Cambridge – Te Awamutu HRC – 20 November 2009 – Race 2
ID: JCA18758
Hearing Type (Code):
harness-racing
Meet Title:
Cambridge - Te Awamutu HRC - 20 November 2009
Race Date:
2009/11/20
Race Number:
Race 2
Decision:
This is an information filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr J Muirhead against Mr A Neal, driver of ATTENTION SEEKER, alleging a breach of Rule 869 (3) (b) in that he drove carelessly when he failed to concede his position to HEZA HOLMES, driven by Mr T Mitchell, when that horse had a clear advantage,
This is an information filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr J Muirhead against Mr A Neal, driver of ATTENTION SEEKER, alleging a breach of Rule 869 (3) (b) in that he drove carelessly when he failed to concede his position to HEZA HOLMES, driven by Mr T Mitchell, when that horse had a clear advantage, causing his own horse to break with a resultant check to UNSOLVED, driven by Mr S McMullan, racing into the first bend.
--Mr Neal admits the breach and is present at the hearing.
--Mr Muirhead showed the video film of the incident and referred to the Easing Down Regulation. HEZA HOLMES had a clear advantage over ATTENTION SEEKER and Mr Mitchell tried to move that horse inwards. ATTENTION SEEKER was clear of horses on its inside. Mr Neal failed to concede his position and in accordance with the regulation has been charged with careless driving. Mr Neal said he did not want to be moved inwards because that would have ended his chances.
--PENALTY
--Mr Muirhead said Mr Neal had no relevant breaches of the rules recorded against him; the offending was medium range on the scale of seriousness and the recommended starting point for penalty was a fine of $400 and / or a two week suspension. He recommended a fine in the region $250 to $500. Mr Neal said he thought a fine of less than $400 was appropriate.
--In fixing penalty the committee takes into account the guilty plea, the submissions of Mr Muirhead and Mr Neal, accepts the offending was in the medium range, notes the good driving record of Mr Neal and the recommended starting point. Balancing those matters with particular emphasis on Mr Neal’s driving record, and in taking account of other penalties imposed for breaches of this rule, a fine of $250 is imposed.
--Bryan Rowe Bryan Scott
Chair Committee Member
67597
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Decision:
This is an information filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr J Muirhead against Mr A Neal, driver of ATTENTION SEEKER, alleging a breach of Rule 869 (3) (b) in that he drove carelessly when he failed to concede his position to HEZA HOLMES, driven by Mr T Mitchell, when that horse had a clear advantage,
This is an information filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr J Muirhead against Mr A Neal, driver of ATTENTION SEEKER, alleging a breach of Rule 869 (3) (b) in that he drove carelessly when he failed to concede his position to HEZA HOLMES, driven by Mr T Mitchell, when that horse had a clear advantage, causing his own horse to break with a resultant check to UNSOLVED, driven by Mr S McMullan, racing into the first bend.
--Mr Neal admits the breach and is present at the hearing.
--Mr Muirhead showed the video film of the incident and referred to the Easing Down Regulation. HEZA HOLMES had a clear advantage over ATTENTION SEEKER and Mr Mitchell tried to move that horse inwards. ATTENTION SEEKER was clear of horses on its inside. Mr Neal failed to concede his position and in accordance with the regulation has been charged with careless driving. Mr Neal said he did not want to be moved inwards because that would have ended his chances.
--PENALTY
--Mr Muirhead said Mr Neal had no relevant breaches of the rules recorded against him; the offending was medium range on the scale of seriousness and the recommended starting point for penalty was a fine of $400 and / or a two week suspension. He recommended a fine in the region $250 to $500. Mr Neal said he thought a fine of less than $400 was appropriate.
--In fixing penalty the committee takes into account the guilty plea, the submissions of Mr Muirhead and Mr Neal, accepts the offending was in the medium range, notes the good driving record of Mr Neal and the recommended starting point. Balancing those matters with particular emphasis on Mr Neal’s driving record, and in taking account of other penalties imposed for breaches of this rule, a fine of $250 is imposed.
--Bryan Rowe Bryan Scott
Chair Committee Member
67597
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