Oamaru HRC 12 July 2015 – R 8 – Chair, Mr P Knowles
ID: JCA11192
Meet Title:
Oamaru HRC - 12 July 2015
Meet Chair:
PKnowles
Meet Committee Member 1:
DJackson
Race Date:
2015/07/12
Race Number:
R8
Decision:
The breach is found proved.
Penalty:
Mr Williamson is fined $250.
Facts:
Following the running of Race # 8 the SOUTHERN WINES HANDICAP TROT Stipendiary Steward Mr NS Ydgren filed an information alleging Mr B Williamson (Junior Horseman) was in breach of Rule 869 (7A) (a) & (b) in that “… on the final bend you shifted inwards and raced inside and contacted track markers.”
The relevant Rules are:
Rule 869(7A)(a) provides: “Every horseman who moves inwards shall ensure that contact is not made with any track marker”
Rule 869(7A)(b) provides: “Every horseman who moves inwards shall ensure that any part of the sulky does not protrude inside the marker line”
It shall be a defence to a breach of this sub rule if the horseman established that the breach was attributable to the behaviour of his horse or any other horse or horseman in the race.
Mr Williamson did not admit the breach and appeared at the hearing assisted by Mr N Williamson – Senior Horseman.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Ydgren maintained a firm view that Mr Williamson did not have sufficient room to improve his position.
Mr B Williamson was of the opinion that about 50m prior to his shifting inside the marker line and pylons there was sufficient room to improve. In response to a question from the committee Mr Williamson stated he was aware he was inside the marker line and had taken a hold of Pyramid Monarch.
Mr N Williamson stated that prior to Pyramid Monarch racing inside the pylons there appeared to be enough room for the horse to improve. After that Zhenya ran inwards and the gap closed, forcing Pyramid Monarch over the pylons. He was of the view that Mr Williamson was entitled to the gap.
Mr M Williamson (Zhenya) stated that shortly after the start his horse trotted roughly when racing round the first turn. This was due to the shifty nature of the track surface on the running line. He then shifted Zhenya outwards to race about half to three-quarters of a cart width off the running line for the remainder of the race. He did not believe there was sufficient room for Pyramid Monarch to improve inside him prior to the passing lane.
He was of the view there was room for the horse’s legs but not the sulky. Once Pyramid Monarch attempted to improve inside him he was forced to shift wider to relieve the pressure.
Reasons for Decision:
After hearing the evidence from each of the parties the committee is satisfied that Mr B Williamson shifted inwards in an attempt to improve his position on the inside of the leader Zhenya about the 300m mark. In doing so the sulky wheel protruded inside the marker line and several pylons.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Ydgren said Mr Williamson had an excellent record with no breaches of the rules over the past 12 months.
He had had 369 drives last season and 259 drives this season and was a very busy Junior Horseman. The JCA Penalty Guide was a $200 fine or a four drive suspension. Given that Mr Williamson was involved in a disqualification he sought a fine of between $250 and $300.
Mr Williamson submitted he would prefer a fine as opposed to a suspension.
Reasons for Penalty:
The breach of the Rule arose from a protest in the same race where Mr Williamson’s horse finished third and was subsequently disqualified under the same rule. In setting a penalty we take into account that this is Mr Williamson’s first breach of this Rule and we believe a fine is the appropriate penalty. The JCA Penalty Guide recommends a starting point of $200. However, the disqualification of Pyramid Monarch from third placing is the aggravating circumstance to this charge and the committee set a fine starting point of $400. We give Mr Williamson credit for his excellent record and also that he is a Junior Horseman.
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informantnumber: A1484
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startdate: no date provided
newcharge: 869 (7A) (a) & (b)
plea: denied
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 15/07/2015
hearing_title: Oamaru HRC 12 July 2015 - R 8 - Chair, Mr P Knowles
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race # 8 the SOUTHERN WINES HANDICAP TROT Stipendiary Steward Mr NS Ydgren filed an information alleging Mr B Williamson (Junior Horseman) was in breach of Rule 869 (7A) (a) & (b) in that “… on the final bend you shifted inwards and raced inside and contacted track markers.”
The relevant Rules are:
Rule 869(7A)(a) provides: “Every horseman who moves inwards shall ensure that contact is not made with any track marker”
Rule 869(7A)(b) provides: “Every horseman who moves inwards shall ensure that any part of the sulky does not protrude inside the marker line”
It shall be a defence to a breach of this sub rule if the horseman established that the breach was attributable to the behaviour of his horse or any other horse or horseman in the race.
Mr Williamson did not admit the breach and appeared at the hearing assisted by Mr N Williamson – Senior Horseman.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Ydgren maintained a firm view that Mr Williamson did not have sufficient room to improve his position.
Mr B Williamson was of the opinion that about 50m prior to his shifting inside the marker line and pylons there was sufficient room to improve. In response to a question from the committee Mr Williamson stated he was aware he was inside the marker line and had taken a hold of Pyramid Monarch.
Mr N Williamson stated that prior to Pyramid Monarch racing inside the pylons there appeared to be enough room for the horse to improve. After that Zhenya ran inwards and the gap closed, forcing Pyramid Monarch over the pylons. He was of the view that Mr Williamson was entitled to the gap.
Mr M Williamson (Zhenya) stated that shortly after the start his horse trotted roughly when racing round the first turn. This was due to the shifty nature of the track surface on the running line. He then shifted Zhenya outwards to race about half to three-quarters of a cart width off the running line for the remainder of the race. He did not believe there was sufficient room for Pyramid Monarch to improve inside him prior to the passing lane.
He was of the view there was room for the horse’s legs but not the sulky. Once Pyramid Monarch attempted to improve inside him he was forced to shift wider to relieve the pressure.
reasonsfordecision:
After hearing the evidence from each of the parties the committee is satisfied that Mr B Williamson shifted inwards in an attempt to improve his position on the inside of the leader Zhenya about the 300m mark. In doing so the sulky wheel protruded inside the marker line and several pylons.
Decision:
The breach is found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Ydgren said Mr Williamson had an excellent record with no breaches of the rules over the past 12 months.
He had had 369 drives last season and 259 drives this season and was a very busy Junior Horseman. The JCA Penalty Guide was a $200 fine or a four drive suspension. Given that Mr Williamson was involved in a disqualification he sought a fine of between $250 and $300.
Mr Williamson submitted he would prefer a fine as opposed to a suspension.
reasonsforpenalty:
The breach of the Rule arose from a protest in the same race where Mr Williamson’s horse finished third and was subsequently disqualified under the same rule. In setting a penalty we take into account that this is Mr Williamson’s first breach of this Rule and we believe a fine is the appropriate penalty. The JCA Penalty Guide recommends a starting point of $200. However, the disqualification of Pyramid Monarch from third placing is the aggravating circumstance to this charge and the committee set a fine starting point of $400. We give Mr Williamson credit for his excellent record and also that he is a Junior Horseman.
penalty:
Mr Williamson is fined $250.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Shifting inside marker line/pylons
Informant: Mr N Ydgren - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr B Williamson - Junior Horseman, Mr N Williamson - Licensed Horseman - Assisting
Otherperson: Mr M Williamson - Senior Horseman
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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