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Hearing Date: 22 May 2013
Rule Number(s): Rule 638(3)(b)
Following Race 4, Lovells Knits For Merino 1200, an information was laid pursuant to Rule 638(3)(b). The informant Mr Coles alleged that Ms Spratt used the whip excessively prior to the 200 metres on her mount GUETTA. Ms Spratt acknowledged that she understood the rule and the nature of the charge. Rule ...
Hearing Date: 22 May 2013
Rule Number(s): Rule 649(1)(a)
Following the running of Race 7, the North West Flooring Xtra 1200, an information was lodged pursuant to Rule 649(1)(a). The informant Mr Coles alleged that apprentice rider A.FORBES attempted to weigh out for his mount JUSTAGEM without leathers and irons. Rule 649(1)(a) states " A Rider must not do ...
Hearing Date: 21 May 2013
Gore RC 21 May 2013 - R 6 (request for a ruling)
Rule Number(s): 632
Following the running of Race # 6, “JOHN BRICK MEMORIAL HANDICAP” a request for a Ruling was lodged by Stipendiary Steward Mr J McLaughlin. The request alleged that “...the barrier attendant had hold of Heart Of Hearts as the gate opened and the filly continued throughout the race with a lead attached.” ...
Hearing Date: 21 May 2013
Rule Number(s): 638 (1) (d)
Following the running of Race 8, the AON INSURANCE BROKERS HANDICAP, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr J McLaughlin, against Licensed Apprentice Jockey Miss R Black, alleging a breach of Rule 638 (1) (d) in that Miss Black, as the rider of “Al Askan” in the race, that, “…near the 200m ...
Hearing Date: 20 May 2013
R Tauranga 20 May 2013 - R 5 (instigating a protest)
Rule Number(s): 642(1)
Following the running of Race 5, Tainui Press Design and Print 1600, an information was filed Instigating a Protest pursuant to Rule 642(1). The Informant, Mr Sweeney, alleged that BEAUTY GLOW placed 1st by the Judge interfered with LUCKY RUBY placed 2nd by the Judge. The interference was alleged to ...
Hearing Date: 20 May 2013
Rule Number(s): 534(1)
Mr Oatham informed the Committee that Mr Ormsby rang him at 11.03am to advise him he failed to scratch Imagine by the required time. Mr Ormsby conceded that he forgot that Imagine was accepted for today's race meeting because she raced on Saturday. He freely admitted this was an error on his part.
Hearing Date: 18 May 2013
Rangitikei RC 18 May 2013 - R 8 (request for a ruling)
Rule Number(s): 632
Following the running of Race 8, the Listed James Bull Rangitikei Gold Cup, the Stewards requested a ruling in relation to Rule 632 from the Judicial Committee in that “did POSTMANS DAUGHTER receive a fair start.” 632: If, in the opinion of the Judicial Committee, a horse which does not finish in the ...
Hearing Date: 18 May 2013
Waikato RC 18 May 2013 - R 1 (instigating a protest)
Rule Number(s): 642(1)
Following the running of Race 1, Dunstan Breed And Grow Premier, an information was filed Instigating a Protest pursuant to Rule 642(1). The Informant, Mr Sweeney, alleged that THEDEPOT placed 3rd by the Judge interfered with the chances of MAGIC BELLE placed 4th by the Judge. The interference was alleged ...
Hearing Date: 18 May 2013
Invercargill HRC 18 May 2013 - R 2 (instigating a protest)
Rule Number(s): 869(8)
Mr Renault alleged that horse number 11, LUCKY GETAWAY that was placed 1st by the Judge in race 2 and horse number 8, BELLE DELIGHT that was placed 3rd by the Judge interfered with the chances of horse number 13, STRATEGIC MISS, which was pulled up and thus finished last. This interference was alleged ...
Hearing Date: 18 May 2013
Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)
Mr Williamson demonstrated the incident by using all the available films. He pointed out to the Committee that approaching the 800 metre mark Ms Chiong allowed her mount Arnold to shift out when a bare length clear. This resulted in Heart of Darkness having to move off the heels of Arnold and was checked. ...
Hearing Date: 18 May 2013
Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)
Mr Williamson demonstrated the incident by using all the available films. He pointed out to the Committee that near the 300 metres Ms Chiong allowed her mount Arnold to shift out and make contact with Tango Terrific. Ms Chiong then straightened her mount and pulls the whip on Arnold which shifts in abruptly ...
Hearing Date: 18 May 2013
Rule Number(s): 638(3)(b)
Mr Neal demonstrated on the video films Mrs Satherley used her whip approximately 13 times prior to the 200 metres. He said while Mrs Satherley did pause on a couple of occasions they were not sufficient as per the required respite after 6 strides. Mrs Satherley informed the Committee that her horse ...
Hearing Date: 18 May 2013
Invercargill HRC 18 May 2013 - R 10
Rule Number(s): 869(2)(a)
Mr Renault demonstrated on the videos that the defendant used his whip 28 times in the home straight. He acknowledged immediately that Mr Thomas had never hit the horse. All the strikes were to the dust cover but they were continuous.
Hearing Date: 17 May 2013
Manawatu HRC 17 May 2013 - R 10 (instigating a protest)
Rule Number(s): Rule 870(5)
Following the running of Race 10 (Visique Naylor Palmer Optometrists Handicap Trot 2500m) an Information Instigating a Protest was lodged by Stipendiary Steward Mr N Ydgren. The Information stated: “That SUNSHIELD was in an incorrect gait as its nose reached the finishing line and was lapped on by LATENT.” ...
Hearing Date: 17 May 2013
Manawatu HRC 17 May 2013 - R 7 (request for a ruling)
Rule Number(s): Rules 231(1)(j) and 857(3)(i)(iii)
After the running of Race 7 (Harding Livestock Mobile Pace 2500m), Information A2326 was filed with the Judicial Committee requesting a ruling. The ruling being sought was: “whether TRIUMPHANT KNIGHT was denied a fair start.” Rule 213 provides: (1) A Stipendiary Steward at any time may scratch from a ...
Hearing Date: 17 May 2013
Rule Number(s): 619 / 649(1)(a)
Mr Zarb explained that the defendant had an issue with his weight and when he had first attempted to weigh out he was not able to claim his full allowance. At that time he was wearing a “Tipperary” vest. He then changed his gear and borrowed what he believed was a lighter “Race Safe” vest. He then weighed ...
Hearing Date: 17 May 2013
Manawatu HRC 17 May 2013 - R 10
Rule Number(s): Rule 868(2)
Rule 868(2) was read and confirmed as understood by Mr Phelan, who also confirmed that he did not admit the breach.
Hearing Date: 17 May 2013
Manawatu HRC 17 May 2013 - R 2 (request for a ruling)
Rule Number(s): Rule 1102(a)(iii)
After the abandonment of Race 2 (Inspired Impact Mobile Pace 2500m), Information A2325 was filed with the Judicial Committee requesting a ruling. The ruling being sought was: “whether Race 2 be run again or declared null and void.” Rule 1102(2) provides: “The functions of a Judicial Committee shall be: ...
Hearing Date: 14 May 2013
Ashburton RC 14 May 2013 - R 5
Rule Number(s): Rule 638(1); A Rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be:; (d) careless
As the field approached the 1,000 metres mark in the "Barneswood Farm Maiden", Miss Wynne riding "Rockahoy" racing in a three wide position allowed her mount to gradually shift inwards at a point when she wasn't entitled to do so, as she took the line of "Chapelle D'or" in the process. Mr Doherty had ...
Hearing Date: 14 May 2013
Ashburton RC 14 May 2013 - R 4
Rule Number(s): Rule 638(1); A rider shall not ride a horse in a manner which the Judicial Committee considers to be:; (d) careless
As a result of an incident in the final stages of the "Barneswood Farm Rating 75", Mrs B Pitman, an apprentice jockey, was charged with careless riding pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d) of the Rules of Racing. It was alleged that Mrs Pitman allowed her mount to shift inwards when not sufficiently clear of "Fragrant" ...
