Kennedy) passing the 400 metres.
Mr Walsh acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Coles demonstrated on the video footage that near the 400 metres Mr Walsh angled his mount outwards when only a bare length clear of BAHHTON. He said this resulted in that horse being sharply checked and as a consequence ZENOCOIN was also inconvenienced.
Mr Walsh admitted he was careless but stated that he had just started back riding and was “rusty”.
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Walsh admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr Walsh’s record which showed no previous breach under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said Mr Walsh should be given credit for his admission of the breach and his clear record. He said the interference that BAHHTON received was “relatively decent” and conceded that the Jump riders were lacking in recent rides. Mr Williamson submitted that a suspension of no less than 2 days would be appropriate.
Mr Walsh advised the Committee that he was based in the Central Districts and had nothing further to add.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Walsh advised that he does have a history of travelling all over the country for rides and confirmed that he rode at Riverton last season.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Committee have adopted 3 riding days as the starting point because of Mr Walsh’s status as a Jump / Highweight rider. The mitigating factors were Mr Walsh’s admission of the breach and his clear record in relation to this Rule for which he has been given credit. However, this has to be balanced against the consequences of Mr Walsh’s actions which resulted in BAHHTON being checked and lost about 2 and ½ lengths. We note ZENOCOIN was hampered when BAHHTON was checked. We assess the level of carelessness was low to mid – range.
Mr Walsh did not request a deferment to his proposed suspension.
The Committee was satisfied that Mr Walsh has a history of riding all over the country when given the opportunity.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension was 2 days.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Walsh had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 28 April and conclude after racing on 7 May 2016 (2 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at Riverton 4 May and Te Rapa 7 May.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr M Willamson-Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr G Walsh - Licensed Jumps Jockey
Otherperson: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
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