Methven TC 4 September 2011 – R 4
ID: JCA12488
Meet Title:
Methven TC - 4 September 2011
Meet Chair:
SChing
Meet Committee Member 1:
RMcKenzie
Race Date:
2011/09/04
Race Number:
R4
Decision:
As Mr Forrester had admitted this breach it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
Penalty:
On resuming the hearing we advised the parties that Mr Forrester would be fined the sum of $100.
Charge:
Alleged breach of Rule 502(1)
Facts:
Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr NG McIntyre against Trainer Mr R J Forrester, alleging a breach of Rule 502(1) in that he failed to submit a trainer notification form to Harness Racing New Zealand 48 hours prior to nomination for “POWERTOFLY and “STERLING LUSTRE”
The charge reads as follows:
“I the above named informant allege that the above named Defendant committed a breach of Role 502(1) in that you failed to submit a trainer notification form 48 hours prior to nomination for “POWERTOFLY” and “STERLING LUSTRE”
Rule 502(1) reads: “At least 48 hours prior to nomination of a horse every trainer who has taken over or commenced the raining of such horse shall lodge a Trainer Notification form duly completed with the Chief Executive. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Rule the provisions of Rule 830 shall apply to any change of ownership between the time of entry for and the start of any race.
Such Trainer Notification Form shall contain the following information:
(a) horses name
(b) breeding
(c) age, colour, sex
(d) owners names
(e) trainers name and address
(f) whether the horse is to race in owners or trainers colours
(g) the horses freeze brand
Mr Forrester indicated on the Information that the breach was admitted and that he did not want to be present for the hearing.
Mr McIntyre gave evidence that the nomination time for this meeting was 1.00pm Monday 29 August 2011. He also stated that Harness Racing New Zealand had received the Trainer Notification Form for the two horses from Mr Forrester at 8.07pm on Sunday 28 August 2011 which was clearly outside the requirements of 48 hours prior as required by the Rule.
Submissions for Penalty:
In relation to penalty Mr McIntyre referred to the Minor Infringement Notice system which called for a $50 fine to be imposed. As this breach involved two horses trained by Mr Forrester Mr McIntyre submitted that a fine of $100 be imposed.
We adjourned to consider the matter of penalty.
Reasons for Penalty:
In considering the matter of penalty we took into account that a breach of this Rule under the Minor Infringement System was dealt with by way of a $50 fine. As this breach involved two horses trained by Mr Forrester for the same race, we were satisfied that the submissions made by the Stipendiary Stewards were fair and we decided that a fine of $100 would be appropriate in this case.
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decisiondate: 11/09/2011
hearing_title: Methven TC 4 September 2011 - R 4
charge:
Alleged breach of Rule 502(1)
facts:
Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr NG McIntyre against Trainer Mr R J Forrester, alleging a breach of Rule 502(1) in that he failed to submit a trainer notification form to Harness Racing New Zealand 48 hours prior to nomination for “POWERTOFLY and “STERLING LUSTRE”
The charge reads as follows:
“I the above named informant allege that the above named Defendant committed a breach of Role 502(1) in that you failed to submit a trainer notification form 48 hours prior to nomination for “POWERTOFLY” and “STERLING LUSTRE”
Rule 502(1) reads: “At least 48 hours prior to nomination of a horse every trainer who has taken over or commenced the raining of such horse shall lodge a Trainer Notification form duly completed with the Chief Executive. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Rule the provisions of Rule 830 shall apply to any change of ownership between the time of entry for and the start of any race.
Such Trainer Notification Form shall contain the following information:
(a) horses name
(b) breeding
(c) age, colour, sex
(d) owners names
(e) trainers name and address
(f) whether the horse is to race in owners or trainers colours
(g) the horses freeze brand
Mr Forrester indicated on the Information that the breach was admitted and that he did not want to be present for the hearing.
Mr McIntyre gave evidence that the nomination time for this meeting was 1.00pm Monday 29 August 2011. He also stated that Harness Racing New Zealand had received the Trainer Notification Form for the two horses from Mr Forrester at 8.07pm on Sunday 28 August 2011 which was clearly outside the requirements of 48 hours prior as required by the Rule.
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submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Forrester had admitted this breach it was found to be proved in accordance with Rule 1111(1)(d).
sumissionsforpenalty:
In relation to penalty Mr McIntyre referred to the Minor Infringement Notice system which called for a $50 fine to be imposed. As this breach involved two horses trained by Mr Forrester Mr McIntyre submitted that a fine of $100 be imposed.
We adjourned to consider the matter of penalty.
reasonsforpenalty:
In considering the matter of penalty we took into account that a breach of this Rule under the Minor Infringement System was dealt with by way of a $50 fine. As this breach involved two horses trained by Mr Forrester for the same race, we were satisfied that the submissions made by the Stipendiary Stewards were fair and we decided that a fine of $100 would be appropriate in this case.
penalty:
On resuming the hearing we advised the parties that Mr Forrester would be fined the sum of $100.
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