Wellington RC 16 March 2013 – R 7
ID: JCA16933
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Wellington RC - 16 March 2013
Meet Chair:
NMoffatt
Meet Committee Member 1:
NMcCutcheon
Race Date:
2013/03/16
Race Number:
R7
Decision:
As Mr Riddell admitted the breach the charge was found to be proved.
Penalty:
Taking into account all of the factors we fined Mr Riddell the sum of $200.00.
Charge:
Mr Neal lodged an information with the Judicial Committee alleging a breach of Rule 330 (3) (c) in that J Riddell failed to make the required weight for CAPITAL DIAMOND in race 7.
Facts:
Under normal circumstances this charge would have been dealt with under the minor infringement system however Mr Neal explained that he put it before the Judicial Committee because, in his opinion, a higher fine was justified due to the Group 3 status of the race involved.
Mr Riddell accepted the ride on CAPITAL DIAMOND in the Group 3 Cuddle Stakes at a weight of 55kgs (56kgs allowing for the safety vest). The connections of the horse were prepared to allow Mr Riddell to ride half a kilo over that weight however despite his best efforts he remained 1 kg over and was replaced by Mr Parkes. Mr Neal said that Mr Riddell was a well regarded rider and despite being replaced by another senior rider the connections, including the betting public, had been affected.
Mr Riddell explained that he had been very reluctant to take the ride on CAPITAL DIAMOND because of the weight however he was familiar with the horse having ridden it in track work and at trials. He told the connections that he would do his best to get down to the required weight but despite all his efforts he remained 1 kg over. He said he was disappointed in himself but he had tried everything to get that last half kilo off.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Neal said Mr Riddell had only one breach of this rule in the preceding 12 months which was a good effort. He left it to the committee to agree on an appropriate penalty.
Mr Riddell reiterated that he had done everything possible to make the weight but had been unsuccessful.
Reasons for Penalty:
Mr Riddell is a thoroughly professional rider who works extremely hard to keep his weight down. He is also very aware of his limitations and does not usually accept rides at weights that he cannot realistically meet. Mr Riddell accepted the ride on CAPITAL DIAMOND, against his better judgement, and unfortunately found that he could not make the required weight on race day. Under the minor infringement scheme Mr Riddell would incur a monetary penalty of $100.
Rule 920(2) reads: On finding a breach proved the Judicial Committee may impose any penalty provided by these Rules. In imposing a penalty provided in these Rules the Judicial Committee may have regard to such matters as it considers appropriate including:
(a) The status of the Race;
(b) The stake payable in respect of the Race;
(c) Any consequential effects upon any person or horse as a result of the breach of the Rule;
(d) The need to maintain integrity and public confidence in racing.
The committee agrees that any penalty imposed should reflect the Group 3 status of the race. Black type races attract more interest and Mr Riddell is one of the better known riders in the country. In addition Mr Riddell had also had a prior association with CAPITAL DIAMOND which could only be advantageous on raceday.
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hearing_title: Wellington RC 16 March 2013 - R 7
charge:
Mr Neal lodged an information with the Judicial Committee alleging a breach of Rule 330 (3) (c) in that J Riddell failed to make the required weight for CAPITAL DIAMOND in race 7.
facts:
Under normal circumstances this charge would have been dealt with under the minor infringement system however Mr Neal explained that he put it before the Judicial Committee because, in his opinion, a higher fine was justified due to the Group 3 status of the race involved.
Mr Riddell accepted the ride on CAPITAL DIAMOND in the Group 3 Cuddle Stakes at a weight of 55kgs (56kgs allowing for the safety vest). The connections of the horse were prepared to allow Mr Riddell to ride half a kilo over that weight however despite his best efforts he remained 1 kg over and was replaced by Mr Parkes. Mr Neal said that Mr Riddell was a well regarded rider and despite being replaced by another senior rider the connections, including the betting public, had been affected.
Mr Riddell explained that he had been very reluctant to take the ride on CAPITAL DIAMOND because of the weight however he was familiar with the horse having ridden it in track work and at trials. He told the connections that he would do his best to get down to the required weight but despite all his efforts he remained 1 kg over. He said he was disappointed in himself but he had tried everything to get that last half kilo off.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Riddell admitted the breach the charge was found to be proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Neal said Mr Riddell had only one breach of this rule in the preceding 12 months which was a good effort. He left it to the committee to agree on an appropriate penalty.
Mr Riddell reiterated that he had done everything possible to make the weight but had been unsuccessful.
reasonsforpenalty:
Mr Riddell is a thoroughly professional rider who works extremely hard to keep his weight down. He is also very aware of his limitations and does not usually accept rides at weights that he cannot realistically meet. Mr Riddell accepted the ride on CAPITAL DIAMOND, against his better judgement, and unfortunately found that he could not make the required weight on race day. Under the minor infringement scheme Mr Riddell would incur a monetary penalty of $100.
Rule 920(2) reads: On finding a breach proved the Judicial Committee may impose any penalty provided by these Rules. In imposing a penalty provided in these Rules the Judicial Committee may have regard to such matters as it considers appropriate including:
(a) The status of the Race;
(b) The stake payable in respect of the Race;
(c) Any consequential effects upon any person or horse as a result of the breach of the Rule;
(d) The need to maintain integrity and public confidence in racing.
The committee agrees that any penalty imposed should reflect the Group 3 status of the race. Black type races attract more interest and Mr Riddell is one of the better known riders in the country. In addition Mr Riddell had also had a prior association with CAPITAL DIAMOND which could only be advantageous on raceday.
penalty:
Taking into account all of the factors we fined Mr Riddell the sum of $200.00.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 330(3)(c)
Informant: Mr R Neal
JockeysandTrainer: Mr J Riddell - Licensed Rider
Otherperson:
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