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Chief Stipe

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  1. Why is the horse population declining? Giving fillies and mares the 2kg allowance seems to have exacerbated the issue. Why is the handicapping system "ideal" when it seems to be failing? Just because someone else does something similar? Analysis indicates that the bias is now skewed favourably towards fillies and mares which I guess only helps one part of the industry and that is the breeders.
  2. Rule Number(s): 869(2) and Use of the Whip RegulationsStipendiary Steward, Mr Munro, alleged that Mr Cameron, the driver of OPAWA MACH in race 2 the New Zealand Transport Ltd Mobile Pace used his whip on more occasions than is permitted by the Use of the Whip regulations. Rule 869 provides as follows: (2) No horseman shall during any race use a whip in ...View the full article
  3. Rule Number(s): 869(2) and Use of the Whip RegulationsStipendiary Steward, Mr Munro, alleged that Mr Ferguson, the driver of CARLO GAMBINO in race 2 the New Zealand Transport Ltd Mobile Pace used his whip on more occasions than is permitted by the Use of the Whip regulations. Rule 869 provides as follows: (2) No horseman shall during any race use a whip ...View the full article
  4. Rule Number(s): 870(3), 1003(2), Breaking Horses RegulationsMr Munro alleged that in Race 1 the EQUINOX RESTAURANT TROT horse number 7 THE NIGHT SWEATS broke in excess of 50 metres in the last 200 metres. Mr Munro sought disqualification of THE NIGHT SWEATS pursuant to r 1003(2). Judges placings were: 1st 1 PRESTISSIMO 2nd 4 JUSTAN’S SISTER 3RD 5 SOLSBURY HILL ...View the full article
  5. Rule Number(s): 869(2) and Use of the Whip RegulationsStipendiary Steward, Mr Munro, alleged that Mr Simpson, the driver of VIGOROSO in race 2 the New Zealand Transport Ltd Mobile Pace used his whip on more occasions than is permitted by the Use of the Whip regulations. Rule 869 provides as follows: (2) No horseman shall during any race use a whip in a ...View the full article
  6. Should hammer them for copyright! Good to have followers - LOL!
  7. Rule Number(s): 330(3)(a)Information No. A5747 was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr J P Oatham, against Licensed Jockey (Class A), Mr C W Johnson, alleging a breach of Rule 330 (3) (a) in that Mr Johnson failed to arrive on course on time thus breaking his engagement for TAKE A RISK in Race 2, El Doute at Stud Cashmere ...View the full article
  8. Rule Number(s): 638(3)(b)(ii)Following the running of Race 3, Brian Wilson 51 Years A Farrier at Riccarton Premier, an information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr J P Oatham, against Licensed Apprentice Jockey (Class B), Mr B B Hong, alleging that Mr Hong, as the rider of ROCK ISLAND LINE in the race, “used his whip excessively ...View the full article
  9. Haven't we made it worse though by increasing the fillies and mares allowance to 2kg?
  10. Well done Thomaas for debating this at length in another post. Thanks for posting the announcement from the ARC. The change has removed one anomaly but as with any change it may result in other unintended consequences. Time will tell.
  11. I must say this highlights the need for forums such as BOAY that promote free speech. I notice other similar forums have closed such posting down. Keep it up guys!
  12. Rule Number(s): 869(2)(A)Mr Chmiel admits an information laid by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N Ydgren, alleging that during Race 7 of this meeting he used his whip excessively over the concluding stages of the race when driving OVERARM. This is a breach of Rule 869(2), which provides 'No horseman shall during any race use ...View the full article
  13. Rule Number(s): 869(2)(A)Ms Cox admits an information laid by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N Ydgren, alleging that during Race 6 of this meeting she used her whip excessively over the concluding stages of the race when driving SPY DA MOMENT. This is a breach of Rule 869(2), which provides 'No horseman shall during any race ...View the full article
  14. Rule Number(s): 870(3) and the Breaking Horses RegulationsFollowing the running of Race 9 of this meeting, an information instigating a protest was lodged by Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr N Ydgren against the fourth placing of WINDSOR on the grounds that it galloped at the start of this 2600 metre handicap pace and continued to do so in excess of 150 metres ...View the full article
  15. Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of race 7, BCD Group 2100, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Ms Jones allowed her mount FREEWHEELER to shift out when not sufficiently clear of MISTER GERONIMO near the 1500 metres which clipped a heel dislodging its ...View the full article
  16. The question is not if the mare should receive a penalty but if it shoulf receive and allowance!
  17. I don't think the extra 50kg body has much to do with it at all. Afterall in some cases it would be fat not muscle.
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  19. Rule Number(s): Rule 870(3); Breaking Horses RegulationsThis is an uncontested protest into the 5th placing of the horse MOUNT ASPIRING in the August 30th Friday Nights Under The Lights Trot 2200m. Mr Mulcay stated that the horse had galloped in excess of 50 metres within the final 200 metres of the race in contravention of the Rule and Regulations and therefore ...View the full article
  20. Can they risk sending him back North?
  21. Exactly Curious. Why should Melody Belle automatically get a 2kg advantage? Not that 2kg makes much of a difference.
  22. Rule Number(s): 330(3)(c)BEFORE A JUDICIAL COMMITTEE OF THE JUDICIAL CONTROL AUTHORITY UNDER THE RACING ACT 2003 IN THE MATTER of the Rules of Thoroughbred Racing BETWEEN RACING ...View the full article
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