South Canterbury RC 9 June 2011 – R 1
ID: JCA11722
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
South Canterbury RC - 9 June 2011
Meet Chair:
KHales
Meet Committee Member 1:
JMillar
Race Date:
2011/06/09
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
For the reasons that appear above we had no hesitation in finding the Stipendiary Stewards's case proved.
Penalty:
Mr Robinson is suspended from race riding from the conclusion of racing on Sunday 12th June 2011 until the conclusion of racing on Saturday 18th June - 4 national days.
Charge:
Alleged that LM Robinson permitted his mount "Ziva" to shift inwards when not clear of "Hop Honor" (J Morris) causing that horse to check.
Facts:
Mr Davidson commenced the hearing by advising that it was the Stipendiary Stewards case that Ms J Morris, riding "Hop Honor" received pressure in the back straight from Mr Robinson. He called Ms Morris to give evidence. She said that Mr Robinson came over on to her line at about the 1100 metre mark. She said that her horse "skyed" its head and was checked as a result. She said that Mr Robinson was not his own horse length and another length clear at the time that he came across her line. She said that her horse's head would have been in line with the rump of Mr Robinson's mount.
Mr Robinson, by way of cross-examination asked if the pace of the race had slowed up, at the time he made his move. Ms Morris said that the pace may have slowed "marginally".
Mr Davidson then showed the hearing video coverage of the incident. The back straight camera which provided a head on view of the incident showed how Ms Morris was racing on the inside rail but with ample room to progress forward inside Mr Robinson before Mr Robinson's inward movement. The video coverage showed how Mr Robinson mount moved inwards across Ms Morris' rightful racing line. The side-on camera view demonstrated how Mr Robinson was not his own length and another length clear at the time he moved across and also gave a view of how Ms Morris' mount was checked.
Mr Robinson gave evidence. He said that he received pressure from "Pazejan" ridden by TR Moseley. He asked the hearing to notice how Mr Moseley looked inwards and came across from a 3-wide position. Mr Robinson said that his horse "jibbed" up, slowed its action and "lost its way". He said that his horse was "green", having its second only race-day start.
Mr Davidson asked by way of cross-examination, if Mr Robinson was aware of Mr Morris' presence. Mr Robinson agreed that he was so aware.
Submissions for Decision:
In summary, Mr Davidson said that Ms Morris was at all time, entitled to maintain the racing line that she had. He acknowledged that Mr Robinson's mount was "green" but asked the hearing to observe that Mr Robinson made no effort to keep his mount off Ms Morris' line.
Mr Robinson, by way of summary said that he did not deny that there was interference to Ms Morris' mount but that it was his horse that caused it, primarily due to its "greenness" and not his manner of riding.
Reasons for Decision:
We considered all of the evidence carefully. We noted, among other things, that at the time the interference to Ms Morris' mount occurred, that Mr Robinson was not his own length and another length clear. Whilst Mr Moseley may have come across from a 3-wide position, he demonstrated the skills required of a jockey by easing his mount off and by holding back. Mr Robinson took no such evasive action and went across Ms Morris rightful line and caused the interference complained of.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Davidson said that Mr Robinson had not appeared before the Judiacial Committee for over 18 months and having regard to the fact that Mr Robinson is a busy rider who rides on a national basis, that his record could be considered to be a good record. He felt that the degree of carelessness was "mid-range". He submitted that a penalty of 4-5 national days should be considered.
Mr Robinson asked the hearing to not overlook the fact that his horse was very "green".
He requested a deferrment of the period of suspension as he had committed riding engagements at Wingatui on 12th June 2011.
Reasons for Penalty:
We have given consideration to Mr Robinson's excellent record and have not overlooked his submission that his mount was "green".
However, our starting point for the imposition of a penalty for careless riding is 5 national days. To that must be added 2 days for the aggravating features, namely, the category of "mid-range" carelessness, the fact that the video evidence disclosed that no evasive action was taken by Mr Robinson, and that rider and horse safety was compromised, making a total of 7 national days.
However, the mitigating features are Mr Robinson's excellent record and the fact that there may have a contribution made by the horse, because of its "greenness", we are able to afford a discount on the penalty, so as to make the penalty 4 day's suspension on a national basis.
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decisiondate: 25/05/2011
hearing_title: South Canterbury RC 9 June 2011 - R 1
charge:
Alleged that LM Robinson permitted his mount "Ziva" to shift inwards when not clear of "Hop Honor" (J Morris) causing that horse to check.
facts:
Mr Davidson commenced the hearing by advising that it was the Stipendiary Stewards case that Ms J Morris, riding "Hop Honor" received pressure in the back straight from Mr Robinson. He called Ms Morris to give evidence. She said that Mr Robinson came over on to her line at about the 1100 metre mark. She said that her horse "skyed" its head and was checked as a result. She said that Mr Robinson was not his own horse length and another length clear at the time that he came across her line. She said that her horse's head would have been in line with the rump of Mr Robinson's mount.
Mr Robinson, by way of cross-examination asked if the pace of the race had slowed up, at the time he made his move. Ms Morris said that the pace may have slowed "marginally".
Mr Davidson then showed the hearing video coverage of the incident. The back straight camera which provided a head on view of the incident showed how Ms Morris was racing on the inside rail but with ample room to progress forward inside Mr Robinson before Mr Robinson's inward movement. The video coverage showed how Mr Robinson mount moved inwards across Ms Morris' rightful racing line. The side-on camera view demonstrated how Mr Robinson was not his own length and another length clear at the time he moved across and also gave a view of how Ms Morris' mount was checked.
Mr Robinson gave evidence. He said that he received pressure from "Pazejan" ridden by TR Moseley. He asked the hearing to notice how Mr Moseley looked inwards and came across from a 3-wide position. Mr Robinson said that his horse "jibbed" up, slowed its action and "lost its way". He said that his horse was "green", having its second only race-day start.
Mr Davidson asked by way of cross-examination, if Mr Robinson was aware of Mr Morris' presence. Mr Robinson agreed that he was so aware.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
In summary, Mr Davidson said that Ms Morris was at all time, entitled to maintain the racing line that she had. He acknowledged that Mr Robinson's mount was "green" but asked the hearing to observe that Mr Robinson made no effort to keep his mount off Ms Morris' line.
Mr Robinson, by way of summary said that he did not deny that there was interference to Ms Morris' mount but that it was his horse that caused it, primarily due to its "greenness" and not his manner of riding.
reasonsfordecision:
We considered all of the evidence carefully. We noted, among other things, that at the time the interference to Ms Morris' mount occurred, that Mr Robinson was not his own length and another length clear. Whilst Mr Moseley may have come across from a 3-wide position, he demonstrated the skills required of a jockey by easing his mount off and by holding back. Mr Robinson took no such evasive action and went across Ms Morris rightful line and caused the interference complained of.
Decision:
For the reasons that appear above we had no hesitation in finding the Stipendiary Stewards's case proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Davidson said that Mr Robinson had not appeared before the Judiacial Committee for over 18 months and having regard to the fact that Mr Robinson is a busy rider who rides on a national basis, that his record could be considered to be a good record. He felt that the degree of carelessness was "mid-range". He submitted that a penalty of 4-5 national days should be considered.
Mr Robinson asked the hearing to not overlook the fact that his horse was very "green".
He requested a deferrment of the period of suspension as he had committed riding engagements at Wingatui on 12th June 2011.
reasonsforpenalty:
We have given consideration to Mr Robinson's excellent record and have not overlooked his submission that his mount was "green".
However, our starting point for the imposition of a penalty for careless riding is 5 national days. To that must be added 2 days for the aggravating features, namely, the category of "mid-range" carelessness, the fact that the video evidence disclosed that no evasive action was taken by Mr Robinson, and that rider and horse safety was compromised, making a total of 7 national days.
However, the mitigating features are Mr Robinson's excellent record and the fact that there may have a contribution made by the horse, because of its "greenness", we are able to afford a discount on the penalty, so as to make the penalty 4 day's suspension on a national basis.
penalty:
Mr Robinson is suspended from race riding from the conclusion of racing on Sunday 12th June 2011 until the conclusion of racing on Saturday 18th June - 4 national days.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 638(1)(d), A rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be, (d) Careless
Informant: M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: LM Robinson - Licensed Jockey
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