Canterbury Racing – 30 January 2008 – Race 3
ID: JCA19999
Code:
Thoroughbred
Hearing Type (Code):
thoroughbred-racing
Meet Title:
Canterbury Racing - 30 January 2008
Race Date:
2008/01/30
Race Number:
Race 3
Decision: Following the running of Race 3, Speights Rating 70, an information instigating a protest was filed by Licensed Trainer, Mr P D J Harris, alleging that LIATRIS (M J Walker) or its rider, placed 1st by the judge, interfered with the chances of LETSLEEPONIT (R K Fraser)
DECISION AND REASONS:
--Following the running of Race 3, Speights Rating 70, an information instigating a protest was filed by Licensed Trainer, Mr P D J Harris, alleging that LIATRIS (M J Walker) or its rider, placed 1st by the judge, interfered with the chances of LETSLEEPONIT (R K Fraser), trained by Mr Harris, placed 3rd by the judge, on the grounds of interference over the concluding stages.
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Mr Harris was present at the hearing of the information. Mr Walker was also present and informed the Committee that he was representing the connections of LIATRIS.
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The judge’s official margins were ½ head and ¾ length.
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Mr Harris showed end-on and side-on video replays of the final 400-500 metres of the Race and pointed out the two horses involved. He alleged that Mr Walker’s amount continued on an outward movement in the straight from the 200 metres and “touched” SLEEPONIT, on its outside, forcing that runner over extra ground. Mr Harris further alleged that, two strides short of the post, Mr Walker struck LETSLEEPONIT over the head with his whip. Mr Harris said that he believed that the interference had cost LETSLEEPONIT at least one length and, as a consequence, 2nd placing. Mr Harris did not allege that LETSLEEPONIT would have beaten LIATRIS.
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Mr Walker put it to Mr Harris that LETSLEEPONIT had itself not kept a straight line in the straight. Mr Walker, using the video replays, pointed out that horse running in as his mount came out – there had been movement from both horses, he stated. He submitted that LETSLEEPONIT had the whole length of the straight to get past his mount and, further, that Ms Fraser had been able to continue riding her mount out.
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Mr Walker pointed out that the 2nd placed horse, SPONGE BOB, had come from 2 lengths behind LETSLEEPONIT and that the latter runner would not have beaten SPONGE BOB. At the point where LIATRIS and LETSLEEPONIT contacted, the two horses were “head to head”, Mr Walker stated.
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Mr S C Ching, Stipendiary Steward, who had been present throughout the hearing, stated that there was no doubt that there was contact near the 150 metres. He believed that Mr Walker was correct in saying that both horses had shifted ground at that point. Mr Ching stated that the Committee should take into account the margin of ¾ length between 2nd and 3rd. There had been some interference, he said, but not to the extent that relegation should take place.
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The Committee considered the evidence of the partiers, the video evidence and the statement by Mr Ching. The Committee found that LIATRIS (M J Walker) had shifted ground outwards in the home straight and that, prior to the finishing line, came into contact with LETSLEEPONIT (R K Fraser) on its outside. The Committee agreed that both horses contributed to the contact at that point, as it was apparent from the video that LETSLEEPONIT had shifted ground inwards. Furthermore, any interference by LIATRIS to LETSLEEPONIT was minimal and the Committee noted that Ms Fraser was able to continue to ride her mount out. The margin of ¾ length between 2nd and 3rd was significant, as was the fact that the 3rd placed horse, SPONGE BOB, had come from well behind LETSLEEPONIT. Whilst there may have been some interference, the Committee was clearly satisfied that the chances of LETSLEEPONIT were not interfered with.
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Accordingly, the protest was dismissed and the judge’s placings stand.
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R G McKenzie
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CHAIRMAN
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Decision:
Following the running of Race 3, Speights Rating 70, an information instigating a protest was filed by Licensed Trainer, Mr P D J Harris, alleging that LIATRIS (M J Walker) or its rider, placed 1st by the judge, interfered with the chances of LETSLEEPONIT (R K Fraser)DECISION AND REASONS:
--Following the running of Race 3, Speights Rating 70, an information instigating a protest was filed by Licensed Trainer, Mr P D J Harris, alleging that LIATRIS (M J Walker) or its rider, placed 1st by the judge, interfered with the chances of LETSLEEPONIT (R K Fraser), trained by Mr Harris, placed 3rd by the judge, on the grounds of interference over the concluding stages.
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Mr Harris was present at the hearing of the information. Mr Walker was also present and informed the Committee that he was representing the connections of LIATRIS.
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The judge’s official margins were ½ head and ¾ length.
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Mr Harris showed end-on and side-on video replays of the final 400-500 metres of the Race and pointed out the two horses involved. He alleged that Mr Walker’s amount continued on an outward movement in the straight from the 200 metres and “touched” SLEEPONIT, on its outside, forcing that runner over extra ground. Mr Harris further alleged that, two strides short of the post, Mr Walker struck LETSLEEPONIT over the head with his whip. Mr Harris said that he believed that the interference had cost LETSLEEPONIT at least one length and, as a consequence, 2nd placing. Mr Harris did not allege that LETSLEEPONIT would have beaten LIATRIS.
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Mr Walker put it to Mr Harris that LETSLEEPONIT had itself not kept a straight line in the straight. Mr Walker, using the video replays, pointed out that horse running in as his mount came out – there had been movement from both horses, he stated. He submitted that LETSLEEPONIT had the whole length of the straight to get past his mount and, further, that Ms Fraser had been able to continue riding her mount out.
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Mr Walker pointed out that the 2nd placed horse, SPONGE BOB, had come from 2 lengths behind LETSLEEPONIT and that the latter runner would not have beaten SPONGE BOB. At the point where LIATRIS and LETSLEEPONIT contacted, the two horses were “head to head”, Mr Walker stated.
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Mr S C Ching, Stipendiary Steward, who had been present throughout the hearing, stated that there was no doubt that there was contact near the 150 metres. He believed that Mr Walker was correct in saying that both horses had shifted ground at that point. Mr Ching stated that the Committee should take into account the margin of ¾ length between 2nd and 3rd. There had been some interference, he said, but not to the extent that relegation should take place.
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The Committee considered the evidence of the partiers, the video evidence and the statement by Mr Ching. The Committee found that LIATRIS (M J Walker) had shifted ground outwards in the home straight and that, prior to the finishing line, came into contact with LETSLEEPONIT (R K Fraser) on its outside. The Committee agreed that both horses contributed to the contact at that point, as it was apparent from the video that LETSLEEPONIT had shifted ground inwards. Furthermore, any interference by LIATRIS to LETSLEEPONIT was minimal and the Committee noted that Ms Fraser was able to continue to ride her mount out. The margin of ¾ length between 2nd and 3rd was significant, as was the fact that the 3rd placed horse, SPONGE BOB, had come from well behind LETSLEEPONIT. Whilst there may have been some interference, the Committee was clearly satisfied that the chances of LETSLEEPONIT were not interfered with.
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Accordingly, the protest was dismissed and the judge’s placings stand.
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R G McKenzie
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CHAIRMAN
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