Wellington RC 22 October 2016 – R 2 – Chair, Mr T Utikere
ID: JCA15298
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Wellington RC - 22 October 2016
Meet Chair:
TUtikere
Meet Committee Member 1:
PWilliams
Race Date:
2016/10/22
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, teh committee found the charge proved.
Penalty:
Mr Singh was fined $300.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 2 (TUI BACKING A WINNER SINCE 1889 PREMIER 2400m), Information A6846 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) by Apprentice Jockey, Mr Madan Singh. The Information stated: ”M Singh used his whip excessively”.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) states:
“A Rider shall not: …(b) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is: …(ii) … excessive”.
Mr Singh, assisted by Licensed Trainer, Mr Fraser Auret, confirmed to the committee that he understood Rule 638(3)(b)(ii), and that he admitted the breach.
Using the available head-on film, Mr Balcombe identified Mr Singh (SIR MANAWA) close to the head of the field in a four wide position at the 400 metres. He pointed out that Mr Singh had used his whip to strike his horse on at least nine occasions prior to the 200 metres.
When invited to comment on the incident, Mr Auret stated that the incident was very clear cut and that he had nothing further to add.
Submissions for Penalty:
In presenting Mr Singh’s record, Mr Oatham advised the committee that he had a clear record under this rule. He also submitted that while the number of strikes on this occasion was at a low level; what was of concern to stewards was that SIR MANAWA was shifting ground at the time, yet Mr Singh continued to use his whip, rather than stop riding and take corrective action at that point. As this was Mr Singh’s first offence, Mr Oatham submitted a $300 to $400 fine as appropriate.
Mr Auret agreed that Mr Singh should have put his whip away and taken corrective action on a horse that was shifting ground, rather than continuing to use his whip. He, nor Mr Singh, had nothing further to add.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee considered all of the evidence and submissions placed before it. The JCA Penalty Guidelines identify a starting point of a $500 fine or a two day period of suspension. The committee determined that a fine was appropriate on this occasion and adopted the starting point of a $500 fine. The head-on film clearly demonstrates that he struck his horse on at least nine occasions with his whip prior to the 200m. While a breach of this nature would fall at the low end, it is also clear that Mr Singh continued to ride with the whip, whilst his horse was shifting ground. However; the committee has only taken into account his excessive use of the whip, as that is the relevant charge before us. In mitigation we applied Mr Singh’s admission of the breach and his excellent record under this rule.
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hearing_title: Wellington RC 22 October 2016 - R 2 - Chair, Mr T Utikere
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 2 (TUI BACKING A WINNER SINCE 1889 PREMIER 2400m), Information A6846 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) by Apprentice Jockey, Mr Madan Singh. The Information stated: ”M Singh used his whip excessively”.
Rule 638(3)(b)(ii) states:
“A Rider shall not: …(b) strike a horse with a whip in a manner or to an extent which is: …(ii) … excessive”.
Mr Singh, assisted by Licensed Trainer, Mr Fraser Auret, confirmed to the committee that he understood Rule 638(3)(b)(ii), and that he admitted the breach.
Using the available head-on film, Mr Balcombe identified Mr Singh (SIR MANAWA) close to the head of the field in a four wide position at the 400 metres. He pointed out that Mr Singh had used his whip to strike his horse on at least nine occasions prior to the 200 metres.
When invited to comment on the incident, Mr Auret stated that the incident was very clear cut and that he had nothing further to add.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the charge was admitted, teh committee found the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
In presenting Mr Singh’s record, Mr Oatham advised the committee that he had a clear record under this rule. He also submitted that while the number of strikes on this occasion was at a low level; what was of concern to stewards was that SIR MANAWA was shifting ground at the time, yet Mr Singh continued to use his whip, rather than stop riding and take corrective action at that point. As this was Mr Singh’s first offence, Mr Oatham submitted a $300 to $400 fine as appropriate.
Mr Auret agreed that Mr Singh should have put his whip away and taken corrective action on a horse that was shifting ground, rather than continuing to use his whip. He, nor Mr Singh, had nothing further to add.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee considered all of the evidence and submissions placed before it. The JCA Penalty Guidelines identify a starting point of a $500 fine or a two day period of suspension. The committee determined that a fine was appropriate on this occasion and adopted the starting point of a $500 fine. The head-on film clearly demonstrates that he struck his horse on at least nine occasions with his whip prior to the 200m. While a breach of this nature would fall at the low end, it is also clear that Mr Singh continued to ride with the whip, whilst his horse was shifting ground. However; the committee has only taken into account his excessive use of the whip, as that is the relevant charge before us. In mitigation we applied Mr Singh’s admission of the breach and his excellent record under this rule.
penalty:
Mr Singh was fined $300.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 638(3)(b)(ii)
Informant: J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: M Singh - Apprentice Jockey
Otherperson: F Auret - Licensed Trainer (Assisting Apprentice Singh), D Balcombe - Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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