Gore HRC 26 September 2024 – R2 – Kirstin Green

ID: RIB46655

Respondent(s):
Kirstin Lee Green - Driver

Applicant:
Mr Vinny Munro - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Geoff Hall

Persons Present:
Miss Rebecca Haley - Stipendiary Steward

Information Number:
A20603

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Failure to comply with mudguards regs

Rule(s):
Mudguards Regulations - Other - Mudguards Regulations

Plea:
Admitted

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