Winton HRC – 6 March 2009 – Race 6
ID: JCA20505
Hearing Type (Code):
harness-racing
Meet Title:
Winton HRC - 6 March 2009
Race Date:
2009/03/06
Race Number:
Race 6
Decision:
Adjourned from the Winton HRC meeting 06 March 2009; heard at Ascot Park on 14 March 2009
--Rule 869 (3) (b) : Stipendiary Steward Mr C J Allison filed information 66868 alleging with approximately 800 metres to run in the Rubber Roofing Co 3yo Mobile Pace, Mr N P Williamson driving NASHOTA, shifted ground outwards forcing out PEG JACCKA, driven by B J Morris, with a resulting check to HUGO SEELSTER, driven by G J Lee, which broke.
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Adjourned from the Winton HRC meeting 06 March 2009; heard at Ascot Park on 14 March 2009
--Rule 869 (3) (b) : Stipendiary Steward Mr C J Allison filed information 66868 alleging with approximately 800 metres to run in the Rubber Roofing Co 3yo Mobile Pace, Mr N P Williamson driving NASHOTA, shifted ground outwards forcing out PEG JACCKA, driven by B J Morris, with a resulting check to HUGO SEELSTER, driven by G J Lee, which broke.
--Mr Williamson did not admit the breach.
--Mr Knowles used the side on, head on and back straight video clips of the alleged incident, highlinghting in his opinion the outward movement of NASHOTA, driven by Mr Williamson, and resultant final check to HUGO SEELSTER, driven by Mr Lee.
--Mr Morris, driver of PEG JACCKA, stated that he was pushed out by Mr Williamson into the three wide lane and he in turn pushed Mr Lee out four wide, and in doing so made contact with Mr Lee's horse. Mr Lee, driving HUGO SEELSTER, stated that in his opinion the outward movement was caused by Mr Williamson and that it was quite sharp.
--Mr Lee confirmed his horse broke after making contact with Mr Morris, with his horse losing about six lengths.
--Mr WIlliamson stated that he believed that Mr Lee, by holding his line, contributed to the incident. He also stated that his movement outwards was gradual. He then asked Mr Morris to confirm this, which he did. Mr Williamson demonstrated to the committee by using the various video clips to highlight Mr Lee's driving.
--Mr Armour stated that the incident was a contentious issue, maintaining, using the video clips, that Mr Lee in attempting to maintain his position, jostled and contested room with Mr Morris. In illustrating this Mr Armour asked the committee to observe the horses' heads during the incident. Mr Armour also stated that he believed Mr Lee's horse was going rough prior to the alleged incident, and maintained there were mitigating circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.
--DECISION
--The committee was satisfied that Mr Williamson shifted ground outwards, forcing PEG JACCKA onto HUGO SEELSTER, causing that horse to break, and found a breach of Rule 869 (3) (b) proven.
--PENALTY
Mr Allison stated that Mr Williamson was a very successful junior horseman who travelled extensively. Mr Williamson had no previous offences under this Rule in the past twelve months, and Mr Allison stated the offence was at the low end of the scale.
In fixing penalty consideration was given to Mr Williamson's outstanding driving record. Mr Williamson was fined the sum of $250.00.
--N Skelt
Chair
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Adjourned from the Winton HRC meeting 06 March 2009; heard at Ascot Park on 14 March 2009
--Rule 869 (3) (b) : Stipendiary Steward Mr C J Allison filed information 66868 alleging with approximately 800 metres to run in the Rubber Roofing Co 3yo Mobile Pace, Mr N P Williamson driving NASHOTA, shifted ground outwards forcing out PEG JACCKA, driven by B J Morris, with a resulting check to HUGO SEELSTER, driven by G J Lee, which broke.
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Adjourned from the Winton HRC meeting 06 March 2009; heard at Ascot Park on 14 March 2009
--Rule 869 (3) (b) : Stipendiary Steward Mr C J Allison filed information 66868 alleging with approximately 800 metres to run in the Rubber Roofing Co 3yo Mobile Pace, Mr N P Williamson driving NASHOTA, shifted ground outwards forcing out PEG JACCKA, driven by B J Morris, with a resulting check to HUGO SEELSTER, driven by G J Lee, which broke.
--Mr Williamson did not admit the breach.
--Mr Knowles used the side on, head on and back straight video clips of the alleged incident, highlinghting in his opinion the outward movement of NASHOTA, driven by Mr Williamson, and resultant final check to HUGO SEELSTER, driven by Mr Lee.
--Mr Morris, driver of PEG JACCKA, stated that he was pushed out by Mr Williamson into the three wide lane and he in turn pushed Mr Lee out four wide, and in doing so made contact with Mr Lee's horse. Mr Lee, driving HUGO SEELSTER, stated that in his opinion the outward movement was caused by Mr Williamson and that it was quite sharp.
--Mr Lee confirmed his horse broke after making contact with Mr Morris, with his horse losing about six lengths.
--Mr WIlliamson stated that he believed that Mr Lee, by holding his line, contributed to the incident. He also stated that his movement outwards was gradual. He then asked Mr Morris to confirm this, which he did. Mr Williamson demonstrated to the committee by using the various video clips to highlight Mr Lee's driving.
--Mr Armour stated that the incident was a contentious issue, maintaining, using the video clips, that Mr Lee in attempting to maintain his position, jostled and contested room with Mr Morris. In illustrating this Mr Armour asked the committee to observe the horses' heads during the incident. Mr Armour also stated that he believed Mr Lee's horse was going rough prior to the alleged incident, and maintained there were mitigating circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.
--DECISION
--The committee was satisfied that Mr Williamson shifted ground outwards, forcing PEG JACCKA onto HUGO SEELSTER, causing that horse to break, and found a breach of Rule 869 (3) (b) proven.
--PENALTY
Mr Allison stated that Mr Williamson was a very successful junior horseman who travelled extensively. Mr Williamson had no previous offences under this Rule in the past twelve months, and Mr Allison stated the offence was at the low end of the scale.
In fixing penalty consideration was given to Mr Williamson's outstanding driving record. Mr Williamson was fined the sum of $250.00.
--N Skelt
Chair
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