NZ Metro TC 5 February 2011 – R 2
ID: JCA17871
Meet Title:
NZ Metro TC - 5 February 2011
Meet Chair:
RMcKenzie
Meet Committee Member 1:
JPhelan
Race Date:
2011/02/05
Race Number:
R 2
Decision:
The charge was found proved.
Penalty:
Mr Walkinshaw was fined the sum of $200.
Charge:
Alleging a breach of Rule 869 (5) in that Mr Walkinshaw, as the driver of LOSTA ARMBRO in the race, “failed to trail with his horse’s head behind the seat of the sulky that he was following between the 1400-1200 metres and 800-600 metres (half carting)”.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 2, United Fisheries Limited – Hoki Wedges Pace, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr T W Taumanu, against Licensed Open Horseman, Mr S P Walkinshaw, alleging a breach of Rule 869 (5) in that Mr Walkinshaw, as the driver of LOSTA ARMBRO in the race, “failed to trail with his horse’s head behind the seat of the sulky that he was following between the 1400-1200 metres and 800-600 metres (half carting)”.
Mr Walkinshaw had signed the Statement by the Defendant on the information form indicating, firstly, that he admitted the breach and, secondly, that he did not wish to be present at the hearing of the information.
Rule 869 provides as follows:
(5) A horseman shall trail with his horse’s head behind the seat of the sulky being trailed.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Taumanu showed video replays of the race between the 1400 metres and the 600 metres. He pointed out Mr Walkinshaw, driving LOSTA ARMBRO, racing towards the rear of the field, in the one out line. The head-on videos of the run down the home straight (between the 1400 and the 1200 metres) and again down the back straight (between the 800 and the 600 metres) clearly showed Mr Walkinshaw trailing on the wheel of the runner he was following rather than behind the seat. Mr Taumanu stated that Mr Walkinshaw’s actions left the driver of the horse following him in two minds.
Reasons for Decision:
The Committee was satisfied that Mr Walkinshaw had committed a breach of the half-carting Rule, as alleged, by failing to trail with his horse’s head behind the seat of the sulky of the runner he was trailing. The Committee also noted Mr Walkinshaw’s admission of the breach.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Taumanu informed the Committee that Mr Walkinshaw had a clear record as far as breaches of the Rule were concerned.The Penalty Guide provided for a fine of $200 for a breach of the Rule.
Reasons for Penalty:
In determining penalty, the Committee took into account Mr Walkinshaw’s admission of the breach and his previous good record.
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hearing_title: NZ Metro TC 5 February 2011 - R 2
charge:
Alleging a breach of Rule 869 (5) in that Mr Walkinshaw, as the driver of LOSTA ARMBRO in the race, “failed to trail with his horse’s head behind the seat of the sulky that he was following between the 1400-1200 metres and 800-600 metres (half carting)”.
facts:
Following the running of Race 2, United Fisheries Limited – Hoki Wedges Pace, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr T W Taumanu, against Licensed Open Horseman, Mr S P Walkinshaw, alleging a breach of Rule 869 (5) in that Mr Walkinshaw, as the driver of LOSTA ARMBRO in the race, “failed to trail with his horse’s head behind the seat of the sulky that he was following between the 1400-1200 metres and 800-600 metres (half carting)”.
Mr Walkinshaw had signed the Statement by the Defendant on the information form indicating, firstly, that he admitted the breach and, secondly, that he did not wish to be present at the hearing of the information.
Rule 869 provides as follows:
(5) A horseman shall trail with his horse’s head behind the seat of the sulky being trailed.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Taumanu showed video replays of the race between the 1400 metres and the 600 metres. He pointed out Mr Walkinshaw, driving LOSTA ARMBRO, racing towards the rear of the field, in the one out line. The head-on videos of the run down the home straight (between the 1400 and the 1200 metres) and again down the back straight (between the 800 and the 600 metres) clearly showed Mr Walkinshaw trailing on the wheel of the runner he was following rather than behind the seat. Mr Taumanu stated that Mr Walkinshaw’s actions left the driver of the horse following him in two minds.
reasonsfordecision:
The Committee was satisfied that Mr Walkinshaw had committed a breach of the half-carting Rule, as alleged, by failing to trail with his horse’s head behind the seat of the sulky of the runner he was trailing. The Committee also noted Mr Walkinshaw’s admission of the breach.
Decision:
The charge was found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Taumanu informed the Committee that Mr Walkinshaw had a clear record as far as breaches of the Rule were concerned.The Penalty Guide provided for a fine of $200 for a breach of the Rule.
reasonsforpenalty:
In determining penalty, the Committee took into account Mr Walkinshaw’s admission of the breach and his previous good record.
penalty:
Mr Walkinshaw was fined the sum of $200.
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