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Oamaru HRC 10 March 2021 – R 10 – Chair, Mr P Knowles

ID: JCA15818

Applicant:
Ms R Haley - Stipendiary Steward, Mr SP Renault - Stipendiary Steward

Respondent(s):
Mr RD Holmes - Licensed Open Driver

Information Number:
A12899

Hearing Type:
Hearing

New Charge:
Careless Driving

Rules:
869(3)(b)

Plea:
admitted

Meet Title:
Oamaru HRC - 10 March 2021

Meet Chair:
PKnowles

Race Date:
2021/03/10

Race Number:
R2

Decision:

Mr Holmes admitted the charge and it is found proved.

Penalty:

Mr Holmes is fined $300.

Facts:

Mr R Holmes was charged with a breach of careless driving in Race 10. Stewards alleged that Mr Holmes allowed his horse Starkers to strike the wheel of Tad Lincoln near the 400 metres and was in breach of r 869(3)(b). Mr Holmes admitted the charge and appeared at the hearing.

Mr Renault stated that approaching the 400 metres mark Starkers was in the one-out one-back position. Mr Holmes angled out to challenge and in doing so Starkers struck the sulky wheel of Tad Lincoln. Mr Morrison looked down at his sulky wheel when contact was made. Tad Lincoln’s sulky tyre came adrift and the tube wrapped around the sulky axle.

Mr Holmes stated that it was raining at the time and driving conditions were very difficult. He had simply misjudged his outwards movement slightly. 

Submissions for Penalty:

Ms Haley stated Mr Holmes has an excellent record and was a very experienced horseman. He had no charges under the Rule in the past 12 months. Stewards sought the minimum penalty of a fine of $300.

Mr Holmes stated he would prefer a fine as opposed to a suspension. 

Reasons for Penalty:

Mr Holmes admitted a breach of careless driving and has an excellent record. A minimum fine is appropriate.

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facts:

Mr R Holmes was charged with a breach of careless driving in Race 10. Stewards alleged that Mr Holmes allowed his horse Starkers to strike the wheel of Tad Lincoln near the 400 metres and was in breach of r 869(3)(b). Mr Holmes admitted the charge and appeared at the hearing.

Mr Renault stated that approaching the 400 metres mark Starkers was in the one-out one-back position. Mr Holmes angled out to challenge and in doing so Starkers struck the sulky wheel of Tad Lincoln. Mr Morrison looked down at his sulky wheel when contact was made. Tad Lincoln’s sulky tyre came adrift and the tube wrapped around the sulky axle.

Mr Holmes stated that it was raining at the time and driving conditions were very difficult. He had simply misjudged his outwards movement slightly. 


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Decision:

Mr Holmes admitted the charge and it is found proved.


sumissionsforpenalty:

Ms Haley stated Mr Holmes has an excellent record and was a very experienced horseman. He had no charges under the Rule in the past 12 months. Stewards sought the minimum penalty of a fine of $300.

Mr Holmes stated he would prefer a fine as opposed to a suspension. 


reasonsforpenalty:

Mr Holmes admitted a breach of careless driving and has an excellent record. A minimum fine is appropriate.


penalty:

Mr Holmes is fined $300.


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Rules: 869(3)(b)


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