R Te Aroha 29 April 2015 – R 10
ID: JCA15508
Meet Title:
R Te Aroha - 29 April 2015
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Race Date:
2015/04/29
Race Number:
R10
Decision:
As Mr Jones admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Jones was fined $200.
Facts:
Following the running of race 10, Ecolab 1600, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(3) (b). The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that Mr Jones used the whip in an excessive manner prior to the 200 metres aboard WAJIMA.
Mr Jones acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge, the Rule and admitted the breach.
Rule 638(3) (b) provides: 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 Williamson demonstrated on the video films that Mr Jones used his whip 12 times prior to the 200 metres. He said Mr Jones did not give his mount the required respite after 6 strides and noted WAJIMA won the race.
Mr Jones said he struck his mount 9 times prior to the 200 metres. He said in mitigation he had to ride his mount with vigour to get out wide to the best part of the track by the steeplechase fence.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Coles produced Mr Jones’ record which showed no previous breach under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said Mr Jones should be given credit for his admission of the breach and submitted a fine in the $150 to $250 range would be appropriate.
Mr Jones submitted that he had a good record and had nothing further to add.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The mitigating factors are Mr Jones' admission of the breach and his clear record under this Rule. The Committee assess the number of strikes (12) as low to mid – range and the severity at mid – range.
The Committee did inform Mr Jones that the current JCA penalty guide recommended starting point is a $300 fine for a riders 1st offence. The Committee referred to the JCA listing of penalties for similar breaches under this Rule before determining penalty.
After taking into account all the above the Committee considers an appropriate penalty is a $200 fine on this occasion.
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decisiondate: 18/04/2015
hearing_title: R Te Aroha 29 April 2015 - R 10
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 10, Ecolab 1600, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(3) (b). The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that Mr Jones used the whip in an excessive manner prior to the 200 metres aboard WAJIMA.
Mr Jones acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge, the Rule and admitted the breach.
Rule 638(3) (b) provides: 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 Williamson demonstrated on the video films that Mr Jones used his whip 12 times prior to the 200 metres. He said Mr Jones did not give his mount the required respite after 6 strides and noted WAJIMA won the race.
Mr Jones said he struck his mount 9 times prior to the 200 metres. He said in mitigation he had to ride his mount with vigour to get out wide to the best part of the track by the steeplechase fence.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Jones admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Coles produced Mr Jones’ record which showed no previous breach under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said Mr Jones should be given credit for his admission of the breach and submitted a fine in the $150 to $250 range would be appropriate.
Mr Jones submitted that he had a good record and had nothing further to add.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The mitigating factors are Mr Jones' admission of the breach and his clear record under this Rule. The Committee assess the number of strikes (12) as low to mid – range and the severity at mid – range.
The Committee did inform Mr Jones that the current JCA penalty guide recommended starting point is a $300 fine for a riders 1st offence. The Committee referred to the JCA listing of penalties for similar breaches under this Rule before determining penalty.
After taking into account all the above the Committee considers an appropriate penalty is a $200 fine on this occasion.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Jones was fined $200.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(3)(b)
Informant: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr BR Jones - Rider of WAJIMA
Otherperson: Mr M Williamson -Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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