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Gore HRC 24 August 2014 – R 9

ID: JCA13226

Applicant:
Mr S Renault - Stipendiary Steward

Respondent(s):
Mr A Kyle - Driver of BAD BOY MARA

Other Person:
Mr S Renault - Stipendiary Steward, Mr N McIntyre - Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr A Beck (by mobile phone) - Driver of MACHVICAR

Information Number:
A6486

Hearing Type:
Hearing

New Charge:
Careless Driving

Rules:
869(8)(b)

Plea:
admitted

Meet Title:
Gore HRC - 24 August 2014

Meet Chair:
NSkelt

Race Date:
2014/08/24

Race Number:
R 9

Decision:

Mr Kyle having admitted the breach the charged was found proved.

Penalty:

Mr Kyle was fined the sum of $300.00 and reminded of his professional obligations.

Facts:

Following the running of Race 9 the K2 Kontracting LTD Mobile Pace an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr S. Renault against Mr A. Kyle alleging that as the driver of BAD BOY MARA in the race he drove carelessly near the 1800 metres when shifting ground outwards onto VERA’S DELIGHT (B. McLellan) which was checked, resulting in the trailing MACHVICAR breaking and losing his chance. At this stage Mr Kyle was not permitted to shift ground outwards.

Mr Renault showed side on head on video replays of the incident. Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr N. McIntyre highlighted the outward movement of BAD BOY MARA stating that there was insufficient room for Mr Kyle to do so resulting in VERA’S DELIGHT having to be taken a hold of then tightening up MACHVICAR who was trailing. MACHVICAR as a result broke a HOPPLE and was put out of the race.

Mr A. Beck (driver of MACHVICAR) with the permission of all parties present gave evidence by mobile phone stating that he saw Mr Kyle move out resulting in Mr McLellan taking a hold of his horse VERA’S DREAM which was checked resulting in some tightening, and his horse breaking losing its chance.

Mr Kyle admitted the breach and after hearing Mr Beck's evidence and reviewing the video evidence agreed with the summation of facts as presented.

Submissions for Penalty:

Mr Renault stated that Mr Kyle had one breach of a similar rule on 17th May 2014 and was fined $200.00. Mr Kyle only had thirty four race day drives last season 2013/2014 and one race day drive this season. He referred to the JCA penalty guide who suggests a starting point for a breach of the rule of a suspension of 8 drives or a fine of $400.00.

Mr Kyle had no submissions on penalty.

Reasons for Penalty:

In fixing penalty, a starting point was $400 however consideration and some concession was given to Mr Kyle's limited race drives per season and his early admission of the breach. It was noted on this occasion his error of judgement has resulted in MACHVICAR having his chances extinguished.

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hearing_title: Gore HRC 24 August 2014 - R 9


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facts:

Following the running of Race 9 the K2 Kontracting LTD Mobile Pace an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr S. Renault against Mr A. Kyle alleging that as the driver of BAD BOY MARA in the race he drove carelessly near the 1800 metres when shifting ground outwards onto VERA’S DELIGHT (B. McLellan) which was checked, resulting in the trailing MACHVICAR breaking and losing his chance. At this stage Mr Kyle was not permitted to shift ground outwards.

Mr Renault showed side on head on video replays of the incident. Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr N. McIntyre highlighted the outward movement of BAD BOY MARA stating that there was insufficient room for Mr Kyle to do so resulting in VERA’S DELIGHT having to be taken a hold of then tightening up MACHVICAR who was trailing. MACHVICAR as a result broke a HOPPLE and was put out of the race.

Mr A. Beck (driver of MACHVICAR) with the permission of all parties present gave evidence by mobile phone stating that he saw Mr Kyle move out resulting in Mr McLellan taking a hold of his horse VERA’S DREAM which was checked resulting in some tightening, and his horse breaking losing its chance.

Mr Kyle admitted the breach and after hearing Mr Beck's evidence and reviewing the video evidence agreed with the summation of facts as presented.


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Decision:

Mr Kyle having admitted the breach the charged was found proved.


sumissionsforpenalty:

Mr Renault stated that Mr Kyle had one breach of a similar rule on 17th May 2014 and was fined $200.00. Mr Kyle only had thirty four race day drives last season 2013/2014 and one race day drive this season. He referred to the JCA penalty guide who suggests a starting point for a breach of the rule of a suspension of 8 drives or a fine of $400.00.

Mr Kyle had no submissions on penalty.


reasonsforpenalty:

In fixing penalty, a starting point was $400 however consideration and some concession was given to Mr Kyle's limited race drives per season and his early admission of the breach. It was noted on this occasion his error of judgement has resulted in MACHVICAR having his chances extinguished.


penalty:

Mr Kyle was fined the sum of $300.00 and reminded of his professional obligations.


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Rules: 869(8)(b)


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