Waikouaiti RC 1 January 2019 – R 4 – Chair, Prof G Hall
ID: JCA10811
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Waikouaiti RC - 1 January 2019
Meet Chair:
GHall
Meet Committee Member 1:
PKnowles
Race Date:
2019/01/01
Race Number:
R 4
Decision:
As Mr Kareem has admitted the breach, we find the breach proved.
Penalty:
Mr Kareem is fined the sum of $500.
Facts:
Mr Davidson alleged that Mr Kareem used his whip excessively on his mount CARSON RIVER prior to the 100 metres in race 4, the CARGILL CONTRACTING – BLUESKIN NURSERY – PURE SERVICES HCP 82 1250.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides: “A Rider shall not strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent, which is excessive.”
Mr Davidson had Mr McLaughlin, Stipendiary Steward, demonstrate the breach using the videos. He pointed out there were 11 strikes before the 100 metres. There were two pauses but there was no clear break for five strides.
Mr Pitman believed the respondent’s whip use was not excessive. He said that while Mr Kareem accepted that he was in breach of the rule, the rule was a farce. It was unfair to expect a young apprentice in the heat of the moment to count the number of strides over which he had ceased to use the whip.
Mr Kareem said that this was only his 12th ride and he was yet to ride a winner. He knew he had a chance to win this race and felt he was under pressure to get the best from the horse.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Davidson produced the respondent’s record, which evidenced one previous breach of this rule on 7 December 2018 when the fine was $300. He said a fine of $500 was appropriate.
Mr Pitman and Mr Kareem accepted Mr Davidson’s submission.
Mr Pitman said the respondent had not been aware of the rule when he shifted south to ride. He was a promising apprentice who was willing to learn.
Reasons for Penalty:
This is the respondent’s second breach of this rule this season. The starting point for a second breach of r 638(3)(b)(ii) is a fine of $500.
The breach is low range. There are 11 strikes. There are two pauses, but neither is for the required five strides. There is no need to move up or down from our starting point.
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decisiondate: 05/01/2019
hearing_title: Waikouaiti RC 1 January 2019 - R 4 - Chair, Prof G Hall
charge:
facts:
Mr Davidson alleged that Mr Kareem used his whip excessively on his mount CARSON RIVER prior to the 100 metres in race 4, the CARGILL CONTRACTING – BLUESKIN NURSERY – PURE SERVICES HCP 82 1250.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides: “A Rider shall not strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent, which is excessive.”
Mr Davidson had Mr McLaughlin, Stipendiary Steward, demonstrate the breach using the videos. He pointed out there were 11 strikes before the 100 metres. There were two pauses but there was no clear break for five strides.
Mr Pitman believed the respondent’s whip use was not excessive. He said that while Mr Kareem accepted that he was in breach of the rule, the rule was a farce. It was unfair to expect a young apprentice in the heat of the moment to count the number of strides over which he had ceased to use the whip.
Mr Kareem said that this was only his 12th ride and he was yet to ride a winner. He knew he had a chance to win this race and felt he was under pressure to get the best from the horse.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Kareem has admitted the breach, we find the breach proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Davidson produced the respondent’s record, which evidenced one previous breach of this rule on 7 December 2018 when the fine was $300. He said a fine of $500 was appropriate.
Mr Pitman and Mr Kareem accepted Mr Davidson’s submission.
Mr Pitman said the respondent had not been aware of the rule when he shifted south to ride. He was a promising apprentice who was willing to learn.
reasonsforpenalty:
This is the respondent’s second breach of this rule this season. The starting point for a second breach of r 638(3)(b)(ii) is a fine of $500.
The breach is low range. There are 11 strikes. There are two pauses, but neither is for the required five strides. There is no need to move up or down from our starting point.
penalty:
Mr Kareem is fined the sum of $500.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(3)(b)(ii)
Informant: Mr M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr K Kareem - Apprentice Jockey
Otherperson: Mr M Pitman - Licensed Trainer assisting Kareem, Mr J McLaughlin - Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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