NZ Metro TC 2 May 2014 – R 3
ID: JCA10950
Meet Title:
NZ Metro TC - 2 May 2014
Meet Chair:
SChing
Meet Committee Member 1:
RMcKenzie
Race Date:
2014/05/02
Race Number:
R3
Decision:
As Mr Thornley had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
Penalty:
Mr Thornley was fined the sum of $200.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 3, the Seelite Windows & Doors “Super Series” Consulation Handicap Trot, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr N Ydgren against Open Horseman Mr CR Thornley alleging a breach of Rule 869(3)(b). The information alleged that he drove carelessly near the 800m when driving YOUNG STRANGER after making contact with the sulky wheel of NEVER FEAR which caused his horse to shift outwards abruptly causing DANKE to break and lose all chance.
Mr Thornley had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted. He had also informed the Stewards that he did not wish to be present at the hearing.
Rule 869(3)(b) reads as follows:
“(3) No horseman in any race shall drive:-
(b) carelessly:-
Mr Ydgren, assisted by Stipendiary Steward Mr S Wallis, gave evidence and used video coverage to show that near the 800m, YOUNG STRANGER, driven by Mr Thornley, was racing midfield in a 2 wide position trailing NEVER FEAR, driven by Mr P O’Reilly with DANKE, driven M Edmonds in the 3 wide line behind YOUNG STRANGER. Mr Thornley shifted outwards to improve around NEVER FEAR and in doing so struck the sulky wheel of that horse. YOUNG STRANGER over reacted at this contact and shifted out abruptly into the line of DANKE who struck the sulky wheel of YOUNG STRANGER and broke losing all chance.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Ydgren informed the Committee that Mr Thornley had been frank in his admission of the breach and that he had a clear record in regard to this Rule. Mr Ydgren submitted that the carelessness was at a low level with the consequences being mid-range as DANKE had been put out of the race Mr Ydgen submitted that a fine of $200 be considered in this case.
Mr Ydgren said that Mr Thornley had informed the Stewards that a fine was preferred as penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
In determining penalty, the Committee took into account Mr Thornley’s frank admission of the breach and his clear record in regard to this Rule. The level of carelessness we assessed as low with the consequences of the carelessness mid-range. In taking the starting point recommended by JCA Penalty Guide of $400 for a breach of this Rule we were able to give Mr Thornley a discount of $100 for his frank admission of the breach and a further discount of $100 for his clear penalty record. The level of carelessness and consequences we determined as neutral. We therefore determined that an appropriate penalty in this case was a fine of $200.
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decisiondate: 06/05/2014
hearing_title: NZ Metro TC 2 May 2014 - R 3
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facts:
Following the running of Race 3, the Seelite Windows & Doors “Super Series” Consulation Handicap Trot, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr N Ydgren against Open Horseman Mr CR Thornley alleging a breach of Rule 869(3)(b). The information alleged that he drove carelessly near the 800m when driving YOUNG STRANGER after making contact with the sulky wheel of NEVER FEAR which caused his horse to shift outwards abruptly causing DANKE to break and lose all chance.
Mr Thornley had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted. He had also informed the Stewards that he did not wish to be present at the hearing.
Rule 869(3)(b) reads as follows:
“(3) No horseman in any race shall drive:-
(b) carelessly:-
Mr Ydgren, assisted by Stipendiary Steward Mr S Wallis, gave evidence and used video coverage to show that near the 800m, YOUNG STRANGER, driven by Mr Thornley, was racing midfield in a 2 wide position trailing NEVER FEAR, driven by Mr P O’Reilly with DANKE, driven M Edmonds in the 3 wide line behind YOUNG STRANGER. Mr Thornley shifted outwards to improve around NEVER FEAR and in doing so struck the sulky wheel of that horse. YOUNG STRANGER over reacted at this contact and shifted out abruptly into the line of DANKE who struck the sulky wheel of YOUNG STRANGER and broke losing all chance.
appealdecision:
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submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Thornley had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Ydgren informed the Committee that Mr Thornley had been frank in his admission of the breach and that he had a clear record in regard to this Rule. Mr Ydgren submitted that the carelessness was at a low level with the consequences being mid-range as DANKE had been put out of the race Mr Ydgen submitted that a fine of $200 be considered in this case.
Mr Ydgren said that Mr Thornley had informed the Stewards that a fine was preferred as penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
In determining penalty, the Committee took into account Mr Thornley’s frank admission of the breach and his clear record in regard to this Rule. The level of carelessness we assessed as low with the consequences of the carelessness mid-range. In taking the starting point recommended by JCA Penalty Guide of $400 for a breach of this Rule we were able to give Mr Thornley a discount of $100 for his frank admission of the breach and a further discount of $100 for his clear penalty record. The level of carelessness and consequences we determined as neutral. We therefore determined that an appropriate penalty in this case was a fine of $200.
penalty:
Mr Thornley was fined the sum of $200.
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