Rangatira

Margot grateful ATC didn't programme a 1700m race tonight

I will be in boots and all on the 8 races perfect for my attention span

Reece Trumper is a refreshing pre race spokesperson.

As I do your calm and measured approach.

From Stuff (Not Marty or Samuel) after yesterdays appeal hearing Veteran driver denied last chance at NZ Trotting Cup over whipping infringement A popular veteran driver has been denied the chance to race a horse he bred and trained in what was going to be his last drive in the New Zealand Trotting Cup. An emotional Colin DeFilippi appeared before the Racing Integrity Board (RIB) on Saturday to appeal the decision to suspend him from racing from November 1 until November 10 after a whip infringement. DeFilippi was charged with using his whip with more than a wrist-flicking motion while piloting the horse Happy Place in Kaikōura last Monday. Chief stipendiary steward Nigel McIntyre said DeFilippi used his whip 10 to 12 times in the last phase of the race. However, appeal judges said “there was no suggestion” that DeFilippi drives in a manner that “abuses any welfare issues” even though they would not let him race. Under new whip rules that were introduced in 2020 drivers must not use a whip excessively and can only apply the whip in a wrist-only flicking motion that does not engage with the shoulder of the horse. Defilippi doesn’t deny he’s fallen foul of the rule for the second time in six months, but pleaded with the appeal board to allow him to serve his suspension after the New Zealand Trotting Cup on Tuesday. He was denied. He has been a passionate driver and breeder of horses for 48 years and his lifetime of racing came down to this year's New Zealand Trotting Cup where he believed his own horse, Heza Sport, had a real chance of winning. The refusal to defer the suspension has come at the same time as he buried his brother Mike last week – a fellow harness racing stalwart. DeFilippi has been supported by the wider harness racing community. He has even had drivers saying they will refuse to drive on Tuesday. A stunned DeFilippi referred to what he termed as the inconsistencies of the RIB. Through his lawyer he raised a previous finding from the RIB that allowed Natalie Rasmussen to be fined $1000 for excessive use of the whip rather than be suspended. In response the appeal board said rules were different when Rasmussen’s complaint was heard. They said the ruling was under “different parameters” when rules required whip strokes above 10 needed to be assessed. Under that system, Rasmussen would have been penalised on one stroke. Afterwards an emotional DeFilippi was angry at what might have been. “I trained and put f...ing hours into him. It’s a joke.”

Kaikoura TC 31 October 2022 – R6 – Colin DeFilippi ID: RIB12064 Respondent(s): Colin DeFilippi - Driver Applicant: Nigel McIntyre, Chief Stipendiary Steward Adjudicators: Russell McKenzie (Chair) and Dave Anderson Information Number: A21308 Decision Type: Adjudicative Decision Charge: Using whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion Rule(s): 869(2) and Whip and Rein Regulations Plea: Admitted Stewards Report Results Animal Name: Happy Place Code: Harness Race Date: 31/10/2022 Race Club: Kaikoura Trotting Club Race Location: Kaikoura Racecourse - , , Race Number: R6 Hearing Date: 31/10/2022 Hearing Location: South Bay Racecourse, Kaikoura Outcome: Proved Penalty: Driver, Colin DeFilippi, suspended 3 days BACKGROUND: Following the running of Race 6, Peninsular Beachfront Resort Mobile Pace, Driver Colin DeFilippi admitted a breach of Whip Rule 869(2). The particulars are that, as the Driver of HAPPY PLACE in the race, he “used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home”. Rule 869 provides: (2) No driver shall during any race use a whip in a manner in contravention of the Use of the Whip Regulations made by the Board. The Whip and Rein Regulations provide: 34.1 A driver may only apply the whip in a wrist only flicking motion whilst holding a rein in each hand with the tip of the whip pointed forward in an action which does not engage the shoulder. EVIDENCE: Chief Stipendiary Steward, Nigel McIntyre, had Stipendiary Steward, Shane Renault, show a video replay of the final stages of the race. Mr Renault pointed out HAPPY PLACE, driven by the Respondent, racing in the one out-one back position as the field approached the home straight. Shortly after turning for home, the Respondent drew his runner out of the one-one and commenced using his whip. Mr McIntyre, referring to the video replay, alleged that the Respondent, from that point, had used his whip on 10-12 occasions in more than a wrist only flicking motion to the finishing line. The Respondent said that he had pleaded guilty. He submitted that his whip action made his whip use look worse than it was. The Adjudicative Committee noted that HAPPY PLACE had finished in 2nd placing, a long neck from the winner. DECISION: The charge is admitted and therefore proved. SUBMISSIONS FOR PENALTY: Mr McIntyre referred to the Respondent’s record under the Whip Rules. On 27 May last, at Addington, he was suspended for 4 days for using his whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion. That was 57 drives ago, Mr McIntyre said. The present breach is, therefore, a second breach for which the penalty starting point is a 3-5 days suspension, he said. Stewards believed that this breach is mid-level, Mr McIntyre said. The Respondent said that he owns a horse that will be starting in the New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington on 8 November. He trains the horse and would like to drive him. Any suspension will far outweigh the “crime”, he submitted. He has four horses for nominated for Cup Day and two confirmed outside drives. He asked that the Adjudicative Committee consider his potential loss of earnings. He then requested that he would like more time to consider his position. Finally, he said that he had been having a difficult time with the death of his brother last week. The Respondent did not seek a deferment of suspension. REASONS FOR PENALTY: The Adjudicative Committee noted that the Respondent has had 124 drives in the current season to date and, last season, 253 drives. The Adjudicative Committee dismissed the Respondent’s application for an adjournment of the penalty hearing. He has admitted the breach and there is nothing more he could say that would be likely to affect the Adjudicative Committee’s penalty decision, which has to involve a suspension. The Respondent is, naturally, keen to drive on Cup Day, and the Adjudicative Committee completely understands that. However, it is important that charges such as this be dealt with expeditiously, and on race day. The case is a simple one, complicated only by the Respondent’s desire to drive on Cup Day. The breach is the Respondent’s second within the 6-months reset period and a period of suspension must follow. The starting point is a 3-5 days suspension. The Adjudicative Committee has decided that a 3-days suspension is appropriate, having regard to the fact that Cup Day is included in that period. The level of the breach is, at least, medium-level and, possibly, high-level. “Medium-level” is defined in the HRNZ Whip Penalty Guide as “when a driver inadvertently reverts to the old style (freehand, loose reining and/or more than a flicking motion) and continues to drive in this manner for some distance (50 metres) before taking corrective steps to return to a compliant style of driving”. High-level offending is defined as “when a driver shows a total disregard for the requirements of the Regulation and makes no effort to return to a compliant style of driving”. Mr McIntyre alleged that there were 10-12 non-compliant strikes, and the Adjudicative Committee agrees. The Respondent could well have been facing a suspension of 4, possibly 5, days but for the significance of Cup Day. The Respondent put to the Adjudicative Committee, in his penalty submissions, details of the impact a suspension will have on him. The Adjudicative Committee acknowledges the impact, but a suspension cannot be avoided. No special concession can be made despite the Respondent’s submissions. Any such concession may create a dangerous precedent. A term of suspension is a natural consequence of the Respondent’s breach of the Whip Rules. CONCLUSION: The Respondent Driver, Colin DeFilippi, is suspended for a period of 3 days, commencing on 1 November 2022 and concluding on 10 November 2022. The meetings intended to be encompassed by the term of suspension are Rangiora HRC on 4 November, NZ Metropolitan TC on 8 November and Ashburton TC on 10 November 2022. Decision Date: 31/10/2022 Publish Date: 01/11/2022

Kaikoura Race 6 (31st October) HAPPY PLACE - driver C DeFilippi admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr DeFilippi's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 10 November 2022 (3 days).

Impressive in the opener at Melton Looked like Bobby Allen driving it on the turn lol

aren't their hands tied with Sigrid running 2nd ?

Worst possible draw for the famous Elmer "mobile" standing start

being kinder to the horses ?

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Flashing Red and Anthony Butt inner, Tribute and David Earnshaw outer. Anthony concerned about Steven Reid and Monkey King out wider.

Shades of Teddy Baker.

Gave them one !!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCAGiUXyt74

Habibi Inta

I'm pretty sure the bloke just out of shot in the Jandals, Stubbies and Wife Beater put more through the NZ TAB than this lot combined.

From Left to Right McLovin, Kate Gath, Tough Monarch and Anthony Butt.

will we break free ?

Baileys Dream, Dalton Bromac, Tennis Ball, Power of Tara and he briefly had Raging Bull but it didn't get to the trials but he liked him.

Number 2 Master Blaster is fine with me. Thanks Gamma, I will now rest easy when I pull up stumps.

The photo looks like Dr Susan at Menangle.

Dr Susan ? At Menangle ?