Whangarei RC 27 August 2016 – R 3 – Chair, Mr A Dooley
ID: JCA16219
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Whangarei RC - 27 August 2016
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
BScott
Race Date:
2016/08/27
Race Number:
R3
Decision:
As Mr Colgan admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Colgan had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 27 August and conclude after racing on 7 September 2016 (4 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at Pukekohe, Te Awamutu, Ellerslie and Matamata.
Facts:
Following the running of race 3, Northern Veterinary Group, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that Mr Colgan allowed his mount YOUWANTMORE to shift inwards dictating GREENCAST (K McCulloch) inwards onto REAL WIINNERS (A Collett) and BEAUFIGHTER (S Weatherley) who were crowded and hampered passing the 1900 metres.
Mr Colgan acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Davidson demonstrated the incident using the available video films. He identified Mr Colgan and showed where he allowed his mount to shift in on an angle which dictated GREENCAST inwards. He said this resulted in REAL WINNERS and BEAUFIGHTER being crowded and losing their positions.
Mr Colgan told the Committee that he looked to his inside prior to shifting inwards and thought he was clear of GREENCAST. However, Mr Colgan conceded he did tighten up horses on his inside.
Mr Coles added that Mr Colgan tried to relieve the pressure on his inside but misjudged the situation. He noted that Mr Colgan was only a bare length clear when allowing his mount to shift inwards.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Coles produced Mr Colgan’s record which showed 2 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said Mr Colgan had a very good record and should be given credit for his admission of the breach. Mr Coles submitted a suspension at the low end would be appropriate.
Mr Colgan advised that he had no upcoming engagements and any proposed suspension could start immediately.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Colgan advised that he had no rides at Te Aroha on 28 August and accepted that date would not be included in his penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees recommends that the starting point for careless riding is a 5 day suspension.
The mitigating factors were Mr Colgan’s admission of the breach, the level of carelessness was low end and his good record in relation to this Rule for which he has been given credit. However, this has to be balanced against the consequences of Mr Colgan’s actions which resulted in 3 horses being crowded. We deemed the impact of the carelessness to be mid – range.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension to be 4 days.
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hearing_title: Whangarei RC 27 August 2016 - R 3 - Chair, Mr A Dooley
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 3, Northern Veterinary Group, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Coles, alleged that Mr Colgan allowed his mount YOUWANTMORE to shift inwards dictating GREENCAST (K McCulloch) inwards onto REAL WIINNERS (A Collett) and BEAUFIGHTER (S Weatherley) who were crowded and hampered passing the 1900 metres.
Mr Colgan acknowledged that he understood the Rule and confirmed his admission of the breach.
Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be careless.
Mr Davidson demonstrated the incident using the available video films. He identified Mr Colgan and showed where he allowed his mount to shift in on an angle which dictated GREENCAST inwards. He said this resulted in REAL WINNERS and BEAUFIGHTER being crowded and losing their positions.
Mr Colgan told the Committee that he looked to his inside prior to shifting inwards and thought he was clear of GREENCAST. However, Mr Colgan conceded he did tighten up horses on his inside.
Mr Coles added that Mr Colgan tried to relieve the pressure on his inside but misjudged the situation. He noted that Mr Colgan was only a bare length clear when allowing his mount to shift inwards.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Colgan admitted the breach the Committee find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Coles produced Mr Colgan’s record which showed 2 previous breaches under this Rule in the last 12 months. He said Mr Colgan had a very good record and should be given credit for his admission of the breach. Mr Coles submitted a suspension at the low end would be appropriate.
Mr Colgan advised that he had no upcoming engagements and any proposed suspension could start immediately.
In response to a question from the Committee, Mr Colgan advised that he had no rides at Te Aroha on 28 August and accepted that date would not be included in his penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The Penalty Guide for Judicial Committees recommends that the starting point for careless riding is a 5 day suspension.
The mitigating factors were Mr Colgan’s admission of the breach, the level of carelessness was low end and his good record in relation to this Rule for which he has been given credit. However, this has to be balanced against the consequences of Mr Colgan’s actions which resulted in 3 horses being crowded. We deemed the impact of the carelessness to be mid – range.
After taking into account all the above factors the Committee considers an appropriate suspension to be 4 days.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Colgan had his license to ride in races suspended for a period to commence after racing on 27 August and conclude after racing on 7 September 2016 (4 days).
That period of suspension encompasses meetings at Pukekohe, Te Awamutu, Ellerslie and Matamata.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 638(1)(d)
Informant: Mr A Coles - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr V Colgan - Licensed Jockey
Otherperson: Mr M Davidson - Stipendiary Steward
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