Post by Bigcatdiary on Jul 18, 2016 10:45:31 GMT
The SCB have issued a clarification to some of the rules.
Art 5.4.4 : Riding on the Infield (prior to a Heat) : Classed as a Starting offence (ie. Included in Art 15.3) therefore the Penalty is as described in Art 15.16 (Handicap Heat rules)
Art 5.4.4: Riding on the Infield (after a Heat):
Art 15.3:
Art 15.3.1 :
For clarity therefore:Fine of 1 “point” (1st Offence / not causing danger)or as permitted in Art 3.4.1.2 if considered dangerous or is a 2nd offence.
Classed as a Starting Offence (Penalty as described in Art 15.16) Warning for 1st Offence, (if the Rider commits a 2nd offence during the Meeting, the Penalty is as described in Art 15.16)
A Handicap or Reserve Replacement is to be the penalty for each of the following:
Touching the Tapes
Returning into the Pits
Exceeding 2-minute time allowance
Riding across the Infield (prior to the start of a Heat)
A 2nd Offence (following a Warning) during the Meeting of incorrectly preparing the gate, disobeying the Start Marshal and moving during illumination of the Green Light before release of the Tapes.
Note : Gate preparation after the expiry of the 2 minute warning is an offence as per Art 15.3
Issued: Wednesday 13th July 2016
Art 5.4.4 : Riding on the Infield (prior to a Heat) : Classed as a Starting offence (ie. Included in Art 15.3) therefore the Penalty is as described in Art 15.16 (Handicap Heat rules)
Art 5.4.4: Riding on the Infield (after a Heat):
Art 15.3:
Art 15.3.1 :
For clarity therefore:Fine of 1 “point” (1st Offence / not causing danger)or as permitted in Art 3.4.1.2 if considered dangerous or is a 2nd offence.
Classed as a Starting Offence (Penalty as described in Art 15.16) Warning for 1st Offence, (if the Rider commits a 2nd offence during the Meeting, the Penalty is as described in Art 15.16)
A Handicap or Reserve Replacement is to be the penalty for each of the following:
Touching the Tapes
Returning into the Pits
Exceeding 2-minute time allowance
Riding across the Infield (prior to the start of a Heat)
A 2nd Offence (following a Warning) during the Meeting of incorrectly preparing the gate, disobeying the Start Marshal and moving during illumination of the Green Light before release of the Tapes.
Note : Gate preparation after the expiry of the 2 minute warning is an offence as per Art 15.3
Issued: Wednesday 13th July 2016
