Taranaki RC 11 September 2014 – R 1 (instigating a protest)
ID: JCA12722
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Taranaki RC - 11 September 2014
Meet Chair:
TUtikere
Meet Committee Member 1:
NMoffatt
Race Date:
2014/09/11
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
The protest was dismissed.
The provisional placings were confirmed as:
1st (1) FAST PROFIT
2nd (3) MOPANE
3rd (5) ARMANDO
4th (4) I'M YOUR MAN
5th (2) BIDING TIME
6th (6) JUSTA TOMBOY
Accordingly, an order for dividends and stakes to be paid is given.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 1 (Return To Earth Highweight 2000m), Information A3359 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of the Protest rule and stated: "MOPANE placed second interfered with the chances of ARMANDO in the home straight".
The provisional placings were:
1st (1) FAST PROFIT
2nd (3) MOPANE
3rd (5) ARMANDO
4th (4) I'M YOUR MAN
5th (2) BIDING TIME
6th (6) JUSTA TOMBOY
The official margin between second and third placing was a nose.
Submissions for Decision:
Using the available head-on film, Mr Tidmarsh identified MOPANE (Mr Fannin) and ARMANDO (Mr Hutchings) over the final stages of the race. He identified the first outwards movement from Mr Hutchings resulting in contact by both runners. This was followed by inwards movement from Mr Fannin that was the subject of the protest. He then used the side-on view to demonstrate the finish to the line. When asked whether he believed had the interference not occurred, that ARMANDO would have beaten MOPANE, Mr Tidmarsh submitted that the stewards were proceeding with the protest for the benefit of the punter.
Mr Hutchings submitted that the inwards movement from MOPANE had placed him off-balance and this was demonstrated by his mount's turning on its back end. He believed that he would have held second placing if the inwards movement resulting in the interference had not taken place. He also noted that it was a Highweight race, and any interference had an effect on the going of these runners. Mr Barlow supported Mr Hutchings' submission and believed ARMANDO was holding its position at the line. He believed the nose margin was minimal and that the interference was significant at the time.
Mr Fannin identified that ARMANDO had initially moved outwards prior to his mount's inwards movement. Further, he used the head-on film to demonstrate that Mr Hutchings did not stop riding his mount and that he had full use of his whip whilst attempting to kick clear, and had every opportunity to hold his second placing. Mrs Browne supported Mr Fannin's submissions and identified that MOPANE had moved inwards for a stride.
Mr Goodwin stated that it was clear from the films that movement from both horses had taken place. He also believed that MOPANE and ARMANDO had equal parts to play in the incident.
Reasons for Decision:
The committee considered all of the submissions placed before it. It was clear there was outwards movement from ARMANDO, followed by inwards movement from MOPANE. Accordingly, both runners contributed to the interference over the concluding stages of the race. It was also clear from the head-on film that Mr Hutchings was able to fully ride his mount to the line. The side-on film demonstrated that MOPANE was finishing the better, and the committee was not satisfied that had the interference not occurred, ARMANDO would have beaten MOPANE.
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hearingid: 4f226951ff254fe12bd362b35292a738
informantnumber: A3359
horsename: MOPANE
hearing_racingtype:
startdate: no date provided
newcharge:
plea:
penaltyrequired:
decisiondate: 28/08/2014
hearing_title: Taranaki RC 11 September 2014 - R 1 (instigating a protest)
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 1 (Return To Earth Highweight 2000m), Information A3359 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of the Protest rule and stated: "MOPANE placed second interfered with the chances of ARMANDO in the home straight".
The provisional placings were:
1st (1) FAST PROFIT
2nd (3) MOPANE
3rd (5) ARMANDO
4th (4) I'M YOUR MAN
5th (2) BIDING TIME
6th (6) JUSTA TOMBOY
The official margin between second and third placing was a nose.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Using the available head-on film, Mr Tidmarsh identified MOPANE (Mr Fannin) and ARMANDO (Mr Hutchings) over the final stages of the race. He identified the first outwards movement from Mr Hutchings resulting in contact by both runners. This was followed by inwards movement from Mr Fannin that was the subject of the protest. He then used the side-on view to demonstrate the finish to the line. When asked whether he believed had the interference not occurred, that ARMANDO would have beaten MOPANE, Mr Tidmarsh submitted that the stewards were proceeding with the protest for the benefit of the punter.
Mr Hutchings submitted that the inwards movement from MOPANE had placed him off-balance and this was demonstrated by his mount's turning on its back end. He believed that he would have held second placing if the inwards movement resulting in the interference had not taken place. He also noted that it was a Highweight race, and any interference had an effect on the going of these runners. Mr Barlow supported Mr Hutchings' submission and believed ARMANDO was holding its position at the line. He believed the nose margin was minimal and that the interference was significant at the time.
Mr Fannin identified that ARMANDO had initially moved outwards prior to his mount's inwards movement. Further, he used the head-on film to demonstrate that Mr Hutchings did not stop riding his mount and that he had full use of his whip whilst attempting to kick clear, and had every opportunity to hold his second placing. Mrs Browne supported Mr Fannin's submissions and identified that MOPANE had moved inwards for a stride.
Mr Goodwin stated that it was clear from the films that movement from both horses had taken place. He also believed that MOPANE and ARMANDO had equal parts to play in the incident.
reasonsfordecision:
The committee considered all of the submissions placed before it. It was clear there was outwards movement from ARMANDO, followed by inwards movement from MOPANE. Accordingly, both runners contributed to the interference over the concluding stages of the race. It was also clear from the head-on film that Mr Hutchings was able to fully ride his mount to the line. The side-on film demonstrated that MOPANE was finishing the better, and the committee was not satisfied that had the interference not occurred, ARMANDO would have beaten MOPANE.
Decision:
The protest was dismissed.
The provisional placings were confirmed as:
1st (1) FAST PROFIT
2nd (3) MOPANE
3rd (5) ARMANDO
4th (4) I'M YOUR MAN
5th (2) BIDING TIME
6th (6) JUSTA TOMBOY
Accordingly, an order for dividends and stakes to be paid is given.
sumissionsforpenalty:
reasonsforpenalty:
penalty:
hearing_type: Protest
Rules: Rule 642(1)
Informant: Mr L Tidmarsh - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer:
Otherperson:
PersonPresent: R Hutchings - Rider of ARMANDO, Mr N Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward, G Barlow - Representative of Trainer of ARMANDO
Respondent: Mr S Fannin - Rider of MOPANE, Mrs E Browne - Trainer of MOPANE
StipendSteward:
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