NZ Metro TC 23 June 2024 – R4 – Cheree Wigg
ID: RIB43626
Animal Name:
WILD IRISH ROSE
Code:
Harness
Race Date:
23/06/2024
Race Club:
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Race Location:
Addington Raceway - 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, 8024
Race Number:
R4
Hearing Date:
23/06/2024
Hearing Location:
Addington Raceway, Christchurch
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Amateur Driver Cheree Wigg is suspended for 6 weeks
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 4, Stipendiary Steward Mr Paul Williams presented an Information alleging a breach of Rule 869(2) by Amateur Driver Miss Cheree Wigg.
Miss Wigg stated she was conversant with the Rule, the Charge and confirmed she admitted the breach.
The race videos showed Miss Wigg finishing three wide entering the home straight and using her whip in a continuous manner without any pauses.
Miss Wigg made no submissions.
DECISION:
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:
Mr Williams said this was Miss Wigg’s second breach of the Rule, which the Stewards gauge at low to mid-level. He said a penalty in line with the Guidelines would be appropriate.
Miss Wigg made no submissions.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Penalty Guidelines provide a 3-day suspension starting point for a second breach at low level, which the Adjudicative Committee views this breach to be.
This 3-day suspension equates to 6 weeks for the Amateur Driver ranks.
The Adjudicative Committee found no factors to depart from the Penalty Guidelines on this occasion.
CONCLUSION:
Amateur Driver Cheree Wigg is suspended from the conclusion of racing today, up to and including 6 August 2024.
Decision Date: 23/06/2024
Publish Date: 24/06/2024