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Waikato RC – 25 October 2004 –

ID: JCA19526

Hearing Type:
Old Hearing

Rules:
871.1.d

Hearing Type (Code):
thoroughbred-racing

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Following race 8 an information was lodged by J Oatham, Stipendiary Steward, alleging a breach of Rule 871(1)(d): namely carelessly riding.



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DECISION & REASON:

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Following race 8 an information was lodged by J Oatham, Stipendiary Steward, alleging a breach of Rule 871(1)(d): namely carelessly riding. The information alleges that C Anderson (apprentice) rider of TUI SONG (number 13) angled out for a run in the final straight, firstly making firm contact with ALBERTON ROSE (L Cropp) and then CHATTING (number 17) ridden by jockey T K Allan, when not the required distance clear.

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Ms C Anderson, assisted by her employer/trainer S Autridge, denied the charge.

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Mr Oatham called evidence from Mr A Coles, Stipendiary Steward, and jockey T K Allan. Mr Coles demonstrated on both head on and side on race videos the incident. He said that C Anderson angled out when not sufficiently clear and made contact with CHATTING (T K Allan).

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Mr S Autridge did not challenge Mr A Coles' evidence.

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Mr T K Allan gave evidence. He said that his mount CHATTING received interference from the inside. He said he received buffeting and that he was entitled to his line of running.

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Mr S Autridge made a statement on behalf of C Anderson. He conceded interference had occurred and that it did not affect CHATTING?S chances. He further said that she was riding the favourite and was attempting to get a run.

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We are satisfied that C Anderson angled out when not sufficiently clear of T K Allan's mount CHATTING. We prefer the evidence of Mr A Coles and T K Allan.

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We find the charge of careless riding proved to the required standard.

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PENALTY:

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After hearing submissions on penalty from Mr Oatham and Mr Autridge we determine that a suspension must be imposed. The sole issue is how long.

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Mr Oatham submitted that this is careless riding at the higher end of the scale and seeks a suspension between 4 to 6 days. Mr Oatham correctly points out that this interference could have had serious consequences.

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Mr Autridge said everything he could for her in mitigation.

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In this case there can be no credit for a plea of guilty.

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Taking into account all matters we consider a suspension of 4 days is appropriate. This is to commence from the conclusion of racing on 27 October up to and including 3 November 2004.

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Decision Date: 25/10/2004

Publish Date: 25/10/2004

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Decision:

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Following race 8 an information was lodged by J Oatham, Stipendiary Steward, alleging a breach of Rule 871(1)(d): namely carelessly riding.



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DECISION & REASON:

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Following race 8 an information was lodged by J Oatham, Stipendiary Steward, alleging a breach of Rule 871(1)(d): namely carelessly riding. The information alleges that C Anderson (apprentice) rider of TUI SONG (number 13) angled out for a run in the final straight, firstly making firm contact with ALBERTON ROSE (L Cropp) and then CHATTING (number 17) ridden by jockey T K Allan, when not the required distance clear.

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Ms C Anderson, assisted by her employer/trainer S Autridge, denied the charge.

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Mr Oatham called evidence from Mr A Coles, Stipendiary Steward, and jockey T K Allan. Mr Coles demonstrated on both head on and side on race videos the incident. He said that C Anderson angled out when not sufficiently clear and made contact with CHATTING (T K Allan).

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Mr S Autridge did not challenge Mr A Coles' evidence.

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Mr T K Allan gave evidence. He said that his mount CHATTING received interference from the inside. He said he received buffeting and that he was entitled to his line of running.

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Mr S Autridge made a statement on behalf of C Anderson. He conceded interference had occurred and that it did not affect CHATTING?S chances. He further said that she was riding the favourite and was attempting to get a run.

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We are satisfied that C Anderson angled out when not sufficiently clear of T K Allan's mount CHATTING. We prefer the evidence of Mr A Coles and T K Allan.

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We find the charge of careless riding proved to the required standard.

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PENALTY:

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After hearing submissions on penalty from Mr Oatham and Mr Autridge we determine that a suspension must be imposed. The sole issue is how long.

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Mr Oatham submitted that this is careless riding at the higher end of the scale and seeks a suspension between 4 to 6 days. Mr Oatham correctly points out that this interference could have had serious consequences.

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Mr Autridge said everything he could for her in mitigation.

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In this case there can be no credit for a plea of guilty.

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Taking into account all matters we consider a suspension of 4 days is appropriate. This is to commence from the conclusion of racing on 27 October up to and including 3 November 2004.

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