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NZ Metro TC – 24 April 2009 – Race 8

ID: JCA21642

Hearing Type:
Old Hearing

Rules:
864.2.d

Hearing Type (Code):
harness-racing

Meet Title:
NZ Metro TC - 24 April 2009

Race Date:
2009/04/24

Race Number:
Race 8

Decision:

Following the running of Race 8, Race Images Christchurch Ltd Mobile Trot, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr N G McIntyre, against Holder of Licence to Train, Mr A L Clark, alleging a breach of Rule 864 (2) (d) in that “the removable earplugs on RHYTHMIC SUN (trained by Mr Clark) malfunctioned and were unable to be activated”.
 



Following the running of Race 8, Race Images Christchurch Ltd Mobile Trot, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr N G McIntyre, against Holder of Licence to Train, Mr A L Clark, alleging a breach of Rule 864 (2) (d) in that “the removable earplugs on RHYTHMIC SUN (trained by Mr Clark) malfunctioned and were unable to be activated”.
 
Mr Clark had signed the Statement by the Defendant on the information form indicating that the breach was admitted and that he did not wish to be present at the hearing of the information.

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Rule 864 provides as follows:
(2)  Every horseman, owner, trainer and assistant thereof of a horse shall with regard to that horse  ensure that:-
 (d)  all gear is correctly applied and/or affixed so as not to malfunction or come adrift.

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Mr McIntyre stated that, in Race 8, it was observed by the Stipendiary Stewards that, in the home straight, Mr P J Davis, driver of RHYTHMIC SUN, had attempted on two occasions to activate the removable earplugs on that horse. Mr Davis had advised the Stewards, on returning to the birdcage, that the earplugs had malfunctioned. Mr McIntyre showed a video replay of the final stages of the Race which confirmed the allegation.  He recommended a fine of $100.

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The Committee, in determining penalty, had regard to Mr Clark’s admission of the breach.

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Mr Clark was fined the sum of $100.

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R G McKenzie
Chair
67149

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Decision:

Following the running of Race 8, Race Images Christchurch Ltd Mobile Trot, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr N G McIntyre, against Holder of Licence to Train, Mr A L Clark, alleging a breach of Rule 864 (2) (d) in that “the removable earplugs on RHYTHMIC SUN (trained by Mr Clark) malfunctioned and were unable to be activated”.
 



Following the running of Race 8, Race Images Christchurch Ltd Mobile Trot, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr N G McIntyre, against Holder of Licence to Train, Mr A L Clark, alleging a breach of Rule 864 (2) (d) in that “the removable earplugs on RHYTHMIC SUN (trained by Mr Clark) malfunctioned and were unable to be activated”.
 
Mr Clark had signed the Statement by the Defendant on the information form indicating that the breach was admitted and that he did not wish to be present at the hearing of the information.

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Rule 864 provides as follows:
(2)  Every horseman, owner, trainer and assistant thereof of a horse shall with regard to that horse  ensure that:-
 (d)  all gear is correctly applied and/or affixed so as not to malfunction or come adrift.

--

Mr McIntyre stated that, in Race 8, it was observed by the Stipendiary Stewards that, in the home straight, Mr P J Davis, driver of RHYTHMIC SUN, had attempted on two occasions to activate the removable earplugs on that horse. Mr Davis had advised the Stewards, on returning to the birdcage, that the earplugs had malfunctioned. Mr McIntyre showed a video replay of the final stages of the Race which confirmed the allegation.  He recommended a fine of $100.

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The Committee, in determining penalty, had regard to Mr Clark’s admission of the breach.

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Mr Clark was fined the sum of $100.

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R G McKenzie
Chair
67149


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