Whangarei RC 15 September 2018 – R 4 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA15188
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Whangarei RC - 15 September 2018
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
ASmith
Race Date:
2018/09/15
Race Number:
R4
Decision:
For the reasons detailed above we find the charge against Ms Collett proved.
Penalty:
The Committee grants a deferment to Ms Collett’s suspension pursuant to Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, the Committee suspended Ms Collett’s license to ride in races for the period to commence after racing on 22 September and conclude after racing on 3 October 2018.
The 30 September race meeting at Te Aroha was not included in the penalty because it is scheduled for Jump/Highweight and Amateur riders only.
Facts:
Following the running of race 4, Philpott Airfreight Ltd, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Ms Collett permitted her mount CHACHI ARCOLA to shift inwards when not sufficiently clear of TAVLIN which was checked near the 150 metres with SLICE N DICE also being hampered.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Ms Collett said she understood the Rule and confirmed that she denied the breach.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Oatham commenced the hearing and told the Committee that Ms Collett shifted in on 3 occasions near the 150 metres and advised that he would be calling 3 witnesses.
Mr Coles demonstrated the alleged incident using the available video films. He identified the 3 horses named in the Information and showed that Ms Collett was riding her mount forward passing the 200 metres. He said shortly after Ms Collett permitted her mount to shift in at least 2 horse widths when only a bare length clear of TAVLIN. As a result that runner was checked and SLICE N DICE was hampered. He noted that TAVLIN shifted away from CHACHI ARCOLA which contributed to the incident.
Ms Collett questioned Mr Coles as to whether MR BIG (C Dell) had shifted out and contributed to the incident. In response Mr Coles said that if MR BIG had shifted out it was only minimal and in his view it had not contributed to the interference.
Mr Oatham called Ms Fawcett, the rider of SLICE N DICE as a witness. She said that she received pressure from her inside and on her outside. Ms Fawcett said the video evidence showed that she received more pressure from CHACHI ARCOLA and TAVLIN than MR BIG.
Mr Oatham called Mr Bayliss, the rider of TAVLIN as a witness. He said that TAVLIN was racing ungenerously, laid in and was a difficult ride. He said CHACHI ARCOLA was half a length in front of TAVLIN and his mount wanted to “runaway” He said the interference he received was no fault of Ms Collett.
Under re-examination from Mr Oatham, Mr Bayliss conceded that if Ms Collett didn’t shift into his rightful running line there would have been no interference.
Ms Collett was then given the opportunity to present her case and she used the available video films. Ms Collett said that she did not move far from the line of grass that her mount was racing on. She said every time CHACHI ARCOLA shifted in, she never had her horses head turned in. She added that her mounts head was turned out and she can’t control the actions of the 2 horses on her inside. In conclusion she said that both affected riders said that their finishing positions were not affected and she believed she moved in marginally.
In summing up Mr Oatham said that CHACHI ARCOLA shifted in at least 2 horse widths and Ms Collett was given ample warning of this occurring. He said although Ms Collett straightened CHACHI ARCOLA when it shifted in, she then went for the whip again and permitted her mount to shift into the running line of TAVLIN when not the required distance clear. He accepted that TAVLIN’S racing manners contributed to the interference to some degree. He noted that for a third time Ms Collett used her whip and CHACHI ARCOLA again shifted in and TAVLIN shifted off that runners heels. In conclusion he said without the interference TAVLIN would have finished in a better position.
In summing up Ms Collett said she believed that she had ridden competitively and the inward shift was minimal. She said the racing manners of TAVLIN were poor and she didn’t believe that she had cost that runner a better position. She said that she turned CHACHI ARCOLA’S head out after it had shifted in and she can’t be held responsible for TAVLIN’S racing manners.
Reasons for Decision:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented and studied the video films of the alleged incident.
It was evident that passing the 200 metres all 3 horses named in the Information were racing free of any interference and there was daylight between all runners. Shortly after it was obvious that CHACHI ARCOLA commenced to shift in when being ridden forward with the whip. Although Ms Collett did take some minor corrective action she quickly reverted back to using her whip and CHACHI ARCOLA continued to lay in when being ridden forward. In our assessment Ms Collett allowed her mount to shift in approximately 2 horse widths when no more than 1 length clear of TAVLIN. As a result that runner was checked and SLICE N DICE was hampered when it ran out of racing room. We observed that Ms Fawcett had to take a firm hold of SLICE N DICE to avoid TAVLIN’S heels.
The Committee accept that the racing manners of TAVLIN did not help the situation. However, the Rule is clear in that Ms Collett is required to be at least her own length and one other length in front of TAVLIN at the time of crossing.
In our opinion the video evidence was compelling and Ms Collett failed to take reasonable steps to avoid causing interference to 2 horses that were racing on her inside.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham produced Ms Collett’s record which showed 1 previous breach under this Rule in the last 12 months. The breach was at Taupo on 22 August and Ms Collett was suspended 4 days for low range carelessness. He said that Ms Collett was the busiest rider in the country and her record was still very good. He said that TAVLIN received a reasonably severe check as a result of Ms Collett’s actions and he described the level of carelessness as low to mid-range.
Ms Collett advised that she had firm commitments up to and including 22 September and any proposed suspension could start after that date.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
The Committee after reviewing the video films, as detailed above, deemed the level of carelessness displayed by Ms Collett to be low to mid-range. The inward shift was low range but the consequential effects to 2 runners was mid-range.
The JCA Penalty Guide starting point for a low to mid-range careless riding is 7 national days which was adopted.
There can be no discount applied for admission of the breach however, similarly we apply no uplift for the fact that the charge was defended, as that is Ms Collett’s right.
In mitigation the Committee recognise that TAVLIN’S racing manners have not helped the situation. In addition in spite of this being Ms Collett’s 2nd careless riding charge in the last month her overall record from 1172 rides last season is very good. For these combined factors Ms Collett was afforded a 1 day discount.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considered that an appropriate suspension was 6 national riding days.
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hearing_title: Whangarei RC 15 September 2018 - R 4 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
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facts:
Following the running of race 4, Philpott Airfreight Ltd, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Ms Collett permitted her mount CHACHI ARCOLA to shift inwards when not sufficiently clear of TAVLIN which was checked near the 150 metres with SLICE N DICE also being hampered.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Ms Collett said she understood the Rule and confirmed that she denied the breach.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Oatham commenced the hearing and told the Committee that Ms Collett shifted in on 3 occasions near the 150 metres and advised that he would be calling 3 witnesses.
Mr Coles demonstrated the alleged incident using the available video films. He identified the 3 horses named in the Information and showed that Ms Collett was riding her mount forward passing the 200 metres. He said shortly after Ms Collett permitted her mount to shift in at least 2 horse widths when only a bare length clear of TAVLIN. As a result that runner was checked and SLICE N DICE was hampered. He noted that TAVLIN shifted away from CHACHI ARCOLA which contributed to the incident.
Ms Collett questioned Mr Coles as to whether MR BIG (C Dell) had shifted out and contributed to the incident. In response Mr Coles said that if MR BIG had shifted out it was only minimal and in his view it had not contributed to the interference.
Mr Oatham called Ms Fawcett, the rider of SLICE N DICE as a witness. She said that she received pressure from her inside and on her outside. Ms Fawcett said the video evidence showed that she received more pressure from CHACHI ARCOLA and TAVLIN than MR BIG.
Mr Oatham called Mr Bayliss, the rider of TAVLIN as a witness. He said that TAVLIN was racing ungenerously, laid in and was a difficult ride. He said CHACHI ARCOLA was half a length in front of TAVLIN and his mount wanted to “runaway” He said the interference he received was no fault of Ms Collett.
Under re-examination from Mr Oatham, Mr Bayliss conceded that if Ms Collett didn’t shift into his rightful running line there would have been no interference.
Ms Collett was then given the opportunity to present her case and she used the available video films. Ms Collett said that she did not move far from the line of grass that her mount was racing on. She said every time CHACHI ARCOLA shifted in, she never had her horses head turned in. She added that her mounts head was turned out and she can’t control the actions of the 2 horses on her inside. In conclusion she said that both affected riders said that their finishing positions were not affected and she believed she moved in marginally.
In summing up Mr Oatham said that CHACHI ARCOLA shifted in at least 2 horse widths and Ms Collett was given ample warning of this occurring. He said although Ms Collett straightened CHACHI ARCOLA when it shifted in, she then went for the whip again and permitted her mount to shift into the running line of TAVLIN when not the required distance clear. He accepted that TAVLIN’S racing manners contributed to the interference to some degree. He noted that for a third time Ms Collett used her whip and CHACHI ARCOLA again shifted in and TAVLIN shifted off that runners heels. In conclusion he said without the interference TAVLIN would have finished in a better position.
In summing up Ms Collett said she believed that she had ridden competitively and the inward shift was minimal. She said the racing manners of TAVLIN were poor and she didn’t believe that she had cost that runner a better position. She said that she turned CHACHI ARCOLA’S head out after it had shifted in and she can’t be held responsible for TAVLIN’S racing manners.
reasonsfordecision:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented and studied the video films of the alleged incident.
It was evident that passing the 200 metres all 3 horses named in the Information were racing free of any interference and there was daylight between all runners. Shortly after it was obvious that CHACHI ARCOLA commenced to shift in when being ridden forward with the whip. Although Ms Collett did take some minor corrective action she quickly reverted back to using her whip and CHACHI ARCOLA continued to lay in when being ridden forward. In our assessment Ms Collett allowed her mount to shift in approximately 2 horse widths when no more than 1 length clear of TAVLIN. As a result that runner was checked and SLICE N DICE was hampered when it ran out of racing room. We observed that Ms Fawcett had to take a firm hold of SLICE N DICE to avoid TAVLIN’S heels.
The Committee accept that the racing manners of TAVLIN did not help the situation. However, the Rule is clear in that Ms Collett is required to be at least her own length and one other length in front of TAVLIN at the time of crossing.
In our opinion the video evidence was compelling and Ms Collett failed to take reasonable steps to avoid causing interference to 2 horses that were racing on her inside.
Decision:
For the reasons detailed above we find the charge against Ms Collett proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham produced Ms Collett’s record which showed 1 previous breach under this Rule in the last 12 months. The breach was at Taupo on 22 August and Ms Collett was suspended 4 days for low range carelessness. He said that Ms Collett was the busiest rider in the country and her record was still very good. He said that TAVLIN received a reasonably severe check as a result of Ms Collett’s actions and he described the level of carelessness as low to mid-range.
Ms Collett advised that she had firm commitments up to and including 22 September and any proposed suspension could start after that date.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented.
The Committee after reviewing the video films, as detailed above, deemed the level of carelessness displayed by Ms Collett to be low to mid-range. The inward shift was low range but the consequential effects to 2 runners was mid-range.
The JCA Penalty Guide starting point for a low to mid-range careless riding is 7 national days which was adopted.
There can be no discount applied for admission of the breach however, similarly we apply no uplift for the fact that the charge was defended, as that is Ms Collett’s right.
In mitigation the Committee recognise that TAVLIN’S racing manners have not helped the situation. In addition in spite of this being Ms Collett’s 2nd careless riding charge in the last month her overall record from 1172 rides last season is very good. For these combined factors Ms Collett was afforded a 1 day discount.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considered that an appropriate suspension was 6 national riding days.
penalty:
The Committee grants a deferment to Ms Collett’s suspension pursuant to Rule 1106(2).
Accordingly, the Committee suspended Ms Collett’s license to ride in races for the period to commence after racing on 22 September and conclude after racing on 3 October 2018.
The 30 September race meeting at Te Aroha was not included in the penalty because it is scheduled for Jump/Highweight and Amateur riders only.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms S Collett - Rider of CHACHI ARCOLA
Otherperson: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward, Ms J Fawcett - Rider of SLICE N DICE, Mr J Bayliss - Rider of TAVLIN
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