Invercargill HRC 8 November 2020 – R 4 – Chair, Mr N Skelt
ID: JCA12669
Meet Title:
Invercargill HRC - 8 November 2020
Meet Chair:
NSkelt
Race Date:
2020/11/08
Race Number:
R 4
Decision:
Mr McNaught having admitted the breach, the charge was found proved.
Penalty:
Mr McNaught is fined the sum of $250.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 4 (no deposit) only $80 a month trot 2200m an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr V Munro alleging Junior Driver K McNaught (The Power Broker) shifted inwards racing into the first bend forcing Emdeegee (M Williamson) to contact the track markers and lose his chance.
Mr McNaught confirmed he understood the rule and also re confirmed his admittance of the breach.
Mr McNaught was supported by Mr A Armour (Open Driver) throughout the hearing.
Rule 869 (7A)
Every Driver who moves inwards shall ensure
(c)-That the movement does not cause any other driver, horse or sulky to contact any track marker or protrude inside the marker line
Mr Munro asked Mr Renault to highlight the incident using the various video clips. Mr Renault showed the inwards movement of the Power Broker down onto Emdeegee.
Mr Renault also highlighted Kiwi Heir (R Mcllwrick) the stablemate of The Power Broker who was racing on the outside of The Power Broker alleging that Kiwi Heir did not contribute to the incident.
Mr Armour speaking on behalf of Mr McNaught stated that it had been a minor error of judgement from Mr McNaught, as his horse in his opinion was proving difficult to drive and that Kiwi Heir may have dictated his line.
Mr McNaught agreed with Mr Armour’s statement.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Munro told the Committee that Mr McNaught was a Junior Driver.
He has had 7 drives to date this current season and last season had 58 drives and 171 lifetime drives.
He has had a clear record under this rule.
Mr Munro referred to the penalty guide starting point is a six drive suspension or a $300 fine.
He submitted that Mr McNaught had an excellent driving record, and had admitted the breach and he would be seeking a fine of between $200 to $250.
Mr Armour confirmed he though the breach was at the low end of the scale, and that he contested that Kiwi Heir in his opinion may have contributed to the incident.
Mr McNaught had no submissions on penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
The penalty guide starting point for this breach is $300. The Committee has given Mr McNaught credit for his admittance of the breach and his excellent driving record.
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decisiondate: 10/11/2020
hearing_title: Invercargill HRC 8 November 2020 - R 4 - Chair, Mr N Skelt
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facts:
Following the running of Race 4 (no deposit) only $80 a month trot 2200m an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr V Munro alleging Junior Driver K McNaught (The Power Broker) shifted inwards racing into the first bend forcing Emdeegee (M Williamson) to contact the track markers and lose his chance.
Mr McNaught confirmed he understood the rule and also re confirmed his admittance of the breach.
Mr McNaught was supported by Mr A Armour (Open Driver) throughout the hearing.
Rule 869 (7A)
Every Driver who moves inwards shall ensure
(c)-That the movement does not cause any other driver, horse or sulky to contact any track marker or protrude inside the marker line
Mr Munro asked Mr Renault to highlight the incident using the various video clips. Mr Renault showed the inwards movement of the Power Broker down onto Emdeegee.
Mr Renault also highlighted Kiwi Heir (R Mcllwrick) the stablemate of The Power Broker who was racing on the outside of The Power Broker alleging that Kiwi Heir did not contribute to the incident.
Mr Armour speaking on behalf of Mr McNaught stated that it had been a minor error of judgement from Mr McNaught, as his horse in his opinion was proving difficult to drive and that Kiwi Heir may have dictated his line.
Mr McNaught agreed with Mr Armour’s statement.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
Mr McNaught having admitted the breach, the charge was found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Munro told the Committee that Mr McNaught was a Junior Driver.
He has had 7 drives to date this current season and last season had 58 drives and 171 lifetime drives.
He has had a clear record under this rule.
Mr Munro referred to the penalty guide starting point is a six drive suspension or a $300 fine.
He submitted that Mr McNaught had an excellent driving record, and had admitted the breach and he would be seeking a fine of between $200 to $250.
Mr Armour confirmed he though the breach was at the low end of the scale, and that he contested that Kiwi Heir in his opinion may have contributed to the incident.
Mr McNaught had no submissions on penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
The penalty guide starting point for this breach is $300. The Committee has given Mr McNaught credit for his admittance of the breach and his excellent driving record.
penalty:
Mr McNaught is fined the sum of $250.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(7A)(c)
Informant: Mr V Munro - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr K McNaught - Junior Driver
Otherperson: Mr A Armour - Open Driver assisting Mr McNaught, Mr S Renault - Stipendiary Steward
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