Taranaki RI 3 November 2017 – R3 – Chair, Mr P Williams
ID: JCA14878
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Taranaki RC - 3 November 2017
Meet Chair:
PWilliams
Meet Committee Member 1:
TBird
Race Date:
2017/11/03
Race Number:
R3
Decision:
Penalty:
In terms of R1106(2) Ms Cowan’s period of suspension commences from the close of racing on Saturday 4 November and ends at the close of racing on Saturday 11 November.
Facts:
Following the running of race 3, the “Stella Artois Maiden”, Information A7327 was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr B Jones under Rule 638(1)(d). The Information stated “that jockey K Cowan permitted her mount “How’s That Girl” inwards (sic) when not sufficiently clear of “Westport Quay” which was checked near the 1050 metres”. Ms Cowan, who was assisted by licensed trainer Mr Rayner, signed the Information stating she admitted the breach and at the beginning of the hearing confirmed that was correct and that she understood the Rule under which she was charged.
Rule 638 (1) (d) states “A rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be .....careless”.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Oatham, using the head-on film from shortly after the start identified Ms Cowan on “How’s That Girl” who had drawn 3 in the 12 horse field and Mr Weatherley on “Westport Quay” who had drawn immediately to her inside in barrier 2. Mr Oatham said the film showed that Mr Weatherley was slow out of the barrier and after approximately 150 metres Ms Cowan commenced to move inwards which resulted in Mr Weatherley having to check his horse to avoid heels. Using the side-on film he said he believed Ms Cowan was, at best, only 1 length clear of Mr Weatherley when she moved inwards. He said Mr Weatherley was entitled to be where he was who was and believed had lost approximately 2 lengths as a result of the check.
Ms Cowan said she was aware of the barrier and racing manners of the horse to her immediate outside at its previous start when she rode it and she was conscious today that horse might impede her progress so she was keen to “get away from it”. She said she had wanted to get as close to the fence as possible but rather than gliding over as she intended her horse was racing somewhat erratically and she had gone across quicker than intended. She said she readily admitted she had caused the interference to Mr Weatherley and apologised for her actions.
Mr Rayner said he thought Ms Cowan’s horse had momentarily taken control of her and over reacted when moving in. He said the incident was totally Ms Cowan’s fault, but her actions had not been deliberate.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Jones said this was Ms Cowan’s third breach of this Rule since commencing riding in February this year - the previous breaches being on 29 April at Hastings where she received a 3 day suspension and on 5 October at Waverley where she received a 5 day suspension. He said the Stewards considered the severity of the breach to be in the low range and said that a starting point of a 6 national riding days suspension for a low level breach of the Rule had been introduced on 1 November 2017. He did not, however, make a specific submission on what penalty should be imposed.
Ms Cowan asked the Committee to note that she had only commenced riding in February 2017 and still considered herself an inexperienced rider who was still learning her trade. She said she was very sorry for her actions and would be learning from what had happened. She said she was going to Christchurch for the whole of Cup week to ride work for trainers as well as on race day and it was important to her that she should be able to maximize her riding and learning opportunities whilst there. Ms Cowan said she was not seeking a deferment of any suspension that might be imposed.
Mr Rayner reiterated Ms Cowan’s comments about the importance of her being able to ride at the upcoming Christchurch Cup carnival.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee has reviewed films of the incident and considered all the submissions made. All views of the incident clearly show Ms Cowan moving inwards towards the rail and taking the rightful line of Mr Weatherley causing him to check off heels. The Committee agrees with Mr Oatham that Ms Cowan was no more than 1 length in front of Mr Weatherley which resulted in him being hampered and losing approximately 2 lengths. The Committee notes that Ms Cowan said she was concerned about possible interference from the horse on her outside and it is perhaps her worrying more about that than properly considering her actions in moving inwards that caused the incident to happen. The Committee notes that Ms Cowan did not look to her inside prior to or as she moved across but believes the severity of the breach just remains in the low range.
The Committee believes on this occasion a period of suspension is an appropriate penalty. The JCA’s Penalty Guidelines effective 1 November 2017 state the starting point for a low range breach of the careless riding rule is 6 national riding days. From that start point we reduce the penalty by one national riding day primarily in recognition of Ms Cowan’s early admittance of the breach but also, after consideration, her riding record under this Rule since she started riding in February this year during which time she has had approximately 215 race day rides.
Ms Cowan is suspended for 5 national riding days.
Rule 1106 (2) states:-
“Each suspension of a Rider or Rider’s License which is imposed under these Rules by the Judicial Committee during any day of a Race meeting shall take effect as follows:
a) If, at the time the suspension is imposed, the Rider has no engagements to ride a horse in a Race during the next seven day period after that race day, from the completion of that Rider’s engagements on that Race day……..”
Ms Cowan has advised she has no engagements to ride during the next seven day period. However, declaration of riders for Banks Peninsula meeting on Sunday 5 November closed on Wednesday 1 November and therefore that meeting cannot be included in the period of suspension imposed today.
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hearing_title: Taranaki RI 3 November 2017 - R3 - Chair, Mr P Williams
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facts:
Following the running of race 3, the “Stella Artois Maiden”, Information A7327 was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr B Jones under Rule 638(1)(d). The Information stated “that jockey K Cowan permitted her mount “How’s That Girl” inwards (sic) when not sufficiently clear of “Westport Quay” which was checked near the 1050 metres”. Ms Cowan, who was assisted by licensed trainer Mr Rayner, signed the Information stating she admitted the breach and at the beginning of the hearing confirmed that was correct and that she understood the Rule under which she was charged.
Rule 638 (1) (d) states “A rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be .....careless”.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Oatham, using the head-on film from shortly after the start identified Ms Cowan on “How’s That Girl” who had drawn 3 in the 12 horse field and Mr Weatherley on “Westport Quay” who had drawn immediately to her inside in barrier 2. Mr Oatham said the film showed that Mr Weatherley was slow out of the barrier and after approximately 150 metres Ms Cowan commenced to move inwards which resulted in Mr Weatherley having to check his horse to avoid heels. Using the side-on film he said he believed Ms Cowan was, at best, only 1 length clear of Mr Weatherley when she moved inwards. He said Mr Weatherley was entitled to be where he was who was and believed had lost approximately 2 lengths as a result of the check.
Ms Cowan said she was aware of the barrier and racing manners of the horse to her immediate outside at its previous start when she rode it and she was conscious today that horse might impede her progress so she was keen to “get away from it”. She said she had wanted to get as close to the fence as possible but rather than gliding over as she intended her horse was racing somewhat erratically and she had gone across quicker than intended. She said she readily admitted she had caused the interference to Mr Weatherley and apologised for her actions.
Mr Rayner said he thought Ms Cowan’s horse had momentarily taken control of her and over reacted when moving in. He said the incident was totally Ms Cowan’s fault, but her actions had not been deliberate.
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Jones said this was Ms Cowan’s third breach of this Rule since commencing riding in February this year - the previous breaches being on 29 April at Hastings where she received a 3 day suspension and on 5 October at Waverley where she received a 5 day suspension. He said the Stewards considered the severity of the breach to be in the low range and said that a starting point of a 6 national riding days suspension for a low level breach of the Rule had been introduced on 1 November 2017. He did not, however, make a specific submission on what penalty should be imposed.
Ms Cowan asked the Committee to note that she had only commenced riding in February 2017 and still considered herself an inexperienced rider who was still learning her trade. She said she was very sorry for her actions and would be learning from what had happened. She said she was going to Christchurch for the whole of Cup week to ride work for trainers as well as on race day and it was important to her that she should be able to maximize her riding and learning opportunities whilst there. Ms Cowan said she was not seeking a deferment of any suspension that might be imposed.
Mr Rayner reiterated Ms Cowan’s comments about the importance of her being able to ride at the upcoming Christchurch Cup carnival.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee has reviewed films of the incident and considered all the submissions made. All views of the incident clearly show Ms Cowan moving inwards towards the rail and taking the rightful line of Mr Weatherley causing him to check off heels. The Committee agrees with Mr Oatham that Ms Cowan was no more than 1 length in front of Mr Weatherley which resulted in him being hampered and losing approximately 2 lengths. The Committee notes that Ms Cowan said she was concerned about possible interference from the horse on her outside and it is perhaps her worrying more about that than properly considering her actions in moving inwards that caused the incident to happen. The Committee notes that Ms Cowan did not look to her inside prior to or as she moved across but believes the severity of the breach just remains in the low range.
The Committee believes on this occasion a period of suspension is an appropriate penalty. The JCA’s Penalty Guidelines effective 1 November 2017 state the starting point for a low range breach of the careless riding rule is 6 national riding days. From that start point we reduce the penalty by one national riding day primarily in recognition of Ms Cowan’s early admittance of the breach but also, after consideration, her riding record under this Rule since she started riding in February this year during which time she has had approximately 215 race day rides.
Ms Cowan is suspended for 5 national riding days.
Rule 1106 (2) states:-
“Each suspension of a Rider or Rider’s License which is imposed under these Rules by the Judicial Committee during any day of a Race meeting shall take effect as follows:
a) If, at the time the suspension is imposed, the Rider has no engagements to ride a horse in a Race during the next seven day period after that race day, from the completion of that Rider’s engagements on that Race day……..”
Ms Cowan has advised she has no engagements to ride during the next seven day period. However, declaration of riders for Banks Peninsula meeting on Sunday 5 November closed on Wednesday 1 November and therefore that meeting cannot be included in the period of suspension imposed today.
penalty:
In terms of R1106(2) Ms Cowan’s period of suspension commences from the close of racing on Saturday 4 November and ends at the close of racing on Saturday 11 November.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr B Jones - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms K Cowan - Licensed Apprentice Jockey
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr E Rayner - Licensed Trainer assisting Ms Cowan
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