Stratford RC 31 December 2011 – R 5 (instigating a protest)
ID: JCA13325
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Stratford RC - 31 December 2011
Meet Chair:
ISmith
Meet Committee Member 1:
TUtikere
Race Date:
2011/12/31
Race Number:
R 5
Decision:
The committee believes due to the reasons above the protest shall be dismissed and the Judge’s placings stand. All dividends to be paid accordingly.
1st - (4) Double Image
2nd - (8) Dubai Belle
3rd - (6) Cullever
4th - (10) Aunt Daisy
5th - (7) Caley Marie
Facts:
Following the running of Race 5 ‘J Swap Contractors 1600’ R Hutchings (Dubai Belle) who finished 2nd lodged a protest against Mr B Lammas (Double Image) who finished 1st under Rule 642(1) alleging interference over the final stages.
Rule 642 (1) If a placed horse or its Rider causes interference within the meaning of this Rule 642 to another placed horse, and the Judicial Committee is of the opinion that the horse so interfered with would have finished ahead of the first mentioned horse had such interference had not occurred, they may place the first mentioned horse immediately after the horse interfered with.
This was read, confirmed and understood by all parties.
The margins were:- a head, between
1st - (4) Double Image
2nd - (8) Dubai Belle
Placings not affected were;
3rd - (6) Cullever
4th - (10) Aunt Daisy
5th - (7) Caley Marie
Submissions for Decision:
Using the films available Mr Hutchings described to the committee where his horse’s momentum was ‘right up’ short of the line when B Lammas has moved in a considerable amount and has made contact with his horse prior to the winning post, with quite a lot of force and knocked his horse off balance and also himself off balance and with the margin of a head at the finish. He believed if the contact had not been made he definitely would have won the race.
Ms S Banbury supported Mr R Hutchings and said that Dubai Belle has been in front the whole way up and until the horse Double Image bumped us and was of the opinion Dubai Belle would have hung on.
Mr Wheeler stated that the inference that Dubai Belle was always ahead is not correct. Dubai Belle was headed just prior to the interference taking place. This incident is so close to the finish line and any bump of that significance a horse would not loose momentum that quickly by that sort of interference. This is only 1½ or maybe 2 strides shy of the post. The interference is insignificant as to who won the race as Double Image was finishing the better.
Mr Lammas conceded his horse has made contact with Dubai Belle, but Mr Hutchings has not stopped riding his mount. While Mr Lammas is endeavouring to keep his horse in a straight line it has cost him more ground after contact was made and did not make any difference to where the horses finished.
Stipendiary Steward Mr N Goodwin confirmed the margin from the point of contact to the finish line after viewing the simultaneous films, and agreed to by the parties present, it was between 1½ to 2 strides from the line. Mr Goodwin did not agree that Dubai Belle was in front all the way to the line. Both horses have shifted ground under pressure and contact was made 1½ to 2 strides off the line. Mr Goodwin doesn’t believe the bump has had any discernable effect on the placings, coupled with the fact both horses do shift ground under pressure, as they want to in these conditions. With slight outward movement by Dubai Belle and the sudden movement inward by Double Image and the proximity to the line where the interference occurs it has not had an affect on the eventual outcome of the race.
Mr R Hutchings in summarizing said that Dubai Belle has been in front and with the severe contact, it has taken a margin off his horse and in these heavy conditions it has cost him ½ length or possibly a neck.
Reasons for Decision:
After hearing all the evidence and extensively reviewing all the available films, the committee are satisfied that interference has occurred. The interference has occurred approximately 1½ to 2 strides short of the winning post. Dubai Belle, who had been prominent throughout the run to the line has been in front and was marginally headed. At this point Dubai Belle has moved outward slightly and Double Image on its outside who was finishing its run to the line strongly has moved inward sharply and bumped Dubai Belle. At this point Mr Lammas has immediately corrected his line of running as Dubai Belle and Double Image cross the finish line. Whilst there was contact, and it could be described as a significant bump there was continued forward momentum by both horses at this time. Mr Hutchings has never had to stop riding his mount out and Mr Lammas was finishing the better and was always in front of Mr Hutchings from just prior to the incident. With the distance of 1½ to 2 strides short of the finish, as confirmed by all parties, and the close proximity to the finish line the committee have doubt Dubai Belle would have finished ahead of Double Image had such interference not occurred.
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informantnumber: A3072
horsename: DOUBLE IMAGE
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decisiondate: 20/12/2011
hearing_title: Stratford RC 31 December 2011 - R 5 (instigating a protest)
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 5 ‘J Swap Contractors 1600’ R Hutchings (Dubai Belle) who finished 2nd lodged a protest against Mr B Lammas (Double Image) who finished 1st under Rule 642(1) alleging interference over the final stages.
Rule 642 (1) If a placed horse or its Rider causes interference within the meaning of this Rule 642 to another placed horse, and the Judicial Committee is of the opinion that the horse so interfered with would have finished ahead of the first mentioned horse had such interference had not occurred, they may place the first mentioned horse immediately after the horse interfered with.
This was read, confirmed and understood by all parties.
The margins were:- a head, between
1st - (4) Double Image
2nd - (8) Dubai Belle
Placings not affected were;
3rd - (6) Cullever
4th - (10) Aunt Daisy
5th - (7) Caley Marie
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Using the films available Mr Hutchings described to the committee where his horse’s momentum was ‘right up’ short of the line when B Lammas has moved in a considerable amount and has made contact with his horse prior to the winning post, with quite a lot of force and knocked his horse off balance and also himself off balance and with the margin of a head at the finish. He believed if the contact had not been made he definitely would have won the race.
Ms S Banbury supported Mr R Hutchings and said that Dubai Belle has been in front the whole way up and until the horse Double Image bumped us and was of the opinion Dubai Belle would have hung on.
Mr Wheeler stated that the inference that Dubai Belle was always ahead is not correct. Dubai Belle was headed just prior to the interference taking place. This incident is so close to the finish line and any bump of that significance a horse would not loose momentum that quickly by that sort of interference. This is only 1½ or maybe 2 strides shy of the post. The interference is insignificant as to who won the race as Double Image was finishing the better.
Mr Lammas conceded his horse has made contact with Dubai Belle, but Mr Hutchings has not stopped riding his mount. While Mr Lammas is endeavouring to keep his horse in a straight line it has cost him more ground after contact was made and did not make any difference to where the horses finished.
Stipendiary Steward Mr N Goodwin confirmed the margin from the point of contact to the finish line after viewing the simultaneous films, and agreed to by the parties present, it was between 1½ to 2 strides from the line. Mr Goodwin did not agree that Dubai Belle was in front all the way to the line. Both horses have shifted ground under pressure and contact was made 1½ to 2 strides off the line. Mr Goodwin doesn’t believe the bump has had any discernable effect on the placings, coupled with the fact both horses do shift ground under pressure, as they want to in these conditions. With slight outward movement by Dubai Belle and the sudden movement inward by Double Image and the proximity to the line where the interference occurs it has not had an affect on the eventual outcome of the race.
Mr R Hutchings in summarizing said that Dubai Belle has been in front and with the severe contact, it has taken a margin off his horse and in these heavy conditions it has cost him ½ length or possibly a neck.
reasonsfordecision:
After hearing all the evidence and extensively reviewing all the available films, the committee are satisfied that interference has occurred. The interference has occurred approximately 1½ to 2 strides short of the winning post. Dubai Belle, who had been prominent throughout the run to the line has been in front and was marginally headed. At this point Dubai Belle has moved outward slightly and Double Image on its outside who was finishing its run to the line strongly has moved inward sharply and bumped Dubai Belle. At this point Mr Lammas has immediately corrected his line of running as Dubai Belle and Double Image cross the finish line. Whilst there was contact, and it could be described as a significant bump there was continued forward momentum by both horses at this time. Mr Hutchings has never had to stop riding his mount out and Mr Lammas was finishing the better and was always in front of Mr Hutchings from just prior to the incident. With the distance of 1½ to 2 strides short of the finish, as confirmed by all parties, and the close proximity to the finish line the committee have doubt Dubai Belle would have finished ahead of Double Image had such interference not occurred.
Decision:
The committee believes due to the reasons above the protest shall be dismissed and the Judge’s placings stand. All dividends to be paid accordingly.
1st - (4) Double Image
2nd - (8) Dubai Belle
3rd - (6) Cullever
4th - (10) Aunt Daisy
5th - (7) Caley Marie
sumissionsforpenalty:
reasonsforpenalty:
penalty:
hearing_type: Protest
Rules: 642(1)
Informant: R Hutchings - Apprentice Jockey
JockeysandTrainer:
Otherperson:
PersonPresent: Ms S Banbury - Representing Mr F Finnegan, Trainer of DUBAI BELLE, Mr R Hapi - Owner of DUBAI BELLE, Mr N Goodwin - Stipendiary Steward, Mr R Neal - Stipendiary Steward
Respondent: Mr B Lammas - Rider of DOUBLE IMAGE
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