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Looking over the stewards reports for Southwell yesterday i see Jamie Spencer received 2 cautions from the stewards in the final race for improper use of the whip and careless riding causing interference but no ban.
Earlier in the day John Cavanagh a lowly 7lb claimer was pulled into the stewards room for the same offenses and received a 3 days ban for careless riding and a 2 day ban for improper use of the whip.
The Stewards held an enquiry under Rule 153 into possible interference in the first furlong. They found that the winner SHIFTING GOLD, ridden by Jamie Spencer, had interfered with LADY DUNHILL (IRE), ridden by Paul Hanagan, placed third. They considered that the interference was caused by careless riding, in that Spencer allowed his horse to drift right without taking sufficient corrective action. They cautioned him as to his future conduct in races.
The Stewards called before them Jamie Spencer, the rider of the winner SHIFTING GOLD, and enquired into his use of the whip in the final one and a half furlongs. Having heard his evidence and viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards found the rider guilty of improper riding in the light of Instruction H9 headed “Use of the Whip” in that he had used his whip down the shoulder in the forehand position. They cautioned him as to the future use of his whip
The Stewards held an enquiry under Rule 153 into possible interference shortly after the start. They found that NABEEDA, ridden by John Cavanagh, placed third, had interfered with BERRYMEAD, ridden by Ann Stokell, unplaced. They considered that the interference was caused by careless riding, in that he allowed his horse to drift to the left. They suspended him for two days as follows: Tuesday and Wednesday 3rd and 4th February 2009.
The Stewards called before them John Cavanagh, the rider of NABEEDA, placed third, and enquired into his use of the whip from two furlongs out. Having heard his evidence and viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards found the rider guilty of improper riding in the light of Instruction H9 headed “Use of the Whip” in that he had used his whip with excessive force. They suspended him for two days as follows: Thursday and Friday 5th and 6th February 2009.
Not particularly suggesting any goings on but it doesn’t exactly look fair practice.
Taking it at face value it does look unfair – but without looking at the incidents in detail it is hard to make a judgement.
The wording of the Stewards reports do tend to be standard and the same wording can cover a whole spectrum of offence.
Not sure who the stipe was at Southwell but they would probably have had the major say in the outcome.
According to ATR, the BHA site reports a few cases on the agenda for tomorrows hearings. A variety of offences, some familiar names.
When I was Kerrin’s agent, I always used to tell him that if he ever found himself in front of the stewards, whether for whip/interference issues, to always point out his excellent record (he didn’t get a whip ban until his 4th year here) – because I wasn’t convinced that the stewards/stipes were always aware of riders’ disciplinary records, other than for the totting-up procedures. I came to this conclusion because “cautions” don’t seem to have any future impact; take these examples, noting the dates:
WARWICK
Published: Thursday 28 Jun 2007
The Stewards held an enquiry under Rule 153 into possible interference inside the final furlong. They found that the winner, CAVENDISH, ridden by Richard Hughes, had interfered with KEY PARTNERS (IRE), ridden by George Baker, placed second. They considered that the interference was caused by careless riding in that Hughes allowed his horse to drift right handed, away from the whip. They cautioned Hughes as to his future conduct in races.FOLKESTONE
Published: Friday 29 Jun 2007
The Stewards held an enquiry under Rule 153 into possible interference approaching the final furlong. They found that the winner, GYPSY BABY (IRE), ridden by Richard Hughes, had interfered with MIDNITE BLEWS (IRE), ridden by David Kinsella, placed second. They considered that the interference was caused by careless riding, in that Hughes had allowed his horse to drift to the right. They cautioned Hughes as to his future conduct in races.——————————————————————————
HEXHAM
Wednesday 19th November 2008
The Stewards called before them D. O’Regan, the rider of the winner LETTERPRESS (IRE), and enquired into his use of the whip from the final flight. Having heard his evidence and viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards found the rider guilty of improper riding in the light of Instruction H9 of the Rules of Racing headed “Use of the Whip” in that he had used his whip with excessive frequency. They cautioned him as to the future use of his whip.KELSO
Friday 21st November 2008
The Stewards called before them Denis O’Regan, the rider of PRINCE DE BEAUCHENE (FR), placed second, and enquired into his use of the whip from the last hurdle. Having heard his evidence and viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards found the rider guilty of improper riding in the light of British Horseracing Authority instruction H9 headed “Use of the Whip” in that he had used his whip with excessive frequency. They cautioned him as to the future use of his whip.———————————————————————————-
GREAT LEIGHS
Tuesday 13th January 2009The Stewards called before them Chris Catlin, the rider of LADY VIVIEN, which dead heated for first place, and enquired into his use of the whip in the final furlong. Having heard his evidence and viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards found the rider guilty of improper riding in the light of Instruction H9 of the Rules of Racing headed “Use of the Whip” in that he had used his whip down the shoulder in the forehand position. They cautioned him as to the future use of his whip.
WOLVERHAMPTON
Friday 16th January 2009The Stewards called before them Chris Catlin, the rider of the winner DICHOH, and enquired into his use of the whip approaching the line. Having heard his evidence and viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards found the rider guilty of improper riding in the light of Instruction H9 headed “Use of the Whip” in that he had used his whip without giving his mount time to respond and down the shoulder in the forehand position. They suspended him for two days as follows: Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd February 2009.
LINGFIELD
Saturday 17th January 2009The Stewards called before them Chris Catlin, the rider of SVINDAL (IRE), placed second, and enquired into his use of the whip from approximately three furlongs out. Having heard his evidence and viewed the video recording of the race, the Stewards found the rider guilty of improper riding in the light of Instruction H9 of the Rules of Racing, headed “Use of the Whip”, in that he had used his whip down the shoulder in the forehand position. They cautioned him as to the future use of his whip.
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Eye-opening to say the least, Hugh.
Well spotted.
Surely is.
I’ve always thought of being in front of the Stewards is like agame.
They are as old fashioned as tea and jockeys who are polite and submissive are going to get away with more than the outspoken.
Francome was the worlds worst for taking the mickey out of them which did him no favours..not that he gave a hoot.
A good talker or storeyteller always seems comes out best with them.
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