{ The JCA Judicial System Judicial Control Authority October 2015

IntroductionHearingsPenaltiesProtests Minor Infringements Questions

Judicial Control Authority Racing Integrity Unit RACING ACT 2003 Minister for Racing NZ Racing Board TAB NZTR HRNZ GRNZ

Why do we have rules? 4

INTEGRITY 5

SAFETY of the drivers & riders 6

SAFETY of horses 7

Fractured sesamoid bones Fractured pastern (CT scan) Normal fetlock

Who is responsible for enforcing the rules?

Raceday Judicial Hearings

CHARGE (careless driving/riding, excessive use of whip etc.) REQUEST for a RULING (e.g. horse denied fair start, rider disputes) PROTEST

Before the hearing begins

 The Chair of the Judicial Committee decides when the hearing will take place.  If you do not feel ready or need more time you can request the Chair hold the hearing later in the day.  If the charge is serious it will probably be adjourned to another day.  Guidelines also exist for late night hearings

You have equal rights with the stipendiary stewards. A Junior Driver “must be assisted” by their employer, a senior driver, or trainer at the hearing. During the Hearing Driver/Rider (Respondent) Stipendiary Stewards

Admits the breachDenies the breach Judicial Committee hears submissions on penalty from both the Stewards and the Respondent Judicial Committee delivers penalty Stipendiary Stewards present evidence to prove their case. Respondent puts forward their defence. Judicial Committee satisfied the charge is proved Judicial Committee dismisses the charge Stewards lodge an information Driver/Rider can choose to admit or deny the breach

Penalties

Monetary Penalty (fine) Suspension Disqualification Monetary Penalty (fine) Suspension

Some of the factors that may be taken into consideration are: Some of the factors that may be taken into consideration are: Judicial penalty guide Judicial penalty guide Seriousness of the breach. Seriousness of the breach. Stake & status of the race Stake & status of the race Past record of the driver/rider. Past record of the driver/rider. Apprentice rider/Junior Driver or senior rider/ Driver Apprentice rider/Junior Driver or senior rider/ Driver Submissions from the stipendiary stewards and the defendant. Submissions from the stipendiary stewards and the defendant. Full written decisions with reasons are always put up on the JCA website. Determining penalty

TIME FOR FILING APPEAL 1002 (1) A person who or body which wishes to appeal against a decision of a Judicial Committee in respect of any matter which arose on the day of the relevant Race Meeting (whether or not it was finally concluded on that day) must, not later than 4.00 pm on the third working day after and exclusive of the date on which the decision of the Judicial Committee was given in writing, file with the Page 119 of 168 Appeals Tribunal a notice of appeal in the appropriate form determined by NZTR and a filing fee the amount of which shall be set, from time to time, by NZTR. The notice and the filing fee must both reach the Appeals Tribunal by that time. A person who or body which wishes to appeal against a decision of a Judicial Committee in respect of any matter which arose on the day of the relevant Race Meeting (whether or not it was finally concluded on that day) must, not later than 4.00 pm on the third working day after and exclusive of the date on which the decision of the Judicial Committee was given in writing, file with the Page 119 of 168 Appeals Tribunal a notice of appeal in the appropriate form determined by NZTR and a filing fee the amount of which shall be set, from time to time, by NZTR. The notice and the filing fee must both reach the Appeals Tribunal by that time. Appeals 3 days after the written decision has been completed. }

Protests

Immediately following the race, connections (Rider/Driver/ Trainer) or Stewards decide to lodge a protest. Siren sounds. All parties go straight to the judicial room. An information is filled out by the Stipendiary Stewards. The Stewards will be asked for their assessment of the incident. The Chairperson invites whomever lodged the protest to show the films and present their case. Judicial Committee upholds the protest and placings are amended. The connections of the horse who caused the alleged interference are asked to reply. Judicial Committee dismisses the protest and placings are confirmed. The Judicial Committee asks everyone to leave the room while they deliberate

Minor Infringements

Minor Infringement System You do not need to appear before the Judicial Committee Standard monetary penalties 120 days reset period

 The JCA run the hearing  Confidence  Clear and concise submissions  Respect for the other parties views  Don’t interrupt  Honesty In general…