Geraldine TC 19 February 2017 – R 10 – Chair, Mr David Jackson
ID: JCA15863
Meet Title:
Geraldine TC - 19 February 2017
Meet Chair:
DJackson
Meet Committee Member 1:
SChing
Race Date:
2017/02/19
Race Number:
R 10
Decision:
In light of Mr Holmes’ admission of the charge and the clear video evidence of excessive use of the whip the breach was found proved.
Penalty:
Mr Holmes is fined $300 for his clear excessive use of the whip on this occasion.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 10, the Four Peaks Transport Mobile Pace 1850, an information was laid by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N Ydgren against Mr R Holmes, alleging a breach of Rule 869(2)(a), in that Mr Holmes used his whip in an excessive manner when driving GIVEMATASEOFKIWI.
Rule 869(2)(A) reads:
“No horseman shall…use his whip in an unnecessary, excessive or improper manner”.
Mr Holmes admitted the charge in writing and did not attend the hearing being satisfied as to the charge itself and the fine.
Through video evidence Mr Ydgren showed Mr Holmes strike Givematasteofkiwi with the whip 13 times during its run down the home straight to the finish.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Ydgren pointed to Mr Holmes’ clean record under the rules and in particular this rule. Mr Ydgren submitted that the appropriate starting point having regard to the penalty guidelines is a fine of $500 which ought to be discounted in light of Mr Holmes admission and also his clear record.
Reasons for Penalty:
After hearing the submissions of Mr Ydgren and taking into account Mr Holmes’ admission and his good record it is determined that he be fined as proposed. Taking a starting point of $500 as per the guidelines, there will be a discount of $200 for his admission and for his clean record.
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plea: admitted
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decisiondate: 21/02/2017
hearing_title: Geraldine TC 19 February 2017 - R 10 - Chair, Mr David Jackson
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 10, the Four Peaks Transport Mobile Pace 1850, an information was laid by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N Ydgren against Mr R Holmes, alleging a breach of Rule 869(2)(a), in that Mr Holmes used his whip in an excessive manner when driving GIVEMATASEOFKIWI.
Rule 869(2)(A) reads:
“No horseman shall…use his whip in an unnecessary, excessive or improper manner”.
Mr Holmes admitted the charge in writing and did not attend the hearing being satisfied as to the charge itself and the fine.
Through video evidence Mr Ydgren showed Mr Holmes strike Givematasteofkiwi with the whip 13 times during its run down the home straight to the finish.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
In light of Mr Holmes’ admission of the charge and the clear video evidence of excessive use of the whip the breach was found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Ydgren pointed to Mr Holmes’ clean record under the rules and in particular this rule. Mr Ydgren submitted that the appropriate starting point having regard to the penalty guidelines is a fine of $500 which ought to be discounted in light of Mr Holmes admission and also his clear record.
reasonsforpenalty:
After hearing the submissions of Mr Ydgren and taking into account Mr Holmes’ admission and his good record it is determined that he be fined as proposed. Taking a starting point of $500 as per the guidelines, there will be a discount of $200 for his admission and for his clean record.
penalty:
Mr Holmes is fined $300 for his clear excessive use of the whip on this occasion.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(2)(a)
Informant: Mr N Ydgren - Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr R Holmes - Licensed Horseman
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