Nelson HRC 15 January 2023 – R12 – Wilson House
ID: RIB14231
Animal Name:
ALEXIS ROCKET
Code:
Harness
Race Date:
15/01/2023
Race Club:
Nelson Harness Racing Club
Race Location:
Nelson Racecourse - 358 Lower Queen Street, Nelson, 7020
Race Number:
R12
Hearing Date:
15/01/2023
Hearing Location:
Richmond Park Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Junior Driver Wilson House is fined $200.
Evidence:
Following the running of Race 12, an Information was presented by RIB Steward Mr Matt Sole alleging a breach of Rule 869(2) by Junior Driver Wilson House.
Mr House confirmed he understood the Rule, the Charge, and that he admitted the breach. Mr House stated he was comfortable appearing at the hearing without the assistance of a Senior Driver.
Mr Sole demonstrated on the replay video Mr House shifting his horse ALEXIS ROCKET to the outside of the track turning for home, and striking his horse two times which breached the Rule. Mr Sole said from that point, Mr House had conformed to the Regulations.
Mr House agreed the two strikes were a mistake.
Decision:
The Respondent, having admitted the breach, it was deemed to be proved.
Submissions on Penalty:
Mr Sole stated Mr House had 306 drives last season and 10 this current one.
Mr Sole said Mr House had a warning concerning this Rule on 21 November 2022 at Banks Peninsula. He said today’s breach is low-level and Stewards were seeking the minimum fine of $200.
Reasons for Penalty:
All parties have agreed this breach is low-level and the Adjudicative Committee can find no reason to depart from the Guidelines and consider a $200 fine as appropriate.
Conclusion:
Junior Driver Wilson House is fined $200.
Decision Date: 15/01/2023
Publish Date: 16/01/2023