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Oamaru HRC – 30 January 2011 – R3

ID: JCA11621

Applicant:
Mr Renault - Stipendiary Steward

Respondent(s):
Mr S Walkinshaw

Information Number:
69114

Hearing Type:
Hearing

Rules:
869(2)(a)

Plea:
admitted

Meet Title:
Oamaru HRC - 30 January 2011

Meet Chair:
GHall

Meet Committee Member 1:
JEagles

Race Date:
2011/01/30

Race Number:
R3 Walkinshaw

Decision:

We find the charge proved.

Penalty:

The defendant is fined the sum of $200 and Mr Renault is requested to remind Mr Walkinshaw of his obligations under this rule.

Charge:

Mr Renault, stipendiary steward, alleged that Mr S Walkinshaw (BAD MAN’S BROTHER) used his whip in an excessive manner in the run home.

Facts:

Mr Renault demonstrated on the video that Mr Walkinshaw hit his horse 19 times in the run up the straight.

The defendant’s actions were continuous with no distinct pauses. They were strong strikes with the whip.

Reasons for Decision:

Mr Walkinshaw admitted the breach and indicated he did not wish to be present at the hearing.

Submissions for Penalty:

Mr Renault said Mr Walkinshaw was co-operative when spoken to and was remorseful. The defendant has a clear record with 169 drives this season and no previous breach of the rule. Mr Renault submitted a fine of $200 was appropriate.

Reasons for Penalty:

We take into account the number of strikes and their forceful nature, and have regard also to Mr Walkinshaw’s ready admission of the breach and his excellent record.

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decisiondate: 31/12/2010


hearing_title: Oamaru HRC - 30 January 2011 - R3


charge:

Mr Renault, stipendiary steward, alleged that Mr S Walkinshaw (BAD MAN’S BROTHER) used his whip in an excessive manner in the run home.


facts:

Mr Renault demonstrated on the video that Mr Walkinshaw hit his horse 19 times in the run up the straight.

The defendant’s actions were continuous with no distinct pauses. They were strong strikes with the whip.


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submissionsfordecision:


reasonsfordecision:

Mr Walkinshaw admitted the breach and indicated he did not wish to be present at the hearing.


Decision:

We find the charge proved.


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Mr Renault said Mr Walkinshaw was co-operative when spoken to and was remorseful. The defendant has a clear record with 169 drives this season and no previous breach of the rule. Mr Renault submitted a fine of $200 was appropriate.


reasonsforpenalty:

We take into account the number of strikes and their forceful nature, and have regard also to Mr Walkinshaw’s ready admission of the breach and his excellent record.


penalty:

The defendant is fined the sum of $200 and Mr Renault is requested to remind Mr Walkinshaw of his obligations under this rule.


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