HR Waikato 7 March 2017 – R 7 – Chair, Mr A Godsalve
ID: JCA18234
Meet Title:
Harness Racing Waikato - 7 March 2017
Meet Chair:
AGodsalve
Race Date:
2017/03/07
Race Number:
R7
Decision:
As Ms Mathews has admitted the breach the charge is proved.
Penalty:
We therefor impose a fine of $250 on Ms Mathews.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 7, the SEAN McCAFFREY FAREWELL MOBILE PACE an Information was presented by Mr Mulcay alleging that Ms A Mathews, the trainer of JUDE'S GEM had failed to affix the off side rein so as not to come adrift on JUDE'S GEM.
Ms Mathews was not present at the hearing. She has indicated on the Information that she admitted the breach, and added 'I do not wish to be present and accept whatever penalty deemed appropriate', and has signed this notation.
Rule 864 (2)(d) provides that 'Every horseman, owner, trainer and assistant thereof shall with regard to that horse ensure that -all gear is correctly applied and/or affixed so as not to malfunction or come adrift'.
Using the available film Mr Mulcay pointed out that at approximately 1900m from the finish the off side rein on JUDE'S GEM came adrift. Driver Mr J Abernethy was forced to steer the horse inside the marker line, resulting in PRIME LUSTRE, driven by Mr A Poutama also being forced into that position. Mr Poutama assisted Mr Abernethy by taking hold of JUDE'S GEM's bridle for safety reasons. As a result of this incident both horses were retired from the race.
As stated Ms Mathews was not present at the hearing to make any comment.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Mulcay advised the Committee that usually a breach of this type would have been dealt with by the Minor Incident Notice scheme. However he added that the Stewards believed this particular breach was serious in that two horses were retired from the race, and deemed that it should be dealt with by way of an Information. A fine of $100 was usually the penalty if dealt with per the MIN system: on this occasion Mr Mulcay stated that the Stewards considered a fine of approximately $250 would be appropriate.
Reasons for Penalty:
The Committee took into account that as a result of Ms Mathews not affixing the rein properly her own horse had been withdrawn mid-race due to it being unable to be controlled. As a result, the horse PRIME LUSTRE was also taken out of the race. Mr Poutama, the driver of PRIME LUSTRE is to be commended in taking the action he did. However a fine higher than usually resulting from the MIN system is called for.
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hearing_title: HR Waikato 7 March 2017 - R 7 - Chair, Mr A Godsalve
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 7, the SEAN McCAFFREY FAREWELL MOBILE PACE an Information was presented by Mr Mulcay alleging that Ms A Mathews, the trainer of JUDE'S GEM had failed to affix the off side rein so as not to come adrift on JUDE'S GEM.
Ms Mathews was not present at the hearing. She has indicated on the Information that she admitted the breach, and added 'I do not wish to be present and accept whatever penalty deemed appropriate', and has signed this notation.
Rule 864 (2)(d) provides that 'Every horseman, owner, trainer and assistant thereof shall with regard to that horse ensure that -all gear is correctly applied and/or affixed so as not to malfunction or come adrift'.
Using the available film Mr Mulcay pointed out that at approximately 1900m from the finish the off side rein on JUDE'S GEM came adrift. Driver Mr J Abernethy was forced to steer the horse inside the marker line, resulting in PRIME LUSTRE, driven by Mr A Poutama also being forced into that position. Mr Poutama assisted Mr Abernethy by taking hold of JUDE'S GEM's bridle for safety reasons. As a result of this incident both horses were retired from the race.
As stated Ms Mathews was not present at the hearing to make any comment.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Ms Mathews has admitted the breach the charge is proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Mulcay advised the Committee that usually a breach of this type would have been dealt with by the Minor Incident Notice scheme. However he added that the Stewards believed this particular breach was serious in that two horses were retired from the race, and deemed that it should be dealt with by way of an Information. A fine of $100 was usually the penalty if dealt with per the MIN system: on this occasion Mr Mulcay stated that the Stewards considered a fine of approximately $250 would be appropriate.
reasonsforpenalty:
The Committee took into account that as a result of Ms Mathews not affixing the rein properly her own horse had been withdrawn mid-race due to it being unable to be controlled. As a result, the horse PRIME LUSTRE was also taken out of the race. Mr Poutama, the driver of PRIME LUSTRE is to be commended in taking the action he did. However a fine higher than usually resulting from the MIN system is called for.
penalty:
We therefor impose a fine of $250 on Ms Mathews.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: Rule 864(2)(d)
Informant: Mr S Mulcay - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Ms A Mathews-Trainer of JUDE'S DREAM
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Respondent:
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