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STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT


Gore Harness Racing Club Inc at Gore RacewayTuesday, 27 December 2016  
Meeting
Club: Gore Harness Racing Club Inc at Gore Raceway
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: L Tidmarsh (Chairman), N Ydgren, C Boyd
Veterinarian: Dr P A Langford
 
General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Due to the prevailing strong winds the Stewards showed leniency when determining racing manners penalties.

Trainer T Stratford advised that subsequent to its last race MUCHO MACHO MAN had been gelded. T Stratford further advised that EVERLASTING LEGACY had been served subsequent to its last start with this information being distributed through the appropriate channels.
Supplementary:
Winton HRC - Sunday, 11th December 2016
Race 11 - SOUTHLAND STANDARDBRED BREEDERS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
Trainer A Paisley has advised Stewards that SWEET AS was found to be showing signs of lameness following its run at Winton in the middle of the month. Mr Paisley further advised that the mare has since received treatment and will line up at Winton at the end of the month.
Wairio TC - Saturday, 17th December 2016
Race 8 - SBS BANK MOBILE PACE
Trainer M Brown has advised Stewards that blood tests taken from ERIN JACCKA showed some abnormalities with the mare being treated in consequence. Mr Brown further advised that ERIN JACCKA is now continuing with her planned programme.
Forbury Park TC - Wednesday, 21st December 2016
Race 5 - HYDROFLOW DISTRIBUTORS TROT
Trainer R Hanson has advised Stewards that following its performance at Forbury Park on Wednesday, BARHAM BELLE was found to have a large stone wedged in a front shoe which had been causing discomfort. Mr Hanson added that the mare performed well at trials on Saturday and will continue with its current campaign.
Summary
Swabbing:   JEDDY R YA READY, LIKETHELOOK, SPOTLIGHT THE VALLEY, SOAPBOX, ALDERBECK, ANGEL IN WHITE, ACOLYTE
Protests:   Nil
Suspensions:   Race 5 S Tomlinson [ROXY DALE]
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground when insufficiently clear (3 days).
Suspended from 03/01/2017 until 07/01/2017 inclusive.
Fines:   Nil
Warnings:   Nil
Bleeders:   Nil
Horse Actions: Race 3 PAT'S LEGACY - Warned Racing Manners
  Race 4 ASTRAL RULER - Cleared From Unruly Stands
  Race 4 I'LDOITMYWAY - Cleared From Unruly Stands
  Race 7 SO WE THOUGHT - Unruly Mobiles
  Race 7 SO WE THOUGHT - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
  Race 8 ALL JOKES ASIDE - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Medical Certificates:   Nil
Driver Changes:   Nil
Late Scratchings:   Nil
Scratching Penalties: Ineligible from 28/12/2016 until 31/12/2016 inclusive (4 days):
AIRHORSEONE, FIDDLETHEFOOL
  Ineligible from 28/12/2016 until 06/01/2017 inclusive (10 days):
SOVEREIGN BANNER
  Exceptional Circumstances:
BARHAM BELLE, BELMONT INVASION
 
Race Comments
Race 1 KEVIN CAMPBELL FARRIER TROT Video  Video 
MAKAREWA RUM - broke after 100 metres.
PEGASUS HANOVER - trotted roughly and broke passing the winning post on the first occasion.
ZOEY'S GIFT - broke at the start. Improved three-wide for a short distance near the 650 metres when trailing a weakening runner. Lay inwards under pressure through the middle stages of the home straight.
MAJESTIC PEAK - broke when leading passing the 1400 metres. Broke near the 900 metres.
JANUCCI GIRL - broke at the start and failed to settle losing considerable ground.
MR TASSLE - broke at the start and failed to settle losing its chance.
JEDI JOSH - broke rounding the first bend and failed to settle losing its chance.
THE DENNISTON ROSE - trotted roughly and broke after 100 metres. Trotted roughly and broke near the 900 metres.
 
Race 2 P JONES & M OFFICER PROUD SPONSORS OF GORE HRC PACE Video  Video 
MINI WEE VC - hung inwards rounding the final bend. Driver H Hunter reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
GET REAL - broke briefly at the start. Weakened from the 600 metres.
TED CADY - fractious prior to the start being out of position as the barrier strand was released. Broke at the start. Raced wide in the early stages prior to obtaining cover near the 2200 metres. Weakened from the 600 metres.
RAZCAL ALLEY - broke at the start and shifted outwards hampering MANUKA VALLEY. Hung outwards when being restrained near the 900 metres resulting in this runner locking wheels with DON SEBASTIAN for a short distance.
MANUKA VALLEY - hampered shortly after the start. Hung inwards rounding the first bend.
DON SEBASTIAN - locked wheels with another runner for a short distance near the 900 metres. Hung inwards rounding the final bend and throughout the home straight.
 
Race 3 DLF SEEDS MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
PAT'S LEGACY - broke near the 1650 metres resulting in trailing runners being hampered. Warning placed against racing manners record. A post-race veterinary examination revealed speedy cuts to the right-side pastern consistent with the gelding having struck itself during the running.
THE HIGH ROLLER - broke rounding the first bend.
FIERY FERRET - raced wide in the early stages.
JUSTAN'S SISTER - steadied approaching the 1800 metres when there was an easing of the pace.
FIRST SON - raced wide in the early stages until near the 1700 metres.
WESTERN DELIGHT - hampered near the 1650 metres.
BACKSEAT CHICK - steadied approaching the 1800 metres when there was an easing of the pace.
IT AIN'T THE MONEY - over-raced for a distance passing the 1800 metres.
BOLD RULER - hampered near the 1650 metres. Held up rounding the final bend.
QUICK NICK - steadied approaching the 1800 metres when there was an easing of the pace.
CABALLO BLANCO - inconvenienced near the 1650 metres.
STEIGER - held up rounding the final bend and through the early stages of the home straight until near the 150 metres.
 
Race 4 NORMAN FAMILY TROT Video  Video 
PHOEBE FLYER - hung inwards and broke briefly rounding the first bend.
DENN NEE NOSE BEST - broke at the start.
MOA BONES - weakened nearing the 500 metres.
EYRE'S A RAG DOLL - broke entering the first bend.
WAY TO GO - broke shortly after the start.
I'LDOITMYWAY - held up from the 700 metres, having to shift wider to obtain clear running near the 300 metres. Removed from the Unruly position for future standing start engagements.
THE BADGER - broke at the start.
OVERCAST - improved wide from the 700 metres. Stewards questioned driver R McIlwrick regarding the tactics he adopted from the 300 metres, in particular the apparent lack of vigour he displayed. Driver McIlwrick explained that his runner had trotted roughly when placed under pressure and once he felt the horse was under pressure leaving the final bend attempted to encourage it with the whip and reins without affecting it's gait. After considering his explanation Stewards accepted his comments however advised him that it was expected in future he make a more discernible effort to drive his runners out in future.
LUCKY PAT'S SON - broke near the 150 metres.
ASTRAL RULER - trotted roughly over the final 200 metres. Removed from the Unruly position for future standing start engagements.
 
Race 5 MITRE 10 GORE MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
BLACK ATHENA - checked approaching the 700 metres when contacting the sulky wheel of ROXY DALE (S Tomlinson) which shifted outwards. Paced roughly near the 300 metres.
MACH'S BACK - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Walkinshaw advised the gelding was unsuited by the loose nature of the track and had struggled in the strong winds encountered today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no clinical abnormalities.
TOMMYS BLUE CHIP - hung outwards entering the first bend. Commenced to weaken from the 400 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no clinical abnormalities. Trainer/driver C Barron advised he would no longer be persevering with the filly as a racing proposition from his stable.
MAGNETIC WATCH - checked near the 700 metres.
SOAPBOX - held up through the early stages of the home straight until passing the 150 metres.
MR HANDLEMAN - paced roughly throughout the home straight.
CAESAR ROCKS - raced wide in the early stages. Improved wide from the 1400 metres, obtaining the parked position near the 1000 metres.
ROXY DALE - raced wide in the early stages until near the 1500 metres. Driver S Tomlinson with the assistance of Senior Horseman B Barclay, admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) the particulars being that near the 700 metres she shifted the mare outwards resulting in BLACK ATHENA, HONEY CULLEN and MAGNETIC WATCH being checked. After viewing replays and hearing submissions on penalty the JCA suspended Miss Tomlinson's horsewoman's licence from the close of racing on the 2nd January up to and including the 7th January 2017 (3 days).
HONEY CULLEN - checked near the 700 metres.
 
Race 6 WARD & SINCAIR LTD SPECIAL HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
KING KONE - slow to begin. Shifted outwards near the 150 metres momentarily hampering MADAM SPUR. Driver G Crawford was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground.
BONO HEST - broke briefly at the start. Steadied for several strides approaching the 400 metres.
ALDERBECK - held up in the early stages of the home straight.
MADAM SPUR - raced keenly for a distance near the 1100 metres. Locked sulky stays with DUSKY EYRE rounding the final bend. Steadied near the 150 metres when awkwardly positioned to the outside of KING KONE (G Crawford) which shifted outwards.
DUSKY EYRE - Locked sulky stays with MADAM SPUR rounding the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed swelling in the right-hind fetlock.
MASS INVASION - broke briefly at the start.
DE VITO - raced wide in the early stages. Hung inwards into the Passing Lane near the 200 metres despite the efforts of driver N Williamson. N Williamson advised that the gelding had hung inwards throughout the home straight which had placed him at a disadvantage.
 
Race 7 PANSPACIFICFLIGHT AT MACCA LODGE MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
SO WE THOUGHT - broke late in the score up checking second line runners obliging a false start to be declared. Driver B Barclay elected to start from the Unruly position for the restart where the mare will remain for its upcoming mobile engagements. Warning placed on mobile barrier record. Broke entering the first bend.
BULLYS PRINCESS - paced roughly when being eased wider on the track by MISS WAIKIWI near the 500 metres.
TWO BIRDS - hung inwards and locked wheels with ANCHORWOMAN near the 1850 metres resulting in the inside sulky tyre deflating, with the mare being retired from the event nearing the 800 metres.
SHEZZA CRACKER - weakened from the 500 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no clinical abnormalities.
JUST WISH - improved wide from the 600 metres.
MISS WAIKIWI - paced roughly in the early stages of the home straight.
ANCHORWOMAN - locked wheels briefly with TWO BIRDS near the 1850 metres. Broke when placed under pressure near the 150 metres.
SHEEZUS - hung outwards when weakening on the final bend.
 
Race 8 MATAURA LICENSING TRUST GORE TROTTING CUP (HCP PACE) Video  Video 
ACOLYTE - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver H Hunter advised the horse had been better suited to the longer distance of today's race in comparison to the horse's last start. Mr Hunter further added that his horse had handled the testing conditions well.
BETTOR OPS - held up rounding the final bend.
ROBS IDEAL - when questioned regarding the performance driver C Ferguson advised that he had been slightly disappointed with the horse's efforts but attributed that to the horse having to work in the middle stages in the testing conditions. Mr Ferguson added that his gelding was fresh up since the 27th of November and in his opinion would derive considerable benefit from the run.
ALL JOKES ASIDE - broke at the start and lost considerable ground. Broke again nearing the 1400 metres losing its chance. Placed on the Unruly position for future standing start engagements at the request of trainer C Barron.
THE BIG BOSS - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
CAPTAIN DOLMIO - struck several track markers rounding the final bend.
 
Race 9 MCKEOWN GROUP PACE Video  Video 
PORSCHE CANARDLY - broke at the start shifting inwards and hampering a trailing runner.
SAGWITCH - began awkwardly.
JERRY FITZ - broke at the start.
THREE DREAMS - weakened from the 450 metres.
MACH OF THE MAN - paced roughly in the early stages of the home straight. Driver M Anderson was spoken to advisedly for the manner in which he used his whip over the final stages.
JUSTASIP - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Steadied near the 800 metres.
WAYWARD ROC - hung inwards rounding the first bend.
LINDALI - hampered at the start.
 
Race 10 ARDEN LODGE MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
YANKYOLA - paced roughly in the latter stages of the score up and was out of position at dispatch as a result.
GRIN FOR GOLD - improved wide from the 1000 metres. Placed in restricted room near the 600 metres when weakening.
SWAP OVER - raced wide in the early stages. Held up rounding the final bend until near the 150 metres.
MANOLITO(AUS) - improved wide from the 400 metres.
NAVAJO ART - steadied approaching the 1700 metres when awkwardly positioned behind SILVER DALE. Held up passing the 600 metres having to shift ground outwards to obtain clear running near the 300 metres.
 
Race 11 GORE TROTTING TRIAL MOBILE PACE
BE HOLME BY THREE - broke near the 150 metres.