Roxburgh TC 4 January 2011 – R 2
ID: JCA13530
Meet Title:
Roxburgh TC - 4 January 2011
Meet Chair:
Ghall
Meet Committee Member 1:
DSteel
Race Date:
2011/01/04
Race Number:
R 2
Decision:
We find the breach proved.
Penalty:
We believe a fine of $200 is sufficient to hold the defendant accountable. He is also reminded of his obligations under the rules.
Charge:
Mr Allison, stipendiary steward, alleged that Mr C McKay (FINAL SECRET) used his whip excessively over the final stages.
Facts:
Mr Allison demonstrated on the video that the defendant had used his whip 23 times on FINAL SECRET in the home straight.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Allison accepted there were 3 very slight pauses from 200 metres to the 100 metres mark but thereafter he believed the use of the whip was continuous.
Mr McKay said the first six strikes might not have hit the horse. He was using the stick as a form of encouragement to a wee horse that needed to carry on and it was a bit green. He said his actions should not be seen as cruel, as he was not that type of person.
Reasons for Decision:
Mr McKay admitted the breach.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Allison said the breach was at the lower end of the scale and acknowledged the defendant’s record was clear in the past 12 months. He submitted a fine of $200 was appropriate.
Mr McKay said he thought this was “a bit steep”.
Reasons for Penalty:
We agree with Mr Allison that the breach is at the lower end of the scale. Mr McKay has admitted the breach at the first opportunity and we note his excellent record. We also take into account that the defendant was not heavy-handed and his statement that he is involved in the industry simply because of his enjoyment of the sport.
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newcharge:
plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 31/12/2010
hearing_title: Roxburgh TC 4 January 2011 - R 2
charge:
Mr Allison, stipendiary steward, alleged that Mr C McKay (FINAL SECRET) used his whip excessively over the final stages.
facts:
Mr Allison demonstrated on the video that the defendant had used his whip 23 times on FINAL SECRET in the home straight.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Allison accepted there were 3 very slight pauses from 200 metres to the 100 metres mark but thereafter he believed the use of the whip was continuous.
Mr McKay said the first six strikes might not have hit the horse. He was using the stick as a form of encouragement to a wee horse that needed to carry on and it was a bit green. He said his actions should not be seen as cruel, as he was not that type of person.
reasonsfordecision:
Mr McKay admitted the breach.
Decision:
We find the breach proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Allison said the breach was at the lower end of the scale and acknowledged the defendant’s record was clear in the past 12 months. He submitted a fine of $200 was appropriate.
Mr McKay said he thought this was “a bit steep”.
reasonsforpenalty:
We agree with Mr Allison that the breach is at the lower end of the scale. Mr McKay has admitted the breach at the first opportunity and we note his excellent record. We also take into account that the defendant was not heavy-handed and his statement that he is involved in the industry simply because of his enjoyment of the sport.
penalty:
We believe a fine of $200 is sufficient to hold the defendant accountable. He is also reminded of his obligations under the rules.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(2)(a)
Informant: Mr C Allison
JockeysandTrainer: Mr C McKay
Otherperson:
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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