Animal Abuse

[Guest CrossCodes]

LADY VINCENT - driver C DeFilippi defended a breach of Rule 303(2) alleging that he misconducted himself when kicking the mare on one occasion in the abdomen prior to the start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards, a Starter's Assistant and Mr DeFilippi, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and reserved their decision on penalty.

 

EDDIE JAMES - driver T Chmiel defended a breach of Rule 303(2) alleging that he misconducted himself by punching the horse in the abdomen on one occasion prior to the start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Chmiel the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and reserved their decision on penalty.

Is this a normal practice for harness participants and are they just cracking down?

Or is it just frustration from 2 drivers and trainers who cannot seem to get any wins?

Edited February 12, 2023 by CrossCodes

[the galah]

I saw the terry chimel punch to the gut of his horse on trackside. It was just a half hearted punch ,as he looked to do something like put the hopple shorteners in.

My comment to the wife at the time was they will fine him for that and it was a bit stupid to do it when tv cameras may be on him. I'm sure he meant the horse no harm and probably was just reminding the horse not to kick out or something,but drivers must know they may be on TV and that they get penalised for such things.

Edited February 12, 2023 by the galah

[hunterthepunter]

just more muck raking from the racing idiot unit