Wellington RC 19 January 2019 – R 6 – Chair, Mrs N Moffatt
ID: JCA10737
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Wellington RC - 19 January 2019
Meet Chair:
NMoffatt
Meet Committee Member 1:
NMcCutcheon
Race Date:
2019/01/19
Race Number:
R 6
Decision:
As Mr Singh admitted the breach the charge was deemed proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Singh’s license is suspended from the close of racing on Saturday 26th January up to and including racing on Wednesday, February 6th 2019.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 6 (Gazely Mercedes Benz Premier), an Information was lodged by Mr John Oatham alleging a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) in that M Singh allowed his mount to shift inwards near the 1500m when not at the required distance clear of WHATSUP which was checked.
Prior to the commencement of the hearing, the Committee was advised by the Stewards that Mr Singh could not attend the hearing due to his transport from the course having to leave immediately. Mr Singh requested that Ms Clapperton speak on his behalf.
As Ms Clapperton had been through all the videos with Mr Singh and assisted him with his admitted plea, this request was agreed to by the Judicial Committee.
Out the outset of the hearing Ms Clapperton confirmed that Mr Singh admitted the breach and that he had given permission for her to speak on his behalf.
Mr Oatham had Mr Goodwin explain the incident using all available films. Soon after the start Mr Singh angled inwards and took the rightful line of Mr McKay who was racing to his inside. The head-on view showed Mr Singh come across into the line of Mr McKay causing him to check. Mr Goodwin described the interference as “not a big check”.
Ms Clapperton asked for the side-on view to be replayed. Here she asked the Committee to notice Mr Singh’s actions when he came across. Specifically, she pointed out where he looked to his inside 3-4 times and hunted his horse up in an attempt to go clear. Ms Clapperton said he made a really good effort to get across without causing any trouble and the head-on view looked more dramatic than the side on.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham presented Mr Singh’s riding record over the last 12 months. This showed only one breach of careless riding in October 2018, where he was suspended for 5 days.
Mr Oatham said that the breach today was at the low end and submitted that a penalty in line with that be imposed.
Ms Clapperton said Mr Singh had an excellent record and advised that he had riding commitments through until next Saturday.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee considered Mr Singh’s carelessness to sit in the low range. He jumped from barrier 8 and Mr McKay from barrier 7. Ms Clapperton summed the incident up very well. In an attempt to gain a run closer to the inside Mr Singh angled his mount in, while also hunting it quickly forward in an attempt to stay clear of the inside runners. Unfortunately, he was not quite the required distance clear of WHATSUP when he crossed, causing a check to that runner.
We adopted a starting point of 6 days as outlined in the Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees. Mitigating factors were Mr Singh’s very good record and his admission of the breach. There were no aggravating factors.
Taking into account all factors and submissions it was the Committee’s view that a 5-day suspension was an appropriate penalty.
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hearing_title: Wellington RC 19 January 2019 - R 6 - Chair, Mrs N Moffatt
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 6 (Gazely Mercedes Benz Premier), an Information was lodged by Mr John Oatham alleging a breach of Rule 638(1)(d) in that M Singh allowed his mount to shift inwards near the 1500m when not at the required distance clear of WHATSUP which was checked.
Prior to the commencement of the hearing, the Committee was advised by the Stewards that Mr Singh could not attend the hearing due to his transport from the course having to leave immediately. Mr Singh requested that Ms Clapperton speak on his behalf.
As Ms Clapperton had been through all the videos with Mr Singh and assisted him with his admitted plea, this request was agreed to by the Judicial Committee.
Out the outset of the hearing Ms Clapperton confirmed that Mr Singh admitted the breach and that he had given permission for her to speak on his behalf.
Mr Oatham had Mr Goodwin explain the incident using all available films. Soon after the start Mr Singh angled inwards and took the rightful line of Mr McKay who was racing to his inside. The head-on view showed Mr Singh come across into the line of Mr McKay causing him to check. Mr Goodwin described the interference as “not a big check”.
Ms Clapperton asked for the side-on view to be replayed. Here she asked the Committee to notice Mr Singh’s actions when he came across. Specifically, she pointed out where he looked to his inside 3-4 times and hunted his horse up in an attempt to go clear. Ms Clapperton said he made a really good effort to get across without causing any trouble and the head-on view looked more dramatic than the side on.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Singh admitted the breach the charge was deemed proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham presented Mr Singh’s riding record over the last 12 months. This showed only one breach of careless riding in October 2018, where he was suspended for 5 days.
Mr Oatham said that the breach today was at the low end and submitted that a penalty in line with that be imposed.
Ms Clapperton said Mr Singh had an excellent record and advised that he had riding commitments through until next Saturday.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee considered Mr Singh’s carelessness to sit in the low range. He jumped from barrier 8 and Mr McKay from barrier 7. Ms Clapperton summed the incident up very well. In an attempt to gain a run closer to the inside Mr Singh angled his mount in, while also hunting it quickly forward in an attempt to stay clear of the inside runners. Unfortunately, he was not quite the required distance clear of WHATSUP when he crossed, causing a check to that runner.
We adopted a starting point of 6 days as outlined in the Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees. Mitigating factors were Mr Singh’s very good record and his admission of the breach. There were no aggravating factors.
Taking into account all factors and submissions it was the Committee’s view that a 5-day suspension was an appropriate penalty.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Singh’s license is suspended from the close of racing on Saturday 26th January up to and including racing on Wednesday, February 6th 2019.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr M Singh - Apprentice Rider (absent)
Otherperson: Ms K Clapperton - acting on behalf of Mr Singh, Mr N Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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