Rangitikei RC 24 November 2018 – R 6 – Chair, Mr T Utikere
ID: JCA15224
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Rangitikei RC - 24 November 2018
Meet Chair:
TUtikere
Meet Committee Member 1:
PWilliams
Race Date:
2018/11/24
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the Committee deemed the charge proved.
Penalty:
Mr Johnson’s Licence is suspended from the conclusion of racing on Sunday 25 November 2018 until the conclusion of racing on Wednesday 5 December 2018 .
Facts:
Following the running of Race 6 (JOHN TURKINGTON FORESTRY LIMITED/WAI PINE LTD BULLS COUNTRY CUP), Information A12257 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) by Licensed Rider Mr Chris Johnson. The Information alleged that he: ”...angled his mount outwards when not sufficiently clear of SOROC which was checked near the 200 metres”.
Rule 638(1)(d) states: “A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be: … (d) careless.”
Mr Johnson confirmed to the committee that he understood Rule 638(1)(d), and that he admitted the breach.
Using the available head-on, side-on and rear-view films, Mr Balcombe identified Mr Johnson (SCANDALO) racing approximately three off the rail soon after turning for home. He pointed out that Mr Johnson had angled his mount and had continued on an outwards movement causing a check to Mr Pinn (SOROC) who had been positioned to his outside. Mr Pinn was observed to stand up in his saddle in an attempt to evade the resultant check.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Goodwin identified that Mr Johnson was 1¾ lengths clear, but that his outwards movement was not sudden in nature. He stated that Mr Pinn had been interviewed by stewards, and he had confirmed that Mr Johnson was 1¾ lengths clear when he moved across. Mr Goodwin believed that Mr Pinn’s pre-emptive action of standing up, made the incident look much worse than it was.
When invited to comment on the incident, Mr Johnson declined to make any submissions.
Submissions for Penalty:
In presenting the respondent’s record, Mr Goodwin identified four breaches within the previous 12 month period (Otago, 6 November - 5 Days; Hawke’s Bay, 6 October - 8 Days; Riccarton, 6 June - 7 Days; Hastings, 24 February - 6 Days). He submitted that the level of carelessness fell at the low-end and that Mr Johnson was an in demand rider who gets a lot of rides across the entire country.
Mr Johnson confirmed that with regard to his record, he had a couple of suspensions over recent months, but prior to that his record was fairly good. He also identified that while he had some tentative commitments over the next 7 day period, nothing had been confirmed, so he advised that any period of suspension could commence as soon as possible.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee considered all of the submissions placed before it. It is clear from the films that Mr Johnson had moved outwards seeking to obtain a better run whilst approaching the 200 metres. In doing so, he had moved some four horse widths, with the initial movement commencing whilst he was ¼ length shy of being the required distance clear before moving ground. It was also apparent from the films that Mr Johnson did not stop riding at any point while he moved ground. While Mr Pinn may have anticipated what was about to unfold, his actions appear to have made the incident look much worse than was actually the case. We independently assess the carelessness to sit at the low end and adopt the strating point of a six day period of suspension as identified in the JCA Penalty Guidelines. In mitigation we considered his early admission of the breach, but this is counterbalanced by his record under this rule. While Mr Johnson is a busy rider, this is his third breach within the last seven weeks. We determined that a six day period of suspension is the appropriate end result.
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newcharge: Careless Riding
plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 25/11/2018
hearing_title: Rangitikei RC 24 November 2018 - R 6 - Chair, Mr T Utikere
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 6 (JOHN TURKINGTON FORESTRY LIMITED/WAI PINE LTD BULLS COUNTRY CUP), Information A12257 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) by Licensed Rider Mr Chris Johnson. The Information alleged that he: ”...angled his mount outwards when not sufficiently clear of SOROC which was checked near the 200 metres”.
Rule 638(1)(d) states: “A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be: … (d) careless.”
Mr Johnson confirmed to the committee that he understood Rule 638(1)(d), and that he admitted the breach.
Using the available head-on, side-on and rear-view films, Mr Balcombe identified Mr Johnson (SCANDALO) racing approximately three off the rail soon after turning for home. He pointed out that Mr Johnson had angled his mount and had continued on an outwards movement causing a check to Mr Pinn (SOROC) who had been positioned to his outside. Mr Pinn was observed to stand up in his saddle in an attempt to evade the resultant check.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Goodwin identified that Mr Johnson was 1¾ lengths clear, but that his outwards movement was not sudden in nature. He stated that Mr Pinn had been interviewed by stewards, and he had confirmed that Mr Johnson was 1¾ lengths clear when he moved across. Mr Goodwin believed that Mr Pinn’s pre-emptive action of standing up, made the incident look much worse than it was.
When invited to comment on the incident, Mr Johnson declined to make any submissions.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the Committee deemed the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
In presenting the respondent’s record, Mr Goodwin identified four breaches within the previous 12 month period (Otago, 6 November - 5 Days; Hawke’s Bay, 6 October - 8 Days; Riccarton, 6 June - 7 Days; Hastings, 24 February - 6 Days). He submitted that the level of carelessness fell at the low-end and that Mr Johnson was an in demand rider who gets a lot of rides across the entire country.
Mr Johnson confirmed that with regard to his record, he had a couple of suspensions over recent months, but prior to that his record was fairly good. He also identified that while he had some tentative commitments over the next 7 day period, nothing had been confirmed, so he advised that any period of suspension could commence as soon as possible.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee considered all of the submissions placed before it. It is clear from the films that Mr Johnson had moved outwards seeking to obtain a better run whilst approaching the 200 metres. In doing so, he had moved some four horse widths, with the initial movement commencing whilst he was ¼ length shy of being the required distance clear before moving ground. It was also apparent from the films that Mr Johnson did not stop riding at any point while he moved ground. While Mr Pinn may have anticipated what was about to unfold, his actions appear to have made the incident look much worse than was actually the case. We independently assess the carelessness to sit at the low end and adopt the strating point of a six day period of suspension as identified in the JCA Penalty Guidelines. In mitigation we considered his early admission of the breach, but this is counterbalanced by his record under this rule. While Mr Johnson is a busy rider, this is his third breach within the last seven weeks. We determined that a six day period of suspension is the appropriate end result.
penalty:
Mr Johnson’s Licence is suspended from the conclusion of racing on Sunday 25 November 2018 until the conclusion of racing on Wednesday 5 December 2018 .
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr N Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr C Johnson - Licensed Jockey
Otherperson: Mr D Balcombe - Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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