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Forbury Park TC 22 March 2021 – R 4 (instigating a protest) – Chair, Prof G Hall

ID: JCA13763

Applicant:
Mr V Munro - Stipendiary Steward

Respondent(s):
Mr A Milne - Driver/Trainer of MATAI JETSTAR

Information Number:
A10671

Hearing Type:
Protest

Rules:
870(3) 1003(2) Breaking Horse Regulations

Meet Title:
Forbury Park TC - 22 March 2021

Meet Chair:
GHall

Meet Committee Member 1:
PKnowles

Race Date:
2021/03/22

Race Number:
R 4

Decision:

As MATAI JETSTAR has gained an advantage over the field, it is appropriate that the horse be disqualified.

Amended placings are:
1st - 1 AMABEDE
2nd - 7 STEVE
3rd – 9 SUNDON’S FLYER
4th - 11-SPOTLIGHT THE VALLEY
5th – 2 DEM BONES DEM BONES

Stakes and dividends are to be paid accordingly.

Facts:

Mr Munro sought the disqualification of horse 4, MATAI JETSTAR, placed 4th by the judge as it galloped in excess of 50 metres in the final 200 metres.

Judge’s placings were:
1st - 1 AMABEDE
2nd - 7 STEVE
3rd – 9 SUNDON’S FLYER
4th – 4 MATAI JETSTAR
5th - 11-SPOTLIGHT THE VALLEY

Submissions for Decision:

Mr McIntyre demonstrated on the videos that MATAI JETSTAR galloped for over 50 metres in the home straight.

Mr Milne did not contest the protest.

Reasons for Decision:

After viewing the videos, the Committee is satisfied that MATAI JETSTAR was not in its proper gait for a distance in excess of 50 metres in the final 200 metres. MATAI JETSTAR was free of interference at the time. The Breaking Horse Regulations are clear in that the horse is deemed to be in breach of r 870(3) in that it has failed to promptly regain its proper gait.

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decisiondate: 23/03/2021


hearing_title: Forbury Park TC 22 March 2021 - R 4 (instigating a protest) - Chair, Prof G Hall


charge:


facts:

Mr Munro sought the disqualification of horse 4, MATAI JETSTAR, placed 4th by the judge as it galloped in excess of 50 metres in the final 200 metres.

Judge’s placings were:
1st - 1 AMABEDE
2nd - 7 STEVE
3rd – 9 SUNDON’S FLYER
4th – 4 MATAI JETSTAR
5th - 11-SPOTLIGHT THE VALLEY


appealdecision:


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submissionsfordecision:

Mr McIntyre demonstrated on the videos that MATAI JETSTAR galloped for over 50 metres in the home straight.

Mr Milne did not contest the protest.


reasonsfordecision:

After viewing the videos, the Committee is satisfied that MATAI JETSTAR was not in its proper gait for a distance in excess of 50 metres in the final 200 metres. MATAI JETSTAR was free of interference at the time. The Breaking Horse Regulations are clear in that the horse is deemed to be in breach of r 870(3) in that it has failed to promptly regain its proper gait.


Decision:

As MATAI JETSTAR has gained an advantage over the field, it is appropriate that the horse be disqualified.

Amended placings are:
1st - 1 AMABEDE
2nd - 7 STEVE
3rd – 9 SUNDON’S FLYER
4th - 11-SPOTLIGHT THE VALLEY
5th – 2 DEM BONES DEM BONES

Stakes and dividends are to be paid accordingly.


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hearing_type: Protest


Rules: 870(3) 1003(2) Breaking Horse Regulations


Informant: Mr V Munro - Stipendiary Steward


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PersonPresent: Mr N McIntyre - Chairman of Stewards


Respondent: Mr A Milne - Driver/Trainer of MATAI JETSTAR


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