R Tauranga 8 August 2015 – R 2 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA11978
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Racing Tauranga - 8 August 2015
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
AGodsalve
Race Date:
2015/08/08
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
As Mr Jones admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Jones’ had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 8 August and conclude after racing on 15 August 2015 (4 days).
The penalty did not include Te Aroha 9 August or Hawera 10 August because the declaration of riders had closed.
Facts:
Following the running of race 2, Ultimate Motor Group 1200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that near the 1100 metres Mr BR Jones allowed his mount OPHOE PRINCE to shift in, when not sufficiently clear of CONRWIN (A Schwerin) which clipped a heel and blundered.
Mr Jones acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge 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 Williamson said OPHOE PRINCE jumped well and Mr Jones allowed his mount to shift in towards the running rail. He demonstrated on the video footage that Ms Schwerin tried to maintain her position inside Mr Jones by riding her mount with vigour. He said Mr Jones initially thought he was the required distance clear when shifting in. However, he said the video footage was clear that Mr Jones was insufficiently clear when crossing CONRWIN which resulted in that horse clipping a heel and blundering. He said in mitigation Ms Schwerin tried to maintain her position by kicking up inside Mr Jones.
Mr Jones demonstrated on the video footage that he looked to his inside prior to shifting in and thought he was sufficiently clear. He identified that OPHOE PRINCE cleared CONRWIN for 2 or 3 strides before Ms Schwerin clipped a heel. He conceded that he “shaved” CONRWIN but was of the view that Ms Schwerin’s inexperience was a contributing factor. He believed Ms Schwerin erred in riding her mount forward when racing on his inside.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Jones’ record which showed 1 previous breach under this Rule in the last 12 months which incurred a 4 day suspension. He said Mr Jones should be given credit for his admission of the breach and his good record. He noted that it was accepted by both parties Mr Jones shifted in when not the required distance clear. He said in mitigation Ms Schwerin’s inexperience didn’t help the situation and he stated a more experienced rider may have taken a hold of their mount. However, he described the incident as “nasty” and Ms Schwerin was nearly dislodged. He submitted the level of carelessness was towards the lower end and a suspension in line with that would be appropriate.
Mr Jones advised that he had no upcoming engagements and any proposed suspension could start immediately. He informed the Committee that he has recently ridden all over the country naming race meetings at Wingatui (Sunday), Hastings and Riccarton on 5 August. He said the level of carelessness was low end.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Jones stated he was intending to travel all over the country to ride in the near future.
When asked to comment on Mr Jones' recent riding history Mr Oatham confirmed his submissions to be correct.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Committee have adopted 5 riding days as the starting point in considering the term of suspension for this careless riding charge. The mitigating factors were Mr Jones’ admission of the breach, his very good record in relation to this Rule and the level of carelessness was low end. However, this has to be balanced against the consequences of Mr Jones’ actions which resulted in CONRWIN clipping a heel and Ms Schwerin was fortunate not to be dislodged from her mount.
The Committee took into account Ms Schwerin’s inexperience when considering an appropriate penalty.
The Committee was satisfied that Mr Jones’ has a recent history of riding throughout the country which was confirmed by the Stewards.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension is 4 days.
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decisiondate: 09/08/2015
hearing_title: R Tauranga 8 August 2015 - R 2 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 2, Ultimate Motor Group 1200, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that near the 1100 metres Mr BR Jones allowed his mount OPHOE PRINCE to shift in, when not sufficiently clear of CONRWIN (A Schwerin) which clipped a heel and blundered.
Mr Jones acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge 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 Williamson said OPHOE PRINCE jumped well and Mr Jones allowed his mount to shift in towards the running rail. He demonstrated on the video footage that Ms Schwerin tried to maintain her position inside Mr Jones by riding her mount with vigour. He said Mr Jones initially thought he was the required distance clear when shifting in. However, he said the video footage was clear that Mr Jones was insufficiently clear when crossing CONRWIN which resulted in that horse clipping a heel and blundering. He said in mitigation Ms Schwerin tried to maintain her position by kicking up inside Mr Jones.
Mr Jones demonstrated on the video footage that he looked to his inside prior to shifting in and thought he was sufficiently clear. He identified that OPHOE PRINCE cleared CONRWIN for 2 or 3 strides before Ms Schwerin clipped a heel. He conceded that he “shaved” CONRWIN but was of the view that Ms Schwerin’s inexperience was a contributing factor. He believed Ms Schwerin erred in riding her mount forward when racing on his inside.
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Jones admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Jones’ record which showed 1 previous breach under this Rule in the last 12 months which incurred a 4 day suspension. He said Mr Jones should be given credit for his admission of the breach and his good record. He noted that it was accepted by both parties Mr Jones shifted in when not the required distance clear. He said in mitigation Ms Schwerin’s inexperience didn’t help the situation and he stated a more experienced rider may have taken a hold of their mount. However, he described the incident as “nasty” and Ms Schwerin was nearly dislodged. He submitted the level of carelessness was towards the lower end and a suspension in line with that would be appropriate.
Mr Jones advised that he had no upcoming engagements and any proposed suspension could start immediately. He informed the Committee that he has recently ridden all over the country naming race meetings at Wingatui (Sunday), Hastings and Riccarton on 5 August. He said the level of carelessness was low end.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Jones stated he was intending to travel all over the country to ride in the near future.
When asked to comment on Mr Jones' recent riding history Mr Oatham confirmed his submissions to be correct.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Committee have adopted 5 riding days as the starting point in considering the term of suspension for this careless riding charge. The mitigating factors were Mr Jones’ admission of the breach, his very good record in relation to this Rule and the level of carelessness was low end. However, this has to be balanced against the consequences of Mr Jones’ actions which resulted in CONRWIN clipping a heel and Ms Schwerin was fortunate not to be dislodged from her mount.
The Committee took into account Ms Schwerin’s inexperience when considering an appropriate penalty.
The Committee was satisfied that Mr Jones’ has a recent history of riding throughout the country which was confirmed by the Stewards.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension is 4 days.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Jones’ had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 8 August and conclude after racing on 15 August 2015 (4 days).
The penalty did not include Te Aroha 9 August or Hawera 10 August because the declaration of riders had closed.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr BR Jones - Licensed rider
Otherperson: Mr M Williamson - Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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