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Hearing Date: 12 May 2013
Rule Number(s): Rules 869(6)(b) and (c)
Following the running of Race 7, the Norfolk Motors Mobile Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr S. P. Renault against Graduation Horseman Mr G. C. Telfer alleging a breach of Rules 869(6)(b) and (c) in that he was in breach of the “push out” Rule when driving “Share The Joy” (12). ...
Hearing Date: 12 May 2013
Rule Number(s): Rule 869(2)(a)
Following the running of Race 1, the Monarchy Mobile Trot, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr S. P. Renault against Open Horseman Mr J. P. Wheeler alleging a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip excessively when driving “Overanova” (8). The charge reads as follows: “I the ...
Hearing Date: 11 May 2013
Rule Number(s): 638(2)
Mr Williamson demonstrated on the video film that Mr Jones made a celebratory gesture 2 strides prior to the winning post. Mr Jones told the Committee that he thought he had past the winning post when making his celebratory gesture. He said it was hard to line up the winning post due to him racing wide ...
Hearing Date: 11 May 2013
NZ Metro TC 11 May 2103 - R 12 (request for a ruling)
Rule Number(s): 213(1)(j)
Following the running of Race 12, Westfield Riccarton Mobile Pace, an information requesting a ruling was filed by Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N G McIntyre, the details of the ruling sought being “as to whether DAUGHTRY BROMAC was denied a fair start” in the race. Mr J C Hay, the trainer and driver ...
Hearing Date: 11 May 2013
NZ Metro TC 11 May 2103 - R 10
Rule Number(s): 869(2)(a)
Following the running of Race 10, PGG Wrightson NZ Yearling Sales Series No.22 2YO Open Division (Final) (Listed Race), an information was filed by Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N G McIntyre, against Licensed Open Horseman, Mr D J Dunn, alleging that Mr Dunn, as the driver of REGULUS in the race, ...
Hearing Date: 11 May 2013
Rule Number(s): 869(2)(a)
Following the running of Race 5, Seelite Windows & Doors Sires’ Stakes 2YO Trotters Championship (Group 2), an information was filed by Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N G McIntyre, against Licensed Open Horseman, Mr A G Herlihy, alleging that Mr Herlihy, as the driver of HOT PANTS in the race, used ...
Hearing Date: 11 May 2013
NZ Metro TC 11 May 2013 - R 2 (Instigating a Protest)
Rule Number(s): 870(5)
Following the running of Race 2, Fahey Fence Hire Handicap Trot, an information instigating a protest was filed by Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N G McIntyre, against PAINT THE MOON (S R McNally), placed 4th by the judge, on the ground that “when galloping over the line it was lapped on by SUNNY JEWEL”, ...
Hearing Date: 10 May 2013
Forbury Park TC 10 May 2013 - R 8 (instigating a protest)
Rule Number(s): 869(8)
Mr Allison, stipendiary steward, alleged that in race 8 horse number 9 PUMP ACTION (Mr T Williams), which finished 1st, shifted ground inwards at the start checking horse number 8 BILLY THE BUS (N Williamson), which was placed 4th, which broke. Judge's placings were: 1ST 9 PUMP ACTION 2ND 2 BASHFUL ...
Hearing Date: 9 May 2013
Cambridge - Te Awamutu HRC 9 May 2013 - R 6 (heard on 16 May 2013 at Cambridge)
Rule Number(s): 867 and 869(3)(f)
RACEDAY JUDICIAL COMMITTEE DECISION Charge heard on 16th May which resulted from an incident on the 9th May. Informant: Mr J Muirhead - Stipendiary Steward ...
Hearing Date: 9 May 2013
Woodville-Pahiatua RC 9 May 2013 - R 7
Rule Number(s): 638 (1) (D)
M. Cameron, rider of Exabelle in Race 7 the Motorcycle HQ and Farmland Pahiatua Distance, allowed his mount to shift inwards shortly after the start when not clear of Colsoy (L. Allpress) and Firekeeper (K. Myers). Mr. Cameron admitted the breach of rule 638 (1) (D). Rule 638 (1) (D) reads: "a rider ...
Hearing Date: 8 May 2013
Avondale JC 8 May 2013 - R 5 (instigating a protest)
Rule Number(s): 642(1)
Following the running of Race 5, The Original Aussie Butcher Kumeu 1400, an information was filed Instigating a Protest pursuant to Rule 642(1). The Informant, Mr Forsman, alleged that Travel Wise placed 1st by the Judge interfered with the chances of Catalan King placed 2nd by the Judge. The interference ...
Hearing Date: 8 May 2013
Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)
Mr Robinson demonstrated the incident by using all the available films. He pointed out to the Committee that Ms Collett angled her mount out when only ¾ of a length clear of Jesshanimo. In doing so this resulted in Jesshanimo being forced abruptly onto the heels of Miss Directional and blundering. He ...
Hearing Date: 6 May 2013
Matamata RC 6 May 2013 - R 5 (request for a ruling)
Rule Number(s): 632
Following race 5, Broadway Motel 1400, an information was filed pursuant to Rule 632. The Informant, Mr Coles, Request a Ruling if Hermione and Giovanna Bella were denied a fair start due to gates being slow to open. Rule 632 states: “If, in the opinion of the Judicial Committee, a horse which does not ...
Hearing Date: 5 May 2013
Rule Number(s): 869(2)(a)
Following the running of Race 9, the Chertsey Trotting Club Mobile Pace, an Information was filed by Stipendiary Steward Mr N M Ydgren against Junior Horseman Mr R D Close alleging a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip in an excessive manner. The information reads as follows: “I the above ...
Hearing Date: 4 May 2013
Rule Number(s): 638(3)(b)
Mr Coles demonstrated on the video films Ms Dravitzki used her whip approximately 16 times prior to the 200 metres. He said Ms Dravitzki was hitting her mount every second stride and noted the strikes were not hard. He said she did not give her mount the required respite after 6 strides. Ms Dravitzki ...
Hearing Date: 3 May 2013
Rule Number(s): Rules 868(2) and 1114(2)
An Information was lodged by Stipendiary Steward Mr J M Muirhead against Licensed Open Horsewoman Ms N Rasmussen alleging that Ms Rasmussen failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures available to her inside the final 1400 metres of the race to ensure that her horse BEST DEAL YET was given ...
Hearing Date: 2 May 2013
Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)
At the conclusion of Race 8 The Wrens and J.R Milne. Son LTD Handicap, an information was lodged by Stipendiary Steward Mr M Zarb alleging that Mr D Bothamley permitted his mount AMIGO to shift inwards near the 1200 metre point, when not clear of PHIL WENNECK (Mr R Doherty) causing that horse to clip ...
Hearing Date: 1 May 2013
Rule Number(s): 330(3)(c)
Mr Williamson told the Committee that Mr Bosson was unable to make the handicapped weight of 56kg. He stated Mr Bosson was 1kg overweight and was replaced on Elusive Gold by Mr Sweeney. Mr Bosson advised us that he had been struggling with his weight after being on the sideline for 3 weeks with a hand ...
Hearing Date: 30 April 2013
Otaki-Maori RC 30 April 2013 - R 1 (instigating a protest)
Rule Number(s): 642(1)
Following the running of Race 1 Information No. A3136 was filed with the judicial committee. The information alleged that horse No.2 Sea King placed 1st by the judge interfered with the chances of horse No.8 Sea Eagle, placed 3rd by the judge, over the final stages. The Rule was read with all parties ...
Hearing Date: 30 April 2013
Otaki-Maori RC 30 April 2013 - R 5
Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)
Following the running of Race 5 (Cavallo Agistment Maiden) an Information No. A3138 was filed by stipendiary steward Mr N Goodwin under Rule 638(1)(d). The information stated that V Johnston “Just Like No Other” allowed her mount to shift inwards near the 1400m tightening Precede (M Dee), Savabelle (J ...
