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STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT


Gore Harness Racing Club Inc at Gore RacewaySaturday, 6 May 2017  
Meeting
Club: Gore Harness Racing Club Inc at Gore Raceway
Weather: Overcast
Track: Good
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: L Tidmarsh (Chairman), S Renault, C Boyd
Veterinarian: Dr P A Langford
 
General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.
Supplementary:
Invercargill HRC - Sunday, 30th April 2017
Race 10 - FOVEAUX COMMUNICATIONS MOBILE PACE
Co-Trainer T McGrannachan had advised Stewards that DACHY has taken no harm from being involved in a race fall at Invercargill last Sunday and will continue with its current preparation.
The connections of MY GEORGIE BOY have advised Stewards that the gelding has taken no harm from being involved in a race fall at Invercargill last weekend.
Summary
Swabbing:   CLOVER LADY, NERVE OF STEEL, TWO PLY, IDEAL BREEZE, ROCKING ROBYN, LYNETTE THE VET, THE BEST CHRISTIAN, POPPYMALDA, PASS THE SPEIGHTS
Protests:   Race 5 JUST WISH (4th Placing)
[Rule 870(3) & Breaking Horse Regulations] - Broke in excess of 50 metres in final 200 metres - Disqualified.
Suspensions:   Race 2 T Robertson [LADY'S LASS]
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless Driving - Failed to concede his position (3 days).
Suspended from 07/05/2017 until 20/05/2017 inclusive.
Fines:   Race 5 M Purvis (PAT CAMPBELL)
[Rule 869(2)(a)] - Excessive use of whip. Fined $300.
  Race 8 A Kyle (MAN I'M GOOD)
[Rule 869(2)(a)] - Excessive use of whip. Fined $300.
Warnings:   Race 1 G McEwan (NOTTINGHAM K TWO)
[Rule 869(4) & Home Straight Regs] - Maintain straight course in home straight.
  Race 6 D Dunn (EAGLE GALLEON)
[Rule 853(1)] - Failed to check in when required to do so.
  Race 6 B Orange (ANOTHER DELIGHT)
[Rule 853(1)] - Failed to check in when required to do so.
  Race 8 B Williamson (SIX DIAMONDS)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Ensure contact is not made with track markers.
  Race 8 B Williamson (SIX DIAMONDS)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground crowding an inside runner.
  Race 9 A Suddaby (MONIBURNS)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Manner shifted ground final straight.
  Race 9 S Tomlinson (JUSTAMOLLYARCHER)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Manner shifted ground final straight.
  Race 11 G Lee (ROYAL COUNSEL)
[Rule 857(7)(k)] - Out of position at Candy Pole.
  Race 12 B McLellan (PASS THE SPEIGHTS)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Crowding inside runner.
Bleeders:   Nil
Horse Actions: Race 3 BLACK ATHENA - Warned Mobiles
  Race 4 FLEUR GALLEON - Unruly Mobiles
  Race 4 PARTICULAR - Vet Clearance including ECG
  Race 4 REPARTEE - Warned Racing Manners
  Race 7 LUCA BRASI - Final Warning Mobiles
  Race 10 MY GAL MAC - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificates:   Nil
Driver Changes:   Nil
Late Scratchings:   Nil
Scratching Penalties: Ineligible from 07/05/2017 until 10/05/2017 inclusive (4 days):
ATOM HANOVER
  Ineligible from 07/05/2017 until 16/05/2017 inclusive (10 days):
IDEAL CONQUEST, JABALI, CHANGE FOR PEACE
  Exceptional Circumstances:
MR TASSLE, BETTA GO FERNCO, G I JOE, IDEALISTIC LASS, JIMMY MACK
 
Race Comments
Race 1 PETERS GENETICS TROT Video  Video 
THUNDER BUDDY - paced away before breaking shortly after the start.
KIWI CRUSHER - slow to begin. Inconvenienced over the concluding stages.
KING CASSIDY - trotted roughly over the final 800 metres.
LOVEY DOVEY MOMENT - lay inwards and struck several track markers passing the 1800 metres. Weakened from the 500 metres.
TOO COOL - trotted roughly rounding the final bend. Broke near the 200 metres.
SPUR ME ON GENTLY - raced wide in the early stages. Hung inwards through the middle stages causing driver T Robertson considerable difficulty.
MISS BAMBOOCHA - broke shortly after the start. Broke again near the 1800 metres losing considerable ground and effectively its chance.
NOTTINGHAM K TWO - inconvenienced by a breaking runner near the 200 metres. Hung inwards over the final 150 metres inconveniencing inside runners. Driver G McEwan was cautioned to ensure he makes a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the home straight.
PURE EMOTION - broke shortly after the start.
OAK - hung inwards in the early and middle stages, striking several track markers near the 1800 metres. Hung inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend.
 
Race 2 REGIONAL FORD GORE/PGG WRIGHTSON CLAIMERS MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
NEWMANS JET - locked wheels with LADY'S LASS briefly passing the 1300 metres.
SUPERIOR DESIRE - hung inwards and struck several track markers near the 250 metres.
FINGER IN THE TILL - hung outwards during the score up resulting in the mare being out of position at the dispatch.
LADY'S LASS - Locked wheels with NEWMANS JET briefly passing the 1300 metres. Paced roughly for a distance passing the 900 metres when attempting to maintain its position in the one-out line. Driver T Robertson admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) the particulars being that he failed to concede his position for a distance passing the 950 metres when permitted to do so. After viewing replays and hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a suspension of Mr Robertson's Horseman's licence from the conclusion of racing today, up to and including the 20th May 2017 (3 days).
SEDUCE ME - raced wide in the early stages until near the 1300 metres.
ELUSIVE FLIGHT - raced wide from the 700 metres. Claimed from this event.
TUBBY JIM - paced roughly during the latter stages of the score up and through the early stages.
 
Race 3 ADVANCE AGRICULTURE LTD MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
ELLNBAC - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room through the early and middle stages of the home straight until near the 100 metres.
FRANCO HUNTINGTON - paced roughly throughout.
ANNIE FITZ - raced wide in the early stages until near the 1500 metres.
MAGNETIC WATCH - hampered for a distance near the 450 metres when trailing a weakening runner.
PAT'S LEGACY - hung inwards entering the home straight.
PEGASUS MERRILY - weakened from the 450 metres. Driver A Suddaby reported the mare had been inclined to strike the wheel discs during the running.
CABALLO BLANCO - weakened from the 400 metres.
JUSTASIP - driver D Dunn reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners on the mare due to the cord breaking.
BLACK ATHENA - broke in the score up and failed to settle losing all chance. A warning was placed on this mare's mobile barrier record.
 
Race 4 SOUTHLAND STANDARDBRED BREEDERS ASSN MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
IDEAL BREEZE - held up through the early stages of the home straight until near the 150 metres.
FLYING - hung outwards and paced roughly shortly after the start.
COUNTRY GRAMMAR - hung inwards throughout the home straight having to be straightened on a number of occasions.
FLEUR GALLEON - broke in the score up shifting into the infield obliging a false start be declared. Junior Driver M Hurrell elected to start from the Unruly position for the restart where the gelding will remain for its upcoming mobile engagements. Held up in the early stages of the home straight.
MAIDONTHEBEACH - trainer/driver H Hunter reported he had sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running.
LAUSANNE LASS - held up in the early stages of the home straight until near the 150 metres.
PARTICULAR - paced roughly racing into the first bend and again near the 1300 metres. Failed to maintain its position with the field near the 1100 metres despite the efforts of driver C Faithful, being retired from the event shortly after. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have suffered an atrial fibrillation. Connections were advised a veterinary clearance complete with the results of a clear ECG was required prior to PARTICULAR racing next.
TANYA DANA - when questioned regarding the performance driver S McNally advised the filly had over-raced throughout which had taken its toll when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.
REPARTEE - Over-raced in the early stages and when being restrained near the 1900 metres paced roughly and broke for a short distance. A warning was placed against the filly's racing manners record. Shifted inwards under pressure near the 100 metres having to be straightened.
TRENDY'S BAD GIRL - inconvenienced near the 1900 metres when awkwardly placed near the sulky wheel of REPARTEE.
 
Race 5 NORTHERN SOUTHLAND VETS MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
JUST WISH - paced roughly early stages of the final straight and near the 100 metres broke failing to settle for the remainder. Stewards lodged a Protest against 4th placing being awarded to this mare pursuant to Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horse Regulations alleging JUST WISH broke in excess of 50 metres in the final 200 metres of the race. Driver R McIlwrick representing the connections did not contest the Protest, and JUST WISH was subsequently disqualified by the JCA.
DON'T PASS I'M FAST - weakened from the 700 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no clinical abnormalities.
JODY DIREEN - restrained to obtain cover near the 1600 metres after vying for a leading position for a short distance. Weakened from the 400 metres. When questioned regarding the performance driver D Dunn advised the filly had wind-sucked during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a slow respiratory rate.
TIZIANO - raced wide in the early stages. Inconvenienced near the 300 metres when trailing a weakening runner.
PAT CAMPBELL - Junior driver M Purvis with the assistance of senior horseman N Williamson admitted a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) the particulars being that he used his whip in an excessive manner over the final 400 metres. After hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $300.
CULLENS AVENUE - raced wide in the early stages.
FIRST SON - held up rounding the final bend, then had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the home straight.
PASSION FLOWER - raced wide in the early stages. Over-raced for a distance passing the 1400 metres. Trainer R Wilson advised the mare would now be sent for a spell.
 
Race 6 GORE NEW WORLD TROT Video  Video 
OUR BUDD - broke in the early stages. Trotted roughly rounding the first bend and again broke near the 2400 metres. Hung inwards and struck several track markers near the 300 metres.
ZSA ZIVA - weakened from the 400 metres.
ANOTHER DELIGHT - Driver B Orange was cautioned pursuant to Rule 853(1) to ensure he checks in following the event when required to do so.
LITTLE ROCKET - broke in the early stages.
EAGLE GALLEON - Driver D Dunn was cautioned pursuant to Rule 853(1) to ensure he checks in following the event when required to do so.
TOPNOTCH EAGLE - broke rounding the first bend.
MON ARCHIE WAY - slow to begin. Broke passing the 500 metres.
OVERCAST - trotted roughly throughout the home straight.
KO WRECTED - trotted roughly and broke rounding the first bend.
WOT UP - hung outwards throughout the home straight.
LARCH - trotted roughly near the 800 metres.
BOURBON AND DRY - paced away before breaking shortly after the start losing considerable ground.
MOKOSUN - hampered at the start. Inconvenienced near the 450 metres having to steady and shift wider on the track to avoid a weakening runner.
 
Race 7 MOSSDALE MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
LUCA BRASI - paced roughly throughout the score up and as a result was out of position at the dispatch. A final warning was placed on this gelding's mobile barrier record.
JACKS N JAZZ - held up rounding the final bend and in the early stages of the home straight until near the 200 metres.
MATAI VALOUR - held up in the early and middle stages of the home straight until near the 100 metres.
KEEPOVER - weakened on the final bend.
MAGNATE MARA - raced wide in the early stages until near the 2000 metres. Held up rounding the final bend and throughout the home straight going to the line without being fully tested by driver G Lee.
THE NIGHT HAWK - over-raced and broke briefly near the 1300 metres. Broke again when improving three-wide near the 900 metres. Driver D Dunn reported that the gelding had raced greenly throughout and he would be recommending corrective gear changes be made prior to its next start.
IDEAL DENARIO - held up for the majority of the home straight.
GO GETTA - hung outwards over the final 600 metres.
BATTLE MAC - steadied for a short distance near the 1300 metres when awkwardly positioned behind a breaking runner. Raced wide without cover over the final 1000 metres.
THE BEST CHRISTIAN - raced wide for a distance through the middle stages before obtaining a leading position near the 1000 metres.
GUNSLINGER BROMAC - raced wide in the early stages.
 
Race 8 OSBORNE ROCK SUPPLIES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
RONNOCO - paced roughly entering the first bend when crowded for room to the inside of SIX DIAMONDS.
SIX DIAMONDS - driver B Williamson was cautioned for the manner in which he shifted ground entering the first bend crowding an inside runner. Driver B Williamson was further cautioned to make a greater effort to ensure that contact is not made with track markers.
MAN I'M GOOD - driver A Kyle admitted a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) the particulars being that he used his whip in an excessive manner over the final 400 metres. After hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $300.
JETENARA - raced wide in the early stages until near the 1600 metres.
GLENBURN JOY - the boring pole was removed prior to the start due to the mare warming up unfavourably. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
VARENNA - improved wide from the 800 metres.
SKYLLA - over-raced throughout the score up and in the early and middle stages.
LEAH MAC - raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 9 ABERNETHY CONTRACTING LTD HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
JUSTAMOLLYARCHER - over-raced in the early stages. Commenced to over-race when becoming held up near the 300 metres and when shifting inwards to obtain clear running near the 150 metres, contacted the sulky wheel of the tiring EXPLOSIVE STAR. Junior horsewoman S Tomlinson was cautioned for the manner in which she shifted ground.
MONIBURNS - Shifted outwards near the 150 metres contacting the sulky wheel of the tiring RYDGEMONT MILLY. Driver A Suddaby was cautioned for the manner in which he shifted ground.
JACCKA JOSH - broke at the start and failed to settle losing considerable ground.
EXPLOSIVE STAR - sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 150 metres when tiring.
RYDGEMONT MILLY - raced four-wide for a short distance passing the 2200 metres when racing to the outside of ALDERBECK (B Williamson). After questioning drivers S Walkinshaw and B Williamson and reviewing the video coverage, it was established that ALDERBECK had commenced its outward movement prior to RYDGEMONT MILLY reaching its sulky wheel. Accordingly Stewards took the matter no further. Sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 150 metres when weakening.
GOLDEN GATE - slow to begin.
 
Race 10 FIONA SCOBBIE - BAYLEYS GORE/FIBER FRESH MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
GET REAL - over-raced in the early and middle stages.
JEREMY JONES - locked wheels with another runner for a short distance near the 700 metres.
THE ARBITRATOR - paced roughly entering the first bend. Hung outwards throughout the home straight and over the final 150 metres could not be driven to full advantage.
A SMART EXCUSE - raced wide in the early stages until near the 1600 metres.
MANDOLIN - broke rounding the first bend. Broke again near the 700 metres.
SEFTON HOOLIGAN - paced roughly rounding the final bend before breaking near the 200 metres.
COUNTRY SWING - locked wheels with another runner for a short distance near the 700 metres.
HANDSOME MAC - hung inwards rounding the final bend.
MY GAL MAC - hung in the score up and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of junior horseman M Hurrell . A warning was placed on this filly's mobile barrier record. Broke near the 250 metres.
 
Race 11 MATAURA LICENSING TRUST MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
BONNIE'S KHALEESI - Driver M Williamson reported that he had sustained a a punctured sulky tyre during the running.
ENVIOUS - placed in restricted room passing the 1400 metres. Lay inwards throughout the home straight when placed under pressure. Junior horseman M Anderson reported that despite his efforts he was unable to activate the sliding blinds applied on the mare.
BAKARI - hung inwards and raced greenly throughout placing ENVIOUS in restricted room near the 1400 metres. Weakened from the 300 metres. When questioned regarding the performance driver D Dunn advised that the gelding had hung throughout the running proving difficult to steer.
HAVINARAVUP - steadied near the 500 metres when there was an easing of the pace on the marker line. Held up rounding the final bend until near the 200 metres.
ROYAL COUNSEL - Driver G Lee was cautioned to ensure he is in position when reaching the Candy Pole.
 
Race 12 WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
MISS FANDANGO - gave ground from the 600 metres. Horsewoman K Barclay reported the filly had travelled well however when placed under pressure had failed to respond to her urgings and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no clinical abnormalities. Stewards will follow up the recovery with trainer W McEwan in the coming days.
MAJOR VIBES - held up rounding the final bend and in the early and middle stages of the final straight until passing the 100 metres.
MAGICOL DELIGHT - raced five-wide from the 600 metres.
I'M JIMMY JAMES - hung inwards and paced roughly in the early stages. Placed in restricted room rounding the first bend when racing to the inside of PASS THE SPEIGHTS (B McLellan). Raced wide in the early stages until near the 1700 metres. Paced roughly and broke near the 150 metres.
PASS THE SPEIGHTS - driver B McLellan was cautioned for the manner in which he shifted ground entering the first bend which resulted in an inside runner being crowded. Raced wide in the early stages until near the 1600 metres.