Methven TC – 12 October 2008 –
ID: JCA19910
Hearing Type (Code):
harness-racing
Decision:
Rule 869 (2) (a): Following the running of race 8 the Stipendiary Stewards lodged an information alleging that Mr Dunn the driver of Majhac Meddle used his whip excessively in the run home.
Rule 869 (2) (a): Following the running of race 8 the Stipendiary Stewards lodged an information alleging that Mr Dunn the driver of Majhac Meddle used his whip excessively in the run home.
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At the outset of the hearing the Committee noted that Mr Dunn admitted the breach but wished to be present. Mr Dunn at the hearing was assisted by Senior Horseman Mr C Thornley.
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The breach is accordingly found proven.
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The Stipendiary Stewards showed the video evidence of the last 200 metres and told the Committee that Mr Dunn in their view had used the whip in a continuous manner at least 21 times over that distance.
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Mr McIntyre also advised the Committee that Mr Dunn had been found guilty of beach of the rule on 8 June 2008 and had been fined $200.00. Mr McIntyre further submitted that as this was a listed race and sought a fine to reflect that.
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Mr Thornley said that Mr Dunn drove extensively and had a significant number of drives since the last offence. Mr McIntyre said that in his view Mr Dunn had had 250 drives since the last offence under this rule.
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The Committee after giving consideration to both parties submissions agrees that a monetary penalty only is appropriate and imposes a fine of $350.00 to reflect the race in which the offence occurred and to give some discount to Mr Dunn for his previous record.
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B Coombes
CHAIRMANDecision Date: 12/10/2008
Publish Date: 12/10/2008
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Decision:
Rule 869 (2) (a): Following the running of race 8 the Stipendiary Stewards lodged an information alleging that Mr Dunn the driver of Majhac Meddle used his whip excessively in the run home.
Rule 869 (2) (a): Following the running of race 8 the Stipendiary Stewards lodged an information alleging that Mr Dunn the driver of Majhac Meddle used his whip excessively in the run home.
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At the outset of the hearing the Committee noted that Mr Dunn admitted the breach but wished to be present. Mr Dunn at the hearing was assisted by Senior Horseman Mr C Thornley.
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The breach is accordingly found proven.
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The Stipendiary Stewards showed the video evidence of the last 200 metres and told the Committee that Mr Dunn in their view had used the whip in a continuous manner at least 21 times over that distance.
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Mr McIntyre also advised the Committee that Mr Dunn had been found guilty of beach of the rule on 8 June 2008 and had been fined $200.00. Mr McIntyre further submitted that as this was a listed race and sought a fine to reflect that.
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Mr Thornley said that Mr Dunn drove extensively and had a significant number of drives since the last offence. Mr McIntyre said that in his view Mr Dunn had had 250 drives since the last offence under this rule.
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The Committee after giving consideration to both parties submissions agrees that a monetary penalty only is appropriate and imposes a fine of $350.00 to reflect the race in which the offence occurred and to give some discount to Mr Dunn for his previous record.
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B Coombes
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