RIU Logo
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT


Oamaru Harness Racing Club Inc at Oamaru (Grass)Saturday, 3 December 2016  
Meeting
Club: Oamaru Harness Racing Club Inc at Oamaru (Grass)
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: S Renault (Chairman), R Quirk, L Tidmarsh
Veterinarian: Dr P J Gillespie
 
General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.
Supplementary:
Invercargill HRC - Sunday, 27th November 2016
Race 4 - ADORE ME BACK IN FOAL TO SWEET LOU TRANS TASMAN MOBILE PACE
Trainer R Swain has advised Stewards that FRANCO NIXON has recovered well after its disappointing run at Invercargill last weekend. Mr Swain was of the opinion that the gelding failed to handle the slushy nature of the track, adding that the gelding will race at Forbury Park next week before probably being sent for a spell.
Forbury Park TC - Wednesday, 30th November 2016
Race 5 - OTAGO TROTTING OWNERS ASSN FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
Trainer B Negus has advised Stewards that following its performance at Forbury Park this week HOMEFORLIFE has been sent for a lengthy spell.
Summary
Swabbing:   JUSTAMOLLYARCHER, TOLL GATE, MCLOVIN, CULLEY BACKY, SONEY BEATT, PERISSA, VENETO, NUI TOC TIEN, SEDUCE ME, MARTIN MCGUINNESS
Protests:   Nil
Suspensions:   Nil
Fines:   Race 4 L Prendergast (BLINGITON)
[Rule 864(2)(d)] - Gear incorrectly applied. Fined $100.
  Race 6 S Ottley (PERISSA)
[Rule 869(2)(a)] - Excessive use of the whip. Fined $200.
  Race 9 L O'Reilly (URALLA SUE)
[Rule 869(2)(a)] - Excessive use of the whip. Fined $200.
  Race 9 M Prendergast (MILLWOOD CHARITY)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Improving into a run where insufficient room existed. Fined $300.
Warnings:   Race 3 S Abernethy (MCLOVIN)
[Rule 869(4) & Home Straight Regs] - Maintain a straight course in the run home.
  Race 4 C Barron (FIERY FERRET)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Exercise care when shifting ground.
  Race 5 K Barron (PLAYBOY'S BROTHER)
[Rule 869(2)(c)] - Ensure whip remains inside sulky confines.
  Race 7 S Abernethy (VENETO)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Placing inside runner in restricted room.
  Race 8 J Abernethy (MARAT SAF FINN)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Maintain barrier position until dispatch.
  Race 8 K Barron (THE PERSUADER)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Maintain barrier position until dispatch.
Bleeders:   Nil
Horse Actions: Race 1 STILL EYRE - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
  Race 1 WHATASISTA - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
  Race 2 MINI WEE VC - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
  Race 6 MAYBE FLYIN - Warned Stands
  Race 7 MR MIDNIGHT - Veterinary Clearance Required
  Race 8 DACHY - Warned Mobiles
  Race 9 GREEN MACHINE - Warned Stands
  Race 9 PASSION FLOWER - Warned Stands
  Race 9 SEDUCE ME - Warned Stands
  Race 9 ZIMFANDEL - Unruly Stands
  Race 10 GLENSTONE - Warned Stands
  Race 10 MAN I'M GOOD - Warned Stands
  Race 10 MARTIN MCGUINNESS - Veterinary Clearance Received
  Race 10 PRECIOUS SARA - Ineligible Standing Starts - Stood Down 1 Trial
Medical Certificates:   Nil
Driver Changes:   Nil
Late Scratchings: Race 7 MR MIDNIGHT - at 12:47pm on veterinary advice
  Race 9 TAKE A GAMBLE - at 3.42pm, dual acceptor
Scratching Penalties: Ineligible from 04/12/2016 until 07/12/2016 inclusive (4 days):
NYREE FRANCO, THE NANS MAN
  Ineligible from 04/12/2016 until 13/12/2016 inclusive (10 days):
HOMEFORLIFE, PRECIOUS PET
  Exceptional Circumstances:
SYNDIRELLA
 
Race Comments
Race 1 RYDGES QUEENSTOWN TROT Video  Video 
WHATABOYZ - steadied near the 200 metres to avoid the breaking HERE WE ARE. Hung outwards passing the 100 metres.
HERE WE ARE - broke at the 200 metres. Driver J Morrison reported the mare had switched into a pace.
STILL EYRE - broke at the start. Placed on unruly for future standing start events at trainer's request.
WHATASISTA - broke in the early stages. Broke near the 300 metres. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at trainer's request.
HOLLY TROUBLE - placed in restricted room after 100 metres and had to be steadied. Broke at the 400 metres after being checked.
TEHORO NOVA - broke at the 950 metres.
MADABOY - broke at the 400 metres checking a trailing runner.
RED HOT POKER - trotted roughly in the early stages.
WEEBEA STAR - broke at the start.
IMPERIAL WHIZ - slow to begin.
KASH VALLEY - hampered after 200 metres. Checked near the 300 metres. Trotted roughly in the home straight.
 
Race 2 FAT SALLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT DRIVERS SERIES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
MINI WEE VC - jumped a mark on the track when leading near the 1500 metres resulting in trailing runners being checked. Authorisation of 4th place was withheld until Stewards were satisfied that interference caused to the 5th placed BEAUDIENE GAMBLER (N Williamson) in this incident had not prejudiced the gelding's chances of finishing in a higher placing. Stood down to trial on one occasion. Trainer H Hunter reported that he would add a shadow roll to the gear of MINI WEE VC.
THE BOUNDER - hampered near the 1600 metres. Checked near the 1500 metres.
WEBBY VANDERQUACK - broke when racing over the crossing near the 1600 metres. Checked near the 1500 metres.
TAKE A GAMBLE - hung outwards and made contact with TOLL GATE near the 70 metres.
TOLL GATE - checked near the 1500 metres. Hung inwards and made contact with TAKE A GAMBLE near the 70 metres.
HI DELIGHT - checked near the 1500 metres.
MANINTHEMIRROR - raced wide without cover over the early stages. Checked near the 1500 metres.
BEAUDIENE GAMBLER - checked near the 1500 metres. Held up leaving the final bend.
BLUE CHIP LAD - checked near the 1500 metres.
LORRETTA FRANCO - checked and broke near the 1500 metres before shifting outwards dislodging driver P Hunter. Driver Hunter was examined by St John Paramedics following the event and cleared to fulfil his remaining driving engagements. LORRETTA FRANCO underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was cleared of injury.
BLAZING VC - checked near the 1500 metres. Held up until late in the run home.
JIMMY NGA - checked near the 1500 metres.
 
Race 3 FAT SALLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT DRIVERS SERIES TROT Video  Video 
MCLOVIN - shifted outwards in the home straight. Driver S Abernethy was warned to make a better effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
SPOTLIGHT THE VALLEY - broke racing over the crossing near the 1600 metres.
WESTAR BELLA - broke with 400 metres to run.
BARHAM BELLE - broke racing into the first bend.
EAGLE GALLEON - broke racing over the crossing near the 1600 metres.
TROUBLE GIERO - inconvenienced near the 400 metres.
YGRITTE - slow to begin.
SUNDONS FLYER - broke racing into the first bend.
 
Race 4 FAT SALLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT DRIVERS SERIES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
BLINGITON - struck pylons approaching the 1600 metres. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up on the home turn. Trainer L Prendergast was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after a side carrier came adrift during the running.
CULLEY BACKY - hung outwards in the home straight despite the efforts of driver P Butcher.
FERN FEVER - paced roughly racing over the crossing near the 1600 metres. Held up final bend.
TOP BRASS - raced wide without cover in the early stages. Gave ground from the 400 metres.
EM AY - held up near the 150 metres.
HIGHVIEW ILLUSION - hung inwards and paced roughly near the 300 metres after being shifted wider on the track by FIERY FERRET.
PAT CAMPBELL - paced roughly racing over the crossing near the 1600 metres. Again paced roughly passing the 1000 metres.
SHE'S A FLYIN - struck pylons racing into the first bend. Paced roughly racing over the crossing near the 1600 metres.
FIERY FERRET - paced roughly shortly after the start. Held up final bend and shifted outwards hampering outside runner. Driver C Barron was warned to exercise care when shifting ground.
 
Race 5 FAT SALLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT DRIVERS SERIES HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
FORGOT TO REMEMBER - broke racing into the first bend.
PLAYBOY'S BROTHER - broke with 900 metres to run. Driver K Barron was warned to ensure his whip remains in the confines of the sulky.
BOBBINS - slow in the early stages. When spoken to regarding the performance driver N Williamson could offer no explanation other than to suggest the mare may not have handled the grass track.
DUSKY EYRE - broke in the early stages.
GERSHWIN - hung inwards when improving wide on the final bend. Continued to hang inwards in the home straight. Stewards requested a post-race veterinary examination of the gelding which revealed no abnormalities. Co-trainer G Hope reported that the gelding had been unsuited to the strong tempo of the race.
EYRE I COME - held up rounding the final bend.
 
Race 6 CHANGEOVER HANDICAP PACE Video  Video 
MAYBE FLYIN - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
GRADUATE UNDER FIRE - gave ground on the final bend.
PERISSA - over-raced in the middle stages when leading. Driver S Ottley admitted a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that she used her whip excessively in the home straight. After considering submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $200.
IMOLA - broke at the start.
ALTA ORLANDO - hung inwards through the middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance of this gelding driver J Dunn reported that in his opinion the horse had failed to handle the grass track.
 
Race 7 FAT SALLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT DRIVERS SERIES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
CLASINA MARIA - struck a pylon racing into first bend after VENETO shifted down the track. Held up home turn. Stewards charged driver M Williamson with a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip excessively in the home straight. After viewing the replays and hearing the evidence, the JCA dismissed the charge.
MR MIDNIGHT - was a late scratching at 12.47pm on veterinary advice. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to the gelding resuming.
BLADE - over raced when being restrained to take cover with 1000 metres to run.
VENETO - authorisation of 1st place being awarded to the horse was withheld until Stewards had spoken to drivers M Williamson (CLASINA MARIA), S Abernethy (VENETO) and co-trainer C Kennett in regards to an incident racing into the first bend when CLASINA MARIA was placed in restricted room. After viewing the replays Mr Williamson elected not to proceed with a protest and the all clear was given. Horseman S Abernethy was cautioned for the manner in which he drove.
CULLEN WHO - gave ground from the 400 metres. Stewards will follow up the recovery of this mare in the coming days.
MISS DAISY - struck pylons racing into the first bend. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up leaving the final bend and in the early stages of the home straight.
 
Race 8 FAT SALLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT DRIVERS SERIES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
QUEEN BEE BARDON - broke in the early stages of the score up.
GERALD - over-raced rounding the first bend. Commenced to weaken from the 600 metres.
NUI TOC TIEN - hung outwards racing along the back straight when leading.
WESTAR SAM - raced keenly in the early stages. Paced roughly and lost ground near the 650 metres.
THE PERSUADER - out of position at the start. Driver K Barron was issued with a warning. Over-raced in the early stages.
MARAT SAF FINN - out of position at the start. Driver J Abernethy was issued with a warning. Paced roughly near the 200 metres.
DACHY - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of this mare. Held up with 600 metres to run.
COMPLIANT - raced wide around the first bend.
BONTZ - over-raced in the early stages. Held up passing the 600 metres.
 
Race 9 BALLANTYNES SHOWCASE JEWELLERS PACE Video  Video 
MILLWOOD CHARITY - driver M Prendergast admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b), the particulars being that he drove carelessly approaching the first bend by improving into a run which had not existed resulting in the mare striking a pylon and racing roughly. Also inconvenienced were MOTU BORN TO SPARKLE and ZIMFANDEL which were forced to race wider on the track. After considering submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $300.
ZULU COURAGE - held up for clear racing room in the home straight.
MOTU BORN TO SPARKLE - the connections advised that the mare was racing in foal. Forced to race wider on the track racing into the first bend.
MUSTANG BULLITT - paced roughly in the early stages. Paced roughly near the 1600 metres and had to be steadied. Briefly locked wheels with another runner near the 400 metres.
ZIMFANDEL - reared and fell prior to start. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Sent to the unruly for the restart where it will remain for future standing starts. Forced to race wider on the track racing into the first bend.
SEDUCE ME - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the mare's standing start record.
PASSION FLOWER - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the standing start record of the mare. Hung inwards rounding the first bend. Paced roughly when improving to the lead near the 1100 metres.
LIMOSO - broke near the 600 metres.
CRYSTAL CAPRICE - broke at the start.
GREEN MACHINE - stood on the mark and lost considerable ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's standing start record.
URALLA SUE - broke at the start. Driver L O'Reilly admitted a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip in an excessive manner in the home straight and was fined $200 by the JCA.
APRIL ROSE - gave ground on the final bend. Briefly locked wheels with another runner near the 400 metres. Trainer/driver G Smith advised that the filly will now be sent for a spell.
TAKE A GAMBLE - was a late scratching at 3.42pm after starting in Race 2.
 
Race 10 FIBER FRESH FEEDS/PICK & SHOVEL PACE Video  Video 
The start of this event was delayed by four minutes due to the late running of the previous race.
LEADING THE WAY - broke at the start.
PRECIOUS SARA - broke at the start. Stood down until the completion of one standing start trial.
THE EDGE OF REASON - broke at the start.
MARTIN MCGUINNESS - underwent a pre race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
MAN I'M GOOD - broke at the start and shifted outwards checking outside runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record. When spoken to in regards to the improved performance of the gelding, trainer/driver A Kyle explained that the horse appreciated the return to a grass track.
MAN OF STEEL - broke at the start.
FASTROUNDTOWN - checked at the start.
VAI STAR - broke at the start and was checked shortly after.
GLENSTONE - broke at the start and shifted inwards checking inside runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of this mare.
RAPHOE - broke at the start.
HIGHLAND REIGN - broke at the start.