NZ Metro TC 3 July 2022 – R4 – Sam Thornley

ID: RIB9885

Respondent(s):
Sam Thornley - Junior Driver

Applicant:
Mr Paul Williams - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Dave Anderson

Persons Present:
Mr P Williams and Mr S Renault - Stipendiary Stewards

Information Number:
A17063

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Contacting track pylon.

Rule(s):
869(7A)(a) - Riding/driving infringement - Contacting a track marker

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
HIDDEN DESIRE

Code:
Harness

Race Date:
03/07/2022

Race Club:
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Race Location:
Addington Raceway - 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, 8024

Race Number:
R4

Hearing Date:
03/07/2022

Hearing Location:
Addington Raceway - 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, 8024

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Junior Driver Sam Thornley is fined $100

Evidence:

Following the running of Race 4, Stipendiary Steward Mr Paul Williams presented an Information alleging a breach of Rule 869(7A)(a) by Junior Driver Mr Sam Thornley.

The Stewards requested Mr Thornley be excused from attending the hearing because he was driving in every race, at 25-minute intervals, and also had horses to gear up. This was granted by the Adjudicative Committee.

Mr Williams played the replay of the race showing Mr Thornley shifting his horse inwards and contacting the final marker leading into the straight. He said Mr Thornley was warned on the 24th of June 2022 for doing the same.

Decision:

Mr Thornley has admitted the breach and it is deemed proved.

Penalty Submissions:

Mr Williams indicated a $100 fine as appropriate as per the Guidelines.

Penalty:

Junior Driver Sam Thornley is fined $100.

Decision Date: 03/07/2022

Publish Date: 07/07/2022