Oamaru HRC 24 October 2019 – R 2 – Chair, Mr P Knowles
ID: JCA17104
Meet Title:
Oamaru HRC - 24 October 2019
Meet Chair:
PKnowles
Meet Committee Member 1:
MConway
Race Date:
2019/10/24
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
Mr Hope admitted the charge and it is found proved.
Penalty:
Mr Hope is fined $200.
Facts:
Mr Hope was charged with a breach of r 869 (2), in that he used his whip more than permitted under the Use of the Whip Regulations, when driving MELODY POND in race 2.
Mr Renault, with the use of the videos, stated MELODY POND challenged three wide for the lead entering the home straight and raced several lengths clear of the field. He said Mr Hope was observed to strike his horse 12/13 times from the 400 metres to the finish.
Mr Hope stated MELODY POND was new to the stable and had a reputation of not running out her races. He said once she reached the lead she had tried to pull up and he had urged her on with the reins. He admitted he had miscounted the use of the whip. Mr McIlwrick stated that Mr Hope had held the reins in both hands.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Renault produced Mr Hope’s record. He had 226 drives last season and 52 this season. He had an excellent record and this was his first breach of the Whip Regulations. He sought the mandatory fine of $200.
Reasons for Penalty:
The breach is at the low end. The mitigating factor is MELODY POND clearly shortened stride and attempted to pull up and Mr Hope was caught in the unenviable position of having to urge his horse on, and in doing so breached the Regulation. A fine at the lower end of the scale is appropriate.
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hearingid: ccaf15fb3269aae53dbc4956a654d975
informantnumber: A11432
horsename:
hearing_racingtype:
startdate: no date provided
newcharge: Contravention of the Use of Whip Regulations
plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 29/10/2019
hearing_title: Oamaru HRC 24 October 2019 - R 2 - Chair, Mr P Knowles
charge:
facts:
Mr Hope was charged with a breach of r 869 (2), in that he used his whip more than permitted under the Use of the Whip Regulations, when driving MELODY POND in race 2.
Mr Renault, with the use of the videos, stated MELODY POND challenged three wide for the lead entering the home straight and raced several lengths clear of the field. He said Mr Hope was observed to strike his horse 12/13 times from the 400 metres to the finish.
Mr Hope stated MELODY POND was new to the stable and had a reputation of not running out her races. He said once she reached the lead she had tried to pull up and he had urged her on with the reins. He admitted he had miscounted the use of the whip. Mr McIlwrick stated that Mr Hope had held the reins in both hands.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
Mr Hope admitted the charge and it is found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Renault produced Mr Hope’s record. He had 226 drives last season and 52 this season. He had an excellent record and this was his first breach of the Whip Regulations. He sought the mandatory fine of $200.
reasonsforpenalty:
The breach is at the low end. The mitigating factor is MELODY POND clearly shortened stride and attempted to pull up and Mr Hope was caught in the unenviable position of having to urge his horse on, and in doing so breached the Regulation. A fine at the lower end of the scale is appropriate.
penalty:
Mr Hope is fined $200.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(2)
Informant: Mr SP Renault - Stipendiay Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr B Hope - Junior Horseman
Otherperson: Mr R McIlwrick - Open Horseman Assisting Mr Hope
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
StipendSteward:
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meet_title: Oamaru HRC - 24 October 2019
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