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Cambridge JC 13 July 2022 – R3 – Yuto Kumagai

ID: RIB10019

Respondent(s):
Yuto Kumgai - Apprentice Jockey

Applicant:
Mr A Dooley, Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N McCutcheon

Persons Present:
Mr Dooley, Mr Kumagai, Mr A Scott assisting Mr Kumagai, Mr B Jones Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A18102

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Careless Riding - allowed his mount to shift inwards when sufficiently clear crowding another runner

Rule(s):
638(1)(d) - Riding/driving infringement

Plea:
Admitted

Stewards Report

Results

Animal Name:
DIAMOND PEGASUS

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
13/07/2022

Race Club:
Cambridge Jockey Club

Race Location:
Cambridge Jockey Club - 40 Racecourse Road, Cambridge, 4210

Race Number:
R3

Hearing Location:
Cambridge Racecourse

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Apprentice Jockey, Yuto Kumagai suspended for 5 days

FACTS

Mr Kumagai admitted a breach of Rule 638(1)(d).  It was alleged by the Applicant, Mr Dooley that Mr Kumagai allowed his mount “DIAMOND PEGASUS” to shift inwards when not sufficiently clear, crowding “MASTER PARK” (J Riddell) onto “RED INFERNO” (V Colgan) which was checked near the 1100m.

Mr Kumagai said that he understood the Rule, Charge and confirmed that he admitted the breach.

Mr Jones showed film replays and explained that Mr Kumagai, when only half a length clear of “MASTER PARK”, shifted in and forced that runner in into “RED INFERNO” with both suffering interference.

Mr Kumagai and Mr Scott agreed with Mr Jones.

DECISION

As the charge was admitted together with the film evidence the charge was proved.

PENALTY SUBMISSIONS

The record showed that this was Mr Kumagai’s first breach of the Rule in approximately 90 raceday rides.

Mr Dooley placed the carelessness in the mid-range category.

Mr Scott said that Mr Kumagai made a mistake, not intentional and that he has to adjust quicker.

REASONS FOR PENALTY

The Penalty Guide starting point for mid-range carelessness is a suspension of 7-Riding Days.  Taking into account the excellent record and that the breach was admitted, a discount of two days was afforded.

PENALTY

Mr Kumagai’s Apprentice Jockey’s Licence was suspended from the end of racing on 16 July through until the cessation of racing on 27 July 2022 (5 National Riding days).

Decision Date: 13/07/2022

Publish Date: 18/07/2022