Oamaru HRC 2 December 2017 – R 1 – Chair, Mr P Knowles
ID: JCA17813
Meet Title:
Oamaru HRC - 2 December 2017
Meet Chair:
PKnowles
Meet Committee Member 1:
GHall
Race Date:
2017/12/02
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
Mr Williamson admitted the charge and it is found proved.
Penalty:
Mr Williamson is fined $200.
Facts:
Following the running of race 1 the Springbank Trot an information was lodged alleging that Mr Brad Williamson, Senior Horseman, broke a driving engagement to drive Muscle Pat and was replaced by Mr J Abernethy, five minutes prior to the start.
Rule 507 (1) reads:
No horseman shall break an engagement to drive a horse.
Mr Williamson attended the hearing and admitted the charge.
Mr Renault stated that he received a call from the Clerk of the Course advising him that Muscle Pat was not on the track or at the start marshalling for the race. He said a number of enquiries were made and it was established that Mr Williamson was not on the course.
He phoned Mr Williamson who stated he was about 4 minutes away from the course. Mrs Williamson (trainer- Muscle Pat) brought the horse into the birdcage. However approximately 7 minutes prior to the start Mr Williamson had still not arrived and he made the decision to engage another driver for Muscle Pat. He approached Mr J Abernethy to drive Muscle Pat and Mr Abernethy accepted the engagement.
As Muscle Pat left the birdcage Mr Williamson arrived in the birdcage. As he had already engaged another horseman and advised the TAB of the change he informed Mr Williamson of his decision.
Mr Williamson stated he was running late when he left his house about 11.30am. He was further delayed in Oamaru when he was stopped by Traffic Police. He phoned Mrs Williamson and Mr Renault that he was delayed but fully expected to be on course in time. However, due to the delay he arrived about 5 minutes prior to start time.
Mr Williamson said he probably worked at the stables longer than he should have and was running late.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Renault stated that Mr Williamson was a busy driver and had no previous breaches of this rule and a clean driving record. He sought a fines of $200 or a four drive suspension.
Mr Williamson accepted the submissions of the Stewards and stated he had a clean record and no previous breaches of this rule.
Reasons for Penalty:
While we sympathise with Mr Williamson due to his being delayed the aggravating factor is breaking a driving engagement prior to start time is disruptive to all the connections and the betting public. The mitigating factors are that Mr Williamson had no previous breach of this rule and has a clean driving record. In this instance a fine is appropriate.
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newcharge: Breaking driving engagement
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decisiondate: 05/12/2017
hearing_title: Oamaru HRC 2 December 2017 - R 1 - Chair, Mr P Knowles
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 1 the Springbank Trot an information was lodged alleging that Mr Brad Williamson, Senior Horseman, broke a driving engagement to drive Muscle Pat and was replaced by Mr J Abernethy, five minutes prior to the start.
Rule 507 (1) reads:
No horseman shall break an engagement to drive a horse.
Mr Williamson attended the hearing and admitted the charge.
Mr Renault stated that he received a call from the Clerk of the Course advising him that Muscle Pat was not on the track or at the start marshalling for the race. He said a number of enquiries were made and it was established that Mr Williamson was not on the course.
He phoned Mr Williamson who stated he was about 4 minutes away from the course. Mrs Williamson (trainer- Muscle Pat) brought the horse into the birdcage. However approximately 7 minutes prior to the start Mr Williamson had still not arrived and he made the decision to engage another driver for Muscle Pat. He approached Mr J Abernethy to drive Muscle Pat and Mr Abernethy accepted the engagement.
As Muscle Pat left the birdcage Mr Williamson arrived in the birdcage. As he had already engaged another horseman and advised the TAB of the change he informed Mr Williamson of his decision.
Mr Williamson stated he was running late when he left his house about 11.30am. He was further delayed in Oamaru when he was stopped by Traffic Police. He phoned Mrs Williamson and Mr Renault that he was delayed but fully expected to be on course in time. However, due to the delay he arrived about 5 minutes prior to start time.
Mr Williamson said he probably worked at the stables longer than he should have and was running late.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
Mr Williamson admitted the charge and it is found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Renault stated that Mr Williamson was a busy driver and had no previous breaches of this rule and a clean driving record. He sought a fines of $200 or a four drive suspension.
Mr Williamson accepted the submissions of the Stewards and stated he had a clean record and no previous breaches of this rule.
reasonsforpenalty:
While we sympathise with Mr Williamson due to his being delayed the aggravating factor is breaking a driving engagement prior to start time is disruptive to all the connections and the betting public. The mitigating factors are that Mr Williamson had no previous breach of this rule and has a clean driving record. In this instance a fine is appropriate.
penalty:
Mr Williamson is fined $200.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 507 (1)
Informant: Mr SP Renault - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr B Williamson - Senior Horseman
Otherperson:
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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