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Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc at Young Quinn RacewayFriday, 20 January 2017  
Meeting
Club: Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc at Young Quinn Raceway
Weather: Overcast
Track: Easy
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: L Tidmarsh (Chairman), N McIntyre, M Davidson
Veterinarian: Dr A Wezenbeek
 
General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Due to the rescheduling of this meeting driver B Orange was unable to attend today's meeting with replacements being made and notified at the earliest opportunity.

Mudguards were directed to be worn for the duration of the meeting due to the inclement weather conditions.
Supplementary:
Northern Southland TC - Thursday, 12th January 2017
Race 1 - SHANE MATHESON CRUTCHING/MARK JONES RACING STABLES HCP TROT
Trainer D McLachlan has advised Stewards that following its performance at Ascot Park last weekend STARLIGHT INVASION has been scoped with no abnormalities detected. Mr McLachlan added that the mare will return to the workouts before next racing.
Summary
Swabbing:   SAN FERMIN, MAN I'M GOOD, SPRINGBANK EDEN, ART COURAGE, SANTANNA'S ROCKET, BETTA GO FERNCO, LAMBORNE ROAD, YOUNG CONQUEROR
Protests:   Nil
Suspensions:   Nil
Fines:   Nil
Warnings:   Race 1 G McIntyre (MR TASSLE)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Improving into a run that had not fully developed.
Bleeders:   Nil
Horse Actions: Race 2 REAL STEAL - Warned Mobiles
  Race 7 LILAC FLASH - Warned Racing Manners
Medical Certificates:   Nil
Driver Changes:   Nil
Late Scratchings:   Nil
Scratching Penalties: Ineligible from 20/01/2017 until 23/01/2017 inclusive (4 days):
CELEBRITY EASTON, ASK ME ART
  Ineligible from 20/01/2017 until 29/01/2017 inclusive (10 days):
PASSION FLOWER
  Ineligible from 21/01/2017 until 30/01/2017 inclusive (10 days):
MR HANDLEMAN
  Exceptional Circumstances:
MY RONA GOLD, ANSETT FLIGHT, BALIUS, MAGNETIC WATCH, PAT'S LEGACY
 
Race Comments
Race 1 LEE'S DAIRY AND CAFE TROT Video  Video 
JANUCCI GIRL - weakened over the final 800 metres.
MAJESTIC PEAK - broke when leading near the 600 metres. Broke again near the 400 metres. Authorisation of 3rd place was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulations when breaking near the 600 metres.
STARLIGHTS SISTER - slow to begin. Broke entering the first bend.
MADABOY - broke near the 1100 metres. Driver C Buchan reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners on the gelding due to the cord breaking. Stewards inspected the gear which was found to be in a satisfactory condition. Authorisation of 4th place was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulations when breaking near the 1100 metres.
MISS COCO - trotted roughly on a number of occasions during the running.
PURE EMOTION - broke shortly after the start and failed to settle losing its chance.
MR TASSLE - broke at the start. Trotted roughly throughout. Driver G McIntyre was cautioned for the manner in which he drove near the 350 metres when improving his runner into a run which had not fully developed.
KIWI CRUSHER - broke shortly after the start.
 
Race 2 MAYOR OF SOUTH WYNDHAM CLAIMERS MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
BLAZER S - raced wide in the early stages.
FEAR XCHANGE - paced roughly and broke near the 100 metres.
GET REAL - lay outwards under pressure near the 150 metres and had to be straightened.
DON'T PASS I'M FAST - lay inwards throughout the home straight.
REAL STEAL - broke in the score up and was several lengths out of position at the start. Warning placed against mobile barrier record. Steadied for a short distance passing the 800 metres. Had difficulty obtaining racing room in the early and middle stages of the home straight.
PLAYBOY PRINCE - improved wide from the 800 metres. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver A Beck advised the gelding had been slightly disappointing despite covering extra ground in the middle stages however he could offer no other tangible explanation.
MATAI JETSTAR - held up rounding the final bend until near the 150 metres.
OURBIGWEDNESDAY - paced roughly and broke shortly after the start when being restrained.
IDEAL DENARIO and BLAZER S were claimed from this event.
 
Race 3 'THANKS' KINA CRAIG STUD MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
HUNTER BROMAC - when questioned regarding the performance driver D Dunn reported that despite being taken on in front he was somewhat disappointed with the gelding's effort.
WOZNIACKI - raced wide through the early stages before improving wide from the 1200 metres.
MAN I'M GOOD - held up rounding the final bend and near the 200 metres had to shift ground inwards to obtain clear running.
TWO PLY - held up for a short distance near the 250 metres and had to shift ground inwards to obtain clear racing room.
ANSETT FLIGHT - weakened from the 400 metres.
ROMANITE - Stewards questioned Junior driver J Harrington regarding the tactics he adopted rounding the first bend when WOZNIACKI (C Ferguson) was able to shift into the one-out line in front of his drive. Mr Harrington explained that the tempo of the race at this stage had increased noticeably when RAZOR RASCAL attempted to lead resulting in him losing ground and the position behind QUICK NICK. Mr Harrington further advised that in his opinion the gelding was best driven with a sit. Stewards noted Mr Harrington's comments however advised him in future he should not drive in a manner which leaves him open to query.
EL DINERO - hung inwards throughout the home straight.
 
Race 4 WYNDHAM WORKOUTS COMMITTEE HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
GRACE O'MALLEY - hung outwards and broke rounding the first bend.
MASS INVASION - came together with ALL OVER THE STARS shortly after the start.
ALL OVER THE STARS - began awkwardly, shifting inwards and making contact with MASS INVASION.
EXPLOSIVE STAR - held up for a distance rounding the final bend when trailing a weakening runner. Raced in restricted room entering the home straight.
AGNES BROWN - broke at the start and failed to settle losing considerable ground.
BOURBON AND DRY - broke at the start.
GRACE LIGHTNING - trotted roughly and broke entering the first bend.
ANOTHER DELIGHT - raced in restricted room entering the home straight.
MOMENT OF SUN - driver G Lee was spoken to advisedly regarding the manner in which he used his whip in the home straight.
OCH AYE THE NOO - hung inwards entering the home straight placing EXPLOSIVE STAR and ANOTHER DELIGHT in restricted room.
 
Race 5 CLARK BARRON RACING STABLES FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
LEAH MAC - broke briefly in the score up however maintained its allotted barrier position at the dispatch.
BONNIE JOAN - raced wide in the early stages.
 
Race 6 ALABAR (NZ) LTD FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
EVERLASTING LEGACY - hung inwards through the early stages.
SNIFFIN - hung inwards and paced roughly entering the first bend.
CHANGE IT - raced wide for the majority of the event.
TIZIANO - raced wide without cover through the early stages.
TRENDY'S BAD GIRL - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Williamson advised that the mare had received an economical trip during the running however had proved disappointing when placed under pressure. Trainer W Breen indicated that TRENDY'S BAD GIRL would now be spelled.
LADY'S LASS - hung inwards for a distance passing the 800 metres.
VERA MAC - held up for a distance passing the 400 metres.
 
Race 7 MATAURA LICENSING TRUST MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
CANARDLY REMEMBER - inconvenienced passing the 600 metres.
BRING BACK BUCK - checked passing the 600 metres.
AIDAN JUNIOR - checked and had to be severely restrained passing the 600 metres.
LILAC FLASH - lay outwards passing the 600 metres and when being corrected by driver D Dunn, broke and shifted outwards checking several trailing runners. Driver D Dunn reported that the gelding had hung outwards at this stage of the event and contacted the sulky wheel of BETTER THAN MOST. Mr Dunn added that he would be recommending to connections that gear changes be applied prior to its next start. Warning placed against racing manners record. Held up over the final 150 metres.
TOUR DIRECTOR - the centre-hopple connecting strap broke rounding the first bend with the gelding being shifted wider on the track and retired from the event. Stewards inspected this gear which was found to be in a satisfactory condition.
MAIDONTHEBEACH - improved wide from the 1000 metres.
SILVER DALE - checked passing the 600 metres.
SOUTHBOUND TRAIN - checked passing the 600 metres.
SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE - checked passing the 600 metres.
 
Race 8 KINDERGARTEN STAKES DAY - SATURDAY 4TH MARCH HANDICAP PACE Video  Video 
RONNOCO - broke at the start and failed to settle losing its chance.
FLASHING ON - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
LAYTONS LASS - driver B Barclay lost his whip near the 150 metres.
OSSESSIONE - raced in restricted room over the concluding stages.
GOTTA DEL - lay inwards rounding the final bend and through the early stages of the home straight.
LUCIANO - held up in the early and middle stages of the home straight until near the 100 metres.
 
Race 9 SINCLAIR BROTHERS MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
MARTIN MCGUINNESS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver M Williamson. Weakened from the 450 metres.
RR SAND DOLLAR - when questioned regarding the performance driver A Suddaby advised that the mare had proved disappointing when placed under pressure and in his opinion may not have been entirely suited to the prevailing track conditions.
DISSOLUTION - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Williamson.
LAMBORNE ROAD - lay inwards throughout the home straight having to be straightened on several occasions.
 
Race 10 'PANSPACIFICFLIGHT' AT MACCA LODGE MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
CRIME SCENE - held up rounding the final bend.
FIRST SON - improved wide from the 1000 metres. Lay inwards through the early and middle stages of the home straight.
SWAP OVER - raced wide in the early stages. Held up rounding the final bend and through the early stages of the home straight.
SEDUCE ME - over-raced for a distance passing the 1000 metres. Steadied near the 600 metres.
WESTERN DELIGHT - improved wide in the middle stages obtaining the parked position near the 1300 metres.
ROCKING ROBYN - lay inwards in the early stages of the home straight and when being corrected by driver C Ferguson paced roughly near the 150 metres.