NZ Metro TC 21 June 2024 – R1 (heard 23 June 2024 at Addington) – Michael House
ID: RIB43623
Animal Name:
LORD MUDRICK
Code:
Harness
Race Date:
21/06/2024
Race Club:
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Race Location:
Addington Raceway - 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, 8024
Race Number:
R1
Hearing Date:
23/06/2024
Hearing Location:
Addington Raceway, Christchurch
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Amateur Driver Michael House is fined $300
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 1, the IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION (NZ AM DRIVERS CHAMPS) MOB PACE, Stipendiary Steward Mr Shane Renault presented an Information alleging a breach of Rule 869(2) by Amateur Driver Mr Michael House.
The hearing of the Information was adjourned sine die and was heard today, Sunday 23 June 2024.
Stipendiary Steward Mr Paul Williams, filled in as the Applicant in Mr Renault’s absence.
The race videos showed Mr House leading the race entering the home straight and on four occasions, used his whip outside of the Regulations.
DECISION:
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:
Mr Williams said this was Mr House’s first breach, low range, and alluded to the choice for Mr House of a $300 fine or a 2-day suspension.
Mr House chose the latter.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Adjudicative Committee found no factors to depart from the Penalty Guidelines on this occasion.
CONCLUSION:
Amateur Driver Michael House is fined $300.
Decision Date: 23/06/2024
Publish Date: 24/06/2024