Ashburton TC 4 June 2012 – R 6
ID: JCA14700
Meet Title:
Ashburton TC - 4 June 2012
Meet Chair:
JMillar
Meet Committee Member 1:
JPhelan
Race Date:
2012/06/04
Race Number:
R 6
Decision:
The charge was found to be proved.
Penalty:
Mr Williams was fined the sum of $250.00.
Charge:
Alleged breach of Rule 869(3) (b).
Facts:
Following the running of Race 6, the Fulton Hogan Ltd Mobile Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr A Ray against Open Horseman Mr K Williams, the driver of “My Lifesign” (15), alleging a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly.
The charge reads as follows:
“I the above named informant allege that the above named Respondent committed a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) (in that) you drove carelessly when shifting ground outwards when not clear of Shantahlias’s Star with that gelding being checked and losing all chance and Revell Yell also having to check.”
Rules 869(3) (b) reads as follows:
“(3) No horseman in any race shall drive:-
(b) carelessly..”
Mr Williams had indicated on the information that this breach of the Rules was admitted and he confirmed this at the hearing. He also agreed he understood the charge and the Rule it was brought under.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Ray with the assistance of the race video illustrated how Mr Williams driving “My Lifesign” had moved out when not sufficiently clear of “Shantahlia’s Star” causing him to be checked losing all chance in the race. He added other interference was evident as a result of Mr Williams' actions.
Reasons for Decision:
As Mr Williams had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved.
Submissions for Penalty:
In relation to the penalty Mr Ray advised that Mr Williams had a clear record. He believed the breach was at the upper end of the scale. The Stipendiary Steward's submission was for a fine between $250.00 and $300.00, but raised the possibility of a suspension.
Mr Williams said he thought there was gap on the outside and he looked to go forward. While he believed there were mitigating factors he accepted responsibility for causing interference. He admitted misjudgement but considered the interference to be very minor.
Mr Williams indicated his preference of a fine.
We adjourned to consider the matter of penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
Taking 6 days or $300.00 as a starting point for penalty, we took into account Mr Williams' admission, his co-operation, frankness and his clear record. We also looked at previous penalties imposed in similar cases. Taking all the above matters into account we imposed a fine of $250.00.
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decisiondate: 24/05/2012
hearing_title: Ashburton TC 4 June 2012 - R 6
charge:
Alleged breach of Rule 869(3) (b).
facts:
Following the running of Race 6, the Fulton Hogan Ltd Mobile Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr A Ray against Open Horseman Mr K Williams, the driver of “My Lifesign” (15), alleging a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly.
The charge reads as follows:
“I the above named informant allege that the above named Respondent committed a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) (in that) you drove carelessly when shifting ground outwards when not clear of Shantahlias’s Star with that gelding being checked and losing all chance and Revell Yell also having to check.”
Rules 869(3) (b) reads as follows:
“(3) No horseman in any race shall drive:-
(b) carelessly..”
Mr Williams had indicated on the information that this breach of the Rules was admitted and he confirmed this at the hearing. He also agreed he understood the charge and the Rule it was brought under.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Ray with the assistance of the race video illustrated how Mr Williams driving “My Lifesign” had moved out when not sufficiently clear of “Shantahlia’s Star” causing him to be checked losing all chance in the race. He added other interference was evident as a result of Mr Williams' actions.
reasonsfordecision:
As Mr Williams had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved.
Decision:
The charge was found to be proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
In relation to the penalty Mr Ray advised that Mr Williams had a clear record. He believed the breach was at the upper end of the scale. The Stipendiary Steward's submission was for a fine between $250.00 and $300.00, but raised the possibility of a suspension.
Mr Williams said he thought there was gap on the outside and he looked to go forward. While he believed there were mitigating factors he accepted responsibility for causing interference. He admitted misjudgement but considered the interference to be very minor.
Mr Williams indicated his preference of a fine.
We adjourned to consider the matter of penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
Taking 6 days or $300.00 as a starting point for penalty, we took into account Mr Williams' admission, his co-operation, frankness and his clear record. We also looked at previous penalties imposed in similar cases. Taking all the above matters into account we imposed a fine of $250.00.
penalty:
Mr Williams was fined the sum of $250.00.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(3)(b)
Informant: Mr A Ray - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr K Williams - Open Horseman
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