Auckland RC 10 March 2012 – R 7 (instigating a protest)
ID: JCA17171
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 10 March 2012
Meet Chair:
RSeabrook
Meet Committee Member 1:
ADooley
Race Date:
2012/03/10
Race Number:
R 7
Decision:
After taking all the above factors into account we are not satisfied TRAVINO would have beaten ROLL OUT THE CARPET if interference had not occurred. Therfore the protest is dismissed and the placings shall remain as follows:
1st 2 WAR HORSE
2nd 8 ROLL OUT THE CARPET
3rd 10 SILK PINS
4th 11 SORIANO
5TH 3 TRAVINO
The committee orders the payment of stakes and dividends as listed above.
Facts:
The official margins are as follows:
1/2 a head between 1st and 2nd, a nose between 2nd and 3rd, neck between 3rd and 4th and 1/2 a length between 4th and 5th.
1st 8 ROLL OUT THE CARPET
2nd 2 WAR HORSE
3rd 10 SILK PINS
4th 11 SORIANO
5TH 3 TRAVINO
Following Race 7 a protest was filed pursuant to rule 642(1). The informant Mr Waddell alleged that ROLL OUT THE CARPET placed 1st by the judge interfered with the chances of TRAVINO placed 5th by the judge. This interference is alleged to have occurred in the final straight.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Waddell demonstrated the video films and described to the hearing how he was taken out 8 horse widths from the 350 metres by ROLL OUT THE CARPET. He said this caused his mount to stumble and lose at least 2 lengths. Mr Waddell said TRAVINO was a big colt who loves a fight and submitted that the interference cost him the race.
Mr McKay trainer of TRAVINO said his horse needs plenty of room and submitted he was 3 lengths behind the first 4 place getters at the 350 metres. He said TRAVINO was then cut side ways with the outward movement of ROLL OUT THE CARPET. Mr McKay submitted TRAVINO was not given a fair chance to win the race.
Mr McVean conceded ROLL OUT THE CARPET moved out sharply but believed this was as a result of birds on the track causing her to shy and move sideways.
Mr McDonald admitted he did duck out sharply at the 200 metres. He said this put his horse off balance and it was a big effort to get up and win. He added that all the other runners had their chance to beat his mount.
Mr George when asked for his appraisal of the protest said that in this case the stewards believed there was some doubt whether TRAVINO would have beaten ROLL OUT THE CARPET if interference had not occurred.
Reasons for Decision:
The committee considered all submissions and evidence as presented and reviewed the films several times. We concede that TRAVINO did suffer interference at the 200 metres from ROLL OUT THE CARPET. However it was clear from that point on that TRAVINO had a clear run on the inside of WAR HORSE for the last 150 metres and was not making ground on R0LL OUT THE CARPET in the run to the line. Another relevant factor in reaching a correct decision is the 3/4 length margin at the post between 1st and 5th.
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hearingid: d5ea471b81e7e5f3a8b663a70978e51a
informantnumber: 2147
horsename: ROLL OUT THE CARPET
hearing_racingtype:
startdate: no date provided
newcharge:
plea:
penaltyrequired:
decisiondate: 28/02/2012
hearing_title: Auckland RC 10 March 2012 - R 7 (instigating a protest)
charge:
facts:
The official margins are as follows:
1/2 a head between 1st and 2nd, a nose between 2nd and 3rd, neck between 3rd and 4th and 1/2 a length between 4th and 5th.
1st 8 ROLL OUT THE CARPET
2nd 2 WAR HORSE
3rd 10 SILK PINS
4th 11 SORIANO
5TH 3 TRAVINO
Following Race 7 a protest was filed pursuant to rule 642(1). The informant Mr Waddell alleged that ROLL OUT THE CARPET placed 1st by the judge interfered with the chances of TRAVINO placed 5th by the judge. This interference is alleged to have occurred in the final straight.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Waddell demonstrated the video films and described to the hearing how he was taken out 8 horse widths from the 350 metres by ROLL OUT THE CARPET. He said this caused his mount to stumble and lose at least 2 lengths. Mr Waddell said TRAVINO was a big colt who loves a fight and submitted that the interference cost him the race.
Mr McKay trainer of TRAVINO said his horse needs plenty of room and submitted he was 3 lengths behind the first 4 place getters at the 350 metres. He said TRAVINO was then cut side ways with the outward movement of ROLL OUT THE CARPET. Mr McKay submitted TRAVINO was not given a fair chance to win the race.
Mr McVean conceded ROLL OUT THE CARPET moved out sharply but believed this was as a result of birds on the track causing her to shy and move sideways.
Mr McDonald admitted he did duck out sharply at the 200 metres. He said this put his horse off balance and it was a big effort to get up and win. He added that all the other runners had their chance to beat his mount.
Mr George when asked for his appraisal of the protest said that in this case the stewards believed there was some doubt whether TRAVINO would have beaten ROLL OUT THE CARPET if interference had not occurred.
reasonsfordecision:
The committee considered all submissions and evidence as presented and reviewed the films several times. We concede that TRAVINO did suffer interference at the 200 metres from ROLL OUT THE CARPET. However it was clear from that point on that TRAVINO had a clear run on the inside of WAR HORSE for the last 150 metres and was not making ground on R0LL OUT THE CARPET in the run to the line. Another relevant factor in reaching a correct decision is the 3/4 length margin at the post between 1st and 5th.
Decision:
After taking all the above factors into account we are not satisfied TRAVINO would have beaten ROLL OUT THE CARPET if interference had not occurred. Therfore the protest is dismissed and the placings shall remain as follows:
1st 2 WAR HORSE
2nd 8 ROLL OUT THE CARPET
3rd 10 SILK PINS
4th 11 SORIANO
5TH 3 TRAVINO
The committee orders the payment of stakes and dividends as listed above.
sumissionsforpenalty:
reasonsforpenalty:
penalty:
hearing_type: Protest
Rules: 642(1)
Informant: Mr J Waddell
JockeysandTrainer:
Otherperson:
PersonPresent: Mr P McKay - Trainer of TRAVINO, Miss E Browne - Co-trainer of ROLL OUT THE CARPET, Mr J McDonald - Rider of ROLL OUT THE CARPET
Respondent: Mr J McVean
StipendSteward:
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