Oamaru HRC 17 June 2018 – R 3 – Chair, Mr P Knowles
ID: JCA11923
Meet Title:
Oamaru HRC - 17 June 2018
Meet Chair:
PKnowles
Meet Committee Member 1:
GHall
Race Date:
2018/06/17
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
The charge is found proved.
Penalty:
Miss Tomlinson is suspended from the end of racing on the 17th June up to and including the 24th June (3 days).
Facts:
Following the running of race 3, the North Otago Motor Group Junior Drivers Mobile Pace, Stewards lodged an Information alleging Miss S Tomlinson (Junior Driver) was in breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she “…drove carelessly near the 1400 metres by allowing her horse MOYTURA to shift down the track when insufficiently clear to do so causing SOME EXCUSESOMWHERE to break and lose its chance”.
Rule 869(3)(b) reads:
(3) No horseman in any race shall drive: -
(b) carelessly.
Miss Tomlinson did not admit the charge and appeared at the hearing assisted by Mr B Orange.
Submissions for Decision:
Mr Quirk, with the aid of the videos, stated that Miss Tomlinson had attempted to take the lead from SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE for a distance of over 600m. About the 1400m mark Miss Tomlinson allowed MOYTURA to shift inwards and in doing so her inside sulky wheel came into contact with the front leg of SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE. This caused SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE to break from its gait.
Mr Renault said Miss Tomlinson was obligated to keep clear when crossing over to the lead and had failed to do so. He said Miss McKay had done everything possible to restrain her horse, which was under a hold, but the resulting interference lead to her horse breaking and losing its chance.
Miss McKay stated she had been trying to give the lead away to Miss Tomlinson’s horse for some distance. Her horse was really keen and pulling hard at the time. However, she stated that the front leg of SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE struck either the mudguard or wheel of MOYTURA as that horse crossed over in front of her. She further added that Miss Tomlinson’s sulky was not clear of her horse when she crossed over.
Mr Orange stated that Miss McKay was partly to blame for the incident. He said Miss Tomlinson had been urging MOYTURA forward to take the lead and as she crossed over Miss McKay shifted her horse up the track slightly and struck Miss Tomlinson’s sulky wheel. He said had she stayed in a straight line the incident would not have happened.
Miss Tomlinson stated that MOYTURA raced lazy and she had to drive it hard to reach the lead. She also thought that the horse might have pulled up as she crossed over to the lead which contributed to the incident.
In summary Mr Renault stated that Miss Tomlinson was not sufficiently clear of Miss McKay’s horse when she crossed over. As a result, contact was made and SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE broke and lost its chance.
Mr Orange stated it was the racing manners of both horses which led to the incident. It was not helped by Miss McKay shifting up the track prior to contact being made.
Reasons for Decision:
It is clear from the videos that Miss Tomlinson was having to vigorously drive MOYTURA forward to reach the lead. In doing so the onus is on the driver crossing over to the lead to stay clear of other runners. In this instance and despite Miss McKay’s effort to hand the lead up, Miss Tomlinson’s horse was not sufficiently clear of the other runner which ultimately led to contact being made. This caused SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE to break and lose its chance.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Renault said Miss Tomlinson was a very busy Junior Driver having over 400 drives this season. She had 276 drives last season. She had an excellent record under the Rule with no prior breaches within the past 12 months. The JCA Penalty Guide recommended a starting point of a fine of $500 or a 10 drive suspension. Stewards were seeking a suspension of 3-4 days.
Miss Tomlinson, after some discussion with Mr Orange, said she would prefer a suspension as opposed to a fine. She had a very good record under the rule. Miss Tomlinson said she had about three drives per meeting and was not seeking a deferment.
Reasons for Penalty:
In setting a penalty we have taken into account the racing manners of both horses involved. Miss Tomlinson has an excellent record as a Junior Driver under the Rule considering the large number of drives she had had over the past 12 months. We take a starting point of four days suspension (12 drives). We give Miss Tomlinson credit for her excellent record and take into account the difficult drive she was having on MOYTURA and reduce the suspension to three days.
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newcharge: Careless driving
plea: denied
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 19/06/2018
hearing_title: Oamaru HRC 17 June 2018 - R 3 - Chair, Mr P Knowles
charge:
facts:
Following the running of race 3, the North Otago Motor Group Junior Drivers Mobile Pace, Stewards lodged an Information alleging Miss S Tomlinson (Junior Driver) was in breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she “…drove carelessly near the 1400 metres by allowing her horse MOYTURA to shift down the track when insufficiently clear to do so causing SOME EXCUSESOMWHERE to break and lose its chance”.
Rule 869(3)(b) reads:
(3) No horseman in any race shall drive: -
(b) carelessly.
Miss Tomlinson did not admit the charge and appeared at the hearing assisted by Mr B Orange.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Mr Quirk, with the aid of the videos, stated that Miss Tomlinson had attempted to take the lead from SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE for a distance of over 600m. About the 1400m mark Miss Tomlinson allowed MOYTURA to shift inwards and in doing so her inside sulky wheel came into contact with the front leg of SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE. This caused SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE to break from its gait.
Mr Renault said Miss Tomlinson was obligated to keep clear when crossing over to the lead and had failed to do so. He said Miss McKay had done everything possible to restrain her horse, which was under a hold, but the resulting interference lead to her horse breaking and losing its chance.
Miss McKay stated she had been trying to give the lead away to Miss Tomlinson’s horse for some distance. Her horse was really keen and pulling hard at the time. However, she stated that the front leg of SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE struck either the mudguard or wheel of MOYTURA as that horse crossed over in front of her. She further added that Miss Tomlinson’s sulky was not clear of her horse when she crossed over.
Mr Orange stated that Miss McKay was partly to blame for the incident. He said Miss Tomlinson had been urging MOYTURA forward to take the lead and as she crossed over Miss McKay shifted her horse up the track slightly and struck Miss Tomlinson’s sulky wheel. He said had she stayed in a straight line the incident would not have happened.
Miss Tomlinson stated that MOYTURA raced lazy and she had to drive it hard to reach the lead. She also thought that the horse might have pulled up as she crossed over to the lead which contributed to the incident.
In summary Mr Renault stated that Miss Tomlinson was not sufficiently clear of Miss McKay’s horse when she crossed over. As a result, contact was made and SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE broke and lost its chance.
Mr Orange stated it was the racing manners of both horses which led to the incident. It was not helped by Miss McKay shifting up the track prior to contact being made.
reasonsfordecision:
It is clear from the videos that Miss Tomlinson was having to vigorously drive MOYTURA forward to reach the lead. In doing so the onus is on the driver crossing over to the lead to stay clear of other runners. In this instance and despite Miss McKay’s effort to hand the lead up, Miss Tomlinson’s horse was not sufficiently clear of the other runner which ultimately led to contact being made. This caused SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE to break and lose its chance.
Decision:
The charge is found proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Renault said Miss Tomlinson was a very busy Junior Driver having over 400 drives this season. She had 276 drives last season. She had an excellent record under the Rule with no prior breaches within the past 12 months. The JCA Penalty Guide recommended a starting point of a fine of $500 or a 10 drive suspension. Stewards were seeking a suspension of 3-4 days.
Miss Tomlinson, after some discussion with Mr Orange, said she would prefer a suspension as opposed to a fine. She had a very good record under the rule. Miss Tomlinson said she had about three drives per meeting and was not seeking a deferment.
reasonsforpenalty:
In setting a penalty we have taken into account the racing manners of both horses involved. Miss Tomlinson has an excellent record as a Junior Driver under the Rule considering the large number of drives she had had over the past 12 months. We take a starting point of four days suspension (12 drives). We give Miss Tomlinson credit for her excellent record and take into account the difficult drive she was having on MOYTURA and reduce the suspension to three days.
penalty:
Miss Tomlinson is suspended from the end of racing on the 17th June up to and including the 24th June (3 days).
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 869(3)(b)
Informant: Mr S Renault-Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Miss S Tomlinson - Junior Driver
Otherperson: Mr B Orange - Open Horseman assisting Miss Tomlinson, Miss L McKay - Junior Driver, Mr C DeFilippi - Senior Horseman assisting Miss McKay
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Respondent:
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