Wellington RC 17 March 2012 – R 7
ID: JCA13980
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Wellington RC - 17 March 2012
Meet Chair:
NMoffatt
Meet Committee Member 1:
NMcCutcheon
Race Date:
2012/03/17
Race Number:
R 7
Decision:
As Mr McDonald admitted the breach the charge was found proved.
Penalty:
Mr McDonald is therefore suspended from the close of racing on Saturday March 24th up to and including racing on Friday March 30th. The 6 days included in this suspension are:
25/3/2012 Kembla Grange
26/3/2012 Wairarapa
27/3/2012 Matamata
28/3/2012 Waikato
29/3/2012 Wanganui
30/3/2012 Otago
Charge:
Following the running of Race 7 an Information was lodged by Mr C George alleging a breach of Rule 638(1) (d) in that passing the 150m J McDonald has permitted his mount BETWEEN THE BEATS to shift in when not clear of PENNON which was tightened and checked.
Facts:
Mr Goodwin, acting for Mr George, showed three different angles of the incident which occurred over the final stages of the race. Mr McDonald was in the middle of the track with PENNON to his inside and 2 other horses inside of PENNON. The head-on view clearly showed Mr McDonald move inwards into the line of PENNON which forced Ms Whelan to check her mount. PENNON then made contact with the runner to its inside with Ms Whelan affected for approximately three strides. Mr McDonald went on to win the race and PENNON ran into 5th place.
Mr McDonald conceded he had run in but said he had straightened quickly. He stated that the horse to the inside of PENNON had moved outwards a little and had contributed to the interference Ms Whelan received. Mr Goodwin said by the time Mr McDonald straightened the damage had already been done.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Goodwin said Mr McDonald had received several suspensions in the previous 12 months however he was the country’s leading rider. He had been suspended 3 times in January and February this year and twice in Australia last year. Mr Goodwin said the Stewards placed the degree of carelessness at mid-range and made a submission for a period of suspension. The Committee asked Mr Goodwin to comment on the chances of PENNON in the race following the interference. He said it was a distance race and it was difficult to say if the interference cost it a better place in the race.
Mr McDonald had no submissions to make in regards to penalty but advised he had riding engagements in Australia on Saturday March 24th and was seeking a 7 day deferment to fulfil those engagements.
Reasons for Penalty:
In coming to a decision on penalty the committee took into account all of the submissions. Firstly we looked at the degree of carelessness and the effect of the interference on PENNON. Mr McDonald allowed BETWEEN THE BEATS to run inwards but the head-on film did show his horse’s head turned outwards which indicated he was attempting to correct his line of running, albeit a little too late. The runner to the inside of PENNON also moved outwards marginally which gave Ms Whelan no leeway sideways. The Judicial Committee was concerned the interference PENNON received came at a critical time in the race but the Stewards were not convinced it affected its chances. We placed Mr McDonald’s carelessness in the mid-range.
We adopted as a starting point a suspension of 5 riding days with an aggravating factor being Mr McDonald’s record under the careless riding rule. Balancing this with credit for his admission of the breach and the factors outlined above the Committee imposed a 6 day suspension.
Calculating which days were covered under the suspension Mr McDonald said he had a text message he could show the Committee confirming he had been asked to ride at Kembla Grange on Sunday March 25th. The Committee accepted this day could be counted and asked of his intentions to ride at Otago. Mr McDonald replied he was chasing the Premiership and would possibly be riding there as well. The Stewards did not oppose either day being included in the suspension.
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newcharge:
plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 12/03/2012
hearing_title: Wellington RC 17 March 2012 - R 7
charge:
Following the running of Race 7 an Information was lodged by Mr C George alleging a breach of Rule 638(1) (d) in that passing the 150m J McDonald has permitted his mount BETWEEN THE BEATS to shift in when not clear of PENNON which was tightened and checked.
facts:
Mr Goodwin, acting for Mr George, showed three different angles of the incident which occurred over the final stages of the race. Mr McDonald was in the middle of the track with PENNON to his inside and 2 other horses inside of PENNON. The head-on view clearly showed Mr McDonald move inwards into the line of PENNON which forced Ms Whelan to check her mount. PENNON then made contact with the runner to its inside with Ms Whelan affected for approximately three strides. Mr McDonald went on to win the race and PENNON ran into 5th place.
Mr McDonald conceded he had run in but said he had straightened quickly. He stated that the horse to the inside of PENNON had moved outwards a little and had contributed to the interference Ms Whelan received. Mr Goodwin said by the time Mr McDonald straightened the damage had already been done.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr McDonald admitted the breach the charge was found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Goodwin said Mr McDonald had received several suspensions in the previous 12 months however he was the country’s leading rider. He had been suspended 3 times in January and February this year and twice in Australia last year. Mr Goodwin said the Stewards placed the degree of carelessness at mid-range and made a submission for a period of suspension. The Committee asked Mr Goodwin to comment on the chances of PENNON in the race following the interference. He said it was a distance race and it was difficult to say if the interference cost it a better place in the race.
Mr McDonald had no submissions to make in regards to penalty but advised he had riding engagements in Australia on Saturday March 24th and was seeking a 7 day deferment to fulfil those engagements.
reasonsforpenalty:
In coming to a decision on penalty the committee took into account all of the submissions. Firstly we looked at the degree of carelessness and the effect of the interference on PENNON. Mr McDonald allowed BETWEEN THE BEATS to run inwards but the head-on film did show his horse’s head turned outwards which indicated he was attempting to correct his line of running, albeit a little too late. The runner to the inside of PENNON also moved outwards marginally which gave Ms Whelan no leeway sideways. The Judicial Committee was concerned the interference PENNON received came at a critical time in the race but the Stewards were not convinced it affected its chances. We placed Mr McDonald’s carelessness in the mid-range.
We adopted as a starting point a suspension of 5 riding days with an aggravating factor being Mr McDonald’s record under the careless riding rule. Balancing this with credit for his admission of the breach and the factors outlined above the Committee imposed a 6 day suspension.
Calculating which days were covered under the suspension Mr McDonald said he had a text message he could show the Committee confirming he had been asked to ride at Kembla Grange on Sunday March 25th. The Committee accepted this day could be counted and asked of his intentions to ride at Otago. Mr McDonald replied he was chasing the Premiership and would possibly be riding there as well. The Stewards did not oppose either day being included in the suspension.
penalty:
Mr McDonald is therefore suspended from the close of racing on Saturday March 24th up to and including racing on Friday March 30th. The 6 days included in this suspension are:
25/3/2012 Kembla Grange
26/3/2012 Wairarapa
27/3/2012 Matamata
28/3/2012 Waikato
29/3/2012 Wanganui
30/3/2012 Otago
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr C George - Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr J McDonald - Licensed Rider
Otherperson: Mr N Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward, Mr R Neal - Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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