Wellington RC 20 January 2018 – R 9 – Chair, Mr N McCutcheon
ID: JCA14202
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Wellington RC - 20 January 2018
Meet Chair:
NMcCutcheon
Meet Committee Member 1:
NMoffatt
Race Date:
2018/01/20
Race Number:
R 9
Decision:
As Ms Johnson admitted the breach of excessive use of the whip it was found to be proved by the Committee.
Penalty:
Ms Johnson was fined $600.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 9 (Wallaceville Estate Castletown Wellington Cup Group III) ,Information No. A8813 was filed with the Judicial Committee. The Informant alleged that Ms Johnson used her whip excessively on her mount ALINKO PRINCE prior to the 100m.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides:
A rider shall not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is excessive
The “Guidelines With Respect to Acceptable Use of the Whip” provides:
Without affecting the generality of Rule 638(3)(b) a rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following guidelines:
Inside the final 600 metres of any Race, official trial or jump-out a horse may be struck with the drawn whip up to five times after which the rider must cease their use of the whip for a minimum of five strides before striking the horse again with the drawn whip, with this restriction to apply prior to the final 100 metres. The whip may then be used at the rider’s discretion until the winning post is reached.
Prior to the final 600 metres of a race, official trial or jump-out the use of the drawn whip is acceptable if used in moderation and not continually.
Ms Johnson acknowledged that she understood the Rule, the Guidelines and confirmed to the Committee that she admitted the breach.
Mr Goodwin showed all relevant film replays and said that Ms Johnson had hit her horse ALINKO PRINCE 10 times without respite prior to the 100m.
Ms Johnson replied that the films don’t lie, that she had hit her horse 10 times and that she was a little bit excited. She also added that she was not a rider who usually used the stick much.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham said that he placed the breach in mid-range. He said that Ms Johnson had a clear record. He added that the aggravating factors were that it was a Group III Race with a total stake of $250,000 and that Ms Johnson had finished in 3rd placing. He submitted that an uplift from the JCA Penalty Guide for a first offence of $300 be appropriate.
Ms Johnson did not have any comment to make regarding penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee had regard for Ms Johnson’s excellent record, the mid-range use of the whip, that it was a Group III Race with a substantial stake on offer and that Ms Johnson’s mount ALINKO PRINCE finished third in the race. Taking into account all of those factors and the JCA Penalty Guide starting point for a first breach of $300, the Committee determined that a fine of $600 would be appropriate.
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hearing_title: Wellington RC 20 January 2018 - R 9 - Chair, Mr N McCutcheon
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facts:
Following the running of Race 9 (Wallaceville Estate Castletown Wellington Cup Group III) ,Information No. A8813 was filed with the Judicial Committee. The Informant alleged that Ms Johnson used her whip excessively on her mount ALINKO PRINCE prior to the 100m.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) provides:
A rider shall not:
(ii) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is excessive
The “Guidelines With Respect to Acceptable Use of the Whip” provides:
Without affecting the generality of Rule 638(3)(b) a rider may be penalised if their whip use is outside of the following guidelines:
Inside the final 600 metres of any Race, official trial or jump-out a horse may be struck with the drawn whip up to five times after which the rider must cease their use of the whip for a minimum of five strides before striking the horse again with the drawn whip, with this restriction to apply prior to the final 100 metres. The whip may then be used at the rider’s discretion until the winning post is reached.
Prior to the final 600 metres of a race, official trial or jump-out the use of the drawn whip is acceptable if used in moderation and not continually.
Ms Johnson acknowledged that she understood the Rule, the Guidelines and confirmed to the Committee that she admitted the breach.
Mr Goodwin showed all relevant film replays and said that Ms Johnson had hit her horse ALINKO PRINCE 10 times without respite prior to the 100m.
Ms Johnson replied that the films don’t lie, that she had hit her horse 10 times and that she was a little bit excited. She also added that she was not a rider who usually used the stick much.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Ms Johnson admitted the breach of excessive use of the whip it was found to be proved by the Committee.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham said that he placed the breach in mid-range. He said that Ms Johnson had a clear record. He added that the aggravating factors were that it was a Group III Race with a total stake of $250,000 and that Ms Johnson had finished in 3rd placing. He submitted that an uplift from the JCA Penalty Guide for a first offence of $300 be appropriate.
Ms Johnson did not have any comment to make regarding penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee had regard for Ms Johnson’s excellent record, the mid-range use of the whip, that it was a Group III Race with a substantial stake on offer and that Ms Johnson’s mount ALINKO PRINCE finished third in the race. Taking into account all of those factors and the JCA Penalty Guide starting point for a first breach of $300, the Committee determined that a fine of $600 would be appropriate.
penalty:
Ms Johnson was fined $600.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(3)(b)(ii)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms D Johnson – Rider of ALINKO PRINCE
Otherperson: Mr N Goodwin – Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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