Waikato BOP H 12 January 2023 – R9 – David McGowan
ID: RIB14244
Animal Name:
MAKE THINGS HAPPEN
Code:
Harness
Race Date:
12/01/2023
Race Club:
Waikato BOP Harness Racing Inc
Race Location:
Cambridge Raceway - 1 Taylor Street, Cambridge, 3434
Race Number:
R9
Hearing Date:
12/01/2023
Hearing Location:
Cambridge Raceway
Outcome: Proved
Penalty: Driver, David McGowan is fined $200
Evidence:
Following the running of Race 9 (“Join Taylor St Club Now Trot 2200m”), Mr Mulcay presented an Information charging Mr D McGowan, the Driver of MAKE THINGS HAPPEN, with a breach of the Whip Rule 869(2), in that he used the whip free of the rein, on one occasion in the home straight.
Decision:
As Mr McGowan admitted the breach, it was deemed proved.
Submissions for Penalty:
The race film showed that when Mr McGowan angled his horse out to seek a run in the home straight, he struck with the arm free of the rein in his striking hand so as to disobey the requirements of the Rule. MAKE THINGS HAPPEN finished well into third place.
Mr McGowan frankly said that he realised, immediately after he had hit the horse in the prohibited manner, he knew he had transgressed.
Reasons for Penalty:
As Mr McGowan had, during the past 6 months, a warning for breaching the Whip and Rein Regulations, it was inappropriate to deal with this breach by another warning.
As submitted by the Informant, a modest fine in line with the Penalty Guide, of $200 was appropriate.
Mr McGowan, fairly, agreed.
Conclusion:
Mr McGowan is fined $200.
Decision Date: 12/01/2023
Publish Date: 16/01/2023