Wanganui 12 January 2023 – R3 – Jonathan Riddell
ID: RIB14193
Animal Name:
HE'SA BATTLER
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
12/01/2023
Race Club:
Wanganui Jockey Club
Race Location:
Wanganui Racecourse - 19 Purnell Street, Whanganui, 4500
Race Number:
R3
Hearing Date:
12/01/2023
Hearing Location:
Wanganui Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Jockey, Jonathan Riddell is suspended for 4 days
FACTS
Mr Riddell the Rider of “HE’S A BATTLER” admitted a breach of Rule 638(1)(d).
The breach being one of careless riding near the 400m, when allowing his mount to shift inwards, dictating “SMURF” (M Hudson) into the line of “KEVE” (M Cropp) which was checked.
Mr Riddell said that he understood the Rule, charge and confirmed that he admitted the breach.
Mr Goodwin showed film replays and identified where Mr Riddell allowed his mount to shift in, forcing “SMURF” into the line of “KEVE” which was checked. Mr Goodwin said that “KEVE” had begun to weaken prior to the incident.
Mr Riddell said that he did drift in a little but did not realise that two runners were back on his inside.
DECISION
As the charge was admitted it was deemed proved.
PENALTY SUBMISSIONS
Mr Coppins said that Mr Riddell had a very good record with only one breach of the Rule in the last 12 months (May 2022). He said that the Stewards placed the carelessness below mid-range. He referred to the Penalty Guide.
Mr Riddell said that he had riding engagements up to 18 January 2023.
REASONS FOR PENALTY
Taking into account when assessing quantum of penalty was; degree of carelessness, very good record for a busy Rider, the admitted breach, that “KEVE” was weakening prior to the incident occurring and that a suspension would include the Million Dollar Meeting on 21 January.
CONCLUSION
Mr Riddell’s Jockey’s Licence was suspended from end of racing on 18 January to 26 January 2023 inclusive (4-Days).
Decision Date: 12/01/2023
Publish Date: 16/01/2023