Waikato RC 29 September 2013 – R 4
ID: JCA18034
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Waikato RC - 29 September 2013
Meet Chair:
GJones
Meet Committee Member 1:
GTankard
Race Date:
2013/09/29
Race Number:
R4
Decision:
The breaches are admitted and are therefore proved.
Penalty:
The Committee imposes fines of $250 for careless riding and $150 for excessive use of the whip.
Charge:
Following the running of race 4, the Ivan, Leo and Roy Robinson Memorial 2100, two Informations were filed against Amateur (Class E) rider, Mr S Wenn.
Charge number 1 alleged that Mr Wenn "Permitted his mount HILTON JAMES to shift inwards near the 1900 metres when not sufficiently clear dictating REAL TREASURE into the line of IL PROVERIONO which was checked".
Charge number 2 alleged that Mr Wenn "Used the whip excessively on his Mount HILTON JAMES".
Rule 638(1) (d) provides that: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Rule 638(3) (b) provides that: A Rider shall not strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is unnecessary, excessive or improper.
Mr Wenn was present at the hearing and he told the Judicial Committee (the “Committee") that he understood the relevant rules, the nature of the charges and confirmed that he admitted the breaches.
Facts:
Mr Oatham demonstrated the alleged breaches using available video footage. In respect of charge number 1 he told the Committee that HILTON JAMES ridden by Mr Wenn, jumped from the outside barrier and crossed the face of the field. In doing so, at about the 1900 metre mark, HILTON JAMES dictated the line of REAL TREASURE, who was racing on its inside. As a result REAL TREASURE has checked IL POVERINO.
Mr Oatham said that Mr Wenn made some effort to straighten his mount and relieve the pressure on REAL TREASURE, but it was too late as at this stage interference to Il POVERINO had already occurred. Mr Oatham also said that HILTON JAMES was less than 1 ¼ lengths clear dictating the line of REAL TREASURE.
In respect of the use of whip charge Mr Oatham told the Committee that Mr Wenn used his whip 15 times without the required respite between the 500 and 200 metre mark. He said that the first two strikes were merely slaps, and the force and manner of the remaining strikes were not severe, but nevertheless they were outside the acceptable guidelines for use of whip.
Mr Wenn told the Committee that he accepted that he crossed the field in the manner described by the Stewards, but he was not aware that he was putting pressure on horses inside him and had he done so he would have taken immediate corrective action. Mr Wenn acknowledged that he had used his whip excessively as he felt that his mount was a winning chance at the 500 metre mark but was “starting to lose concentration”.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Coles submitted to the Committee that sentencing options may be limited as this was the last day of the jumping season and precise races and dates for jumping races at the later part of the season were not yet confirmed. Mr Coles said that it may be better for both charges to be dealt with by way of fine, in the vicinity of $200 - $250 for the careless riding and in the vicinity of $150 for the excessive use of whip. He said that in respect of both charges Mr Wenn had a good riding record and the breaches were low to mid range.
Mr Wenn submitted that as an Amateur rider he does not receive any payment and is required to pay for his own riding gear and transport to and from the races. He submitted that he would prefer to receive a suspension for each charge.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee gave careful consideration to the submissions of the Informant and Defendant. The Committee has assessed the careless riding breach as at least mid-range. This is because Mr Wenn allowed his mount to come across the face of the field at a relatively sharp angle which put IL PROVERINO in a vulnerable position causing that horse to be severely checked. The Committee accepts that Mr Wenn did endeavour to take corrective action, but it was too late.
The starting point for a careless riding charge is generally 5 days suspension. The Committee believes that because the jumping season does not commence until May 2014 there are too many unknowns and variables to take into account to impose a suspension. On that basis the Committee has determined that the charges can be most expediently dealt with by way of fine.
In relation to both charges the Committee has taken into account Mr Wenn's admission of the charges, his good record and similar penalties for similar recent breaches. In this regard recent penalties imposed on an Amateur rider for a similar breach included a mix of fine and suspension which took into account the the season was drawing to a close. The Committee also acknowledges Mr Wenn's status as a Class E Amateur rider.
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decisiondate: 20/09/2013
hearing_title: Waikato RC 29 September 2013 - R 4
charge:
Following the running of race 4, the Ivan, Leo and Roy Robinson Memorial 2100, two Informations were filed against Amateur (Class E) rider, Mr S Wenn.
Charge number 1 alleged that Mr Wenn "Permitted his mount HILTON JAMES to shift inwards near the 1900 metres when not sufficiently clear dictating REAL TREASURE into the line of IL PROVERIONO which was checked".
Charge number 2 alleged that Mr Wenn "Used the whip excessively on his Mount HILTON JAMES".
Rule 638(1) (d) provides that: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Rule 638(3) (b) provides that: A Rider shall not strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is unnecessary, excessive or improper.
Mr Wenn was present at the hearing and he told the Judicial Committee (the “Committee") that he understood the relevant rules, the nature of the charges and confirmed that he admitted the breaches.
facts:
Mr Oatham demonstrated the alleged breaches using available video footage. In respect of charge number 1 he told the Committee that HILTON JAMES ridden by Mr Wenn, jumped from the outside barrier and crossed the face of the field. In doing so, at about the 1900 metre mark, HILTON JAMES dictated the line of REAL TREASURE, who was racing on its inside. As a result REAL TREASURE has checked IL POVERINO.
Mr Oatham said that Mr Wenn made some effort to straighten his mount and relieve the pressure on REAL TREASURE, but it was too late as at this stage interference to Il POVERINO had already occurred. Mr Oatham also said that HILTON JAMES was less than 1 ¼ lengths clear dictating the line of REAL TREASURE.
In respect of the use of whip charge Mr Oatham told the Committee that Mr Wenn used his whip 15 times without the required respite between the 500 and 200 metre mark. He said that the first two strikes were merely slaps, and the force and manner of the remaining strikes were not severe, but nevertheless they were outside the acceptable guidelines for use of whip.
Mr Wenn told the Committee that he accepted that he crossed the field in the manner described by the Stewards, but he was not aware that he was putting pressure on horses inside him and had he done so he would have taken immediate corrective action. Mr Wenn acknowledged that he had used his whip excessively as he felt that his mount was a winning chance at the 500 metre mark but was “starting to lose concentration”.
appealdecision:
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Decision:
The breaches are admitted and are therefore proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Coles submitted to the Committee that sentencing options may be limited as this was the last day of the jumping season and precise races and dates for jumping races at the later part of the season were not yet confirmed. Mr Coles said that it may be better for both charges to be dealt with by way of fine, in the vicinity of $200 - $250 for the careless riding and in the vicinity of $150 for the excessive use of whip. He said that in respect of both charges Mr Wenn had a good riding record and the breaches were low to mid range.
Mr Wenn submitted that as an Amateur rider he does not receive any payment and is required to pay for his own riding gear and transport to and from the races. He submitted that he would prefer to receive a suspension for each charge.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee gave careful consideration to the submissions of the Informant and Defendant. The Committee has assessed the careless riding breach as at least mid-range. This is because Mr Wenn allowed his mount to come across the face of the field at a relatively sharp angle which put IL PROVERINO in a vulnerable position causing that horse to be severely checked. The Committee accepts that Mr Wenn did endeavour to take corrective action, but it was too late.
The starting point for a careless riding charge is generally 5 days suspension. The Committee believes that because the jumping season does not commence until May 2014 there are too many unknowns and variables to take into account to impose a suspension. On that basis the Committee has determined that the charges can be most expediently dealt with by way of fine.
In relation to both charges the Committee has taken into account Mr Wenn's admission of the charges, his good record and similar penalties for similar recent breaches. In this regard recent penalties imposed on an Amateur rider for a similar breach included a mix of fine and suspension which took into account the the season was drawing to a close. The Committee also acknowledges Mr Wenn's status as a Class E Amateur rider.
penalty:
The Committee imposes fines of $250 for careless riding and $150 for excessive use of the whip.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638 (1) (d) and 638 (3) (b)
Informant: Mr A Coles (Stipendiary Steward)
JockeysandTrainer: Mr S Wenn (Class E Rider)
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