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Winton HRC 31 December 2019 – R 2 – Chair, Mr P Knowles

ID: JCA16401

Applicant:
Mr V Munro - Stipendiary Steward

Respondent(s):
Mr K Larsen - Open Horseman

Other Person:
Miss R Haley - Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A12701

Hearing Type:
Hearing

New Charge:
869(3)(b)

Rules:
Careless Driving

Plea:
admitted

Meet Title:
Winton HRC - 31 December 2019

Meet Chair:
PKnowles

Meet Committee Member 1:
MConway

Race Date:
2019/12/31

Race Number:
R1

Decision:

Mr Larsen admitted the charge and it is found proved.

Penalty:

Mr Larsen‘s horseman’s licence is suspended from the end of racing on the 2nd January up to and including the 6th January 2020 (2 days).

Facts:

Mr Larsen (A ROCKNROLL MAID) was charged with Careless driving - r 869 (3) (b), in that he shifted ground shortly after the start causing interference to MAGNETIC CHIME.

Mr Larsen admitted the charge.

Ms Haley pointed out the relevant positions of A ROCKNROLL MAID and MAGNETIC CHIME at the start with the use of the video. A ROCKNROLL MAID and MAGNETIC CHIME drew six (front line) and four (second line) respectively. Approximately 200 metres after the start A ROCKNROLL MAID was trailing MAHIA in a three wide position.

Mr Munro stated as MAHIA (MP Jones) was restrained from a three-out position to take a trail two-out Mr Larsen shifted inwards and in doing so MAGNETIC CHIME was cramped for room. Mr Beck was forced to restrain MAGNETIC CHIME which paced roughly for several strides and losing several lengths.

Mr Larsen stated that when Mr Jones restrained MAHIA he considered staying out three-wide, but then changed his mind and shifted inwards. He said it was a case of people shifting positions as the field entered the first bend. He had not realised there was another runner on the inside of Mr Beck.

Submissions for Penalty:

Mr Munro stated Mr Larsen had an excellent record with no previous breaches of any rule inside the past 12 months. He had had 85 drives last season and 18 drives to date this season. He viewed the interference at the low end of the scale. He sought a fine of $500 or a 10 drive suspension.

Mr Larsen said he had confirmed drives at Central Otago (2nd January). He preferred a suspension as opposed to a fine and did not ask for a deferment of penalty.

Reasons for Penalty:

Mr Larsen admitted the breach, has an excellent record and the incident is at the low end of the scale. He asked that any suspension start after the end of racing at Central Otago on the 2nd January. 

Decision Date: 03/01/2020

Publish Date: 03/01/2020

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facts:

Mr Larsen (A ROCKNROLL MAID) was charged with Careless driving - r 869 (3) (b), in that he shifted ground shortly after the start causing interference to MAGNETIC CHIME.

Mr Larsen admitted the charge.

Ms Haley pointed out the relevant positions of A ROCKNROLL MAID and MAGNETIC CHIME at the start with the use of the video. A ROCKNROLL MAID and MAGNETIC CHIME drew six (front line) and four (second line) respectively. Approximately 200 metres after the start A ROCKNROLL MAID was trailing MAHIA in a three wide position.

Mr Munro stated as MAHIA (MP Jones) was restrained from a three-out position to take a trail two-out Mr Larsen shifted inwards and in doing so MAGNETIC CHIME was cramped for room. Mr Beck was forced to restrain MAGNETIC CHIME which paced roughly for several strides and losing several lengths.

Mr Larsen stated that when Mr Jones restrained MAHIA he considered staying out three-wide, but then changed his mind and shifted inwards. He said it was a case of people shifting positions as the field entered the first bend. He had not realised there was another runner on the inside of Mr Beck.


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Decision:

Mr Larsen admitted the charge and it is found proved.


sumissionsforpenalty:

Mr Munro stated Mr Larsen had an excellent record with no previous breaches of any rule inside the past 12 months. He had had 85 drives last season and 18 drives to date this season. He viewed the interference at the low end of the scale. He sought a fine of $500 or a 10 drive suspension.

Mr Larsen said he had confirmed drives at Central Otago (2nd January). He preferred a suspension as opposed to a fine and did not ask for a deferment of penalty.


reasonsforpenalty:

Mr Larsen admitted the breach, has an excellent record and the incident is at the low end of the scale. He asked that any suspension start after the end of racing at Central Otago on the 2nd January. 


penalty:

Mr Larsen‘s horseman’s licence is suspended from the end of racing on the 2nd January up to and including the 6th January 2020 (2 days).


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Rules: Careless Driving


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