Manawatu HRC 9 November 2013 – R 9 (instigating a protest)
ID: JCA11423
Meet Title:
Manawatu HRC - 9 November 2013
Meet Chair:
TUtikere
Meet Committee Member 1:
NMoffatt
Race Date:
2013/11/09
Race Number:
R 9
Decision:
The protest was upheld, and the committee ordered the disqualification of TROUBLE ADO under the provision of Rule 1003(2). Placings were amended as:
1st (6) RICH EARL
2nd (3) NO GO SLOW BRITON
3rd (5) CONSENTUAL
4th (2) EARL MOUNTBATTEN
5th (4) SPECIAL GIRL
The committee authorised the immediate payment of dividends and stakes in accordance with its decision.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 9 (Stewart Island Smoked Salmon Trot, 2500m) an Information Instigating a Protest was lodged by Stipendiary Steward Mr L Tidmarsh. The Information stated: “That TROUBLE ADO broke in excess of 150 metres when in a brake(sic).”
The connections of TROUBLE ADO elected not to be present for the protest hearing and endorsed the information with “I don’t contest” and signed such endorsement.
Rule 870(3) states : “Any horse which breaks from its gait shall promptly regain its proper gait .”
The relevant Breaking Horses Regulations state: “(a) Any horse which breaks from its gait either at the start or during the running of any race and continues on in the break for a distance of 150 metres or greater, shall be deemed to be in breach of Rule 870(3) in that it has failed to promptly regain its proper gait.”
The Judge’s placings were:
1st (6) RICH EARL
2nd (3) NO GO SLOW BRITON
3rd (5) CONSENTUAL
4th (1) TROUBLE ADO
5th (2) EARL MOUNTBATTEN
Submissions for Decision:
Using the side-on film, Mr Wallis identified TROUBLE ADO racing at the head of the field as the runners entered the home straight on the first occasion.
Mr Tidmarsh used the pylons to indicate the distance that TROUBLE ADO was out of its proper gate. The films showed quite clearly TROUBLE ADO breaking in excess of at least 180 metres.
When asked to comment as to whether the stewards were seeking a disqualification or a relegation, Mr Tidmarsh submitted that a disqualification was appropriate as TROUBLE ADO had checked the runner racing to its outside at the time of breaking.
Reasons for Decision:
The protest was not contested and it was clear that the provisions of Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horse Regulations applied. The committee after viewing the films were satisfied that TROUBLE ADO broke free from interference, for a period of at least 180 metres. It was also satisfied that a disqualification should follow as TROUBLE ADO caused interference to the runner racing to its immediate outside as a result of breaking.
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informantnumber: A2429
horsename: TROUBLE ADO
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decisiondate: 06/11/2013
hearing_title: Manawatu HRC 9 November 2013 - R 9 (instigating a protest)
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 9 (Stewart Island Smoked Salmon Trot, 2500m) an Information Instigating a Protest was lodged by Stipendiary Steward Mr L Tidmarsh. The Information stated: “That TROUBLE ADO broke in excess of 150 metres when in a brake(sic).”
The connections of TROUBLE ADO elected not to be present for the protest hearing and endorsed the information with “I don’t contest” and signed such endorsement.
Rule 870(3) states : “Any horse which breaks from its gait shall promptly regain its proper gait .”
The relevant Breaking Horses Regulations state: “(a) Any horse which breaks from its gait either at the start or during the running of any race and continues on in the break for a distance of 150 metres or greater, shall be deemed to be in breach of Rule 870(3) in that it has failed to promptly regain its proper gait.”
The Judge’s placings were:
1st (6) RICH EARL
2nd (3) NO GO SLOW BRITON
3rd (5) CONSENTUAL
4th (1) TROUBLE ADO
5th (2) EARL MOUNTBATTEN
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Using the side-on film, Mr Wallis identified TROUBLE ADO racing at the head of the field as the runners entered the home straight on the first occasion.
Mr Tidmarsh used the pylons to indicate the distance that TROUBLE ADO was out of its proper gate. The films showed quite clearly TROUBLE ADO breaking in excess of at least 180 metres.
When asked to comment as to whether the stewards were seeking a disqualification or a relegation, Mr Tidmarsh submitted that a disqualification was appropriate as TROUBLE ADO had checked the runner racing to its outside at the time of breaking.
reasonsfordecision:
The protest was not contested and it was clear that the provisions of Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horse Regulations applied. The committee after viewing the films were satisfied that TROUBLE ADO broke free from interference, for a period of at least 180 metres. It was also satisfied that a disqualification should follow as TROUBLE ADO caused interference to the runner racing to its immediate outside as a result of breaking.
Decision:
The protest was upheld, and the committee ordered the disqualification of TROUBLE ADO under the provision of Rule 1003(2). Placings were amended as:
1st (6) RICH EARL
2nd (3) NO GO SLOW BRITON
3rd (5) CONSENTUAL
4th (2) EARL MOUNTBATTEN
5th (4) SPECIAL GIRL
The committee authorised the immediate payment of dividends and stakes in accordance with its decision.
sumissionsforpenalty:
reasonsforpenalty:
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hearing_type: Protest
Rules: 870(3) and Breaking Horse Regulations
Informant: Mr L Tidmarsh - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer:
Otherperson:
PersonPresent: Mr S Wallis - Stipendiary Steward
Respondent: Connections of TROUBLE ADO
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