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Riverton RC 25 April 2011 – R 8

ID: JCA11055

Applicant:
Mr M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward

Respondent(s):
Mr C Johnson - Licensed Jockey

Information Number:
5547

Hearing Type:
Hearing

Rules:
330(3)(b)

Plea:
admitted

Code:
Thoroughbred

Meet Title:
Riverton RC - 25 April 2011

Meet Chair:
ADennis

Meet Committee Member 1:
NSkelt

Race Date:
2011/04/25

Race Number:
R8

Decision:

The committee was satisfied that the breach had occurred.

Penalty:

The committee agreed to fine Mr Johnson the sum of $200.

Charge:

That Mr C Johnson permitted himself to be engaged for two rides in Race 8.

Facts:

Mr Davidson said Mr Johnson had apparently accepted two rides in Race 8.

Submissions for Decision:

Mr Davidson stated that the Stipendiary Stewards had spent considerable time sorting out a number of what appeared to be dual acceptance of rides by Mr Johnson. Most were sorted out with the help of some trainers. Mr Johnson was charged specifically with accepting two mounts in Race 8.
Ms B Middlewood (Mr Johnson's partner) spoke for Mr Johnson, stated that she believed that a number or factors contributed to the situation. Firstly that it was illogical to have to declare riders prior to the end of race day on the Saturday. Also that many trainers were unsure at that time whether or not they would accept for the Monday meeting. She also stated that she had spent considerable time attempting to sort out the confusion, finding it difficult to do so because trainers did noy return calls etc.

Reasons for Decision:

Mr Johnson admitted the breach, and the committee accepted that two trainers had assumed that Mr Johnson was riding their mounts.

Submissions for Penalty:

Mr Davidson submitted that whilst he had some sympathy for Mr Johnson, the fact remained that it was Mr Johnson's responsibility to not accept more than one mount per race. He did however agree that the early time for rider engagements prior to the end of race day on the Saturday may have contributed to the situation.

Reasons for Penalty:

In fixing penalty, the committee took into account the explanations given by all parties.

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startdate: no date provided

newcharge:

plea: admitted

penaltyrequired: 1

decisiondate: 14/04/2011

hearing_title: Riverton RC 25 April 2011 - R 8

charge:

That Mr C Johnson permitted himself to be engaged for two rides in Race 8.

facts:

Mr Davidson said Mr Johnson had apparently accepted two rides in Race 8.

appealdecision:

isappeal:

submissionsfordecision:

Mr Davidson stated that the Stipendiary Stewards had spent considerable time sorting out a number of what appeared to be dual acceptance of rides by Mr Johnson. Most were sorted out with the help of some trainers. Mr Johnson was charged specifically with accepting two mounts in Race 8.
Ms B Middlewood (Mr Johnson's partner) spoke for Mr Johnson, stated that she believed that a number or factors contributed to the situation. Firstly that it was illogical to have to declare riders prior to the end of race day on the Saturday. Also that many trainers were unsure at that time whether or not they would accept for the Monday meeting. She also stated that she had spent considerable time attempting to sort out the confusion, finding it difficult to do so because trainers did noy return calls etc.

reasonsfordecision:

Mr Johnson admitted the breach, and the committee accepted that two trainers had assumed that Mr Johnson was riding their mounts.

Decision:

The committee was satisfied that the breach had occurred.

sumissionsforpenalty:

Mr Davidson submitted that whilst he had some sympathy for Mr Johnson, the fact remained that it was Mr Johnson's responsibility to not accept more than one mount per race. He did however agree that the early time for rider engagements prior to the end of race day on the Saturday may have contributed to the situation.

reasonsforpenalty:

In fixing penalty, the committee took into account the explanations given by all parties.

penalty:

The committee agreed to fine Mr Johnson the sum of $200.

hearing_type: Hearing

Rules: 330(3)(b)

Informant: Mr M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward

JockeysandTrainer: Mr C Johnson - Licensed Jockey

Otherperson:

PersonPresent:

Respondent:

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