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Riverton RC – 24 March 2008 – Race 8

ID: JCA18879

Hearing Type:
Old Hearing

Rules:
508.2

Code:
Thoroughbred

Hearing Type (Code):
thoroughbred-racing

Meet Title:
Riverton RC - 24 March 2008

Race Date:
2008/03/24

Race Number:
Race 8

Decision: --

Under Rule 508 (2) and (5) an information was lodged by Stipendiary Steward Mr S Ching alleging that Trainer Mr P Harris failed to declare riders by the required time for PENTARNIE and ADELARIVA in race 8 and TUTUSAFORE in race 11.



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Under Rule 508 (2) and (5) an information was lodged by Stipendiary Steward Mr S Ching alleging that Trainer Mr P Harris failed to declare riders by the required time for PENTARNIE and ADELARIVA in race 8 and TUTUSAFORE in race 11.

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Mr Ching began by explaining that he had attempted to assist trainers meet their declaration nominations 'on time'; he had extended the time by some 6 hours on the Saturday - from 1pm to 7pm. At the closing time Mr Harris had not declared riders for the three horses as listed.

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In his defence, Mr Harris listed several factors which, in his opinion, mitigated his case. They were :

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  1. He did ring at approximately 7:15 - phone unattended.
    2. --
  2. Trouble contacting rider to confirm ride.
    3. --
  3. He had been contacted by Craig Baker, on Sunday at approximately 2:37 pm - still problems re jockeys etc.
    4. --
  4. There was mention of a computer crashing.
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DECISION

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The committee found the charge proven. The committee considered that Mr Harris had had ample time to organise and declare riders. (Most other trainers had done this with few problems.)

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PENALTY

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The committee decided that in this instance a fine of $50 per horse was appropriate. Total $150.00. Before coming to this decision, the committee took the following into account :

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  1. Last race on Saturday was 6:37 pm - closing time for declarations was 7:00 pm.
    2. --
  2. Mr Harris made an attempt to call at approximately 7:15 pm.
    3. --
  3. Mr Harris' good record.
    4. --
  4. Mr Harris' large number of starters and double acceptors.
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A Dennis

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Chairman

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Decision:

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Under Rule 508 (2) and (5) an information was lodged by Stipendiary Steward Mr S Ching alleging that Trainer Mr P Harris failed to declare riders by the required time for PENTARNIE and ADELARIVA in race 8 and TUTUSAFORE in race 11.



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Under Rule 508 (2) and (5) an information was lodged by Stipendiary Steward Mr S Ching alleging that Trainer Mr P Harris failed to declare riders by the required time for PENTARNIE and ADELARIVA in race 8 and TUTUSAFORE in race 11.

--

Mr Ching began by explaining that he had attempted to assist trainers meet their declaration nominations 'on time'; he had extended the time by some 6 hours on the Saturday - from 1pm to 7pm. At the closing time Mr Harris had not declared riders for the three horses as listed.

--

In his defence, Mr Harris listed several factors which, in his opinion, mitigated his case. They were :

--
    --
  1. He did ring at approximately 7:15 - phone unattended.
    2. --
  2. Trouble contacting rider to confirm ride.
    3. --
  3. He had been contacted by Craig Baker, on Sunday at approximately 2:37 pm - still problems re jockeys etc.
    4. --
  4. There was mention of a computer crashing.
--

DECISION

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The committee found the charge proven. The committee considered that Mr Harris had had ample time to organise and declare riders. (Most other trainers had done this with few problems.)

--

PENALTY

--

The committee decided that in this instance a fine of $50 per horse was appropriate. Total $150.00. Before coming to this decision, the committee took the following into account :

--
    --
  1. Last race on Saturday was 6:37 pm - closing time for declarations was 7:00 pm.
    2. --
  2. Mr Harris made an attempt to call at approximately 7:15 pm.
    3. --
  3. Mr Harris' good record.
    4. --
  4. Mr Harris' large number of starters and double acceptors.
--

A Dennis

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Chairman

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