Riverton RC 31 March 2018 – R 9 – Chair, Prof G Hall
ID: JCA11950
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Riverton RC - 31 March 2018
Meet Chair:
GHall
Meet Committee Member 1:
PKnowles
Race Date:
2018/03/31
Race Number:
R 9
Decision:
As Mr Campbell has admitted the breach, we find the breach proved.
Penalty:
Mr Campbell is fined the sum of $300.
Facts:
Mr Davidson alleged that Mr Campbell used his whip excessively on his mount OUR TEDDY BOY prior to the 100 metres in race 9, the WINTON TOP PUB WAIPANGO HANDICAP.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides: “A Rider shall not strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent, which is excessive.”
The “Guidelines with Respect to Acceptable Use of the Whip” provide:
“Without affecting the generality of r 638(3)(b) a rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following guidelines: Inside the final 600 metres of any Race, official trial or jump-out a horse may be struck with the drawn whip up to five times after which the rider must cease their use of the whip for a minimum of five strides before striking the horse again with the drawn whip, with this restriction to apply prior to the final 100 metres. The whip may then be used at the rider’s discretion until the winning post is reached. Prior to the final 600 metres of a race, official trial or jump-out the use of the drawn whip is acceptable if used in moderation and not continually.”
Mr Campbell acknowledged that he understood the rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Mr Davidson had Mr McLaughlin demonstrate the breach using the videos. He pointed out there were 9 strikes before the 100 metres. There was no clear break for five strides. There had been contact between the respondent’s mount and another horse and, despite this, Mr Campbell had gone back to the whip without waiting for five strides.
Mr Walsh said this was not the worst case. Mr Campbell had simply not broken it up enough. He emphasised that Mr Campbell did not need to keep using the whip, as he would have won the race easily anyway.
Mr Campbell said he had had a flashback to Wingatui when a horse had finished over the top of him and won the race. Mr Davidson pointed out it was not the final 100 metres that was of concern but Mr Campbell’s actions prior to this.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Davidson produced the respondent’s record, which evidenced no previous breaches of this rule. He said a fine of $300 was appropriate.
Mr Walsh and Mr Campbell accepted Mr Davidson’s submission. Mr Walsh emphasised that Mr Campbell was not a strong rider with the whip.
Reasons for Penalty:
New whip guidelines were introduced on 1 August last year and updated penalty guidelines pertaining to whip use came into effect on 1 November.
The updated starting points for breaches of r 638(3)(b)(ii) are:
1st breach $300
2nd breach $500
3rd or subsequent breach 6-8 national riding days suspension.
This is the respondent’s first breach of this rule since the guidelines came into force and the breach is low range. There are 9 strikes with no clear break for five. The starting point in the Penalty Guide is a fine of $300. There is no need to increase this figure.
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decisiondate: 03/04/2018
hearing_title: Riverton RC 31 March 2018 - R 9 - Chair, Prof G Hall
charge:
facts:
Mr Davidson alleged that Mr Campbell used his whip excessively on his mount OUR TEDDY BOY prior to the 100 metres in race 9, the WINTON TOP PUB WAIPANGO HANDICAP.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides: “A Rider shall not strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent, which is excessive.”
The “Guidelines with Respect to Acceptable Use of the Whip” provide:
“Without affecting the generality of r 638(3)(b) a rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following guidelines: Inside the final 600 metres of any Race, official trial or jump-out a horse may be struck with the drawn whip up to five times after which the rider must cease their use of the whip for a minimum of five strides before striking the horse again with the drawn whip, with this restriction to apply prior to the final 100 metres. The whip may then be used at the rider’s discretion until the winning post is reached. Prior to the final 600 metres of a race, official trial or jump-out the use of the drawn whip is acceptable if used in moderation and not continually.”
Mr Campbell acknowledged that he understood the rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Mr Davidson had Mr McLaughlin demonstrate the breach using the videos. He pointed out there were 9 strikes before the 100 metres. There was no clear break for five strides. There had been contact between the respondent’s mount and another horse and, despite this, Mr Campbell had gone back to the whip without waiting for five strides.
Mr Walsh said this was not the worst case. Mr Campbell had simply not broken it up enough. He emphasised that Mr Campbell did not need to keep using the whip, as he would have won the race easily anyway.
Mr Campbell said he had had a flashback to Wingatui when a horse had finished over the top of him and won the race. Mr Davidson pointed out it was not the final 100 metres that was of concern but Mr Campbell’s actions prior to this.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Campbell has admitted the breach, we find the breach proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Davidson produced the respondent’s record, which evidenced no previous breaches of this rule. He said a fine of $300 was appropriate.
Mr Walsh and Mr Campbell accepted Mr Davidson’s submission. Mr Walsh emphasised that Mr Campbell was not a strong rider with the whip.
reasonsforpenalty:
New whip guidelines were introduced on 1 August last year and updated penalty guidelines pertaining to whip use came into effect on 1 November.
The updated starting points for breaches of r 638(3)(b)(ii) are:
1st breach $300
2nd breach $500
3rd or subsequent breach 6-8 national riding days suspension.
This is the respondent’s first breach of this rule since the guidelines came into force and the breach is low range. There are 9 strikes with no clear break for five. The starting point in the Penalty Guide is a fine of $300. There is no need to increase this figure.
penalty:
Mr Campbell is fined the sum of $300.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(3)(b)(ii)
Informant: Mr M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr C Campbell - Apprentice Jockey
Otherperson: Mr McLaughlin - Stipendiary Steward, Mr D Walsh - Apprentice Jockey Mentor
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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