Auckland TC – 7 August 2009 – Race 7
ID: JCA22928
Hearing Type (Code):
harness-racing
Meet Title:
Auckland TC - 7 August 2009
Race Date:
2009/08/07
Race Number:
Race 7
Decision:
Following the running of Race 7, Cirque de Soleil Mobile Pace, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr J M Muirhead, against Licensed Open Horseman, Mr A S Grayling, alleging a breach of Rule 869 (4) in that he “drove in a manner which caused interference to trailing hoses THE WAY YOU KISSME (A M Donnelly), POCKET MACH (J P Stormont), EBONY GIRL (R C Downey) and BEST TIME (T W Mitchell) when he restrained SHEZALUCKYDREAMER with approximately 1700 metres to run”.
Following the running of Race 7, Cirque de Soleil Mobile Pace, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr J M Muirhead, against Licensed Open Horseman, Mr A S Grayling, alleging a breach of Rule 869 (4) in that he “drove in a manner which caused interference to trailing hoses THE WAY YOU KISSME (A M Donnelly), POCKET MACH (J P Stormont), EBONY GIRL (R C Downey) and BEST TIME (T W Mitchell) when he restrained SHEZALUCKYDREAMER with approximately 1700 metres to run”.
Mr Grayling was present at the hearing of the information and he indicated that he admitted the breach. The charge was found proved accordingly.
Rule 869 provides as follows:
(4) No horseman shall during any race do anything which interferes or is likely to interfere with his own horse and/or any other horse or its progress.
Mr Muirhead showed video replays of the incident with approximately 1700 metres to run. He pointed out Mr Grayling on SHEZALUCKYDREAMER racing outside the leader. At that point, LEE MER (N A Chilcott) improved round the outside and Mr Grayling eased or restrained back rather that wait for Miss Chilcott to cross him. As a consequence, the trailing runners all got “cramped up”. Two runners immediately behind Mr Grayling were restrained but the two other runners behind them – EBONY GIRL and BEST TIME – both received interference and broke. There would not have been a problem if Mr Grayling had steadied his horse and waited for Miss Chilcott to come round.
--Mr Muirhead recommended a 2-days’ suspension. Mr Grayling had a clear driving record as far as causing interference was concerned.
--Mr Grayling said that, on viewing the video, he could see the “domino effect” of his actions. He submitted that the horse, THE WAY YOU KISSME, was “a little bit green” and had contributed to what happened. He conceded that he was responsible for what happened but said he was “a little unlucky.” His own horse had been racing a little bit keenly. He was not aware of what had happened at the time, he said.
--Mr Grayling indicated that he would prefer a term of suspension to a fine.
--The Committee had regard, in determining penalty, to Mr Grayling’s admission of the breach and his good driving record. The Committee was of the view that a 2-days’ suspension was appropriate for the particular breach and Mr Grayling’s horseman’s licence was suspended from the close of racing on 7 August 2009 up to and including Thursday, 20 August 2009 – effectively, 2 days.
--R G McKenzie
CHAIR
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Decision:
Following the running of Race 7, Cirque de Soleil Mobile Pace, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr J M Muirhead, against Licensed Open Horseman, Mr A S Grayling, alleging a breach of Rule 869 (4) in that he “drove in a manner which caused interference to trailing hoses THE WAY YOU KISSME (A M Donnelly), POCKET MACH (J P Stormont), EBONY GIRL (R C Downey) and BEST TIME (T W Mitchell) when he restrained SHEZALUCKYDREAMER with approximately 1700 metres to run”.
Following the running of Race 7, Cirque de Soleil Mobile Pace, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr J M Muirhead, against Licensed Open Horseman, Mr A S Grayling, alleging a breach of Rule 869 (4) in that he “drove in a manner which caused interference to trailing hoses THE WAY YOU KISSME (A M Donnelly), POCKET MACH (J P Stormont), EBONY GIRL (R C Downey) and BEST TIME (T W Mitchell) when he restrained SHEZALUCKYDREAMER with approximately 1700 metres to run”.
Mr Grayling was present at the hearing of the information and he indicated that he admitted the breach. The charge was found proved accordingly.
Rule 869 provides as follows:
(4) No horseman shall during any race do anything which interferes or is likely to interfere with his own horse and/or any other horse or its progress.
Mr Muirhead showed video replays of the incident with approximately 1700 metres to run. He pointed out Mr Grayling on SHEZALUCKYDREAMER racing outside the leader. At that point, LEE MER (N A Chilcott) improved round the outside and Mr Grayling eased or restrained back rather that wait for Miss Chilcott to cross him. As a consequence, the trailing runners all got “cramped up”. Two runners immediately behind Mr Grayling were restrained but the two other runners behind them – EBONY GIRL and BEST TIME – both received interference and broke. There would not have been a problem if Mr Grayling had steadied his horse and waited for Miss Chilcott to come round.
--Mr Muirhead recommended a 2-days’ suspension. Mr Grayling had a clear driving record as far as causing interference was concerned.
--Mr Grayling said that, on viewing the video, he could see the “domino effect” of his actions. He submitted that the horse, THE WAY YOU KISSME, was “a little bit green” and had contributed to what happened. He conceded that he was responsible for what happened but said he was “a little unlucky.” His own horse had been racing a little bit keenly. He was not aware of what had happened at the time, he said.
--Mr Grayling indicated that he would prefer a term of suspension to a fine.
--The Committee had regard, in determining penalty, to Mr Grayling’s admission of the breach and his good driving record. The Committee was of the view that a 2-days’ suspension was appropriate for the particular breach and Mr Grayling’s horseman’s licence was suspended from the close of racing on 7 August 2009 up to and including Thursday, 20 August 2009 – effectively, 2 days.
--R G McKenzie
CHAIR
67701
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