Manawatu HRC 24 February 2011 – R 4
ID: JCA17275
Meet Title:
Manawatu HRC - 24 February 2011
Meet Chair:
TCastles
Meet Committee Member 1:
NMcCutcheon
Race Date:
2011/02/24
Race Number:
R4
Decision:
The charge was found proved.
Penalty:
Mr Butcher you are suspended from race driving from the conclusion of racing today, the 24th of February, until the completion of racing on the 16th of March (3 weeks).
Charge:
Alledged breach of rule 863 (3).
Facts:
Mr S E Butcher admitted a breach of rule 863 (3) in that he failed to drive his horse out over the concluding stages when he had a reasonable chance of finishing 3rd.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Taumanu using the available films pointed out that when running 3rd approximately 30 metres from the line he turned his whip inwards after having struck his drive (Cheval De Triomphe) about four times in the run to the line. The margins between 3rd and 4th were a short neck.
Mr Ferguson told the committee he felt it was an error of judgement on Mr Butchers part. By turning the whip inwards he allowed the horse on his outside get up for 3rd. Mr Butcher was, he believed, learning his trade and this would be a lesson to him.
Reasons for Decision:
The films clearly showed Mr Butcher turning his whip inwards when just short of the line.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Taumanu used the JCA penalty guide to give an indication of his belief where the penalty should sit. He indicated that originally his thinking was in the vicinity of a $500 and a 4 week suspension, however on reflection he felt Mr Butcher’s record under this rule is good and his admittance of the breach should be taken into account. He was, Mr Taumanu said, a junior driver of promise and felt the incident was an error of judgement.
Mr Ferguson agreed it was an error of judgement and one from which Mr Butcher would learn. He felt a period of suspension was appropriate and asked on Mr Butcher’s behalf for any suspension to begin immediately. Mr Taumanu had no objection to that.
Reasons for Penalty:
Mr Butcher in coming to our decision to impose a period of suspension for this breach we have taken into account your admittance and your record. You indicated through Mr Ferguson it was an error of judgement and one you will learn from. However, the fact remains that your lack of vigour over that last 30 metres may have cost trifecta and place punters a considerable amount of monetary return.
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decisiondate: 24/02/2011
hearing_title: Manawatu HRC 24 February 2011 - R 4
charge:
Alledged breach of rule 863 (3).
facts:
Mr S E Butcher admitted a breach of rule 863 (3) in that he failed to drive his horse out over the concluding stages when he had a reasonable chance of finishing 3rd.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Taumanu using the available films pointed out that when running 3rd approximately 30 metres from the line he turned his whip inwards after having struck his drive (Cheval De Triomphe) about four times in the run to the line. The margins between 3rd and 4th were a short neck.
Mr Ferguson told the committee he felt it was an error of judgement on Mr Butchers part. By turning the whip inwards he allowed the horse on his outside get up for 3rd. Mr Butcher was, he believed, learning his trade and this would be a lesson to him.
reasonsfordecision:
The films clearly showed Mr Butcher turning his whip inwards when just short of the line.
Decision:
The charge was found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Taumanu used the JCA penalty guide to give an indication of his belief where the penalty should sit. He indicated that originally his thinking was in the vicinity of a $500 and a 4 week suspension, however on reflection he felt Mr Butcher’s record under this rule is good and his admittance of the breach should be taken into account. He was, Mr Taumanu said, a junior driver of promise and felt the incident was an error of judgement.
Mr Ferguson agreed it was an error of judgement and one from which Mr Butcher would learn. He felt a period of suspension was appropriate and asked on Mr Butcher’s behalf for any suspension to begin immediately. Mr Taumanu had no objection to that.
reasonsforpenalty:
Mr Butcher in coming to our decision to impose a period of suspension for this breach we have taken into account your admittance and your record. You indicated through Mr Ferguson it was an error of judgement and one you will learn from. However, the fact remains that your lack of vigour over that last 30 metres may have cost trifecta and place punters a considerable amount of monetary return.
penalty:
Mr Butcher you are suspended from race driving from the conclusion of racing today, the 24th of February, until the completion of racing on the 16th of March (3 weeks).
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 863 (3)
Informant: T Taumanu
JockeysandTrainer: SE Butcher - represented by P Ferguson
Otherperson: P Ferguson
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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