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Oamaru HRC 24 October 2019 – R 8 – Chair, Mr P Knowles

ID: JCA12205

Applicant:
Mr SP Renault - Stipendiary Steward

Respondent(s):
Mr L O'Reilly - Open Horseman

Information Number:
A11437

Hearing Type:
Hearing

New Charge:
Careless driving

Rules:
869(3)(b)

Plea:
admitted

Meet Title:
Oamaru HRC - 24 October 2019

Meet Chair:
PKnowles

Meet Committee Member 1:
MConway

Race Date:
2019/10/24

Race Number:
R4

Decision:

Mr O'Reilly admitted the charge and it is found proved.

Penalty:

Mr O’Reilly is fined $250.

Facts:

Mr O’Reilly was charged with a breach of r 869 (3) (b), in that he allowed his horse SOUNDS LIKA GEM to strike the sulky wheel of DONEGAL GILBERT about 200 metres from the finish, in race 8.

Mr Renault outlined the relevant position of SOUNDS LIKA GEM as the field approached the home straight with the aid of the videos. He said Mr O’Reilly improved his horse from the one-one position behind DONEGAL GILBERT.

About 200 metres from the finish SOUNDS LIKA GEM struck the sulky wheel of DONEGAL GILBERT when shifting outwards to challenge for the lead. The head-on video clearly showed that DONEGAL GILBERT had shifted outwards slightly prior to the contact being made, which was a contributing factor.

Submissions for Penalty:

Mr Renault said Mr O’Reilly had 180 drives last season and 35 to date this season. He had a prior breach for the same rule in April this year, but outside the six month period. He sought a fine of $250.

Reasons for Penalty:

Mr O’Reilly admitted the breach. The breach is at the low end of the scale and there is a mitigating factor in his favour. A fine at the lower end is appropriate.

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hearing_title: Oamaru HRC 24 October 2019 - R 8 - Chair, Mr P Knowles


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Mr O’Reilly was charged with a breach of r 869 (3) (b), in that he allowed his horse SOUNDS LIKA GEM to strike the sulky wheel of DONEGAL GILBERT about 200 metres from the finish, in race 8.

Mr Renault outlined the relevant position of SOUNDS LIKA GEM as the field approached the home straight with the aid of the videos. He said Mr O’Reilly improved his horse from the one-one position behind DONEGAL GILBERT.

About 200 metres from the finish SOUNDS LIKA GEM struck the sulky wheel of DONEGAL GILBERT when shifting outwards to challenge for the lead. The head-on video clearly showed that DONEGAL GILBERT had shifted outwards slightly prior to the contact being made, which was a contributing factor.


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Decision:

Mr O'Reilly admitted the charge and it is found proved.


sumissionsforpenalty:

Mr Renault said Mr O’Reilly had 180 drives last season and 35 to date this season. He had a prior breach for the same rule in April this year, but outside the six month period. He sought a fine of $250.


reasonsforpenalty:

Mr O’Reilly admitted the breach. The breach is at the low end of the scale and there is a mitigating factor in his favour. A fine at the lower end is appropriate.


penalty:

Mr O’Reilly is fined $250.


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