Waikato BOP H 25 August 2022 – R10 – SONSOFTHEMERCH
ID: RIB10784
Animal Name:
SONSOFTHEMERCH
Code:
Harness
Race Date:
25/08/2022
Race Club:
Waikato BOP Harness Racing Inc
Race Location:
Cambridge Raceway - 1 Taylor Street, Cambridge, 3434
Race Number:
R10
Hearing Date:
25/08/2022
Hearing Location:
Cambridge Raceway
Outcome: Protest Upheld
Penalty: SONSOFTHEMERCH was disqualified
FACTS:
An Information was filed pursuant to Rule 870(3) Instigating a Protest alleging that SONSOFTHEMERCH (Z Butcher) galloped in excess of 50m in the last 200m.
The Judge’s placings were:
1st    8         MONT BLANC
2nd   1     QUIK SHARNIE
3rd    7         PLAY FOOTSIE
4th   10       SONSOFTHEMERCH
5th    4         HUGHIE WALLACE
SUBMISSIONS FOR DECISION:
Mr Mulcay showed film replays and identified where SONSOFTHEMERCH had galloped in excess of 50m over the final 200m without going back to its trotting gait.
Mr Hall the Trainer agreed with the Stipendiary Steward’s interpretation.
REASONS FOR DECISION:
The Adjudicative Committee was satisfied that SONSOFTHEMERCH had galloped for more than 50m inside the final 200m of the race.
DECISION:
SONSOFTHEMERCH was disqualified with the Protest being upheld.
The amended final placings for the race are:
1st   8         MONT BLANC
2nd   1     QUIK SHARNIE
3rd   7         PLAY FOOTSIE
4th   4         HUGHIE WALLACE
5th   5         SANS AU REVOIR
Decision Date: 25/08/2022
Publish Date: 31/08/2022