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Rule Number(s): 534(2)(b)Prior to commencement of racing Mr M Williamson presented an Information alleging a breach of Rule 534(2)(b) in that Ms Guy, the Trainer of EMPRESS QI, failed to scratch her horse from starting in Race 4 before the required scratching time of 7.30am today. Ms Guy admitted breach. She stated that the ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(c)This Decision records the outcome of a charge preferred against Mr Pinn on raceday 5 May 2021. Following the running of Race 3 the "Homestead Sports and Reuben Lewis Memorial" Mr Williamson presented an Information charging Mr Pinn with a breach of Rule 638(1)(c) in that he rode his mount EMPRESS QI ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

So you are supporting a RIU/JCA justice system that supersedes/overrides the Courts?

The rules are wrong. Anderson committed a crime which was dealt with through the courts. It had nothing to do with Harness Racing. He was sentenced. Then HRNZ and the JCA do a posturing exercise and rub him out for two years. A penalty far greater than the one he got through the courts. That's not justice that is malice and injustice.

"Cleaning up the sport" doesn't require feeding two journalists who appear to have an agenda against the industry and are so lazy that they have to rely on leaks from the RIU for their stories which they continue to repeat ad infinitum. The RIU DOESN'T run the sport - HRNZ has that function. Leaking to the media BEFORE informing HRNZ serves no purpose but to undermine the sport.

In my day if you did something wrong you were relegated to dunging out the stables, cleaning ALL the harness each day, feeding out and cleaning the trainers car for a couple of weeks. I think the penalties are wrong. Surely stopping someone from training or driving is enough. But stopping someone from working a horse on a private track for a few dollars seems a bit far to me.

Exactly. That's what happens when you outsource to Parnell.

You keep blindly backing the RIU. In my opinion this current mob is a big part of a problem.

It must be a RIU member either doing it directly or through an intermediary. I just can't understand why some harness supporters can't see that. It is making HRNZ management look like impotent incompetent dicks!

You are spinning again Galah because you are on the wrong side of the debate.

It isn't the first time Woodham has indicated he hasn't been briefed. If you take your slant on it then it leads one to conclude he is incompetent. From what I've heard my slant is closer to the truth than yours.

You completely miss the point. At the very least Woodham should have been told BEFORE a muck raking journalist.

A really good twist on what I said Galah. What I was questioning was why wasnt the CEO of HRNZ told about the charges in detail BEFORE the media? Surely you are not suggesting that the media were also pre-warned before the RIU investigated? Why shouldn't anyone on the HRNZ Board be told BEFORE the media? How can HRNZ be expected to respond coherently and accurately if the first thing they hear about a charge is from a journalist and not the RIU?

Probably. Most likely. There is a major shake up coming at the RIU. Not before time.

Yet any unlicensed person with a criminal conviction can pitch up and work a horse and dung out the stables.

It isn't clear yet what he was actually doing at Burrows establishment. I guess it is a bit like David Walker. If he is banned from training in his own right and driving then what is actually wrong with him working a horse for someone? Yes the rules say he can't but are the rules wrong? I think the punishment far outweighs the crime especially when considering the sentence he got in the Justice system. The Harness sentence is far more severe than the court one. If he had been a professional rugby player he wouldn't have been effectively stood down for two years.

No matter which way you try to paint the leaks they are BAD. Why? Industry administrators are not being told first. Are THEY not trusted above journalists? Leaking to the press to promote an agenda, which contrary to what you infer ISN'T the improvement of Harness Racing, does nothing to encourage trust and respect amongst participants. It is old school policing that in the past has resulted in numerous cases of injustice. It leads to the type of behaviour where the RIU sit on positives (that were legitimate mistakes or environmental contamination) to try an "catch a bigger fish". In my opinion that ISN'T how the industry should be governed.

Police involvement in INCA finished many many months ago if not years.

Sorry I don't get the drift of your question. However my understanding was that the RIU (well certain individuals) were at the heart of the INCA inquiry which has so far returned nothing. Through their connections they involved the Police (seem to be still doing that) and so far have only delivered collateral damage. It will be the same individuals feeding/leaking to the media. I have no hesitation in naming who I think they are.

Yes another good point. BUT the information we read in the media is coming from an anonymous source at the RIU.

Rule Number(s): 869(2) and Whip RegulationsMr Renault alleged that Mr Austin (CALICO HILL) used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the home straight. Miss Haley identified the Respondent’s horse on the video. Mr Renault stated that as the field rounded the bend into the home straight Mr Austin was urging his horse and he commenced ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of Race 2, the Catering South Canterbury Sprint Maiden 1200m, an Information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr J Oatham, against Class A Rider, Miss C Barnes, alleging careless riding in that she permitted her mount, RUSSIAN FABLE, to shift inwards when not sufficiently ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of Race 8, the Dominator Doors 2200m, an Information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr J Oatham, against Class A Rider, Miss S Wynne, alleging careless riding in that she allowed her mount, SEE WHATA PRINCESS, to shift in when not clear of WENDY DARLING who clipped a heel ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(3)(b)Mr Renault alleged that Mr McNally (BETTER’S TART) drove carelessly near the 1100 metres when heavily restraining his runner resulting in trailing runners being checked. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(2) and Whip RegulationsMr Renault alleged that Mr Beck (SAINT TROPEZ) struck his horse free of the rein on several occasions. Mr Munro identified the Respondent’s horse on the video and demonstrated that as the field rounded the bend into the home straight Mr Beck was urging his horse. Mr Renault stated that Mr Beck crossed ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article