STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT
Oamaru Harness Racing Club Inc at Oamaru RacecourseSunday, 18 June 2017
Oamaru Harness Racing Club Inc at Oamaru RacecourseSunday, 18 June 2017
| Meeting | |
| Club: | Oamaru Harness Racing Club Inc at Oamaru Racecourse |
| Weather: | Fine |
| Track: | Fast |
| Rail: | Not applicable |
| Stewards: | S Renault (Chairman), R Quirk, S Wallis |
| Veterinarian: | Dr P J Gillespie |
| General |
| Pre-race blood testing was carried out. PLAYBOY'S BROTHER (Race 6) was re-handicapped to #2 off 10m after winning at the Forbury Park TC's meeting on 15 June 2017 |
| Supplementary: |
| Nil |
| Summary | ||
| Swabbing: | ONE OVER DA STARS, BEAUDIENE GAMBLER, BETTOR'S HEART, TIJUANA TAXI, GYPSY'S CHOICE, DONEGAL BETTORGRETCH, RUSSIAN EXPRESS, TORRID BROMAC, SPEEDY MACH | |
| Protests: | Nil | |
| Suspensions: | Nil | |
| Fines: | Race 5 | B Hill (OLLANTAYTAMBO) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented with incorrect gear. Fined $100. |
| Warnings: | Race 1 | R May (ANOTHERDOLLYTROUBLE) [Rule 869(5)] - Failed to trail with head behind seat of sulky being trailed. |
| Bleeders: | Nil | |
| Horse Actions: | Race 1 | CASTLETON TUI - Cleared From Unruly Stands |
| Race 2 | AZTEC KING - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 2 | CORPORATE INTENT - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 2 | DYING TO SEE YOU - Veterinary Clearance Required | |
| Race 2 | LIMOSO - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 3 | ASK YOURSELF - Unruly Stands | |
| Race 4 | GORILLA PLAYBOY - Cleared From Unruly Stands | |
| Race 4 | OCH AYE THE NOO - Cleared From Unruly Stands | |
| Race 4 | OCH AYE THE NOO - Veterinary Clearance Required | |
| Race 5 | MISSINMEMATE - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial | |
| Race 8 | JOEY MAGUIRE - Warned Performance | |
| Race 8 | PLAYBOY PRINCE - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request | |
| Race 8 | TORRID BROMAC - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Medical Certificates: | Nil | |
| Driver Changes: | Nil | |
| Late Scratchings: | Race 4 | PYRAMID MUSTANG - @ 9.53am on veterinary advice |
| Scratching Penalties: | Ineligible from 19/06/2017 until 23/06/2017 inclusive (5 days): FOUR STARZZZ LEGEND, GEAR CHANGE, STAR ATTACK, PYRAMID MUSTANG, RED RANGER, FLYINOVA, HOPES AND DREAMS, SOVEREIGN BANNER | |
| Race Comments | |
| Race 1 | FAT SALLY'S PUB & RESTAURANT TROT Video |
| EDEN CREEK - held up final bend. Hung inwards throughout the home straight. | |
| SVELT - held up final bend. | |
| ANOTHERDOLLYTROUBLE - driver R May was shown a replay and warned for the manner he drove near the 1900 metres when half carting. | |
| NOBLE GAMBLE - raced wide final bend and weakened final stages. | |
| OAK - broke after 200 metres. Broke again near the 1900 metres losing its chance. | |
| SHE AINT NO ANGEL - over raced middle stages. | |
| JERRY GARCIA - was slow through the early stages. | |
| CASTLETON TUI - hung inwards and trotted roughly throughout, commenced to weaken by the 500 metres. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts. | |
| NATHAN D - broke shortly after start losing all chance. | |
| Race 2 | NORTH OTAGO MOTOR GROUP MOBILE PACE Video |
| DASHOVER - weakened from the 400 metres. | |
| CORPORATE INTENT - broke shortly after the start losing its chance. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding. Trainer/Driver C Ferguson reported that the horse would be sent for a spell. | |
| DYING TO SEE YOU - weakened final bend. The hind leg spreader broke during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be in satisfactory condition. When spoken to regarding the performance driver M Williamson advised he had been disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post race veterinary examination revealed an elevated heart rate with the mare being stood down pending a veterinary clearance. Trainer N Taylor advised that DYING TO SEE YOU would now be sent for a spell. | |
| LIMOSO - over raced middle stages. Retired from the event near the 1300 metres. Driver J Dunn reported the gelding had been making abnormal breathing noises and had begun to choke down. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. | |
| IDEAL CONQUEST - when spoken to regarding the performance driver N Williamson advised that the gelding had felt lethargic throughout and may have been feeling the effects of recent racing. The connections advised that the horse would be sent for a spell. | |
| KANSAS CITY JIM - weakened final bend. | |
| AZTEC KING - hung badly in the score up. Broke shortly after the start losing its chance. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding. | |
| Race 3 | PGG WRIGHTSON STANDARDBRED PACE Video |
| SLEDGEHAMMER - weakened final bend. | |
| PINE CONE - tangled away. Inclined to lay inwards over the concluding stages. | |
| RICO GOLD - tangled away. | |
| REVERSE PSYCHOLOGY - tangled away. | |
| CLASSIE CULLECT - over raced for a distance passing the 1300 metres. | |
| ASK YOURSELF - after displaying poor barrier manners was sent to start from the unruly position where it will remain for its upcoming standing starts. | |
| FRANCO HATTON - broke at the start losing ground. | |
| SPINATALE - broke at the start. | |
| BETTOR'S HEART - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| DIVINIA BELLEZZA - the connections advised that the filly would be racing without front shoes. Broke at the start. | |
| Race 4 | MORRISONS SADDLERY & FEED TROT Video |
| HOLLY TROUBLE - broke approaching the first bend. | |
| JEAN SEBASTIEN - hampered first bend. Trotted without fluency throughout the event. Broke passing the 400 metres losing its chance. | |
| MONKEY LUCK - held up final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home. Driver K Cameron reported he did not activate the sliding blinds. Mr Cameron will be spoken to regarding the manner he drove near the 100 metres. | |
| TROUBLE DEL - broke at the start losing all chance. | |
| TROY CASTLETON - weakened concluding stages. When spoken to regarding the performance Driver S McNally reported he had been disappointed with the effort. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities with the connections advising they would have their own veterinarian examine the gelding in the coming days to which Stewards will follow up. | |
| TAKENOPRISONERS - hampered first bend. Hung inwards near the 300 metres and had to be steadied. Briefly hampered near the 100 metres. | |
| GORILLA PLAYBOY - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts. | |
| OCH AYE THE NOO - hampered first bend. Held up final bend and throughout the home straight. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts. Subjected to a post race veterinary examination which revealed abrasions to the off fore pastern as a result of it striking itself. Due to this, the mare was stood down pending a veterinary clearance. Stewards questioned Junior Driver R McIlwrick (assisted by Senior horseman N Williamson) regarding the tactics he adopted passing the 400 metres when electing not to improve his position outwards when an opportunity became available. After hearing Mr McIlwrick's explanation, Stewards issued him with a charge under Rule 868(2) in that he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure OCH AYE THE NOO was given full opportunity to win the race or finish in the best possible position. In taking this course of action Stewards were mindful of the Veterinary examination and when questioned Dr P Gillespie advised that the injury detected would not have prevented Mr McIlwrick from driving his horse in a competitive fashion. After hearing evidence tendered by Stewards, Mr McIlwrick and Mr Williamson along with viewing all available replays, the JCA dismissed the charge. | |
| SCARLETT LANE - raced without cover through the early and middle stages. Held up final bend. Driver M Hurrell reported that the mare had trotted roughly and wind sucked during the running. | |
| BOURBON AND DRY - broke at the start. Tired from the 450 metres. | |
| Race 5 | PICK & SHOVEL WINE MOBILE PACE Video |
| PEGASUS KOMMANDER - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| ARTICULIGHT - held up for clear racing room leaving the final bend and again late in the run home. | |
| SON OF BRAHMA - raced wide early stages. Checked near the 700 metres. Held up early stages of the run home. Driver N Williamson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners. | |
| MISSINMEMATE - paced roughly and broke briefly shortly after the start. Broke again near the 700 metres checking trailing runners. Stood down to complete one satisfactory trial. | |
| WOODLEA SHAWN - raced wide early stages. | |
| GYPSY'S CHOICE - raced wide in the early and middle stages. | |
| LEADING THE WAY - held up in the early stages of the home straight. | |
| DANCING IN THE DARK - checked near the 700 metres. | |
| OLLANTAYTAMBO - Trainer B Hill (A Stewart acting as agent) was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after presenting the gelding to race without the notified removable deafeners. Checked near the 700 metres. Driver R May reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running. | |
| Race 6 | SPRINGBANK HANDICAP TROT Video |
| PLAYBOY'S BROTHER - trotted roughly exiting the final bend and broke briefly. | |
| SUNDONS FLYER - broke at the start. Weakened final bend. | |
| DONEGAL BETTORGRETCH - trotted roughly shortly after the start. | |
| PYRAMID MAGIC - broke near the 150 metres. | |
| JEN JACCKA - trotted roughly near the 300 metres when held up for clear racing room. | |
| LINDSAY CASTLETON - trotted roughly along the back straight on the last occasion before breaking near the 400 metres losing its chance. | |
| Race 7 | PORT FM JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE Video |
| CIMARRON - held up final bend. | |
| CAST A SHADOW - held up leaving the final bend. | |
| PETITE'S BLUE CHIP - over raced early and middle stages. | |
| FRANCO CALIPH - over raced shortly after the start. | |
| FLAMBOYANT - held up final bend and in the early stages of the home straight. | |
| LIVE TO TELL - held up near the 100 metres. | |
| MICKEY JAY - held up final bend. Broke near the 250 metres. | |
| EARTHQUAKE - weakened final bend. | |
| Race 8 | PGG WRIGHTSON HANDICAP PACE Video |
| JAMES DEAN - tangled away. | |
| HANNITY - weakened rounding final bend hampering trailing runner. | |
| JUST BEN - held up by tiring runner rounding final bend. | |
| GO DAVEY - raced wide rounding the first bend. Checked and broke near the 2200 metres losing ground. | |
| PLAYBOY PRINCE - broke briefly at the start hampering a trailing runner and lost considerable ground. Was placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of the connections. | |
| TORRID BROMAC - hung outwards near the 2200 metres and shifted up the track checking outside runner. A warning was placed on the racing record of the entire. | |
| JOEY MAGUIRE - hampered at the start by the breaking PLAYBOY PRINCE. Lost contact with the body of the field near the 900 metres and commenced to weaken thereafter. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding. The connections advised they would have blood tests taken from the horse in the coming days and would be making gear changes. Stewards will follow up the recovery of JOEY MAGUIRE with Trainer M Jones. | |
| Race 9 | NEVELE R STUD MOBILE PACE Video |
| ZIMFANDEL - over raced middle stages. Hung outwards final bend. Held up for clear racing room throughout the home straight. | |
| RED UNDER FIRE - raced wide early stages. | |
| SPEEDY MACH - raced wide early stages. | |
| KARDESLER - raced wide early stages. Hung inwards in the home straight. | |
| HIGHLAND REIGN - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| HAVINARAVUP - paced roughly in the score up and was back a length at the start. Paced roughly early stages. | |
| GIMMEGOLD - hung inwards in the home straight. | |
| JONTY JAMES - held up until late in the run home. | |
| MAJOR ROCKET - paced roughly final bend. | |