Wanganui JC 2 June 2012 – R 5
ID: JCA12235
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Wanganui JC - 2 June 2012
Meet Chair:
TUtikere
Meet Committee Member 1:
ISmith
Race Date:
2012/06/02
Race Number:
Race 5
Decision:
As the charge was admitted it was found to be proved.
Penalty:
Mr Hills’ licence to ride in races will be suspended from the conclusion of racing on Saturday 9th June 2012 until the conclusion of racing on Thursday 14th June 2012. This is a total of three (3) days. This incorporates the Hawke’s Bay (11th), Te Aroha (13th) and Wanganui (14th) meetings.
Charge:
Following Race 5, Licensed Jockey M Hills was charged with careless riding under Rule 638(1)(d). The information stated ”That approaching the 1000m M Hills permitted his mount USTIBECASUAL to shift in when not clear of JERRICO which was dictated in on to WANNABE QUEEN which was checked.”
Rule 638(1)(d) states:
“A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be: … (d) careless.”
Facts:
Mr Hills indicated to the committee that he understood Rule 638 (1)(d), and that he admitted the breach.
Using the head-on film, Mr Whiterod identified the runners affected, namely JERRICO (R Hannam), WANNABE QUEEN (D Walker), and Mr Hills’ mount, USTIBECASUAL which had drawn barrier nine. As all runners approached the first corner, Mr Hills’ allowed his mount to shift inwards, putting pressure onto JERRICO, who was forced inwards, and Mr Walker was required to check his mount as a result of the inwards movement and subsequently lost his position. Mr Whiterod identified the runner to Mr Walker’s inside as OUR WHITE KNIGHT (L Allpress), and submitted that she kept her line adjacent to the rail, having no bearing on the check to WANNABE QUEEN.
When invited to make a submission, Mr Hills said he had nothing to say.
Submissions for Penalty:
In presenting Mr Hills’ record, Mr Neal identified that Jockey Hills had one suspension within the last 12 months; on 21 April at Hawke’s Bay for four (4) days. Prior to this period of suspension, there was no other blemish on his record. Mr Hills had ridden in the vicinity of 600 rides during the current season; and as such the stewards considered his riding record to be excellent. Mr Neal believed the interference fell within the mid-range, as racing into the first turn at any track was always difficult; however, Mr Hills had allowed his horse to shift inwards. Further, he submitted that while the shift was not significant, it was still enough to put pressure on those racing to his inside, resulting in a check to Mr Walker’s mount. The stewards’ submission was that a three (3) to four (4) day period of suspension would be appropriate.
Mr Hills indicated that he would like to avail himself of the seven (7) day deferral option if a period of suspension was to be imposed. He stated he was a national rider who had also ridden in the South Island as recently as May. In response to a question from the chairman, Mr Hills indicated that he had never ridden at Otago, however; if he was offered rides, the meeting at Otago on 10 June could be one he would ride at.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee had regard to all of the submissions put before it. We believed that Mr Hills had made an error of judgement as the field approached the first turn. It was evident from the head-on film that pressure was applied to JERRICO, but the most inconvenience was caused to Mr Walker’s mount, WANNABE QUEEN, which was required to check due to running out of racing room. It was also clear from the film, that whilst racing in tight quarters, Mr Walker’s over-reaction to the inwards movement appeared to make the incident look worse than the committee believed it to be. Accordingly, we placed the level of carelessness within the low-mid range and believed that a period of suspension was an appropriate penalty to impose on this occasion, and adopted a starting point of five (5) days. In mitigation, the committee considered Mr Hills’ early admittance of the breach, the low level of carelessness and Mr Hills’ exceptional riding record for a very busy rider. On balance it was decided that a three (3) day period of suspension would be appropriate.
The penalty imposed needed to reflect the actual race meetings it is likely that Mr Hills will or would ride at, based on the evidence placed before the judicial committee. Mr Hills is a North Island rider who has also recently ridden at Riccarton. The period of suspension must reflect the inclusion of meetings at which he was highly likely to have had genuine engagements. Mr Hills advised the committee he had never ridden at Otago, and had no firm engagements for its meeting on 10 June. Therefore it was considered inappropriate to include this within the three day quantum.
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plea: admitted
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decisiondate: 24/05/2012
hearing_title: Wanganui JC 2 June 2012 - R 5
charge:
Following Race 5, Licensed Jockey M Hills was charged with careless riding under Rule 638(1)(d). The information stated ”That approaching the 1000m M Hills permitted his mount USTIBECASUAL to shift in when not clear of JERRICO which was dictated in on to WANNABE QUEEN which was checked.”
Rule 638(1)(d) states:
“A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be: … (d) careless.”
facts:
Mr Hills indicated to the committee that he understood Rule 638 (1)(d), and that he admitted the breach.
Using the head-on film, Mr Whiterod identified the runners affected, namely JERRICO (R Hannam), WANNABE QUEEN (D Walker), and Mr Hills’ mount, USTIBECASUAL which had drawn barrier nine. As all runners approached the first corner, Mr Hills’ allowed his mount to shift inwards, putting pressure onto JERRICO, who was forced inwards, and Mr Walker was required to check his mount as a result of the inwards movement and subsequently lost his position. Mr Whiterod identified the runner to Mr Walker’s inside as OUR WHITE KNIGHT (L Allpress), and submitted that she kept her line adjacent to the rail, having no bearing on the check to WANNABE QUEEN.
When invited to make a submission, Mr Hills said he had nothing to say.
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the charge was admitted it was found to be proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
In presenting Mr Hills’ record, Mr Neal identified that Jockey Hills had one suspension within the last 12 months; on 21 April at Hawke’s Bay for four (4) days. Prior to this period of suspension, there was no other blemish on his record. Mr Hills had ridden in the vicinity of 600 rides during the current season; and as such the stewards considered his riding record to be excellent. Mr Neal believed the interference fell within the mid-range, as racing into the first turn at any track was always difficult; however, Mr Hills had allowed his horse to shift inwards. Further, he submitted that while the shift was not significant, it was still enough to put pressure on those racing to his inside, resulting in a check to Mr Walker’s mount. The stewards’ submission was that a three (3) to four (4) day period of suspension would be appropriate.
Mr Hills indicated that he would like to avail himself of the seven (7) day deferral option if a period of suspension was to be imposed. He stated he was a national rider who had also ridden in the South Island as recently as May. In response to a question from the chairman, Mr Hills indicated that he had never ridden at Otago, however; if he was offered rides, the meeting at Otago on 10 June could be one he would ride at.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee had regard to all of the submissions put before it. We believed that Mr Hills had made an error of judgement as the field approached the first turn. It was evident from the head-on film that pressure was applied to JERRICO, but the most inconvenience was caused to Mr Walker’s mount, WANNABE QUEEN, which was required to check due to running out of racing room. It was also clear from the film, that whilst racing in tight quarters, Mr Walker’s over-reaction to the inwards movement appeared to make the incident look worse than the committee believed it to be. Accordingly, we placed the level of carelessness within the low-mid range and believed that a period of suspension was an appropriate penalty to impose on this occasion, and adopted a starting point of five (5) days. In mitigation, the committee considered Mr Hills’ early admittance of the breach, the low level of carelessness and Mr Hills’ exceptional riding record for a very busy rider. On balance it was decided that a three (3) day period of suspension would be appropriate.
The penalty imposed needed to reflect the actual race meetings it is likely that Mr Hills will or would ride at, based on the evidence placed before the judicial committee. Mr Hills is a North Island rider who has also recently ridden at Riccarton. The period of suspension must reflect the inclusion of meetings at which he was highly likely to have had genuine engagements. Mr Hills advised the committee he had never ridden at Otago, and had no firm engagements for its meeting on 10 June. Therefore it was considered inappropriate to include this within the three day quantum.
penalty:
Mr Hills’ licence to ride in races will be suspended from the conclusion of racing on Saturday 9th June 2012 until the conclusion of racing on Thursday 14th June 2012. This is a total of three (3) days. This incorporates the Hawke’s Bay (11th), Te Aroha (13th) and Wanganui (14th) meetings.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr R Neal - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: M Hills - Licensed Rider of USTIBECASUAL
Otherperson: Mr G Whiterod - Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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