Riverton RC 8 April 2023 – R5 – John and Karen Parsons

ID: RIB18334

Respondent(s):
John Parsons - Trainer, Karen Parsons - Trainer

Applicant:
Mr Mark Davidson, Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr N Skelt

Persons Present:
Mr Davidson

Information Number:
A11810

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Incorrect Gear

Rule(s):
616(4 ) - Incorrect gear

Plea:
Admitted

Animal Name:
AMBERECHO

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
08/04/2023

Race Club:
Riverton RC

Race Location:
Riverton Racecourse - State Highway 99, Riverton,

Race Number:
R5

Hearing Date:
08/04/2023

Hearing Location:
Riverton Racecourse

Outcome: Proved

Penalty: Trainers, John and Karen Parson fined $150

BACKGROUND

Following the conclusion of Race 5 , Bupa Care Services Francolin Stakes, an Information was lodged by Stipendiary Steward, Mr Mark Davidson alleging that AMBERECHO trained by John and Karen Parsons was represented in the incorrect gear.

Mr Davidson said the horse raced in 2 cups rather than 1 cup bunker.

DECISION

As the charge was admitted it is deemed proved.

John and Karen Parsons did not wish to be present at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS ON PENALTY

Mr Davidson stated that this was the fourth offence within a year regarding incorrect gear not being notified.

On the 9/4/2022 $50 fine, 14/9/2022 $50 fine, 16/3/2023 $100 fine.

Mr Davidson believed there needed to be an uplift in fine due to the continuing offences . He left it up to the Adjudicative Committee to decide.

CONCLUSION

The Adjudicative Committee agreed with Mr Davidson that an uplift was necessary due to this being the fourth offence and a penalty of $150 is opposed.

 

Decision Date: 08/04/2023

Publish Date: 10/04/2023