Manawatu RC 15 December 2024 – R4 – Toni Davies

ID: RIB49492

Respondent(s):
Toni Davies - Apprentice Jockey

Applicant:
Mr N Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Hon J W Gendall KC (Chair), Mrs N Moffatt

Persons Present:
Mr N Goodwin, Ms K Jillings, Ms T Davies - assisted by Ms K Clapperton

Information Number:
A17759

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Careless Riding

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

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
MOSSRAAJ

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
15/12/2024

Race Club:
Manawatu Race Club

Race Location:
Trentham - 10 Racecourse Rd, Upper Hutt, 5018

Race Number:
R4

Hearing Date:
15/12/2024

Hearing Location:
Trentham Racecourse

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Apprentice Jockey Toni Davies is suspended for 4 days

Evidence:

Following Race 4, Mr Goodwin presented an Information charging Apprentice Jockey Ms T Davies with careless riding in breach of Rule 638(1)(d).

Ms Davies, assisted by Ms Clapperton, admitted the charge.

It was alleged, and confirmed from the race films, that Ms Davies, the Rider of “MOSSRAAJ” permitted her mount to shift inwards in the home straight when not sufficiently clear of “NO BIZZ” and “DOLLYBIRD”.  The former horse was dictated inwards onto “DOLLYBIRD” which had to be checked near the 350 metres mark.

Decision:

As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.

Submissions for Penalty:

Mr Goodwin submitted that the degree of carelessness was in the low range.  Ms Davies has had 308 rides over the last 12 months, with 2 careless riding breaches since March.  She made no submissions as to penalty, other than state that commencement of any suspension ought not be deferred after today.

Reasons for Penalty:

From a starting point of 5 days suspension, the Adjudicative Committee affords her a small discount for a generally good record and therefore deemed it appropriate that the penalty be a 4 day suspension.

Conclusion:

Accordingly, Ms Davies’ Licence to ride is suspended from the conclusion of racing today, 15 December 2024, until the conclusion of racing on 21 December 2024.

Decision Date: 15/12/2024

Publish Date: 17/12/2024