Taranaki RC 13 May 2017 – R 8 – Chair, Mr T Utikere
ID: JCA14699
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Taranaki RC - 13 May 2017
Meet Chair:
TUtikere
Meet Committee Member 1:
TBird
Race Date:
2017/05/13
Race Number:
R8
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Mr Tanaka is suspended from the close of racing on Saturday 13 May until the close of racing on Saturday 27 May. This incorporates the Otaki (18th), Rangitikei (20th), Rotorua (21st) and Wellington (27th) meetings.
After delivering the penalty decision, Mr Tanaka expressed surprise at the inclusion of the Wellington Meeting being his last day of suspension and sought a deferral to allow him to ride at Rangitikei so that he would not miss two Saturday Meetings. That request was declined. When looking at the upcoming meetings, we have given consideration to Mr Tanaka's riding pattern over recent months. We are also aware that the Wellington Race Meeting on 27 May is listed as a Premier Meeting. Mr Tanaka had also consulted with his Agent and advised that the suspension could commence immediately. The committee notes that the purpose of a penalty includes an inherent deterrent factor, and that penalties that are imposed are not to be seen as penalties of absolute convenience. While we note that there are no mid-week meetings included in Mr Tanaka's period of suspension, that is simply the unfortunate way in which the racing calendar falls.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 8 (SEATON PARK 1800), Information A8762 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) and stated that Mr Tanaka: "Allowed his mount YOUWANTMORE to shift in near (sic) 800 metres and cause a check to IFFITEL."
Rule 638(1) states: "A rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the judicial committee considers to be...(d) careless."
Mr Tanaka confirmed that he understood the rule and that he admitted the breach.
All available films were presented to the hearing. Using the back-straight film, Mr Goodwin identified YOUWANTMORE (M Tanaka) racing to the outside of IFFITEL (L Allpress), which was placed outside the leader in the one-off position. As the field approached the 800 metres Mr Tanaka was observed to allow his mount to shift off stride towards the turn, placing IFFITEL in tight quarters for approximately two strides. After hearing a call from Mrs Allpress, he had then relieved the pressure, but Mr Tanaka's inwards movement had placed Mrs Allpress in some difficulty for several strides and had resulted in her losing her position. Mr Goodwin identified that while the interference to Mrs Allpress had not been severe, she was entitled to the run and that Mr Tanaka had made an error of judgement.
Mr Tanaka stated that he was racing to the inside of the leader and was anticipating a move further to the inside of the leader, but that he was not aware that Mrs Allpress was located to his inside. When he heard her call, he moved outwards in order to relieve the pressure.
Submissions for Penalty:
In presenting Mr Tanaka's record, Mr Goodwin identified two previous breaches (4 March 2017 at Auckland, 5 days; 17 September 2016 at Hawke's Bay, 5 days). He submitted that a term of suspension was appropriate and confirmed that the stewards placed the level of carelessness below the mid-range. He stated that while a rider may shift inwards, resulting in limited consequences on occasion, that was not the case with this movement.
Mr Tanaka initially advised that he may have had engagements at the upcoming Whangarei Meeting, but was unclear as to when any period of suspension may commence. He stated that he had ridden at Taupo and Rotorua and had also ridden in the South Island; but that he believed his previous South Island engagements to have been more than three months ago. Mr Goodwin confirmed that he would be comfortable with the Matamata Meeting being included in the period of suspension, but not the Auckland Meeting.
The committee then adjourned to consider Penalty.
Upon resuming the hearing, Mr Tanaka advised that he had had a conversation with his Racing Agent, Mr Andre Neill, and as a result, could provide some clarity on some matters for the committee.
Mr Tanaka confirmed that any period of suspension could commence immediately and that no seven day deferral was being sought as no upcoming engagements existed. He also confirmed that it was more than three months since he had ridden in the South Island, so upcoming southern meetings would not be considered in any period of suspension. He also advised the committee that the Rotorua Meeting had now been rescheduled to Sunday 21 May and that he had ridden at Rotorua on at least three occasions within the previous three months for Toby Autridge.
Mr Goodwin confirmed that the Rotorua Meeting had only been transferred during the course of our hearing and that he had no objection to the rescheduled Rotorua Meeting being included in Mr Tanaka's period of suspension.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee considered all of the submissions placed before it. We considered a period of suspension as appropriate and adopted the JCA Penalty Guidelines starting point of five days. It is clear upon our review of the films that Mr Tanaka had made an error of judgement on this occasion. He had indicated his intention was to move to the inside of the leader leaving the back straight, but in doing so was unaware that Mrs Allpress was positioned to his inside. She was entitled to be where she was, and Mr Tanaka's carelessness resulted in a check to her mount and her losing her rightful position as a result. We assess Mr Tanaka's carelessness to fall below the mid-range. Mr Tanaka has two breaches of this rule within the previous 12 month period; in September 2016 and March 2017. As such, we consider Mr Tanaka's record as a neutral factor. After applying his admission of the breach in mitigation, we consider a four day period of suspension is appropriate. We were also satisfied that it is appropriate to incorporate the rescheduled Rotorua Meeting into any period of suspension.
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plea: admitted
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decisiondate: 14/05/2017
hearing_title: Taranaki RC 13 May 2017 - R 8 - Chair, Mr T Utikere
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 8 (SEATON PARK 1800), Information A8762 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) and stated that Mr Tanaka: "Allowed his mount YOUWANTMORE to shift in near (sic) 800 metres and cause a check to IFFITEL."
Rule 638(1) states: "A rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the judicial committee considers to be...(d) careless."
Mr Tanaka confirmed that he understood the rule and that he admitted the breach.
All available films were presented to the hearing. Using the back-straight film, Mr Goodwin identified YOUWANTMORE (M Tanaka) racing to the outside of IFFITEL (L Allpress), which was placed outside the leader in the one-off position. As the field approached the 800 metres Mr Tanaka was observed to allow his mount to shift off stride towards the turn, placing IFFITEL in tight quarters for approximately two strides. After hearing a call from Mrs Allpress, he had then relieved the pressure, but Mr Tanaka's inwards movement had placed Mrs Allpress in some difficulty for several strides and had resulted in her losing her position. Mr Goodwin identified that while the interference to Mrs Allpress had not been severe, she was entitled to the run and that Mr Tanaka had made an error of judgement.
Mr Tanaka stated that he was racing to the inside of the leader and was anticipating a move further to the inside of the leader, but that he was not aware that Mrs Allpress was located to his inside. When he heard her call, he moved outwards in order to relieve the pressure.
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, the committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
In presenting Mr Tanaka's record, Mr Goodwin identified two previous breaches (4 March 2017 at Auckland, 5 days; 17 September 2016 at Hawke's Bay, 5 days). He submitted that a term of suspension was appropriate and confirmed that the stewards placed the level of carelessness below the mid-range. He stated that while a rider may shift inwards, resulting in limited consequences on occasion, that was not the case with this movement.
Mr Tanaka initially advised that he may have had engagements at the upcoming Whangarei Meeting, but was unclear as to when any period of suspension may commence. He stated that he had ridden at Taupo and Rotorua and had also ridden in the South Island; but that he believed his previous South Island engagements to have been more than three months ago. Mr Goodwin confirmed that he would be comfortable with the Matamata Meeting being included in the period of suspension, but not the Auckland Meeting.
The committee then adjourned to consider Penalty.
Upon resuming the hearing, Mr Tanaka advised that he had had a conversation with his Racing Agent, Mr Andre Neill, and as a result, could provide some clarity on some matters for the committee.
Mr Tanaka confirmed that any period of suspension could commence immediately and that no seven day deferral was being sought as no upcoming engagements existed. He also confirmed that it was more than three months since he had ridden in the South Island, so upcoming southern meetings would not be considered in any period of suspension. He also advised the committee that the Rotorua Meeting had now been rescheduled to Sunday 21 May and that he had ridden at Rotorua on at least three occasions within the previous three months for Toby Autridge.
Mr Goodwin confirmed that the Rotorua Meeting had only been transferred during the course of our hearing and that he had no objection to the rescheduled Rotorua Meeting being included in Mr Tanaka's period of suspension.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee considered all of the submissions placed before it. We considered a period of suspension as appropriate and adopted the JCA Penalty Guidelines starting point of five days. It is clear upon our review of the films that Mr Tanaka had made an error of judgement on this occasion. He had indicated his intention was to move to the inside of the leader leaving the back straight, but in doing so was unaware that Mrs Allpress was positioned to his inside. She was entitled to be where she was, and Mr Tanaka's carelessness resulted in a check to her mount and her losing her rightful position as a result. We assess Mr Tanaka's carelessness to fall below the mid-range. Mr Tanaka has two breaches of this rule within the previous 12 month period; in September 2016 and March 2017. As such, we consider Mr Tanaka's record as a neutral factor. After applying his admission of the breach in mitigation, we consider a four day period of suspension is appropriate. We were also satisfied that it is appropriate to incorporate the rescheduled Rotorua Meeting into any period of suspension.
penalty:
Mr Tanaka is suspended from the close of racing on Saturday 13 May until the close of racing on Saturday 27 May. This incorporates the Otaki (18th), Rangitikei (20th), Rotorua (21st) and Wellington (27th) meetings.
After delivering the penalty decision, Mr Tanaka expressed surprise at the inclusion of the Wellington Meeting being his last day of suspension and sought a deferral to allow him to ride at Rangitikei so that he would not miss two Saturday Meetings. That request was declined. When looking at the upcoming meetings, we have given consideration to Mr Tanaka's riding pattern over recent months. We are also aware that the Wellington Race Meeting on 27 May is listed as a Premier Meeting. Mr Tanaka had also consulted with his Agent and advised that the suspension could commence immediately. The committee notes that the purpose of a penalty includes an inherent deterrent factor, and that penalties that are imposed are not to be seen as penalties of absolute convenience. While we note that there are no mid-week meetings included in Mr Tanaka's period of suspension, that is simply the unfortunate way in which the racing calendar falls.
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Rules: Rule 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr N Goodwin - Sitpendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr M Tanaka - Licensed Jockey
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