Waikato RC 20 May 2023 – R8 – DONTTELLTIMMY

ID: RIB21807

Respondent(s):
Tony Pike - Trainer

Applicant:
Mr A Dooley - Stipendiary Steward

Adjudicators:
Mr I McHardy (Chair), Mr A Smith

Persons Present:
Mr Dooley, Mr McNab

Information Number:
A19453

Decision Type:
Request for Ruling

Rule(s):
534(2)(b) - Time Limit Infringement

Request for Ruling:
Late Scratching

Animal Name:
DONTTELLTIMMY

Code:
Thoroughbred

Race Date:
20/05/2023

Race Club:
Waikato Racing Club

Race Location:
Te Rapa Racecourse - Te Rapa Road, Hamilton, 3200

Race Number:
R8

Hearing Date:
20/05/2023

Hearing Location:
Te Rapa

Outcome: Determination

Penalty: n/a

Request for a Ruling in relation to Rule 534(2)(b)

Following the running of Race 5, Mr Chris McNab on behalf of Trainer Mr Tony Pike, sought a Ruling in relation to Rule 534(2)(b).  Mr Pike had a runner in the 8th Race, DONTTELLTIMMY.  Mr McNab requested permission to late scratch DONTTELLTIMMY on the grounds that the horse would not handle the very Heavy track conditions, which he said had worsened during the day.

Stipendiary Steward Adrian Dooley did not support the request.  He confirmed that there had been no change in the declared track conditions (Heavy 10) since the time of scratchings at 7.30am.

Ruling

The circumstances did not warrant scratching after the scratching time of 7.30am this morning, as there had been no change in the declared track conditions of a Heavy 10.

Decision Date: 20/05/2023

Publish Date: 23/05/2023