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STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT


Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc at Young Quinn RacewaySunday, 6 November 2016  
Meeting
Club: Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc at Young Quinn Raceway
Weather: Overcast
Track: Fast, Easy
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: S Wallis (Chairman), S Renault, C Boyd
Typist: B Gutsell
 
General
Track conditions were downgraded to Easy prior to Race 4.
Supplementary:
Riverton TC - Saturday, 29th October 2016
Race 7 - SIR LINCOLN RIVERTON CUP (HANDICAP PACE)
The connections of ONE DIRECTION advised that the gelding had cross-fired causing it to break.
Summary
Swabbing:   BARHAM BELLE, IODEAN, JIMMY NGA, CRACKAMOA, TERRACOTTA, TUHERBS TWO, JAYEDGAR, ALDERBECK, ROBS IDEAL
Protests:   Nil
Suspensions:   Nil
Fines:   Race 2 R McIlwrick (GABBY'S DELIGHT)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving striking a wheel. Fined $300.
  Race 4 A Beck (DON SEBASTIAN)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground when not entitled to. Fined $400.
  Race 8 S Walkinshaw (KARLIE MONTANA)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving final bend. Fined $350.
  Race 10 C Ferguson (EL DINERO)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless Driving - Improving when insufficient room existed. Fined $400.
Warnings:   Race 1 G Lee (JACKOFDIAMONDS)
[Rule 869(2)(c)] - Ensure whip remains within sulky confines.
  Race 2 B McLellan (VERA MAC)
[Rule 857(7)(k)] - Ensure in correct position at the Candy Pole.
  Race 3 C Lee (JIMMY NGA)
[Rule 869(2)(a)] - Change whip action.
  Race 3 A Suddaby (LONGEVITY)
[Rule 857(7)(k)] - Ensure in correct position at the Candy Pole.
  Race 4 B McLellan (LADY GO CULLECT)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Maintain correct position behind mobile until dispatch.
  Race 6 C Faithful (UNDERSTUDY)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Maintain correct position behind mobile until dispatch.
  Race 7 A Beck (MILEHIGH MAGIC)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Maintain correct position behind mobile until dispatch.
  Race 10 B Orange (ALEXY)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Maintain correct position behind mobile until dispatch.
Bleeders:   Nil
Horse Actions: Race 2 IDEAL LEGS - Warned Mobiles
  Race 3 GET REAL - Veterinary Clearance Required
  Race 4 MATAI VALOUR - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
  Race 4 MATAI VALOUR - Unruly Mobiles
Medical Certificates:   Nil
Driver Changes: Race 3 N Williamson replaced B Shirley on IGUAZU ROX
    became unwell
Late Scratchings: Race 7 ROCKING ROBYN - Veterinary certificate provided
  Race 7 AIRHORSEONE - Veterinary certificate provided
Scratching Penalties: Ineligible from 07/11/2016 until 10/11/2016 inclusive (4 days):
GET REAL, BACKSEAT CHICK, AIRHORSEONE, ROCKING ROBYN
  Ineligible from 07/11/2016 until 16/11/2016 inclusive (10 days):
ETON DORNEY, LE STAR, MACANDREW MAJIC, ONEDIN HIGHLANDER
  Ineligible from 07/11/2016 until 04/12/2016 inclusive (28 days - Scratched Claimer):
SARAH KATE
 
Race Comments
Race 1 WYNDHAM WORKOUTS HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
MON ARCHIE WAY - broke at the start and again when negotiating the first bend. Broke again near the 850 metres.
KIWI CRUSHER - broke shortly after the start losing its chance.
PEGASUS HANOVER - broke shortly after the start and again when negotiating the first bend losing its chance.
OUR BUDD - was inclined to hang inwards rounding the bends. This gelding struck several track markers rounding the final bend.
JACKOFDIAMONDS - driver G Lee was cautioned to ensure he keeps his whip inside the sulky confines.
PHOEBE FLYER - broke when negotiating the first bend.
 
Race 2 NET TEN EOM AT MACCA LODGE FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
IDEAL LEGS - paced roughly and broke shortly after the start terminally checking MINI WEE VC. A warning was placed on the filly's mobile barrier manners. Trainer N Williamson advised he would be making gear changes prior to IDEAL LEGS racing next.
IODEAN - When questioned regarding the improved performance of this mare co-trainer G Knight advised that IODEAN had benefitted from a break from racing. Mr Knight further advised he had made gear changes and was confident of a forward showing due to the mare working favourably leading up to today's assignment.
VERA MAC - driver B McLellan was cautioned to ensure he is in the correct position at the candy pole in future.
MINI WEE VC - terminally checked early stages..
GABBY'S DELIGHT - broke nearing the 1250 metres when being eased outwards striking the sulky wheel of RED ELECTRIC and in consequence lost its chance. Junior driver R McIlwrick (assisted by senior horseman B Orange) admitted driving carelessly at this stage of the race with the JCA imposing a fine of $300.
 
Race 3 SBS BANK CLAIMERS MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
LONGEVITY - driver A Suddaby was cautioned to ensure he is in the correct position at the Candy Pole.
IGUAZU ROX - N Williamson was authorised as a late driver change for this mare due to B Shirley becoming unwell. The removable deafeners were unintentionally activated prior to the start of this event due to the cord becoming entangled on the sulky shaft with driver Williamson electing to continue without having these reapplied.
JIMMY NGA - driver C Lee was cautioned to change his whip action.
IDEAL ART - raced greenly over the concluding stages.
No claims were received for any runner in this event.
 
Race 4 MLT / PIONEER TAVERN MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
SKETCHING - broke near the 300 metres when placed in restricted room to the inside of DON SEBASTIAN.
DON SEBASTIAN - driver A Beck defended a charge of careless driving under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he permitted this gelding to shift down the track when not entitled to do so causing SKETCHING to break and lose its chance. After hearing evidence from the Stewards, driver S Walkinshaw (SKETCHING) and Mr Beck the JCA found the charge to be proved and imposed a fine of $400.
CALLMEKIWI - raced greenly nearing the 1250 metres.
BUSTER BROWN - over raced in the early stages when racing in the parked position.
MATAI VALOUR - broke in the score up checking LADY GO CULLECT resulting in a false start being declared. Driver A Milne elected to go to the Unruly position for the restart where the gelding will remain for its future mobile starts. Lost contact with the field nearing the 1600 metres.
LADY GO CULLECT - driver B McLellan was warned to ensure that he remains in his correct position until the dispatch point is reached. Broke near the 1900 metres when being restrained, losing its chance.
THUNDA DOWN UNDA - broke briefly nearing the 100 metres.
 
Race 5 SOUTHLAND STANDARDBRED BREEDERS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
TERRACOTTA - was inclined to hang inwards racing down the back straight.
REALLY DESIRABLE - had to be steadied after being forced outwards nearing the 400 metres.
SWEET AS - paced roughly in the latter stages of the final straight and was unable to be driven out by driver R McIlwrick.
VENICE BEACH - broke in the score up and was back off the gate at the dispatch.
 
Race 6 CLEARWATER CONTRACTING MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
BOLD RULER - the offside hopple connecting strap broke during the running. This gelding then broke prior to entering the home straight. The gear was inspected and found to be in previous good condition.
UNDERSTUDY - was out of position at the dispatch. Junior horsewoman C Faithful was cautioned to maintain her position behind the mobile until the dispatch point.
 
Race 7 MATAI FARM MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
LOUIE - over raced in the middle stages.
CANARDLY REMEMBER - held up for the entirety of the home straight.
TOUR DIRECTOR - raced keenly in the middle stages.
MILEHIGH MAGIC - driver A Beck was cautioned to maintain his position behind the mobile until the dispatch point. Over raced in the middle stages.
 
Race 8 CLEANWAYS HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
DENN NEE NOSE BEST - held up on the final bend.
KARLIE MONTANA - shifted outwards leaving the final bend checking several runners. Driver S Walkinshaw admitted a breach of careless driving under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he permitted his horse to shift up the track at this point and check several runners with the JCA imposing a fine of $350.
OVERCAST - broke at the start.
RYDGEMONT MILLY - broke just prior to the first bend. Authorisation of 2nd placing being awarded was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations when breaking shortly after the start.
BONO HEST - checked on the final bend.
EXPLOSIVE STAR - checked on the final bend.
KING KONE - broke at the start. Inconvenienced near the 1200 metres when I'VE GOT THIS broke.
SONEY BEATT - held up on the final bend.
GRACE O'MALLEY - hung inwards and then checked on the final bend.
MASS INVASION - checked on the final bend.
MOMENT OF SUN - trotted roughly over the concluding stages and was unable to be driven out with any vigour.
I'VE GOT THIS - broke nearing the 1200 metres inconveniencing KING KONE.
 
Race 9 FRANKS' MOTORCYCLES & 4 SPARES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
I TRY - was held up in the early stages of the run home.
LUCIANO - was inclined to lay inwards over the concluding stages.
 
Race 10 UDY'S GRAIN & FEED MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
RECIPROCITY - the near side rein pricker was removed prior to the start due to the filly warming up unfavourably.
MAN I'M GOOD - gave ground from the 600 metres.
ALEXY - was back off the gate at the start. Driver B Orange was warned to maintain his barrier position until the dispatch point.
FIERY FERRET - paced roughly nearing the 800 metres losing ground.
EL DINERO - broke prior to entering the home straight. Stewards opened and adjourned an investigation into the reasons behind this.
RAPHOE - raced greenly in the score up.
Stewards concluded their investigation into the reasons behind EL DINERO ( C Ferguson) breaking prior to the home straight. After speaking with Mr Ferguson along with Mr A Beck (MOONDYNE JOE) which was racing to EL DINERO's immediate outside it was the Stewards opinion that Mr Ferguson had driven carelessly at this stage of the race by improving to the inside of MOONDYNE JOE when insufficient room existed. At a defended hearing held at Invercargill Raceway on 24 November 2016 the JCA found Mr Ferguson guilty of careless diving with a $400 fine being imposed.