Geraldine TC 2 February 2013 – R 9
ID: JCA14529
Meet Title:
Geraldine TC - 2 February 2013
Meet Chair:
JPhelan
Meet Committee Member 1:
RMcKenzie
Race Date:
2013/02/02
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
The charge was found to be proved.
Penalty:
Mr Munro was fined the sum of $250-00.
Charge:
Not keeping straight line in straight.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 9, The Tyre General/Morrison’s Saddlery Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr S. P. Renault against Junior Horseman Mr B. D. J. Munro the driver of “Young Tommy” (6), alleging a breach of Rule 869(4) and the Passing Lane, False Rails and Home straight Regulations.
The charge reads as follows:
“I the above named informant allege that the above named Respondent committed a breach of Rule 869(4) and the Home Straight Regulations (7) (in that) B. Munro (Young Tommy) failed to maintain as straight a course as possible in the home straight.”
Rule 869(4) reads as follows –
“(4) No horseman shall during any race do anything which interferes or is likely to interfere with his own horse and/or any other horse or its progress.”
Clauses (7) and (8) of the Passing Lanes, False Rails and Home Straight Regulations provide as follows:
“7. Except where a horseman is making a move pursuant to Rule 869(7) and subject to the preceding provisions of this regulation where applicable, every horse shall upon entering the home straight prior to the finish maintain as straight a course as possible to the finish line.”
8. Failure to comply with clauses 4 and/or 5 and/or 6 and/or 7 hereof shall be deemed a breach of Rule 869(4) of the NZ Rules of Harness Racing in respect of which Rules 1003 and 869(8) apply.”
Mr Munro had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was not admitted and he also agreed that he understood the charge, the Rule it was brought under, and also the Passing Lanes, False Rails and Home Straight Regulations.
Mr Munro is a Junior Horseman and he was assisted at this hearing by Open Horseman Mr C. D. Thornley.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Renault gave evidence and used video coverage to show that when the field entered the home straight for the final time “Young Tommy” (6) was close to the marker line and running on. When in the clear this horse ran outwards and was close to the outside fence at the end of the race. Mr Renault pointed out that Mr Munro made very little effort to straighten his horse, but that there was minimal inconvenience to other runners.
Mr Munro gave evidence that his horse was running away from a rein pricker which was intended to prevent his horse from running down into the passing lane, which it had done in the past. He also said that had had made some effort to straighten his horse and that he did not cause interference by running out.
We adjourned to consider our decision.
Reasons for Decision:
After reviewing all the evidence we were satisfied that Mr Munro did allow his horse to run outwards for most of the home straight, and that he did little to correct this movement until late in the race. We were satisfied that the charge had been proved, and on resuming the hearing we advised the parties of our decision.
Submissions for Penalty:
In relation to penalty Mr Renault advised that Mr Munro had a clear record, and assessed the breach being mid-range. The Penalty Guide recommends a starting point of 6 drives or a $300-00 fine.
Mr Munro said he preferred a fine to a suspension, but had no other relevant submissions to make with regard to penalty.
We adjourned to consider the matter of penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
In considering the matter of an appropriate penalty we took into account that Mr Munro had a clear record and that the breach was assessed as being mid-range. Taking these matters into account we decided that Mr Munro would be fined the sum of $250-00.
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decisiondate: 30/01/2013
hearing_title: Geraldine TC 2 February 2013 - R 9
charge:
Not keeping straight line in straight.
facts:
Following the running of Race 9, The Tyre General/Morrison’s Saddlery Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr S. P. Renault against Junior Horseman Mr B. D. J. Munro the driver of “Young Tommy” (6), alleging a breach of Rule 869(4) and the Passing Lane, False Rails and Home straight Regulations.
The charge reads as follows:
“I the above named informant allege that the above named Respondent committed a breach of Rule 869(4) and the Home Straight Regulations (7) (in that) B. Munro (Young Tommy) failed to maintain as straight a course as possible in the home straight.”
Rule 869(4) reads as follows –
“(4) No horseman shall during any race do anything which interferes or is likely to interfere with his own horse and/or any other horse or its progress.”
Clauses (7) and (8) of the Passing Lanes, False Rails and Home Straight Regulations provide as follows:
“7. Except where a horseman is making a move pursuant to Rule 869(7) and subject to the preceding provisions of this regulation where applicable, every horse shall upon entering the home straight prior to the finish maintain as straight a course as possible to the finish line.”
8. Failure to comply with clauses 4 and/or 5 and/or 6 and/or 7 hereof shall be deemed a breach of Rule 869(4) of the NZ Rules of Harness Racing in respect of which Rules 1003 and 869(8) apply.”
Mr Munro had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was not admitted and he also agreed that he understood the charge, the Rule it was brought under, and also the Passing Lanes, False Rails and Home Straight Regulations.
Mr Munro is a Junior Horseman and he was assisted at this hearing by Open Horseman Mr C. D. Thornley.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Renault gave evidence and used video coverage to show that when the field entered the home straight for the final time “Young Tommy” (6) was close to the marker line and running on. When in the clear this horse ran outwards and was close to the outside fence at the end of the race. Mr Renault pointed out that Mr Munro made very little effort to straighten his horse, but that there was minimal inconvenience to other runners.
Mr Munro gave evidence that his horse was running away from a rein pricker which was intended to prevent his horse from running down into the passing lane, which it had done in the past. He also said that had had made some effort to straighten his horse and that he did not cause interference by running out.
We adjourned to consider our decision.
reasonsfordecision:
After reviewing all the evidence we were satisfied that Mr Munro did allow his horse to run outwards for most of the home straight, and that he did little to correct this movement until late in the race. We were satisfied that the charge had been proved, and on resuming the hearing we advised the parties of our decision.
Decision:
The charge was found to be proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
In relation to penalty Mr Renault advised that Mr Munro had a clear record, and assessed the breach being mid-range. The Penalty Guide recommends a starting point of 6 drives or a $300-00 fine.
Mr Munro said he preferred a fine to a suspension, but had no other relevant submissions to make with regard to penalty.
We adjourned to consider the matter of penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
In considering the matter of an appropriate penalty we took into account that Mr Munro had a clear record and that the breach was assessed as being mid-range. Taking these matters into account we decided that Mr Munro would be fined the sum of $250-00.
penalty:
Mr Munro was fined the sum of $250-00.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 869(4) and Passing Lanes, False Rails and Home Straight Regulation
Informant: Mr S. P. Renault - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr B. D. J. Munro - Junior Horseman
Otherperson: Mr C. D. Thornley - Open Horseman assisting Mr Munro
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Respondent:
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