Waipa RC 29 October 2011 – R 7
ID: JCA16271
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Waipa RC - 29 October 2011
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
JHolloway
Race Date:
2011/10/29
Race Number:
R 7
Decision:
As Mr Ritchie admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly we impose a fine of $500.
Charge:
Following race 7 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 614(2). The informant Mr Williamson alleged that Mr S Ritchie presented the horse PARNELL PRINCE to the plate inspection without a lead bag and towel.
Facts:
Mr Williamson explained to the committee that Mr Ritchie presented PARNELL PRINCE at the plate inspection prior to race 7. It was at this point Stipendiary Steward, Mr Robinson, observed the lead bag and towel were missing. Mr Robinson went to the clerk of the scales to ensure PARNELL’S PRINCE rider had weighed out correctly. Mr Ritchie was then notified by the Stewards of the non compliance and the horse was reweighed with the correct gear in place and re saddled.
Mr Ritchie, in admitting his mistake, said when he was saddling PARNELL PRINCE a staff member had placed a dress rug over the lead bag and towel which led to him being neglectful in saddling.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr Ritchie’s record which showed he had a clear record under this rule. He said the consequences of leaving a lead bag off when saddling can be serious. He produced 3 similar cases in the last year which all resulted in a fine of $500. He submitted there was no reason to deviate from this figure.
Mr Ritchie when asked for submissions on penalty said he had to accept a fine as he had been neglectful in saddling PARNELL PRINCE.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions as presented. It was explained to Mr Ritchie he was extremely fortunate Mr Robinson had identified that the lead bag and a towel was missing at the plate inspection. Because PARNELL PRINCE went on to place 3rd in the race the result would have meant the JCA disqualifying the horse from the race with more severe charges being lodged. Mr Ritchie was remorseful and fully acknowledged the potential consequences.
The JCA penalty sheet confirmed that Mr Williamson’s submission of a $500 fine to be correct. It is paramount in these charges, that consistency is maintained.
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newcharge:
plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 26/10/2011
hearing_title: Waipa RC 29 October 2011 - R 7
charge:
Following race 7 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 614(2). The informant Mr Williamson alleged that Mr S Ritchie presented the horse PARNELL PRINCE to the plate inspection without a lead bag and towel.
facts:
Mr Williamson explained to the committee that Mr Ritchie presented PARNELL PRINCE at the plate inspection prior to race 7. It was at this point Stipendiary Steward, Mr Robinson, observed the lead bag and towel were missing. Mr Robinson went to the clerk of the scales to ensure PARNELL’S PRINCE rider had weighed out correctly. Mr Ritchie was then notified by the Stewards of the non compliance and the horse was reweighed with the correct gear in place and re saddled.
Mr Ritchie, in admitting his mistake, said when he was saddling PARNELL PRINCE a staff member had placed a dress rug over the lead bag and towel which led to him being neglectful in saddling.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Ritchie admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson produced Mr Ritchie’s record which showed he had a clear record under this rule. He said the consequences of leaving a lead bag off when saddling can be serious. He produced 3 similar cases in the last year which all resulted in a fine of $500. He submitted there was no reason to deviate from this figure.
Mr Ritchie when asked for submissions on penalty said he had to accept a fine as he had been neglectful in saddling PARNELL PRINCE.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions as presented. It was explained to Mr Ritchie he was extremely fortunate Mr Robinson had identified that the lead bag and a towel was missing at the plate inspection. Because PARNELL PRINCE went on to place 3rd in the race the result would have meant the JCA disqualifying the horse from the race with more severe charges being lodged. Mr Ritchie was remorseful and fully acknowledged the potential consequences.
The JCA penalty sheet confirmed that Mr Williamson’s submission of a $500 fine to be correct. It is paramount in these charges, that consistency is maintained.
penalty:
Accordingly we impose a fine of $500.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 614(2)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Stipendiary Steward
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