NZ Metro TC 23 February 2017 – R 8 – Chair, Mr D Jackson
ID: JCA15856
Meet Title:
NZ Metro TC - 23 February 2017
Meet Chair:
DJackson
Meet Committee Member 1:
RMcKenzie
Race Date:
2017/02/23
Race Number:
R 8
Decision:
In light of Mr Close’s admission of the charge and the clear video evidence of excessive use of the whip the breach was found proved.
Penalty:
Mr Close is fined $300 for his clear excessive use of the whip on this occasion.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 8, the Bling It On Son Of American Ideal Handicap Pace, an information was laid by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N Ydgren against Mr R Close, alleging a breach of Rule 869(2)(a), in that Mr Close used his whip in an excessive manner when driving 'Righteous Brother'.
Rule 869(2)(a) reads:
“No horseman shall…use his whip in an unnecessary, excessive or improper manner”.
Mr Close admitted the charge in writing and did not attend the hearing being satisfied as to the charge itself and the fine proposed by Mr N Ydgren.
Through video evidence Mr Ydgren showed Mr Close driving 'Righteous Brother' entering the straight along the rail and then into the passing lane, where he commenced the first of 12 left handed clear strikes to his drive during the run home up the straight.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Ydgren pointed to Mr Close’s clean record under the rules and in particular this rule. Mr Ydgren submitted that the appropriate starting point having regard to the guidelines is a fine of $500 which ought to be discounted in light of Mr Close’s admission and also his clear record.
Reasons for Penalty:
After hearing the submissions of Mr Ydgren and taking into account Mr Close’s admission and his good record it is determined that he be fined as proposed. Taking a starting point of $500 as per the guidelines, there will be a discount of $200 for his admission and for his clean record.
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decisiondate: 28/02/2017
hearing_title: NZ Metro TC 23 February 2017 - R 8 - Chair, Mr D Jackson
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 8, the Bling It On Son Of American Ideal Handicap Pace, an information was laid by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N Ydgren against Mr R Close, alleging a breach of Rule 869(2)(a), in that Mr Close used his whip in an excessive manner when driving 'Righteous Brother'.
Rule 869(2)(a) reads:
“No horseman shall…use his whip in an unnecessary, excessive or improper manner”.
Mr Close admitted the charge in writing and did not attend the hearing being satisfied as to the charge itself and the fine proposed by Mr N Ydgren.
Through video evidence Mr Ydgren showed Mr Close driving 'Righteous Brother' entering the straight along the rail and then into the passing lane, where he commenced the first of 12 left handed clear strikes to his drive during the run home up the straight.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
In light of Mr Close’s admission of the charge and the clear video evidence of excessive use of the whip the breach was found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Ydgren pointed to Mr Close’s clean record under the rules and in particular this rule. Mr Ydgren submitted that the appropriate starting point having regard to the guidelines is a fine of $500 which ought to be discounted in light of Mr Close’s admission and also his clear record.
reasonsforpenalty:
After hearing the submissions of Mr Ydgren and taking into account Mr Close’s admission and his good record it is determined that he be fined as proposed. Taking a starting point of $500 as per the guidelines, there will be a discount of $200 for his admission and for his clean record.
penalty:
Mr Close is fined $300 for his clear excessive use of the whip on this occasion.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(2)(a)
Informant: Mr N Ydgren - Chief Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr R Close - Licensed Horseman
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