Timaru HRC 5 July 2015 – R 2
ID: JCA15619
Meet Title:
Timaru HRC - 5 July 2015
Meet Chair:
PKnowles
Meet Committee Member 1:
DJackson
Race Date:
2015/07/05
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
The committee was satisfied that Mr McCormick had allowed his horse to contact the sulky wheel of Diana Harbour and the charge was found proved.
Penalty:
Mr McCormick’s Horseman’s Licence is suspended from the conclusion of racing today, up to and including the 12th July 2015. This includes two South Island days, Metro on the 10th July and Oamaru on the 12th July.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 2, the MONARCHY TROT an information was filed by Mr SP Renault alleging Mr L McCormick (It’s How You Use It) “...near the 850 allowed his horse to contact the sulky wheel of Diana Harbour (K James)...”
Rule 869 (3) (b) states that:
(3) No horseman in any race shall drive
(b) carelessly
Mr McCormick admitted the breach but did not appear at the hearing.
Mr Renault showed the relevant positions of Diana Harbour and It’s How You Use It. It’s How You Use It was trailing Diana Harbour in a one-out position at the rear of the field approaching the 850m mark. He stated Mr McCormick, on several occasions allowed his horse to trail too closely behind Diana Harbour, causing his horse to strike its sulky wheel. This caused the sulky tyre on Diana Harbour to deflate.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Renault stated Mr McCormick had admitted the breach at the first opportunity. From 42 drives this season he had a clear record over the past 12 months. He believed the breach was at the mid to lower end of the scale. The JCA Penalty guideline recommended a fine of $500 or a 10 drive suspension.
Mr Renault said that while Mr McCormick had not appeared at the hearing he had indicated to the Stewards he would prefer a suspension as opposed to a fine. In view of those submissions he was seeking a fine of $500 or a two day suspension.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee view this breach as mid range due to Diana Harbour having to drag a flat tyre for some distance. Mr McCormick is given credit for his early admission of the breach and his very good record. Mr Renault’s submissions are either a $500 fine or a two day suspension. Mr McCormick, through the stewards, sought a suspension as opposed to a fine. Considering the submissions the committee believes a suspension is appropriate.
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informantnumber: No. A6619
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startdate: no date provided
newcharge: 869 (3) (b)
plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 08/07/2015
hearing_title: Timaru HRC 5 July 2015 - R 2
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 2, the MONARCHY TROT an information was filed by Mr SP Renault alleging Mr L McCormick (It’s How You Use It) “...near the 850 allowed his horse to contact the sulky wheel of Diana Harbour (K James)...”
Rule 869 (3) (b) states that:
(3) No horseman in any race shall drive
(b) carelessly
Mr McCormick admitted the breach but did not appear at the hearing.
Mr Renault showed the relevant positions of Diana Harbour and It’s How You Use It. It’s How You Use It was trailing Diana Harbour in a one-out position at the rear of the field approaching the 850m mark. He stated Mr McCormick, on several occasions allowed his horse to trail too closely behind Diana Harbour, causing his horse to strike its sulky wheel. This caused the sulky tyre on Diana Harbour to deflate.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
The committee was satisfied that Mr McCormick had allowed his horse to contact the sulky wheel of Diana Harbour and the charge was found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Renault stated Mr McCormick had admitted the breach at the first opportunity. From 42 drives this season he had a clear record over the past 12 months. He believed the breach was at the mid to lower end of the scale. The JCA Penalty guideline recommended a fine of $500 or a 10 drive suspension.
Mr Renault said that while Mr McCormick had not appeared at the hearing he had indicated to the Stewards he would prefer a suspension as opposed to a fine. In view of those submissions he was seeking a fine of $500 or a two day suspension.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee view this breach as mid range due to Diana Harbour having to drag a flat tyre for some distance. Mr McCormick is given credit for his early admission of the breach and his very good record. Mr Renault’s submissions are either a $500 fine or a two day suspension. Mr McCormick, through the stewards, sought a suspension as opposed to a fine. Considering the submissions the committee believes a suspension is appropriate.
penalty:
Mr McCormick’s Horseman’s Licence is suspended from the conclusion of racing today, up to and including the 12th July 2015. This includes two South Island days, Metro on the 10th July and Oamaru on the 12th July.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: careless driving.
Informant: Mr SP Renault – Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr L McCormick – Senior Horseman
Otherperson:
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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