STEWARDS REPORT MENANGLE JUNE 30th, 2012
RACE 3 – MARRIED TO THE MOB PACE – 1609 METRES
In the first score up MATAI ZINGA NZ galloped and driver L McCarthy raised his hand signalling to the starter that he had a gear problem before a false start was declared. At a subsequent inquiry it was established that the offside hopple shortener pin had released prematurely during the score up and as per HRNSW starting policy this did not constitute a false start. Therefore the driver L McCarthy was fined the sum of $200 under Rule 162(1)(d) for delaying the start.
[VVV] That's all well and good and I don't disgaree however I don't know how many times in the past that I've read Stewards Reports where a false start has occurred because a shortener had released prematurely, the explanation was then noted and no action was taken. 'Hollywood' Greg Hartley's newest Rule Of The Week perhaps?
Watch out next week, colour coded hopple hangers and head checks will be required.
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