Invercargill HRC 27 January 2018 – R 2 – Chair, Mr V Munro
ID: JCA13039
Meet Title:
Invercargill HRC - 27 January 2018
Meet Chair:
VMUnro
Meet Committee Member 1:
PKnowles
Race Date:
2018/01/27
Race Number:
R 2
Decision:
As the respondent admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
Penalty:
We fine Mr Austin the sum of $300.
Facts:
Following the running of race 2, the Zilco Products/Invercargill Workouts Pace, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 869(3)(b). The Informant, Mr Renault, alleged that R Austin (DREAMINSOVER) “…drove carelessly when allowing his horse to break.”.
Mr Austin acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge, the rule and confirmed he admitted the breach.
Rule 869(3) (b) provides: No horseman in any race shall drive:- (b) carelessly.
Using three different angles of video footage Mr Renault identified Mr Austin last of the bunch in the running line at the 450 metres. The horse to his inside driven by Mr B Williamson (RAZCAL ALLEY) shifted out to improve his position and forced Mr Austin wider on the track. Mr Austin was not keeping up and failed to concede his position when Mr Williamson came out, which forced his horse to break.
Mr Austin stated that he was waiting for Mr Williamson’s horse to clear his legs, which he now understands to be incorrect after being advised of the rule.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Renault provided Mr Austin’s record. He has a clear record under this rule. He has had 22 lifetime drives, with 4 so far this season, none the previous and 4 the season before, which indicates that Mr Austin is not a regular driver and only drives his own horse. The JCA Penalty Guide starting point is a $500 fine or 10 drives a penalty of around $400 was sought by the Stewards. Mr Renault stated that a suspension would not be appropriate in this situation due to the lack of drives that Mr Austin undertakes.
Mr Austin stated he would prefer a suspension so that someone else could drive his horse and improve it.
When questioned by the Committee Mr Austin confirmed he had one racehorse and another one he was jogging up.
Reasons for Penalty:
With a starting point of a $500 fine or a 10 drive suspension the Committee considered the following.
We found that Mr Austin had admitted the breach after understanding the rule and he had a clear record under this rule. A factor against Mr Austin was that his horse galloped as a result of his actions, losing all chance.
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decisiondate: 28/01/2018
hearing_title: Invercargill HRC 27 January 2018 - R 2 - Chair, Mr V Munro
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 2, the Zilco Products/Invercargill Workouts Pace, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 869(3)(b). The Informant, Mr Renault, alleged that R Austin (DREAMINSOVER) “…drove carelessly when allowing his horse to break.”.
Mr Austin acknowledged that he understood the nature of the charge, the rule and confirmed he admitted the breach.
Rule 869(3) (b) provides: No horseman in any race shall drive:- (b) carelessly.
Using three different angles of video footage Mr Renault identified Mr Austin last of the bunch in the running line at the 450 metres. The horse to his inside driven by Mr B Williamson (RAZCAL ALLEY) shifted out to improve his position and forced Mr Austin wider on the track. Mr Austin was not keeping up and failed to concede his position when Mr Williamson came out, which forced his horse to break.
Mr Austin stated that he was waiting for Mr Williamson’s horse to clear his legs, which he now understands to be incorrect after being advised of the rule.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the respondent admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Renault provided Mr Austin’s record. He has a clear record under this rule. He has had 22 lifetime drives, with 4 so far this season, none the previous and 4 the season before, which indicates that Mr Austin is not a regular driver and only drives his own horse. The JCA Penalty Guide starting point is a $500 fine or 10 drives a penalty of around $400 was sought by the Stewards. Mr Renault stated that a suspension would not be appropriate in this situation due to the lack of drives that Mr Austin undertakes.
Mr Austin stated he would prefer a suspension so that someone else could drive his horse and improve it.
When questioned by the Committee Mr Austin confirmed he had one racehorse and another one he was jogging up.
reasonsforpenalty:
With a starting point of a $500 fine or a 10 drive suspension the Committee considered the following.
We found that Mr Austin had admitted the breach after understanding the rule and he had a clear record under this rule. A factor against Mr Austin was that his horse galloped as a result of his actions, losing all chance.
penalty:
We fine Mr Austin the sum of $300.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(3)(b)
Informant: Mr S Renault - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr R Austin - Graduation Horseman
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Respondent:
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