Manawatu HRC 16 November 2021 – R1 – THANK YOU
ID: RIB5943
Animal Name:
THANK YOU
Code:
Harness
Race Date:
16/11/2021
Race Club:
Manawatu Harness Racing Club
Race Location:
Manawatu Raceway - Pioneer Highway, Palmerston North,
Race Number:
R1
Hearing Date:
16/11/2021
Hearing Location:
Manawatu Raceway
Outcome: Protest Upheld
Penalty: THANK YOU relegated to 5th place
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 1 Information No A17253 was filed with the Committee. It was alleged that “THANK YOU” (4th) galloped across the line and was lapped on by “LEESA CASTLETON” (5th).
Mr Davis the Driver of “THANK YOU” did not contest the Protest.
Judge’s Placings were:
1st – BREAK FREE
2nd – HAKA PRIDE
3rd – PALISADE
4th – THANK YOU
5th – LEESA CASTLETON
REASONS FOR DECISION:
The film replays were shown plus a photo finish print was viewed, which clearly showed that “LEESA CASTLETON” had lapped on “THANK YOU” when that horse galloped over the finish line.
DECISION:
The Protest was upheld with “LEESA CASTLETON” being promoted to 4th and “THANK YOU” relegated to 5th.
Authorisation was given for payment of dividends and prizemoney to be paid on the amended placings.
Amended placings:
1st – BREAK FREE
2nd – HAKA PRIDE
3rd – PALISADE
4th – LEESA CASTLETON
5th – THANK YOU
Decision Date: 16/11/2021
Publish Date: 22/11/2021