NZ Metro TC 23 June 2024 – R4 – Michael House
ID: RIB43629
Animal Name:
AVENGER
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 Michael House is suspended for six 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 Mr Michael House.
Mr House stated he was conversant with the Rule, the Charge and confirmed he admitted the breach.
The race videos showed Mr House leading the race entering the home straight and on six occasions, used his whip outside of the Regulations.
Mr House said he realizes he is holding his hands too high.
DECISION:
As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:
Mr Williams said this was Mr House’s second breach of the Rule, which the Stewards gauge at low level. He said a penalty in line with the Guidelines would be appropriate.
Mr House made no submissions.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Penalty Guidelines provide a 3-day suspension starting point for a second breach at low level.
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 Michael House 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