Waikato BOP H 21 July 2022 – R10 – WISHING STAR
ID: RIB10098
Animal Name:
WISHING STAR
Code:
Harness
Race Date:
21/07/2022
Race Club:
Waikato BOP Harness Racing Inc
Race Location:
Cambridge Raceway - 1 Taylor Street, Cambridge, 3434
Race Number:
R10
Hearing Date:
21/07/2022
Hearing Location:
Cambridge Raceway
Outcome: Protest Upheld
Penalty: WISHING STAR is disqualified
FACTS:
Information A18308 alleged that 2nd placed horse “WISHING STAR” broke in excess of 150m during the race.
The provisional placings were:
1st CYCLONE LEBRON
2nd WISHING STAR
3rd THE LAWMAN
4th MONT BLANC
5th PRESIDENTS TOPSHOT
SUBMISSIONS FOR DECISION:
Mr Dooley showed film replays and identified that with 1800m to travel, “WISHING STAR” commenced to gallop and continued to gallop for 180-200m.
Mr Abernethy said that he had discussed the matter with the Trainers of the horse and that they agreed with the distance the horse had galloped.
Under questioning from the Adjudicative Committee, Mr Abernethy said that the connections were happy for him to represent them at the hearing and that they did not contest the protest.
REASONS FOR DECISION:
As “WISHING STAR” had galloped in excess of the permissible 150m, it was disqualified by the Adjudicative Committee.
CONCLUSION:
Placings now read:
1st CYCLONE LEBRON
2nd THE LAWMAN
3rd MONT BLANC
4th PRESIDENTS TOPSHOT
Dividends and prizemoney to be paid on the amended placings.
Decision Date: 21/07/2022
Publish Date: 26/07/2022