Avondale JC 16 October 2013 – R 2
ID: JCA10986
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Avondale JC - 16 October 2013
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Race Date:
2013/10/16
Race Number:
R2
Decision:
As Mr Molloy admitted the breach I find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Molloy was fined $200.
Charge:
Following race 2, Fell Engineering 2100, an information was filed pursuant to Rule 614(2). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Molloy omitted a towel when saddling THE RECIDIVIST.
Rule 614 (2) provides: A person must not be neglectful or careless in saddling a horse.
Facts:
Mr Williamson informed me that following the running of Race 2, Clerk of Scales, Mr Stewart, advised the Stewards that Mr Dee the rider of THE RECIDIVIST weighed in approximately 0.5kg light. He said when the Stewards carried out investigation it was established that Mr Dee weighed in minus a towel. The reason for this was Mr Molloy had omitted the towel which he had weighed out with when saddling up.
Mr Molloy admitted that he was neglectful in saddling THE RECIDIVIST when omitting a towel. He stated that it was an honest mistake.
Mr Molloy informed me that THE RECIDIVIST finished in last place.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Williamson said had THE RECIDIVIST run in the money the horse would have been disqualified and the consequences would have been higher. He made reference to similar breaches under this Rule which incurred fines of $250 and $350. He advised that Mr Molloy had a clear record under this Rule and submitted a fine in the range of $200 to $300 would be appropriate.
Mr Molloy submitted that the incident was at the low end of the scale and acknowledged the breach was part of the Rules of Racing.
Reasons for Penalty:
I carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The mitigating factors are Mr Molloy's admission of the breach, his clear record in relation to this Rule and I accept today's breach was an honest mistake.
Mr Molloy is fully aware that any gear omission is serious because of the repercussions that could arise.
I referred to similar penalties which showed the $250 fine imposed was for a first offence and the $350 fine imposed was for the second offence by the same Trainer.
After taking into account all the above and placing emphasis on the mitigating factors I consider an appropriate penalty is a $200 fine.
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newcharge:
plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 09/10/2013
hearing_title: Avondale JC 16 October 2013 - R 2
charge:
Following race 2, Fell Engineering 2100, an information was filed pursuant to Rule 614(2). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Molloy omitted a towel when saddling THE RECIDIVIST.
Rule 614 (2) provides: A person must not be neglectful or careless in saddling a horse.
facts:
Mr Williamson informed me that following the running of Race 2, Clerk of Scales, Mr Stewart, advised the Stewards that Mr Dee the rider of THE RECIDIVIST weighed in approximately 0.5kg light. He said when the Stewards carried out investigation it was established that Mr Dee weighed in minus a towel. The reason for this was Mr Molloy had omitted the towel which he had weighed out with when saddling up.
Mr Molloy admitted that he was neglectful in saddling THE RECIDIVIST when omitting a towel. He stated that it was an honest mistake.
Mr Molloy informed me that THE RECIDIVIST finished in last place.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Molloy admitted the breach I find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Williamson said had THE RECIDIVIST run in the money the horse would have been disqualified and the consequences would have been higher. He made reference to similar breaches under this Rule which incurred fines of $250 and $350. He advised that Mr Molloy had a clear record under this Rule and submitted a fine in the range of $200 to $300 would be appropriate.
Mr Molloy submitted that the incident was at the low end of the scale and acknowledged the breach was part of the Rules of Racing.
reasonsforpenalty:
I carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The mitigating factors are Mr Molloy's admission of the breach, his clear record in relation to this Rule and I accept today's breach was an honest mistake.
Mr Molloy is fully aware that any gear omission is serious because of the repercussions that could arise.
I referred to similar penalties which showed the $250 fine imposed was for a first offence and the $350 fine imposed was for the second offence by the same Trainer.
After taking into account all the above and placing emphasis on the mitigating factors I consider an appropriate penalty is a $200 fine.
penalty:
Accordingly, Mr Molloy was fined $200.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 614(2)
Informant: Mr M Williamson - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr L Molloy - Licensed Trainer
Otherperson:
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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