Manawatu HRC 20 February 2014 – R 8
ID: JCA12307
Meet Title:
Manawatu HRC - 20 February 2014
Meet Chair:
NMcCutcheon
Race Date:
2014/02/20
Race Number:
R 8
Decision:
Due to the breach being admitted it was found to be proved.
Penalty:
Mr Lawson was fined $200.00.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 8 Buckles Birthday Bash Mobile Pace 2500m, an information pursuant to Rule 869(3)(b) was filed with the Judicial Committee. The information stated that horseman Mr S Lawson drove Westburn Creed carelessly, causing interference to Winsome Falcon (P Ferguson) with 100m to travel.
Rule 869(3)(b) reads:
No horseman in any race shall drive carelessly.
Mr Lawson acknowledged that he understood the rule, the charge and that he admitted the breach.
Mr Muirhead showed all available films and said that after passing the commencement of the cutaway lane Mr Lawson and his horse were behind the leading horse, at that stage Mr Ferguson had improved his horse up on the inside of Mr Lawson’s sulky. He said that shortly afterwards Mr Lawson allowed his horse to shift in and tighten Mr Ferguson’s horse and wheels were locked for a short distance. He added that as a consequence Winsome Falcon’s progress was impeded.
Mr Lawson for his part, said that his horse is a long striding lazy pacer and that when he hit it (3 times) that it had rolled in. He said that he was not aware he had tightened the inside runner until after it had happened. He added that he should have been aware of the situation and that it was an error on his part.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Neal said that it was an error of judgment and put the carelessness at the lower end of the scale. The record showed that Mr Lawson had a very good record insofar as careless driving is concerned, when it is taken into account that he drives on a regular basis. Mr Neal submitted that a fine between $150 - $300 would be an appropriate penalty.
Mr Lawson said that he considered the incident to be minor and believed a fine at the lower end would be a sufficient penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee took into account the admission of the breach, very good record, and that the carelessness was at the lower end of the scale.
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decisiondate: 23/02/2014
hearing_title: Manawatu HRC 20 February 2014 - R 8
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 8 Buckles Birthday Bash Mobile Pace 2500m, an information pursuant to Rule 869(3)(b) was filed with the Judicial Committee. The information stated that horseman Mr S Lawson drove Westburn Creed carelessly, causing interference to Winsome Falcon (P Ferguson) with 100m to travel.
Rule 869(3)(b) reads:
No horseman in any race shall drive carelessly.
Mr Lawson acknowledged that he understood the rule, the charge and that he admitted the breach.
Mr Muirhead showed all available films and said that after passing the commencement of the cutaway lane Mr Lawson and his horse were behind the leading horse, at that stage Mr Ferguson had improved his horse up on the inside of Mr Lawson’s sulky. He said that shortly afterwards Mr Lawson allowed his horse to shift in and tighten Mr Ferguson’s horse and wheels were locked for a short distance. He added that as a consequence Winsome Falcon’s progress was impeded.
Mr Lawson for his part, said that his horse is a long striding lazy pacer and that when he hit it (3 times) that it had rolled in. He said that he was not aware he had tightened the inside runner until after it had happened. He added that he should have been aware of the situation and that it was an error on his part.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
Due to the breach being admitted it was found to be proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Neal said that it was an error of judgment and put the carelessness at the lower end of the scale. The record showed that Mr Lawson had a very good record insofar as careless driving is concerned, when it is taken into account that he drives on a regular basis. Mr Neal submitted that a fine between $150 - $300 would be an appropriate penalty.
Mr Lawson said that he considered the incident to be minor and believed a fine at the lower end would be a sufficient penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee took into account the admission of the breach, very good record, and that the carelessness was at the lower end of the scale.
penalty:
Mr Lawson was fined $200.00.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(3)(b)
Informant: Mr R Neal - Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr S Lawson - Horseman
Otherperson: Mr R Neal - Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr J Muirhead - Stipendiary Steward
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Respondent:
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