NZ Metro TC 30 April 2025 – R1 – Colleen Negus
ID: RIB54646
Animal Name:
FOVEAUX GAMBLER
Code:
Harness
Race Date:
30/04/2025
Race Club:
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Race Location:
Addington Raceway - 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, 8024
Race Number:
R1
Hearing Date:
30/04/2025
Hearing Location:
Addington Raceway, Christchurch
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Amateur Driver Colleen Negus is fined $500
EVIDENCE:
Following the running of Race 1, Stipendiary Steward Mr Paul Williams presented an Information alleging a breach of Rule 869(2) by Amateur Driver Mrs Colleen Negus.
Mrs Negus stated she was conversant with the Rule, she understood the Charge and confirmed her admission of the breach.
Mr Williams played the final straight video to identify Mrs Negus (FOVEAUX GAMBLER) three back on the inner as the field entered the straight. Mr Williams pointed to Mrs Negus strike her horse 4 times with more than a wrist flicking motion and continued to use her whip, in a compliant style, without any pauses until she reached the winning post.
Mrs Negus said the breach was obvious.
DECISION:
The Respondent having admitted the breach, the charge was deemed to be proved.
SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY:
Mr Williams said Mrs Negus has a clear record and has driven 9 times this season.
The Stewards’ opinion is this breach is at mid-level and a penalty in line with the Guidelines would be appropriate.
Mrs Negus said she would prefer a fine, rather than a suspension as penalty.
REASONS FOR PENALTY:
The Penalty Guidelines provide a $500 fine or a 2-day suspension for a mid-level breach.
The breach is a mid-level one, as Mrs Negus had transgressed two aspects of the Rule and there are no factors here to deviate from the Guidelines in this case.
CONCLUSION:
Amateur Driver Colleen Negus is fined $500.
Decision Date: 30/04/2025
Publish Date: 01/05/2025