Geraldine TC 9 December 2023 – R2 – Robbie Holmes
ID: RIB30524
Animal Name:
THE MANDALORIAN
Code:
Harness
Race Date:
09/12/2023
Race Club:
Geraldine Trotting Club
Race Location:
Orari Racecourse - Orari Station Road, Orari, 7992
Race Number:
R2
Hearing Date:
09/12/2023
Hearing Location:
Orari Racecourse
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Driver Robbie Holmes is suspended for 3 days
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 2, Stipendiary Steward Mr Shane Renault presented an Information alleging a breach of Rule 869(2) by Open Driver Mr Robbie Holmes.
Mr Holmes stated he was conversant with the Rule and Charge and confirmed his admittance of the breach.
Mr Renault played the final straight video to show Mr Holmes (THE MANDALORIAN) finishing strongly in the centre of the field. Mr Renault pointed to three strikes, which he said Stewards could not accept to be wrist flicking only.
Mr Holmes agreed with Mr Renault’s assessment.
DECISION:
The Respondent having admitted the breach, the Charge was deemed to be proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:
Mr Renault said Mr Holmes has had 293 drives this season and has one breach under the Rule at Kaikoura on 30 October 2023.
Mr Holmes made no submissions.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Penalty Guidelines provide a 3-day suspension for a second breach at low level.
The Adjudicative Committee found no factors to depart from the Guidelines in the circumstances of this case.
CONCLUSION:
Accordingly, Open Driver Mr Robbie Holmes’ Licence to drive in races is suspended from 13 December 2023 to 17 December 2023 inclusive.
Decision Date: 09/12/2023
Publish Date: 11/12/2023