Geraldine TC 7 December 2024 – R11 – Henry Sail
ID: RIB49174
Animal Name:
JACK TAR
Code:
Harness
Race Date:
07/12/2024
Race Club:
Geraldine Trotting Club
Race Location:
Orari Racecourse - Orari Station Road, Orari, 7992
Race Number:
R11
Hearing Date:
07/12/2024
Hearing Location:
Orari Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Junior Driver Henry Sail is suspended for 2 days
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 11, Stipendiary Steward Mr Shane Renault presented an Information alleging a breach of Rule 869(2) by Junior Driver Mr Henry Sail.
Mr Sail stated he understood the Rule and the Charge and confirmed he admitted the breach of the Rule. Mr Sail declined assistance from a Senior Driver and stated he was comfortable by himself.
Rule 869(2) provides:
3.4 For the purposes clause 3.3 a driver shall be deemed to have used the whip in an unapproved manner in the following circumstances which are not exclusive: 3.4.1 If the whip is applied other than as permitted in clause 3.1. 3.4.2 If the whip is applied more than a wrist flicking motion or free of the rein or continuous.
Mr Renault played the final straight video to show Mr Sail (JACK TAR) finishing strongly in the middle of the track, where he used his whip continuously for most of the home straight. Mr Renault said the strikes were compliant but far too many, Stewards counting more than 30.
Mr Sail agreed he was in breach of the Rule and made no submissions.
DECISION:
The Respondent having admitted the breach, the charge was deemed to be proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:
Mr Renault said Mr Sail has a clear record under the Rule. He said the Stewards view this breach at low to mid-range and would be seeking a penalty as the Guidelines provide.
Mr Sail made no submissions on Penalty, but asked for a suspension rather than a fine. He wished to start any proposed suspension after 13 December at Addington.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Penalty Guidelines provide a 2-day suspension or a $500 fine for a mid-range breach, which this is.
There are no factors here to move the Adjudicative Committee to depart from the Guidelines and accordingly, suspend Mr Sail for 2 days.
Deferment is granted pursuant to Rule 1106.
CONCLUSION:
Junior Driver Mr Henry Sail is suspended from the conclusion of racing on 13 December 2024, up to and including racing on 17 December 2024.
Decision Date: 07/12/2024
Publish Date: 10/12/2024