R Rotorua 20 October 2012 – R 10
ID: JCA12002
Code:
Thoroughbred
Meet Title:
Racing Rotorua - 20 October 2012
Meet Chair:
ADooley
Meet Committee Member 1:
GTankard
Race Date:
2012/10/20
Race Number:
R10
Decision:
As Mr Pike admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
Penalty:
Accordingly, we impose a $250 fine.
Charge:
An information was filed pursuant to Rule 534(1). The informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Pike/ Donoghue failed to scratch BEST COMMAND in race 10 by the required time.
Facts:
Mr Oatham advised the committee Mr Pike omitted to scratch the horse BEST COMMAND by the required time, noting this was a clear oversight. The horse was officially scratched at 8.40am.
Co – trainer Mr Pike informed the committee that he was busy at the track in the morning and it was a complete oversight.
Submissions for Penalty:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Pike's record which showed he had a clear record under this rule. He referred to other recent penalties imposed under this rule - they ranged from $150 to $400 fines. He said Mr Pike had been completely up front with the Stewards and did not attempt to get a vet certificate to cover his error. He submitted a penalty in the range from $150 to $400 would be appropriate.
Mr Pike said it was unlikely to happen again and submitted a penalty at the low end would be appropriate.
Reasons for Penalty:
The committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The mitigating factors are Mr Pike's admission of the breach, his clear record and his honesty with Officials. However, this has to be balanced against the aggravating fact that a horse was denied a start due to Mr Pike's error. We referred to recent penalties under this rule and noted the JCA penalty guide recommended starting point is a $400 fine. After taking into account all of the above factors and placing emphasis on the mitigating factors we assess an appropriate penalty is a $250 fine.
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newcharge:
plea: admitted
penaltyrequired: 1
decisiondate: 04/10/2012
hearing_title: R Rotorua 20 October 2012 - R 10
charge:
An information was filed pursuant to Rule 534(1). The informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Pike/ Donoghue failed to scratch BEST COMMAND in race 10 by the required time.
facts:
Mr Oatham advised the committee Mr Pike omitted to scratch the horse BEST COMMAND by the required time, noting this was a clear oversight. The horse was officially scratched at 8.40am.
Co – trainer Mr Pike informed the committee that he was busy at the track in the morning and it was a complete oversight.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
reasonsfordecision:
Decision:
As Mr Pike admitted the breach we find the charge proved.
sumissionsforpenalty:
Mr Oatham produced Mr Pike's record which showed he had a clear record under this rule. He referred to other recent penalties imposed under this rule - they ranged from $150 to $400 fines. He said Mr Pike had been completely up front with the Stewards and did not attempt to get a vet certificate to cover his error. He submitted a penalty in the range from $150 to $400 would be appropriate.
Mr Pike said it was unlikely to happen again and submitted a penalty at the low end would be appropriate.
reasonsforpenalty:
The committee carefully considered all the evidence and submissions presented. The mitigating factors are Mr Pike's admission of the breach, his clear record and his honesty with Officials. However, this has to be balanced against the aggravating fact that a horse was denied a start due to Mr Pike's error. We referred to recent penalties under this rule and noted the JCA penalty guide recommended starting point is a $400 fine. After taking into account all of the above factors and placing emphasis on the mitigating factors we assess an appropriate penalty is a $250 fine.
penalty:
Accordingly, we impose a $250 fine.
hearing_type: Hearing
Rules: 534(1)
Informant: Mr J Oatham - Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer: Mr T Pike and Mr M Donoghue - Trainers of BEST COMMAND
Otherperson:
PersonPresent:
Respondent:
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