Waikato RC 20 May 2023 – R8 – Tony Pike

ID: RIB21916

Respondent(s):
Tony Pike - Trainer

Applicant:
Stipendiary Steward - A Dooley

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

Persons Present:
Mr Dooley, Mr McNab

Information Number:
A19454

Decision Type:
Race Related Charge

Charge:
Late Scratching

Rule(s):
534(1) - Time Limit Infringement

Plea:
Admitted

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: Proved

Penalty: Trainer Tony Pike is fined $300

SUMMARY OF FACTS:

Following on from the Ruling sought for permission to late scratch and not being granted, Mr McNab advised that DONTTELLTIMMY was late scratched. Mr Pike was therefore charged with a breach of Rule 534(1).

DECISION:

As the charge was admitted, it was deemed proved.

SUBMISSION FOR PENALTY:

Stipendiary Steward Mr Dooley sought  a fine of $300 given that there was only one horse involved.

REASON FOR PENALTY:

Mr Pike scratched DONTTELLTIMMY after the declared scratching time and there had not been a change to the track conditions.

In this instance, the Adjudicative Committee determined that the appropriate penalty was a $300 fine.

CONCLUSION:

Trainer Mr Pike is fined $300.

Decision Date: 20/05/2023

Publish Date: 23/05/2023