Invercargill HRC 1 March 2020 – R 3 – Chair, Prof G Hall
ID: JCA11329
Meet Title:
Invercargill HRC - 1 March 2020
Meet Chair:
GHall
Meet Committee Member 1:
MConway
Race Date:
2020/03/01
Race Number:
R 3
Decision:
As Mr McIlwrick has admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
Penalty:
Mr McIlwrick is suspended from the end of racing on 8 March up to and including 15 March 2020. This is 3 South Island meetings.
Facts:
Mr Munro alleged that Mr McIlwrick permitted his drive to shift inwards near the 300 metres in race 3 when not clear of JIMMY CARTER (K Tomlinson), which broke.
Miss Haley demonstrated on the films that PICKETTS RIDGE (Mr McIlwrick) was improving 3 wide and, when crossing JIMMY CARTER, which was racing outside the leader’s wheel, to go to a 2-wide position, his inside sulky wheel came into contact with a leg of that horse. JIMMY CARTER broke and then galloped out of the race.
Mr McIlwrick said it was clear from the video that there was contact with JIMMY CARTER. He explained that PICKETTS RIDGE went rough on the bends and, as he crossed, the horse had not fully stretched out. It was an error on his part. He had not judged it right, but he also commented that Ms Tomlinson was urging her horse forward at the time. He agreed his obligation was to keep clear of the horse he was crossing.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Munro produced the respondent’s record. He described Mr McIlwrick as a busy South Island driver. He has had 1861 lifetime drives, 204 this season and 90 last season. His record has been clear under this rule since September 2019.
Mr Munro identified the starting point in the JCA Penalty Guide as being a 10 drive suspension or a $500 fine for a first offence. He submitted a 3-day suspension was appropriate.
Mr McIlwrick emphasised that PICKETTS RIDGE was not an easy horse to drive and his record under this rule was good. He sought deferral of any suspension until after 8 March.
Reasons for Penalty:
The breach is mid-range; JIMMY CARTER lost all chance in the race. Mr McIlwrick should have been cautious when shifting ground when he was aware PICKETTS RIDGE was hanging and trotting roughly on the bends.
After considering the gravity of the breach, the respondent’s admission and his record, we believe a suspension of 3 days is appropriate.
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newcharge: Careless driving
plea: admitted
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decisiondate: 02/03/2020
hearing_title: Invercargill HRC 1 March 2020 - R 3 - Chair, Prof G Hall
charge:
facts:
Mr Munro alleged that Mr McIlwrick permitted his drive to shift inwards near the 300 metres in race 3 when not clear of JIMMY CARTER (K Tomlinson), which broke.
Miss Haley demonstrated on the films that PICKETTS RIDGE (Mr McIlwrick) was improving 3 wide and, when crossing JIMMY CARTER, which was racing outside the leader’s wheel, to go to a 2-wide position, his inside sulky wheel came into contact with a leg of that horse. JIMMY CARTER broke and then galloped out of the race.
Mr McIlwrick said it was clear from the video that there was contact with JIMMY CARTER. He explained that PICKETTS RIDGE went rough on the bends and, as he crossed, the horse had not fully stretched out. It was an error on his part. He had not judged it right, but he also commented that Ms Tomlinson was urging her horse forward at the time. He agreed his obligation was to keep clear of the horse he was crossing.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr McIlwrick has admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Munro produced the respondent’s record. He described Mr McIlwrick as a busy South Island driver. He has had 1861 lifetime drives, 204 this season and 90 last season. His record has been clear under this rule since September 2019.
Mr Munro identified the starting point in the JCA Penalty Guide as being a 10 drive suspension or a $500 fine for a first offence. He submitted a 3-day suspension was appropriate.
Mr McIlwrick emphasised that PICKETTS RIDGE was not an easy horse to drive and his record under this rule was good. He sought deferral of any suspension until after 8 March.
reasonsforpenalty:
The breach is mid-range; JIMMY CARTER lost all chance in the race. Mr McIlwrick should have been cautious when shifting ground when he was aware PICKETTS RIDGE was hanging and trotting roughly on the bends.
After considering the gravity of the breach, the respondent’s admission and his record, we believe a suspension of 3 days is appropriate.
penalty:
Mr McIlwrick is suspended from the end of racing on 8 March up to and including 15 March 2020. This is 3 South Island meetings.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(3)(b)
Informant: Mr V Munro - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr R McIlwrick - Open Horseman
Otherperson: Miss R Haley - Stipendiary Steward
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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