Racing Integrity Unit

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc at Ascot Park RacewaySaturday, 27 January 2018


Meeting
Club:	Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc at Ascot Park Raceway
Weather:	Fine/Overcast
Track:	Fast
Rail:	Not applicable
Stewards:	S Renault (Chairman), S Wallis, C Boyd
Veterinarian:	Dr H J Cottle

General

Due to luggage misplacement en route to Invercargill several drivers were unable to wear the registered colours for runners engaged in the first 2 races.

Selected horses were subjected to pre-race blood testing.

Supplementary:

Wyndham HRC - Thursday, 18th January 2018

Race 9 - BRUCE SINCLAIR PACE

Stewards spoke to Driver B McLellan regarding the manner in which he drove PASS THE SPEIGHTS over the concluding stages of this race. Of particular concern was his lack of vigour during this stage of the race and his decision to cease in all urgings shortly after passing the 50 metres. After hearing the explanation tendered by Mr McLellan Stewards issued him with a charge under HRNZ Rule 868(2) in that he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure PASS THE SPEIGHTS is given full opportunity to win the race or in the alternative, HRNZ Rule 868(3) in that he failed to drive PASS THE SPEIGHTS out to the end of the race when having a reasonable chance of winning. A hearing date has yet to be set.

Invercargill HRC - Monday, 22nd January 2018

Race 3 - MITAVITE EQUINE FEEDS SUPPORTING HARNESS RACING TROT

Trainer K Barclay advised Stewards on 23 January that blood tests taken from PEGASUS SUNRISE following its disappointing performance at Ascot Park on Monday revealed muscle tie up and mild dehydration. The mare will now be treated and given a brief freshener before resuming.

Summary
Swabbing:		LAST WALTZ, ELVA JACCKA, JEDDY R YA READY, ARCHMAN, KARMIC WAY, FRANCO REBEL, ESPECIAL, SMOKEY MAC, MY WEE MAN, MAVERICK, SON OF BRAHMA
Protests:		Nil
Suspensions:	Race 6	K Barclay(GRACE BURNS) [Rule 869(2)] - Excessive use of the whip (2 days). Suspended from 28/01/2018 until 04/02/2018 inclusive. Fined $300.
Fines:	Race 2	R Austin (DREAMINSOVER) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Failing to concede position. Fined $300.
	Race 5	B Williamson (LAWRENCE) [Rule 869(2)] - Excessive use of the whip. Fined $200.
	Race 10	D McLachlan (FRANCO HUNTINGTON) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented runner without notified blinds. Fined $100.
Warnings:		Nil
Bleeders:		Nil
Horse Actions:	Race 4	CHAR ELLIE - Veterinary Clearance Required
	Race 4	HENRY HUBERT - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 4	THE BULL PEN - Warned Mobiles
	Race 10	SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE - Warned Racing Manners
Medical Certificates:		Nil
Driver Changes:		Nil
Late Scratchings:	Race 4	CHAR ELLIE - @ 11.57am on veterinary advice
	Race 9	ROYAL BENGAL - @ 6.20am on veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties:	Ineligible from 28/01/2018 until 01/02/2018 inclusive (5 days): STICK MAN, ARDEE TROUBLE, CHAR ELLIE, DOC SEELSTER, IWANADANCEWITSUMBODY, MACH O'MELLEY, ROYAL BENGAL, FIRST SON, IDEALISTIC LASS

Race Comments
Race 1	CRUICKSHANK PRYDE 2-YEAR-OLD MOBILE PACE Video
ewbZs1wUbrM TANGO DANCER - was inclined to lay inwards on various occasions during the running. Weakened from the 400 metres.
GARTA - raced keenly from the 700 metres. Inconvenienced early in the run home.
STUN GUN - hung inwards into the Passing Lane early in the run home despite the efforts of driver R May, inconveniencing GARTA.

Race 2	ZILCO PRODUCTS / INVERCARGILL WORKOUTS PACE Video
DKhopgNC5i0 DREAMINSOVER - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Broke again passing the 400 metres when racing to the outside of RAZCAL ALLEY which shifted out to find clear running. Driver R Austin admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 400 metres when failing to concede his position resulting in his own runner breaking and losing its chance. After viewing replays and hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $300.
HUNTERTON - held up by a tiring runner on the final bend.
JACK PACK - weakened from the 400 metres hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn expressed disappointment. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding in the coming days.
RAZCAL ALLEY - broke shortly after the start.

Race 3	SBS BANK HANDICAP TROT Video
pYE9my8_jD8 PRES THE BELLE - broke nearing the 2200 metres losing its chance.
DAVEY MAC - broke at the start losing ground.
ACE COMMANDER - weakened from the 600 metres and broke near the 200 metres.
WAR ADMIRAL - raced keenly in the middle stages and broke near the 1200 metres losing its chance.
DELESTIC - over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 700 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a high respiratory rate and poor recovery. Driver R McIlwrick reported he was of the opinion the mare had choked down.

Race 4	PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOOLOOLABA MOBILE PACE Video
REsXIVCb_Cs HENRY HUBERT - paced roughly and broke racing into the first bend inconveniencing VINTAGE CHEDDAR. Broke again near the 1800 metres losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the colt's racing record. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
CHAR ELLIE - late scratching on veterinary advice at 11.57 am. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to the filly racing next.
THE BULL PEN - hung outwards badly in the early stages and broke after becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of VON RICHTHOFEN. A warning was placed on the gelding's mobile barrier record.
VON RICHTHOFEN - hampered approaching the first bend unbalancing driver D Dunn. Paced roughly on the final bend.
FLEUR GALLEON - weakened on the final bend.
TASHA JACCKA - raced wide rounding the first bend. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Weakened on the final bend. It was reported that the mare had been striking the sulky wheels.
VINTAGE CHEDDAR - inconvenienced by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Held up on the final bend.
DUKE OF WELLINGTON - the rein pricker was removed prior to the start due to the gelding warming up unfavourably. Raced fiercely in the early stages.
POLDARK - hampered approaching the first bend.
POCKET CALL - hampered approaching the first bend.

Race 5	PGG WRIGHTSON 3-YEAR-OLD MOBILE PACE Video
5YDTCkJ6Xzs BRIDESDALE ROBYN - weakened on the final bend. Driver C Ferguson advised the filly had hung throughout.
LAWRENCE - driver B Williamson admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) in that he used his whip in an excessive manner inside the final 400 metres and was fined $200 by the JCA.
TUAPEKA TRICK - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised he was disappointed with the effort. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding in the coming days.
KARMIC WAY - held up on the final bend and in the early stages of the home straight.
GORE BAY - raced wide in the early stages. Paced roughly on the final bend.
Stable representative J Dunn advised Stewards on 2 February that TUAPEKA TRICK has shown no ill-effects following its disappointing performance at Ascot Park on Monday adding that the gelding has worked well in preparation for its assignment at Wyndham on Sunday.

Race 6	SHEET METALCRAFT MOBILE PACE Video
oQY9LTe7D28 AVEROSS FERRARI - held up on the final bend.
LILAC FLASH - raced wide in the early stages. Held up on the final bend and throughout the home straight.
DELIGHT MY SOUL - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1000 metres. Inconvenienced by a tiring runner on the final bend.
A SMART EXCUSE - raced wide in the early stages.
BOLD RULER - held up on the final bend and in the early and middle stages of the home straight.
GRACE BURNS - driver K Barclay admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) in that she used her whip in an excessive manner inside the final 400 metres. After viewing replays and hearing submissions on penalty the JCA suspended her licence to drive from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 4 February 2018 (2 days) and imposed a fine of $300.
MACH'S BACK - raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung inwards when racing round the bends. Weakened on the final bend inconveniencing the trailing DELIGHT MY SOUL.
CHILLI FRANCO - held up on the final bend and in the early and middle stages of the home straight.

Race 7	ARDEN LODGE ROBIN DUNDEE CROWN MARES MOBILE PACE Video
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DACHY - held up on the final bend.
VERA'S DELIGHT - held up on the final bend and in the early stages of the run home.
ROXY DALE - raced wide in the early stages.
SHEZACULLENGIRL - raced wide in the early stages. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver N Williamson advised the mare had worked hard in the early stages to obtain the parked position and this had taken its toll.
MILLWOOD DAISY - raced wide in the early and middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.
GOODLOOKIN CHICK - held up on the final bend.

Race 8	BRENDAN FRANKS FARRIER HANDICAP TROT Video
ZbTODrj2kPo KING CASSIDY - hung inwards rounding the first bend. Trotted roughly and broke near the 200 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained an abrasion on the point of its left hip from the sulky which was treated with anti-inflammatories.
MASS INVASION - weakened final bend.
MONTY PYTHON - weakened entering the home straight. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding with trainer P Williamson in the coming days.
Trainer P Williamson advised Stewards on 4 February that as a result of its disappointing performance at Ascot Park on 27 January MONTY PYTHON will be freshened before resuming.

Race 9	ASCOT PARK HOTEL INVERCARGILL CUP (HANDICAP PACE) Video
vZar4aia0NM ACOLYTE - weakened on the final bend.
FIERY FERRET - broke at the start. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the home straight.
MR WOODLEA - weakened on the final bend.
MAVERICK - broke at the start.

Race 10	MCKNIGHT & BROWN MOBILE PACE Video
-WVIr19nsIU FRANCO HUNTINGTON - Trainer D McLachlan was issued a Minor Infringement Notice pursuant to Rule 865(2) and fined $100 when he presented this runner without the notified blinds.
GOTTA MINUTE - briefly restrained near the 1200 metres which enabled SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE to shift outwards for safety reasons.
GOTTA DEL - hung inwards on the final bend and struck pylons.
IT AIN'T THE MONEY - held up on the final bend.
THE BIG BOSS - raced wide in the early stages. Held up for clear racing room throughout the final straight. Junior driver M Anderson reported he was not afforded the opportunity to activate the removable gear.
SOME EXCUSESOMEWHERE - raced fiercely in the early and middle stages causing driver D Dunn considerable difficulty. Weakened leaving the final bend. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
RAKAROVER - held up for clear racing room throughout the home straight. Driver M Williamson reported he was not afforded the opportunity to activate the removable gear.
BETTOR BUY IT - held up final bend.

Race 11	FORKLIFTS NZ MOBILE PACE Video
UCGIfdS_Sxg TIZIANO - weakened on the final bend and hung outwards when placed under pressure.
MARTIN MCGUINNESS - raced wide in the early stages.
HURRICANE BANNER - held up on the final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.
IDEAL BREEZE - raced wide in the early stages.
CAST A SHADOW - raced wide in the early stages before reaching the parked position near the 1200 metres. Weakened from the 400 metres.
SENORITA MARGARITA - raced keenly in the score-up. Raced keenly again in the middle stages.
RNR WINDERMERE - held up on the final bend.
ALEXY - over-raced in the early stages. Held up on the final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.
HONEY CULLEN - raced wide in the early stages.
SON OF BRAHMA - driver B Orange reported the removable deafeners applied to the gelding did not activate due to the cord becoming entangled.