Rangiora HRC 11 October 2011 – R 1
ID: JCA16765
Meet Title:
Rangiora HRC - 11 October 2011
Meet Chair:
SChing
Meet Committee Member 1:
JPhelan
Race Date:
2011/10/11
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
As Mr Reekie had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
Penalty:
Mr Reekie was fined the sum of $250.
Charge:
Alleged breach of Rule 869(3)(b)
Facts:
Following the running of Race 1, the Bishopdale/Bush Inn Your Destination TAB’s Amateur Drivers Mobile Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr N Ydgren against Amateur Driver Mr R Reekie alleging a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he allowed FRANCO NARTISCAPE to improve onto the wheel of BOWENVALE causing FRANCO NARTISCAPE to break.
The charge reads as follows:
I, the above named informant allege that the above named Defendant committed a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that Mr Reekie allowed his drive to improve onto the sulky wheel of BOWENVALE resulting in Mr Reekie’s horse breaking. This incident occurred near the 1300m.
Rule 869(3)(b) reads as follows:
“(3) No horseman in any race shall drive:-
(b) carelessly:-
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Reekie had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted and he had also indicated to the Stewards that he did not want to be present at the hearing.
Mr Ydgren gave evidence and used video coverage to show that near the 1300m Mr Reekie “FRANCO NARTISCAPE”(9), the second favourite, was trailing “BOWENVALE” (Mr M Shatford) after relinquishing the lead to that horse when he allowed his drive to move onto the back of BOWENVALE striking the sulky. As a result Mr Reekie’s horse broke hampering the trailing runners. Mr Ydgren also submitted that Mr Reekie’s drive lost all chance due to this incident and his driving fell well short of what was expected of a prudent horseman.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Ydgren informed the Committee that Mr Reekie had a clear penalty record in regard to this rule. However, he submitted that the standard of driving on this occasion was poor and the Committee should take into consideration that “FRANCO NARTISCAPE” was second favourite and had its chances extinguished through Mr Reekie’s actions. Mr Ydgren submitted that a fine of $250 should be imposed.
Reasons for Penalty:
In determining penalty, the Committee took into account, as mitigating factors, Mr Reekie’s ready admission of the breach and his clear record in regard to this rule. Aggravating factors the Committee took consideration of, was Mr Reekie’s poor standard of driving, in conjunction with “FRANCO NARTISCAPE” chances as second favourite being extinguished due to this incident. The penalty guide indicates a starting point of $400 or 8 drives. Taking all mitigating and aggravating factors into account we, therefore, considered a fine of $250 an appropriate penalty in this case.
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hearing_title: Rangiora HRC 11 October 2011 - R 1
charge:
Alleged breach of Rule 869(3)(b)
facts:
Following the running of Race 1, the Bishopdale/Bush Inn Your Destination TAB’s Amateur Drivers Mobile Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr N Ydgren against Amateur Driver Mr R Reekie alleging a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he allowed FRANCO NARTISCAPE to improve onto the wheel of BOWENVALE causing FRANCO NARTISCAPE to break.
The charge reads as follows:
I, the above named informant allege that the above named Defendant committed a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that Mr Reekie allowed his drive to improve onto the sulky wheel of BOWENVALE resulting in Mr Reekie’s horse breaking. This incident occurred near the 1300m.
Rule 869(3)(b) reads as follows:
“(3) No horseman in any race shall drive:-
(b) carelessly:-
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Reekie had indicated on the Information that this breach of the Rules was admitted and he had also indicated to the Stewards that he did not want to be present at the hearing.
Mr Ydgren gave evidence and used video coverage to show that near the 1300m Mr Reekie “FRANCO NARTISCAPE”(9), the second favourite, was trailing “BOWENVALE” (Mr M Shatford) after relinquishing the lead to that horse when he allowed his drive to move onto the back of BOWENVALE striking the sulky. As a result Mr Reekie’s horse broke hampering the trailing runners. Mr Ydgren also submitted that Mr Reekie’s drive lost all chance due to this incident and his driving fell well short of what was expected of a prudent horseman.
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Reekie had admitted this breach of the Rules it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Ydgren informed the Committee that Mr Reekie had a clear penalty record in regard to this rule. However, he submitted that the standard of driving on this occasion was poor and the Committee should take into consideration that “FRANCO NARTISCAPE” was second favourite and had its chances extinguished through Mr Reekie’s actions. Mr Ydgren submitted that a fine of $250 should be imposed.
reasonsforpenalty:
In determining penalty, the Committee took into account, as mitigating factors, Mr Reekie’s ready admission of the breach and his clear record in regard to this rule. Aggravating factors the Committee took consideration of, was Mr Reekie’s poor standard of driving, in conjunction with “FRANCO NARTISCAPE” chances as second favourite being extinguished due to this incident. The penalty guide indicates a starting point of $400 or 8 drives. Taking all mitigating and aggravating factors into account we, therefore, considered a fine of $250 an appropriate penalty in this case.
penalty:
Mr Reekie was fined the sum of $250.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(3)(b)
Informant: Mr NM Ydgren - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr RA Reekie - Amateur Driver
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