R Taupō 20 September 2024 – R2 – FLUTTERBELLE
ID: RIB46411
Animal Name:
FLUTTERBELLE
Code:
Thoroughbred
Race Date:
20/09/2024
Race Club:
Taupo Racing Club
Race Location:
Taupo Racecourse - 471 Centennial Dr, Taupo, 3378
Race Number:
R2
Hearing Date:
20/09/2024
Hearing Location:
Taupo
Outcome: Determination
Penalty: N/A
FACTS
Jockey Courtney Barnes, using the available films, which were not of the best quality, pointed out she had a Starter’s Assistant alongside her mount after loading. FUTTERBELLE had become restless and reared on a couple of occasions. She believed that as the gates opened, the Starter’s Assistant had his hand on the horse’s bridle, thus denying a clean and unimpeded beginning.
She believed she lost at least 4 to 5 lengths at the start.
Stipendiary Steward A Dooley commented he was of the belief that the Starter’s Assistant had his hand on the bridle as the field was let go.
REASONS FOR DECISION
The available films confirmed that FLUTTERBELLE was denied a clean and unimpeded start.
CONCLUSION
FLUTTERBELLE was declared a non-runner and all investments were authorized to be refunded.
Decision Date: 20/09/2024
Publish Date: 23/09/2024