Waikato/BOP H 28 January 2021 – R 1 (instigating a protest) – Chair, Mr A Godsalve
ID: JCA14938
Meet Title:
Harness Racing Waikato - 28 January 2021
Meet Chair:
AGodsalve
Race Date:
2021/01/28
Race Number:
R1
Decision:
TRAMPS LIKE US was therefore disqualified from its 3rd placing.
The official placings became:
1st - KRISTOFFERSON
2nd - DEMOLITION MAN
3rd - SAFRAKOVA
4th - ELEGANT PEAK
5th - FLYING SCOTSMAN
Authority was given for the payment of stakes and dividends in accordance with the amended placings.
Facts:
Following the running of Race 1, Mr Mulcay instigated a protest against the 3rd placing of the horse TRAMPS LIKE US driven by Mr Ferguson on the grounds that it 'broke shortly after the start and galloped in excess of 150 metres before settling'.
Mr Fergusson on behalf of the Connections of the horse noted on the Information that:
1. He did not contest the protest, and
2. He did not wish to be present at the hearing.
Rule 870(3) provides that: 'Any horse which breaks from its gait shall promptly regain its proper gait'.
The Breaking Horses Regulations state:
(a) ‘Any horse which breaks from its gait either at the start or during the running of any race and continues on in the break for a distance of 150 metres or greater, shall be deemed to be in breach of Rule 870(3) in that it has failed to promptly regain its proper gait'.
Submissions for Decision:
Using the films Mr Mulcay identified the horse, TRAMPS LIKE US just after the start. The horse went off stride and continued on in a gallop for approximately 200 metres before settling back into its correct gait. TRAMPS LIKE US eventually finished in 3rd placing.
Mr Mulcay asked the Committee to disqualify the horse from the race.
Reasons for Decision:
Mr Ferguson did not contest the protest. It was clear on the films that TRAMPS LIKE US had galloped for about 200m and therefore was in breach of the Rule and Regulations.
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decisiondate: 28/01/2021
hearing_title: Waikato/BOP H 28 January 2021 - R 1 (instigating a protest) - Chair, Mr A Godsalve
charge:
facts:
Following the running of Race 1, Mr Mulcay instigated a protest against the 3rd placing of the horse TRAMPS LIKE US driven by Mr Ferguson on the grounds that it 'broke shortly after the start and galloped in excess of 150 metres before settling'.
Mr Fergusson on behalf of the Connections of the horse noted on the Information that:
1. He did not contest the protest, and
2. He did not wish to be present at the hearing.
Rule 870(3) provides that: 'Any horse which breaks from its gait shall promptly regain its proper gait'.
The Breaking Horses Regulations state:
(a) ‘Any horse which breaks from its gait either at the start or during the running of any race and continues on in the break for a distance of 150 metres or greater, shall be deemed to be in breach of Rule 870(3) in that it has failed to promptly regain its proper gait'.
appealdecision:
isappeal:
submissionsfordecision:
Using the films Mr Mulcay identified the horse, TRAMPS LIKE US just after the start. The horse went off stride and continued on in a gallop for approximately 200 metres before settling back into its correct gait. TRAMPS LIKE US eventually finished in 3rd placing.
Mr Mulcay asked the Committee to disqualify the horse from the race.
reasonsfordecision:
Mr Ferguson did not contest the protest. It was clear on the films that TRAMPS LIKE US had galloped for about 200m and therefore was in breach of the Rule and Regulations.
Decision:
TRAMPS LIKE US was therefore disqualified from its 3rd placing.
The official placings became:
1st - KRISTOFFERSON
2nd - DEMOLITION MAN
3rd - SAFRAKOVA
4th - ELEGANT PEAK
5th - FLYING SCOTSMAN
Authority was given for the payment of stakes and dividends in accordance with the amended placings.
sumissionsforpenalty:
reasonsforpenalty:
penalty:
hearing_type: Protest
Rules: 870(3) and Breaking Horses Regulations
Informant: Mr S Mulcay - Senior Stipendiary Steward
JockeysandTrainer:
Otherperson:
PersonPresent:
Respondent: Mr P Ferguson - Driver of TRAMPS LIKE US and representing Connections
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