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Kumara RC – 9 January 2010 – Race 2

ID: JCA21656

Hearing Type:
Old Hearing

Rules:
648.3

Code:
Thoroughbred

Hearing Type (Code):
thoroughbred-racing

Meet Title:
Kumara RC - 9 January 2010

Race Date:
2010/01/09

Race Number:
Race 2

Decision:

KUMARA RACING CLUB

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SATURDAY 9TH JANUARY 2010

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RACEDAY JUDICIAL REPORT

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RACE 2

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Information No. 41027.

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Request for a Ruling of the Rules of Racing, Rule 648(3) as to whether K Williams, rider of “Jaded” failed to draw correct weight at weigh in, thereby disqualifying “Jaded” from sixth placing.

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Informant: Mr R Neal, Stipendiary Steward



KUMARA RACING CLUB

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SATURDAY 9TH JANUARY 2010

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RACEDAY JUDICIAL REPORT

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RACE 2

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Information No. 41027.

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Request for a Ruling of the Rules of Racing, Rule 648(3) as to whether K Williams, rider of “Jaded” failed to draw correct weight at weigh in, thereby disqualifying “Jaded” from sixth placing.

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Informant: Mr R Neal, Stipendiary Steward

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THE FACTS

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As a result of a discrepancy with the weight of Licensed Jockey K Williams, following the running of Race 2, Stipendiary Steward Mr R Neal requested a Ruling pursuant to Rule 648 of the Rules of Racing which Rule reads as follows:

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“If, on being weighed in, a rider cannot draw the proper weight (meaning thereby the weight allotted by the handicapper for his horse to carry, and adjusted only by any re-handicap, by having been declared overweigh  by penalty or by authorised allowance), the Clerk of the Scales shall allow such rider 0.5 kgs and if the allowance is not sufficient to enable the proper weight to be drawn, then subject to sub-Rule (4) of this Rule, then in addition to any other penalty which may be imposed, the horse shall be disqualified for the race.”

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The facts of the situation were that Licensed Jockey K Williams had a carded weight of 56 kgs.  She weighed out at 57.2 kgs (which weight included the allowance for her safety vest) but weighed in at 56.2 kgs.  Her mount, “Jaded”, finished in sixth place but as this was a non-stake bearing position, it was deemed to be unplaced.

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The Stipendiary Steward’s enquiries revealed that there seemed to be an irregularity with the scales.  The Stipendiary Stewards could, therefore, not point to any particular reason why Ms Williams should have weighed in 1 kg lighter than that which she weighed out at.

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The Stipendiary Stewards advised that because of the uncertainty that had arisen from their enquiries, that no action was to be taken against Ms Williams.

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However, formal application was made for “Jaded” to be disqualified.  Having regard that there was a clear breach of the Rule, it is appropriate that ‘Jaded” be disqualified from Race 2.

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KG Hales          P Rosanowski
CHAIR               Committee Member
41027

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KUMARA RACING CLUB

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SATURDAY 9TH JANUARY 2010

--

RACEDAY JUDICIAL REPORT

--

RACE 2

--

Information No. 41027.

--

Request for a Ruling of the Rules of Racing, Rule 648(3) as to whether K Williams, rider of “Jaded” failed to draw correct weight at weigh in, thereby disqualifying “Jaded” from sixth placing.

--

Informant: Mr R Neal, Stipendiary Steward



KUMARA RACING CLUB

--

SATURDAY 9TH JANUARY 2010

--

RACEDAY JUDICIAL REPORT

--

RACE 2

--

Information No. 41027.

--

Request for a Ruling of the Rules of Racing, Rule 648(3) as to whether K Williams, rider of “Jaded” failed to draw correct weight at weigh in, thereby disqualifying “Jaded” from sixth placing.

--

Informant: Mr R Neal, Stipendiary Steward

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THE FACTS

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As a result of a discrepancy with the weight of Licensed Jockey K Williams, following the running of Race 2, Stipendiary Steward Mr R Neal requested a Ruling pursuant to Rule 648 of the Rules of Racing which Rule reads as follows:

--

“If, on being weighed in, a rider cannot draw the proper weight (meaning thereby the weight allotted by the handicapper for his horse to carry, and adjusted only by any re-handicap, by having been declared overweigh  by penalty or by authorised allowance), the Clerk of the Scales shall allow such rider 0.5 kgs and if the allowance is not sufficient to enable the proper weight to be drawn, then subject to sub-Rule (4) of this Rule, then in addition to any other penalty which may be imposed, the horse shall be disqualified for the race.”

--

The facts of the situation were that Licensed Jockey K Williams had a carded weight of 56 kgs.  She weighed out at 57.2 kgs (which weight included the allowance for her safety vest) but weighed in at 56.2 kgs.  Her mount, “Jaded”, finished in sixth place but as this was a non-stake bearing position, it was deemed to be unplaced.

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The Stipendiary Steward’s enquiries revealed that there seemed to be an irregularity with the scales.  The Stipendiary Stewards could, therefore, not point to any particular reason why Ms Williams should have weighed in 1 kg lighter than that which she weighed out at.

--

The Stipendiary Stewards advised that because of the uncertainty that had arisen from their enquiries, that no action was to be taken against Ms Williams.

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However, formal application was made for “Jaded” to be disqualified.  Having regard that there was a clear breach of the Rule, it is appropriate that ‘Jaded” be disqualified from Race 2.

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KG Hales          P Rosanowski
CHAIR               Committee Member
41027

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