Geraldine TC 7 December 2024 – R8 – ROCK LOBSTER
ID: RIB49166
Animal Name:
ROCK LOBSTER
Code:
Harness
Race Date:
07/12/2024
Race Club:
Geraldine Trotting Club
Race Location:
Orari Racecourse - Orari Station Road, Orari, 7992
Race Number:
R8
Hearing Date:
07/12/2024
Hearing Location:
Orari Racecourse
Outcome: Determination
Penalty: N/A
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 8, Stipendiary Steward Mr Shane Renault presented an Information requesting a Ruling to determine whether ROCK LOBSTER was denied a fair start.
Mr Renault played the video footage of the start and identified ROCK LOBSTER (J Dunn) drawn in the unruly 4 position. He showed as the tapes were released, HERE COMES JANE (H Orange) who was drawn the outside of the front line, propped and stationary, back approximately 2 to 3 lengths from the barrier in front of ROCK LOBSTER. Mr Renault pointed to Mr Dunn initially steer out around HERE COMES JANE, but in his way was a Starter’s Assistant who had been attending to HERE COMES JANE. He said Mr Dunn has then turned his horse inwards quickly, to miss HERE COMES JANE and in doing so, has galloped, losing all chance.
DETERMINATION:
The Video evidence was clear and compelling and there was no hesitation from the Adjudicative Committee to rule ROCK LOBSTER was denied a fair start and confirmed a non runner in the race.
Decision Date: 07/12/2024
Publish Date: 10/12/2024