Gore HRC 26 September 2024 – R2 – Kirstin Green
ID: RIB46655
Animal Name:
BIG VINNIE
Code:
Harness
Race Date:
26/09/2024
Race Club:
Gore Harness Racing Club
Race Location:
Gore Racecourse - 136 Gore-Mataura Highway, Gore, 9772
Race Number:
R2
Hearing Date:
26/09/2024
Hearing Location:
Gore
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Trainer Kirstin Green is fined $100
Following the running of Race 2, Mr Munro presented an Information alleging a breach of the Mudguards Regulations by Trainer Ms K Green (BIG VINNIE) in that she failed to apply mudguards when required, this being her 3rd breach.
Mr Munro said this breach of the Rules was usually dealt with by way of the MIN regime, but as this was Ms Green’s third breach since early June, an Information was presented. Ms Green was fined $50 on 6 June 2024 and $50 again 12 days later, for a breach of these Regulations.
Ms Green acknowledged her mistake, stating she would be obtaining mudguards.
DECISION
As Ms Green has admitted the breach, it is found to be proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY
Mr Munro said a fine in the vicinity of $100 would be appropriate.
Ms Green made no submissions.
REASONS FOR PENALTY
The Adjudicative Committee agrees that a fine at a level above the $50 minimum penalty is appropriate.
CONCLUSION
Ms Green is fined $100.
Decision Date: 26/09/2024
Publish Date: 27/09/2024