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Rule Number(s): Rule 638(3) (b) (ii)Following Race 3 (Martin Beveridge Ltd 1550) Mr Balcombe lodged an information with the Judicial Committee alleging a breach of Rule 638 (3) (b) (ii) in that C O’Beirne used her whip excessively prior to the 100m without the necessary respite. Mr Balcombe played the videos from the top of the straight ...View the full article

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Rule Number(s): 638(3)(b)(ii)Following the running of race 4, SVS 1600, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii). The Informant, Mr Jones, alleged that Mr Downs used his whip excessively on his mount NOBLE STAR prior to the 100 metres. Mr Downs said that he understood the Rule and confirmed he admitted the breach. ...View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(3)(b)(ii)Following the running of race 3, Allied Security 2000, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii). The Informant, Mr Jones, alleged that Mr O’Malley used his whip excessively on his mount FIGEAMEOUT prior to the 100 metres. Mr O’Malley said that he understood the Rule and confirmed he admitted ...View the full article

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Rule Number(s): 638(3)(b)(ii)Following the running of race 6 (El Cheapo Cars 1200) Information No. A12286 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It was alleged by the Informant that Mr Wright used his whip excessively on THATZ LOUIE when the horse was out of contention. Mr Wright said that he understood the Rule and the Whip Guidelines ...View the full article

Rule Number(s): 902(1) & 2(b)(ii)Following the running of Race 6 (El Cheapo Cars 1200) Information No.A12285 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It requested a ruling as to whether PADDY BOURKE had had its chances affected due to an outside rail being on the ground. Mr Goodwin showed the film replays and said that prior to the running ...View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(4)(6)(b)(c)RACEDAY JUDICIAL COMMITTEE DECISION NZMTC 24 May 2019 – R3 - Chair, Mr D Anderson Rules: 869(4)(6)(b)(c) Committee: Mr D Anderson (Chair) Ms O Jarvis (Panellist) ...View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(2)RACEDAY JUDICIAL COMMITTEE DECISION R1 NZMTC 24 May 2019 The Hearing of this Information was adjourned sine die from the NZMTC Meeting on Friday 24 May ...View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(3)(b)Following the running of Race 1, the Bishopdale/Bush Inn TAB’S Amateur Drivers Champs HT 4 Mobile Pace, an information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N Ydgren, against Amateur Driver Mr J Brownlee, alleging that “Mr Brownlee drove carelessly near the 1400 metres by allowing his horse to shift ...View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(3)(b)Following the running of Race 4, the Fasttrack Insurance Mobile Pace, an information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr N Ydgren, against Open Driver Ms S Ottley, alleging that “S Ottley (PERAKI REACTOR) drove carelessly near the 800 metres when allowing her horse to strike the sulky wheel of ...View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869(2)Following the running of Race 6 the “Lone Star Riccarton Pace” an Information was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr N Ydgren alleging a breach of Rule 869(2) by Open Driver Mr J Hay. The information alleged, J Hay (THE GUILD) used his whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use ...View the full article

Rule Number(s): 870(3) and the Breaking Horses RegulationsFollowing the running of race 7, the Youngman & Son Handicap Trot, an information instigating a protest was filed by Chief Stipendiary Steward Mr N Ydgren, against SHOW ME THE GRAY (R Close), placed 4th by the judge, on the grounds that it “galloped in excess of 150 metres in the early stages” thereby ...View the full article

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Paul Makin (right), pictured with Luca Cumani, died aged 82. Photo: AAP Article Author AAP8:40PM27 May 2019 2 Comments Paul Makin, most famous as the owner of globe-trotting multiple Group I winner Starcraft, has died aged 82. An Australian who made his money betting on racing in Hong Kong and Japan, Makin also owned horses in Europe including Irish Oaks winner Chicquita and was a successful breeder. Makin retired from betting in 2001, and invested time and money into his racing interests. He bought Starcraft in New Zealand for $80,000 and the colt went on to win the 2004 Chipping Norton Stakes and Australian Derby and also won at Group I level in New Zealand for trainer Garry Newham. He was transferred to Luca Cumani who trained him to win Group I races in France and England. The best of Starcraft's progeny has been dual Group I winner Star Witness. Makin also had several horses in training with Peter Chapple-Hyam, including Just Brilliant and You Little Ripper. "We got on really well and he used to start every conversation with, 'Hello you Pommy'," Chapple-Hyam told the Racing Post. "I'm very sad as I really liked him and he was very good to me. "He was brilliant to train for and we had a real laugh. It's very sad. He was a man's man, a typical Aussie, and we got on so well." Makin coaxed Newham back from retirement last year and Winning Ways is set to run in the owner's colours in Saturday's Group I Queensland Oaks.