Waikato BOP H 27 January 2019 – R 2 – Chair, Mr A Godsalve
ID: JCA17369
Meet Title:
Harness Racing Waikato - 27 January 2019
Meet Chair:
AGodsalve
Meet Committee Member 1:
ADooley
Race Date:
2019/01/27
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
As the breach is admitted we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly a fine of $300 was imposed on Mr Moore.
Facts:
This charge followed the running of Race 2, the Laser Plumbing Te Puke Handicap Trot 2600m. Mr Muirhead alleged that Open Horseman Mr D Moore 'used his whip on more occasions than permitted by clause (b) of the Use of the Whip Regulations inside the final 400 metres.'
Mr Moore endorsed the Information to the effect that:
(a) He admitted the breach, and
(b) He did not wish to be present at the hearing.
Rule 869(2) states 'No horseman shall during any race use his whip in an unnecessary, excessive or improper manner'.
The Regulations say 'No horseman is permitted to use their whip in a striking motion on more than 10 occasions inside the final 400 metres. This is inclusive of 'backhanders' and the use applies to the horse, harness and/or sulky'.
Using the films Mr Muirhead identified the horse AWA CATHERINE, driven by Mr Moore, as the field entered the home straight. At that time AWA CATHERINE was towards the rear of the field. From that point until the finish Mr Muirhead stated that Mr Moore struck the horse 16 times with his whip in breach of the Rule and Regulations.
AWA CATHERINE finished in 3rd placing.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Muirhead referred to the JCA Penalty Guide which provides a fine of $300 where the number of strikes is between 14-16 and the Respondent does not have a prior breach within the prior 6 months.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee confirmed the provisions of the JCA Penalty Guide where the number of strikes is between 14-16 and the Respondent does not have a prior breach within the last 6 months.
The Committee did not see any reason to deviate from these Guidelines.
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newcharge: Contravention of Whip Regulations
plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 27/01/2019
hearing_title: Waikato BOP H 27 January 2019 - R 2 - Chair, Mr A Godsalve
charge:
facts:
This charge followed the running of Race 2, the Laser Plumbing Te Puke Handicap Trot 2600m. Mr Muirhead alleged that Open Horseman Mr D Moore 'used his whip on more occasions than permitted by clause (b) of the Use of the Whip Regulations inside the final 400 metres.'
Mr Moore endorsed the Information to the effect that:
(a) He admitted the breach, and
(b) He did not wish to be present at the hearing.
Rule 869(2) states 'No horseman shall during any race use his whip in an unnecessary, excessive or improper manner'.
The Regulations say 'No horseman is permitted to use their whip in a striking motion on more than 10 occasions inside the final 400 metres. This is inclusive of 'backhanders' and the use applies to the horse, harness and/or sulky'.
Using the films Mr Muirhead identified the horse AWA CATHERINE, driven by Mr Moore, as the field entered the home straight. At that time AWA CATHERINE was towards the rear of the field. From that point until the finish Mr Muirhead stated that Mr Moore struck the horse 16 times with his whip in breach of the Rule and Regulations.
AWA CATHERINE finished in 3rd placing.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As the breach is admitted we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Muirhead referred to the JCA Penalty Guide which provides a fine of $300 where the number of strikes is between 14-16 and the Respondent does not have a prior breach within the prior 6 months.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee confirmed the provisions of the JCA Penalty Guide where the number of strikes is between 14-16 and the Respondent does not have a prior breach within the last 6 months.
The Committee did not see any reason to deviate from these Guidelines.
penalty:
Accordingly a fine of $300 was imposed on Mr Moore.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 869(2), Use of Whip Regulations
Informant: Mr J Muirhead - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr D Moore-Open Horseman
Otherperson:
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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