Wairarapa RC 1 June 2015 – R 6
ID: JCA16726
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Wairarapa RC - 1 June 2015
Meet Chair:
PWilliams
Meet Committee Member 1:
NMcCutcheon
Race Date:
2015/06/01
Race Number:
R6
Decision:
Penalty:
Mr McKay is suspended for 5 riding days from the close of racing on Thursday 04 June 2015 to the close of racing on Wednesday 17 June 2015 – the 5 days being Wellington/Te Rapa (6 June), Avondale (10 June), Wanganui (11 June), Awapuni/Whangarei (13 June) and Whakatane (17 June).
Facts:
Following the running of race 6, the “Ranchmans 2050” Information A2732 was filed by Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr R Neal under Rule 638(1)(d). The Information stated “that S McKay permitted his mount “Jimmy Mac” to shift out when not clear of “Jack’s Boy” which was checked”. Mr McKay signed the Information stating he admitted the breach and at the beginning of the hearing confirmed that was correct and also that he understood the rule under which he was charged.
Rule 638 (1) (d) states “A rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be .....careless”.
The charge arose from a Protest hearing in relation to the same race.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Neal, using the head on film of the final 300m of the race, identified Mr McKay riding “Jimmy Mac”. He said “Jimmy Mac” was laying out under pressure under a vigorous ride from Mr McKay from the time the horses straightened up. He said at approximately 70m from the finish “Jimmy Mac” shifted out into the line of Mr Tinsley on “Jack’s Boy. He said the concern of the Stewards was that Mr McKay continued to use his whip without respite all the way to the finish when he should have stopped riding and straightened his horse when he was aware it was shifting out. He said by not doing so Mr Tinsley had been hampered and the progress of “Jack’s Boy impeded. Mr Neal also reminded the Committee that the charge arose from an earlier protest hearing which had resulted in “Jimmy Mac”, which had won the race, being relegated back to second.
Mr McKay agreed his horse had rolled out a bit but said that the film showed his horse’s head was facing inwards which showed he was making every effort to straighten it.
Mr Hannam also commented on the position of the head of Mr McKay’s horse saying that it showed Mr McKay was making every attempt to keep the horse straight but obviously on this occasion it was not enough.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Neal said this was Mr McKay’s fourth breach of this rule in the past 12 months with the previous breaches being on 18 January 2015 at Te Rapa (4 days), 14 November 2014 at Dargaville (4 days) and 25 June 2014 at Whakatane (4 days). He said the Stewards believed that record was a good one for a promising apprentice who was now riding throughout the North Island. He said the interference today occurred because he allowed his mount to shift out under pressure which he should have corrected. He said, notwithstanding the interference had caused Mr McKay’s horse being relegated from first to second, it was the Stewards' view the interference was at the low end as it was not a sharp movement out. He said he was aware that the JCA’s starting point for a breach of the careless riding rule was a suspension of 5 days but thought given Mr McKay’s good record, his admittance of the breach and the low level of interference that a lesser penalty was appropriate.
Mr Hannam said the interference occurred simply because of Mr McKay’s inexperience and not reacting quickly enough when his horse shifted out into the line of Mr Tinsley. He said it was the biggest race of the day (which it wasn’t in terms of stake money on offer) and asked the Committee to take into account Mr McKay’s good riding record and the low level of interference. He submitted that a 3 day suspension would be an appropriate penalty.
Mr McKay asked for any suspension to be deferred to allow him to ride at New Plymouth on Thursday 4 June 2015.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee has reviewed films of the incident several times both during this hearing and the earlier protest hearing and we have taken into account all the submissions made. The films clearly show that at approximately 70m from the finish (8-9 strides) Mr McKay abruptly moved out approximately one horse width when not the required distance in front of Mr Tinsley. We believe contact was made which cost Mr Tinsley his momentum while he re-balanced his horse. The film clearly shows that Mr McKay made no effort to straighten his mount from prior to the incident occurring and during the incident itself and that he continued to ride with vigour to the end of the race. The Committee considers the interference to be in the mid range and notes that as a result of the interference Mr McKay’s mount was relegated from first to second. The Committee also believes the comments made by Mr Hannam in relation to Mr McKay’s alleged inexperience as an Apprentice Jockey do not absolve Mr McKay from ensuring he does not cause interference to any other rider during a race. Finally the Committee notes this is Mr McKay’s 4th breach of the careless riding rule in the past 12 months.
The JCA’s Penalty Guidelines state the starting point for a breach of the careless riding rule is 5 riding days. The Committee believes the interference caused must be reflected in an appropriate penalty which we have decided is a period of suspension. Mr McKay is to be given credit for readily admitting the breach and for this the Committee reduces the starting point to a 4 day suspension. However, after taking into account all the aggravating factors listed above we have increased that penalty by 1 day.
Mr McKay’s request for a deferment of the suspension until after the close of racing on 04 June 2015 is approved in terms of Rule 1106(2).
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hearing_title: Wairarapa RC 1 June 2015 - R 6
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facts:
Following the running of race 6, the “Ranchmans 2050” Information A2732 was filed by Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr R Neal under Rule 638(1)(d). The Information stated “that S McKay permitted his mount “Jimmy Mac” to shift out when not clear of “Jack’s Boy” which was checked”. Mr McKay signed the Information stating he admitted the breach and at the beginning of the hearing confirmed that was correct and also that he understood the rule under which he was charged.
Rule 638 (1) (d) states “A rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be .....careless”.
The charge arose from a Protest hearing in relation to the same race.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Neal, using the head on film of the final 300m of the race, identified Mr McKay riding “Jimmy Mac”. He said “Jimmy Mac” was laying out under pressure under a vigorous ride from Mr McKay from the time the horses straightened up. He said at approximately 70m from the finish “Jimmy Mac” shifted out into the line of Mr Tinsley on “Jack’s Boy. He said the concern of the Stewards was that Mr McKay continued to use his whip without respite all the way to the finish when he should have stopped riding and straightened his horse when he was aware it was shifting out. He said by not doing so Mr Tinsley had been hampered and the progress of “Jack’s Boy impeded. Mr Neal also reminded the Committee that the charge arose from an earlier protest hearing which had resulted in “Jimmy Mac”, which had won the race, being relegated back to second.
Mr McKay agreed his horse had rolled out a bit but said that the film showed his horse’s head was facing inwards which showed he was making every effort to straighten it.
Mr Hannam also commented on the position of the head of Mr McKay’s horse saying that it showed Mr McKay was making every attempt to keep the horse straight but obviously on this occasion it was not enough.
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Neal said this was Mr McKay’s fourth breach of this rule in the past 12 months with the previous breaches being on 18 January 2015 at Te Rapa (4 days), 14 November 2014 at Dargaville (4 days) and 25 June 2014 at Whakatane (4 days). He said the Stewards believed that record was a good one for a promising apprentice who was now riding throughout the North Island. He said the interference today occurred because he allowed his mount to shift out under pressure which he should have corrected. He said, notwithstanding the interference had caused Mr McKay’s horse being relegated from first to second, it was the Stewards' view the interference was at the low end as it was not a sharp movement out. He said he was aware that the JCA’s starting point for a breach of the careless riding rule was a suspension of 5 days but thought given Mr McKay’s good record, his admittance of the breach and the low level of interference that a lesser penalty was appropriate.
Mr Hannam said the interference occurred simply because of Mr McKay’s inexperience and not reacting quickly enough when his horse shifted out into the line of Mr Tinsley. He said it was the biggest race of the day (which it wasn’t in terms of stake money on offer) and asked the Committee to take into account Mr McKay’s good riding record and the low level of interference. He submitted that a 3 day suspension would be an appropriate penalty.
Mr McKay asked for any suspension to be deferred to allow him to ride at New Plymouth on Thursday 4 June 2015.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee has reviewed films of the incident several times both during this hearing and the earlier protest hearing and we have taken into account all the submissions made. The films clearly show that at approximately 70m from the finish (8-9 strides) Mr McKay abruptly moved out approximately one horse width when not the required distance in front of Mr Tinsley. We believe contact was made which cost Mr Tinsley his momentum while he re-balanced his horse. The film clearly shows that Mr McKay made no effort to straighten his mount from prior to the incident occurring and during the incident itself and that he continued to ride with vigour to the end of the race. The Committee considers the interference to be in the mid range and notes that as a result of the interference Mr McKay’s mount was relegated from first to second. The Committee also believes the comments made by Mr Hannam in relation to Mr McKay’s alleged inexperience as an Apprentice Jockey do not absolve Mr McKay from ensuring he does not cause interference to any other rider during a race. Finally the Committee notes this is Mr McKay’s 4th breach of the careless riding rule in the past 12 months.
The JCA’s Penalty Guidelines state the starting point for a breach of the careless riding rule is 5 riding days. The Committee believes the interference caused must be reflected in an appropriate penalty which we have decided is a period of suspension. Mr McKay is to be given credit for readily admitting the breach and for this the Committee reduces the starting point to a 4 day suspension. However, after taking into account all the aggravating factors listed above we have increased that penalty by 1 day.
Mr McKay’s request for a deferment of the suspension until after the close of racing on 04 June 2015 is approved in terms of Rule 1106(2).
penalty:
Mr McKay is suspended for 5 riding days from the close of racing on Thursday 04 June 2015 to the close of racing on Wednesday 17 June 2015 – the 5 days being Wellington/Te Rapa (6 June), Avondale (10 June), Wanganui (11 June), Awapuni/Whangarei (13 June) and Whakatane (17 June).
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr R Neal - Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr S McKay - Licensed Apprentice Jockey
Otherperson: Mr R Hannam - Licensed Jockey assisting Mr McKay
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