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Auckland RC – 6 November 2007 – Race 6

ID: JCA22068

Hearing Type:
Old Hearing

Rules:
871.3

Hearing Type (Code):
harness-racing

Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 6 November 2007

Race Date:
2007/11/06

Race Number:
Race 6

Decision:

Following Race 6 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871(3) when it was alleged that Ms S Spratt being the rider of STABINTHEDARK made a celebrity gesture prior to passing the winning post.



Following Race 6 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871(3) when it was alleged that Ms S Spratt being the rider of STABINTHEDARK made a celebrity gesture prior to passing the winning post.

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Ms Spratt, who was represented by trainer Mr R Yuill , admitted the charge.

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Mr Oatham demonstrated the video films which showed that approximately 3 strides before the winning post Ms Spratt, who was riding the winner STABINTHEDARK, made a celebrity gesture by raising her right arm to mid height.

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Mr Oatham said all riders had been circulated that there would be zero tolerance under this rule so all should be aware of their obligations.

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Ms Spratt said her gesture was under the shoulder which she thought was acceptable.

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Mr Yuill had nothing to add.

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PENALTY

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The committee considered all submissions and took into account the following before imposing a penalty

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1/ Ms Spratt’s guilty plea.

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2/ The Status of the Race being Group 3

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3/ This was her 2nd offence under this rule, being also charged in April of this year.

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4/ The offence itself being at the lower end of culpability.

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Accordingly we impose a fine of $350.

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R M Seabrook                                                    D C Johnstone

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CHAIRMAN

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Decision:

Following Race 6 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871(3) when it was alleged that Ms S Spratt being the rider of STABINTHEDARK made a celebrity gesture prior to passing the winning post.



Following Race 6 an information was filed pursuant to Rule 871(3) when it was alleged that Ms S Spratt being the rider of STABINTHEDARK made a celebrity gesture prior to passing the winning post.

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Ms Spratt, who was represented by trainer Mr R Yuill , admitted the charge.

--

Mr Oatham demonstrated the video films which showed that approximately 3 strides before the winning post Ms Spratt, who was riding the winner STABINTHEDARK, made a celebrity gesture by raising her right arm to mid height.

--

Mr Oatham said all riders had been circulated that there would be zero tolerance under this rule so all should be aware of their obligations.

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Ms Spratt said her gesture was under the shoulder which she thought was acceptable.

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Mr Yuill had nothing to add.

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PENALTY

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The committee considered all submissions and took into account the following before imposing a penalty

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1/ Ms Spratt’s guilty plea.

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2/ The Status of the Race being Group 3

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3/ This was her 2nd offence under this rule, being also charged in April of this year.

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4/ The offence itself being at the lower end of culpability.

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Accordingly we impose a fine of $350.

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R M Seabrook                                                    D C Johnstone

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CHAIRMAN


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