Auckland RC 10 March 2012 – R 7 (instigating a protest)
ID: JCA14194
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Auckland RC - 10 March 2012
Meet Chair:
RSeabrook
Meet Committee Member 1:
ADooley
Race Date:
2012/03/10
Race Number:
R 7
Decision:
Accordingly after taking all the above factors into account we uphold the protest and the result shall now be as follows:
1st 2 WAR HORSE
2nd 8 ROLL OUT THE CARPET
3rd 10 SILK PINS
4th 11 SORIANO
5TH 3 TRAVINO
Therefore the committee orders the payment of dividends and stakes as listed above.
Facts:
The offical margin between 1st and 2nd was 1/2 a head and the protest hearing started at 4.38 pm.
The Judge's placings were as follows:
1st 8 ROLL OUT THE CARPET
2nd 2 WAR HORSE
3rd 10 SILK PINS
4th 11 SORIANO
5TH 3 TRAVINO
Following race 7 an information was filed pursuant to rule 642(1). The informant Mr Bridgeman alleged that ROLL OUT THE CARPET placed 1st by the judge interferred with the chances of his runner WAR HORSE placed 2nd by the judge. He alleged this interference occurred in the final straight.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Bridgeman demonstrated the video films and pointed out to the hearing ROLL OUT THE CARPET shifting out on 3 occasions in the final straight. He submitted that this clearly obstructed his runner WAR HORSE as his line was severely dictated. Mr Bridgeman said WAR HORSE ran on strongly after this interference to finish within 1/2 a head of ROLL OUT THE CARPET at the line. He said he was adamant that WAR HORSE would have won the race if he had had clear running to the post.
Mr Bosson, rider of WAR HORSE, said at the 270 metre mark he ranged up to ROLL OUT THE CARPET when suddenly that horse moved out dictating his line. He said he was bumped which forced him to come back across the heels of ROLL OUT THE CARPET. Mr Bosson said he was almost stopped in his tracks and was in no doubt that he would have won the race if he had not suffered interference.
Mr McVean, co-trainer of ROLL OUT THE CARPET, conceded his horse did move out but said this was a result of birds on the track causing his horse to shy and move sideways.
Mr McDonald, rider of ROLL OUT THE CARPET, admitted he did duck out sharply at the 200 metres. He said this put his horse off balance and it was a big effort to get up and win. Mr McDonald said all the other runners had their chance to beat his mount.
Mr George when asked for his appraisal of the protest said it was clear there was significant interference to WAR HORSE and because of the margin at the post submitted the protest should be upheld.
Reasons for Decision:
The committee carefully considered all evidence and submissions as presented and reviewed the video films several times. It was clearly evident that WAR HORSE'S line was dictated which necessitated Mr Bosson having to stop riding on 2 occasions. He then finished strongly from being 1 length behind ROLL OUT THE CARPET at the 100 metres to finish within 1/2 a head of the winner at the post. For those reasons the committee is satisfied that WAR HORSE would have beaten ROLL OUT THE CARPET if interference had not occurred.
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hearingid: a65013e120584fb1baaf720ede94b3e0
informantnumber: 2146
horsename: ROLL OUT THE CARPET
hearing_racingtype:
startdate: no date provided
newcharge:
plea:
penaltyrequired:
decisiondate: 28/02/2012
hearing_title: Auckland RC 10 March 2012 - R 7 (instigating a protest)
charge:
facts:
The offical margin between 1st and 2nd was 1/2 a head and the protest hearing started at 4.38 pm.
The Judge's placings were as follows:
1st 8 ROLL OUT THE CARPET
2nd 2 WAR HORSE
3rd 10 SILK PINS
4th 11 SORIANO
5TH 3 TRAVINO
Following race 7 an information was filed pursuant to rule 642(1). The informant Mr Bridgeman alleged that ROLL OUT THE CARPET placed 1st by the judge interferred with the chances of his runner WAR HORSE placed 2nd by the judge. He alleged this interference occurred in the final straight.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Bridgeman demonstrated the video films and pointed out to the hearing ROLL OUT THE CARPET shifting out on 3 occasions in the final straight. He submitted that this clearly obstructed his runner WAR HORSE as his line was severely dictated. Mr Bridgeman said WAR HORSE ran on strongly after this interference to finish within 1/2 a head of ROLL OUT THE CARPET at the line. He said he was adamant that WAR HORSE would have won the race if he had had clear running to the post.
Mr Bosson, rider of WAR HORSE, said at the 270 metre mark he ranged up to ROLL OUT THE CARPET when suddenly that horse moved out dictating his line. He said he was bumped which forced him to come back across the heels of ROLL OUT THE CARPET. Mr Bosson said he was almost stopped in his tracks and was in no doubt that he would have won the race if he had not suffered interference.
Mr McVean, co-trainer of ROLL OUT THE CARPET, conceded his horse did move out but said this was a result of birds on the track causing his horse to shy and move sideways.
Mr McDonald, rider of ROLL OUT THE CARPET, admitted he did duck out sharply at the 200 metres. He said this put his horse off balance and it was a big effort to get up and win. Mr McDonald said all the other runners had their chance to beat his mount.
Mr George when asked for his appraisal of the protest said it was clear there was significant interference to WAR HORSE and because of the margin at the post submitted the protest should be upheld.
reasonsfordecision:
The committee carefully considered all evidence and submissions as presented and reviewed the video films several times. It was clearly evident that WAR HORSE'S line was dictated which necessitated Mr Bosson having to stop riding on 2 occasions. He then finished strongly from being 1 length behind ROLL OUT THE CARPET at the 100 metres to finish within 1/2 a head of the winner at the post. For those reasons the committee is satisfied that WAR HORSE would have beaten ROLL OUT THE CARPET if interference had not occurred.
Decision:
Accordingly after taking all the above factors into account we uphold the protest and the result shall now be as follows:
1st 2 WAR HORSE
2nd 8 ROLL OUT THE CARPET
3rd 10 SILK PINS
4th 11 SORIANO
5TH 3 TRAVINO
Therefore the committee orders the payment of dividends and stakes as listed above.
sumissionsforpenalty:
reasonsforpenalty:
penalty:
hearing_type: Protest
Rules: 642(1)
Informant: Mr J Bridgeman
JockeysandTrainer:
Otherperson:
PersonPresent: Mr O Bosson - Rider of WAR HORSE, Mr D Ellis - Part owner of WAR HORSE, Miss E Browne - Co-trainer of ROLL OUT THE CARPET, Mr J McDonald - Rider of ROLL OUT THE CARPET
Respondent: Mr J McVean
StipendSteward:
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