Stratford RC 31 December 2017 -R 6 – Chair, Mr T Utikere
ID: JCA11718
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Stratford RC - 31 December 2017
Meet Chair:
TUtikere
Meet Committee Member 1:
TBird
Race Date:
2017/12/31
Race Number:
R6
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the Committee deem the charge proved.
Penalty:
Mr Johnson is suspended from the conclusion of racing on Saturday 6 January until the conclusion of racing on Friday 12 January 2018.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 6 (CENTRAL TYRES BARRY HOLLAND MEMORIAL PLATE R65 1600m), Information A8804 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) and stated: "That Apprentice Jockey T Johnson allowed his mount to shift inwards when not clear of HOLLYPOP which was checked near the 1200m.”
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 T Johnson assisted by Mr D Bradley, indicated to the committee that he understood Rule 638(1)(d), and that he did admit the breach.
Using the available films, Mr Balcombe identified Mr Johnson (RAZORS EDGE) racing with HOLLYPOP (A Jones) positioned to his inside as they went into the first bend after the 1600m start. Mr Johnson was observed to have shifted in on the point of the turn. Mr Johnson had taken a look to his inside before rolling in, but Ms Jones had to take a hold as a result of his actions. Mr Balcombe identified that Mr Johnson was approximately 1¼ lengths clear of HOLLYPOP.
Mr Bradley believed that Apprentice Johnson had made an error of judgement on this occasion. He had looked across and saw Ms Jones take a hold, and had made an assumption that she was pulling back, and he had come around the corner and rolled in as a result of his incorrect assumption.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Goodwin concurred with the view that Mr Johnson had made an error of judgement. He believed the carelessness sat at the low-end on this occasion as Mr Johnson had been three wide shortly after the start and was making an effort to lead and in doing so, he had simply misjudged the situation. He described Mr Johnson’s record as excellent, having no previous breaches of the rule.
Mr Bradley asked the Committee to consider upcoming meetings that had higher stakes on offer when considering any period of suspension.
Mr Johnson advised that he had commitments for the Marton Meeting on Saturday 6 January.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee considered all of the submissions placed before it. It is clear from the films that Mr Johnson was seeking a run closer to the rail, and in doing so was only 1¼ lengths clear of HOLLYPOP. He did look to his inside, and while he saw Ms Jones there, he had wrongly assumed that she was retreating from that position; which was not the case. His carelessness then resulted in a check to Ms Jones. It has been suggested that this was an ‘error of judgement’, which we accept. As such we place the level of carelessness within the low-range and adopt a six day period of suspension Starting Point.
We consider that there are no aggravating factors, but in mitigation apply Mr Johnson’s early admission of the breach and his excellent record. We are prepared to afford Mr Johnson a two day deduction. The end result will therefore be a period of suspension of four National Days.
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decisiondate: 31/12/2017
hearing_title: Stratford RC 31 December 2017 -R 6 - Chair, Mr T Utikere
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 6 (CENTRAL TYRES BARRY HOLLAND MEMORIAL PLATE R65 1600m), Information A8804 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) and stated: "That Apprentice Jockey T Johnson allowed his mount to shift inwards when not clear of HOLLYPOP which was checked near the 1200m.”
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 T Johnson assisted by Mr D Bradley, indicated to the committee that he understood Rule 638(1)(d), and that he did admit the breach.
Using the available films, Mr Balcombe identified Mr Johnson (RAZORS EDGE) racing with HOLLYPOP (A Jones) positioned to his inside as they went into the first bend after the 1600m start. Mr Johnson was observed to have shifted in on the point of the turn. Mr Johnson had taken a look to his inside before rolling in, but Ms Jones had to take a hold as a result of his actions. Mr Balcombe identified that Mr Johnson was approximately 1¼ lengths clear of HOLLYPOP.
Mr Bradley believed that Apprentice Johnson had made an error of judgement on this occasion. He had looked across and saw Ms Jones take a hold, and had made an assumption that she was pulling back, and he had come around the corner and rolled in as a result of his incorrect assumption.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the Committee deem the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Goodwin concurred with the view that Mr Johnson had made an error of judgement. He believed the carelessness sat at the low-end on this occasion as Mr Johnson had been three wide shortly after the start and was making an effort to lead and in doing so, he had simply misjudged the situation. He described Mr Johnson’s record as excellent, having no previous breaches of the rule.
Mr Bradley asked the Committee to consider upcoming meetings that had higher stakes on offer when considering any period of suspension.
Mr Johnson advised that he had commitments for the Marton Meeting on Saturday 6 January.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee considered all of the submissions placed before it. It is clear from the films that Mr Johnson was seeking a run closer to the rail, and in doing so was only 1¼ lengths clear of HOLLYPOP. He did look to his inside, and while he saw Ms Jones there, he had wrongly assumed that she was retreating from that position; which was not the case. His carelessness then resulted in a check to Ms Jones. It has been suggested that this was an ‘error of judgement’, which we accept. As such we place the level of carelessness within the low-range and adopt a six day period of suspension Starting Point.
We consider that there are no aggravating factors, but in mitigation apply Mr Johnson’s early admission of the breach and his excellent record. We are prepared to afford Mr Johnson a two day deduction. The end result will therefore be a period of suspension of four National Days.
penalty:
Mr Johnson is suspended from the conclusion of racing on Saturday 6 January until the conclusion of racing on Friday 12 January 2018.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr N Goodwin - Sitpendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr T Johnson - Apprentice Rider
Otherperson: Mr D Bradley - Licensed Rider assisting Mr Johnson, Mr D Balcombe - Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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