Waikato RC 14 September 2016 – R 10 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA17195
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Waikato RC - 14 September 2016
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
AGodsalve
Race Date:
2016/09/14
Race Number:
R10
Decision:
As Mr Cooksley admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Cooksley had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 18 September and conclude after racing on 28 September 2016 (4 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at Matamata, Ellerslie, Te Aroha and Whangarei.
Facts:
Following the running of race 10, The Clubhouse Café & Sports Bar 1600, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Cooksley permitted his mount HAPPYTOKNOWYOU to shift inwards when not sufficiently clear of ROAD TRIP (Mrs T Thornton) which was checked near the 1,000 metres.
Mr Cooksley acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Oatham demonstrated the incident using the available video films. He identified that Mr Cooksley allowed his mount to shift in when only a bare length clear of ROAD TRIP which placed that runner in restricted room. He acknowledged that ROAD TRIP was over racing but pointed out that Mrs Thornton was trying to restrain her mount and let Mr Cooksley get past her and into the lead.
Mr Cooksley acknowledged that he tightened up ROAD TRIP. He said his horse was having its first start in winkers and was racing greenly. He said ROAD TRIP contributed to the incident by over racing.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr Cooksley’s record which showed 1 previous breach under this Rule in the last 12 months which incurred a 4 day suspension. He said the level of carelessness was low to mid – range and a suspension in line with that would be appropriate. He said in mitigation ROAD TRIP was over racing when the interference occurred.
Mr Cooksley advised that he had upcoming engagements at Counties on 18 September and any proposed suspension could start after that.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Cooksley confirmed that he predominantly rode in the Auckland / Waikato area and he had no intention of riding at any midweek meetings outside this area.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees recommends that the starting point for careless riding is a 5 day suspension which is adjusted based on mitigating and aggravating factors.
The mitigating factors were Mr Cooksley’s admission of the breach, the level of carelessness was low end and his good record in relation to this Rule for which he has been given credit. However, this has to be balanced against the consequences of Mr Cooksley’s actions which resulted in ROAD TRIP being crowded against the rail then checked and clipping a heel. We deemed the impact of the carelessness to be mid – range. While we accept that ROAD TRIP was over racing the interference would not have occurred if Mr Cooklsey had been his own length and another length clear prior to allowing his mount to shift in.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension to be 4 days.
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hearing_title: Waikato RC 14 September 2016 - R 10 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 10, The Clubhouse Café & Sports Bar 1600, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Cooksley permitted his mount HAPPYTOKNOWYOU to shift inwards when not sufficiently clear of ROAD TRIP (Mrs T Thornton) which was checked near the 1,000 metres.
Mr Cooksley acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Oatham demonstrated the incident using the available video films. He identified that Mr Cooksley allowed his mount to shift in when only a bare length clear of ROAD TRIP which placed that runner in restricted room. He acknowledged that ROAD TRIP was over racing but pointed out that Mrs Thornton was trying to restrain her mount and let Mr Cooksley get past her and into the lead.
Mr Cooksley acknowledged that he tightened up ROAD TRIP. He said his horse was having its first start in winkers and was racing greenly. He said ROAD TRIP contributed to the incident by over racing.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Cooksley admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr Cooksley’s record which showed 1 previous breach under this Rule in the last 12 months which incurred a 4 day suspension. He said the level of carelessness was low to mid – range and a suspension in line with that would be appropriate. He said in mitigation ROAD TRIP was over racing when the interference occurred.
Mr Cooksley advised that he had upcoming engagements at Counties on 18 September and any proposed suspension could start after that.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Cooksley confirmed that he predominantly rode in the Auckland / Waikato area and he had no intention of riding at any midweek meetings outside this area.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees recommends that the starting point for careless riding is a 5 day suspension which is adjusted based on mitigating and aggravating factors.
The mitigating factors were Mr Cooksley’s admission of the breach, the level of carelessness was low end and his good record in relation to this Rule for which he has been given credit. However, this has to be balanced against the consequences of Mr Cooksley’s actions which resulted in ROAD TRIP being crowded against the rail then checked and clipping a heel. We deemed the impact of the carelessness to be mid – range. While we accept that ROAD TRIP was over racing the interference would not have occurred if Mr Cooklsey had been his own length and another length clear prior to allowing his mount to shift in.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension to be 4 days.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Cooksley had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 18 September and conclude after racing on 28 September 2016 (4 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at Matamata, Ellerslie, Te Aroha and Whangarei.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr G Cooksley - Licensed Jockey
Otherperson: Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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