Auckland RC – 6 November 2007 – Race 7
ID: JCA22586
Hearing Type (Code):
harness-racing
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 6 November 2007
Race Date:
2007/11/06
Race Number:
Race 7
Decision:
This is an adjourned inquiry arising from the Auckland Racing Club meeting on 6 November 2007. The informant, Mr J Oatham, alleged that Mr B Foote, trainer of FRENCH BEAU, was guilty of a breach of Rule 828(8) when he telephoned and scratched his horse without being entitled to do so.
This is an adjourned inquiry arising from the Auckland Racing Club meeting on 6 November 2007. The informant, Mr J Oatham, alleged that Mr B Foote, trainer of FRENCH BEAU, was guilty of a breach of Rule 828(8) when he telephoned and scratched his horse without being entitled to do so.
----Mr Foote pleaded guilty to the charge.
----The inquiry was heard at the Waikato Racing club on 10 November 2007. Mrs V Pascoe, manager of the syndicate which owns FRENCH BEAU, was also present at the inquiry.
----Mr Oatham said Mr Foote phoned in at 3.40 pm and scratched the horse from race 7 which was to start at 4.35 pm. He said this was an obvious breach of the Rule.
----Mr B Foote said he had concerns about the track and phoned Mr Castles prior to scratching time in the morning who said the track was 3.6 and the weather was clearing. He decided at that stage to go ahead, but later received a call from Ms Pascoe at 11.15 am at which stage they decided to scratch. Mr Foote added he thought the track would be downgraded so delayed contacting the Club which would have enabled him to scratch without breaching the Rule.
----Ms V Pascoe confirmed Mr Foote’s explanation and said they had the best intentions and were doing the best for the horse and betting public.
----PENALTY:
--Mr Oatham said he did have some sympathy with Mr Foote and if they contacted him earlier the outcome may have been different. He said the industry can’t afford to have trainers sitting at home and gambling that the track might be downgraded. He believed a fine of $200 - $300 would be appropriate.
----The Committee considered all submissions and took into account the following:
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- Mr Foote’s guilty plea. ----
- His explanation pertaining to the breach. --
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In imposing a fine of $250 we accept this was not a blatant breach of the Rule because of the efforts Mr Foote made as to the state of the track and weather conditions.
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R M Seabrook D Johnstone
--CHAIRMAN
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Decision:
This is an adjourned inquiry arising from the Auckland Racing Club meeting on 6 November 2007. The informant, Mr J Oatham, alleged that Mr B Foote, trainer of FRENCH BEAU, was guilty of a breach of Rule 828(8) when he telephoned and scratched his horse without being entitled to do so.
This is an adjourned inquiry arising from the Auckland Racing Club meeting on 6 November 2007. The informant, Mr J Oatham, alleged that Mr B Foote, trainer of FRENCH BEAU, was guilty of a breach of Rule 828(8) when he telephoned and scratched his horse without being entitled to do so.
----Mr Foote pleaded guilty to the charge.
----The inquiry was heard at the Waikato Racing club on 10 November 2007. Mrs V Pascoe, manager of the syndicate which owns FRENCH BEAU, was also present at the inquiry.
----Mr Oatham said Mr Foote phoned in at 3.40 pm and scratched the horse from race 7 which was to start at 4.35 pm. He said this was an obvious breach of the Rule.
----Mr B Foote said he had concerns about the track and phoned Mr Castles prior to scratching time in the morning who said the track was 3.6 and the weather was clearing. He decided at that stage to go ahead, but later received a call from Ms Pascoe at 11.15 am at which stage they decided to scratch. Mr Foote added he thought the track would be downgraded so delayed contacting the Club which would have enabled him to scratch without breaching the Rule.
----Ms V Pascoe confirmed Mr Foote’s explanation and said they had the best intentions and were doing the best for the horse and betting public.
----PENALTY:
--Mr Oatham said he did have some sympathy with Mr Foote and if they contacted him earlier the outcome may have been different. He said the industry can’t afford to have trainers sitting at home and gambling that the track might be downgraded. He believed a fine of $200 - $300 would be appropriate.
----The Committee considered all submissions and took into account the following:
--- --
- Mr Foote’s guilty plea. ----
- His explanation pertaining to the breach. --
--
--
In imposing a fine of $250 we accept this was not a blatant breach of the Rule because of the efforts Mr Foote made as to the state of the track and weather conditions.
------
R M Seabrook D Johnstone
--CHAIRMAN
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