Banks Peninsula TC 29 December 2024 – R9 – MOUTON CADET

Evidence:

Following the running of Race 9, the Applicant Chief Stipendiary Steward, Nigel McIntyre filed an Information requesting a ruling to determine whether MOUTON CADET was denied a fair start.

Rule 213 provides as follows:

(1) A Stipendiary Steward at any time may scratch from a race or declare ineligible to start in a race until a specific condition is met any horse on all or any of the following grounds: –

(e) that the horse’s behaviour at the start, barrier or during the running of any race is or
was unsatisfactory;

Submission for Decision:

The Applicant, Chief Stipendiary Steward Nigel McIntyre, used the available race films to show that MOUTON CADET, who was  originally drawn 1 on the front line, but was sent by the Starter to the unruly position due to it’s behaviour to the outside of the field, was fractious prior to the start being made. Mr McIntyre pointed out MOUTON CADET, as the start was being effected, rear and turn sideways when rearing, losing considerable ground, thereafter losing all chance.

Reasons for Decision:

The Adjudicative Committee reviewed the films relating to the start of the race and evaluated the evidence and replays.

Due to the horse’s behavior at the start when rearing, turning sideways and losing considerable ground as the start was being effected, the Adjudicative Committee determined MOUTON CADET, due to its unsatisfactory behavior, was denied a fair start and as a consequence, this materially prejudiced the chances of that horse finishing in a better placing.

Decision:

The Adjudicative Committee ruled that MOUTON CADET was denied a fair start and such occurrence materially prejudiced the chances of that horse.