Racing Integrity Unit

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc at Cambridge RacewaySunday, 18 March 2018


Meeting
Club:	Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc at Cambridge Raceway
Weather:	Fine
Track:	Fast
Rail:	Not applicable
Stewards:	S Mulcay (Chairman), J Muirhead, B Van Kan
Veterinarian:	Dr S P Christopher

General

Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Alcohol breath testing of Drivers was carried out.

Supplementary:

Auckland TC - Friday, 23rd February 2018

Race 9 - AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300-3000 MOBILE PACE

The adjourned enquiries have been concluded in relation to the respective driving tactics adopted by Drivers J MacKinnon (WRANGLER) and P Butcher (MAX PHACTOR).

Mr MacKinnon explained that he had been instructed to hold the lead from his pole draw after WRANGLER had disappointed when driven with a trail at its previous start and had performed well when able to lead in the past. He further explained that the early sectionals recorded when pressured by MAX PHACTOR should have been within WRANGLER's ability range given its previous performances but that the gelding had been under pressure near the 700 metres and had disappointed over the final stages.

Trainer R Dunn confirmed the instructions issued to Mr MacKinnon and advised Stewards subsequent to the meeting that the gelding, which had displayed no abnormality following a post race veterinary examination on the night, had been found to have a minor respiratory infection which had been treated.

Mr Butcher explained that he had been surprised that WRANGLER had held the lead after he challenged from the 1500 metres and all but crossed WRANGLER on the first turn before conceding that the lead was not available near the 1200 metres. He further explained that MAX PHACTOR had then commenced to over-race for some distance before he was able to again challenge WRANGLER near the 700 metres when that gelding commenced to weaken.

The respective explanations were noted with both Drivers being reminded of the obligations to ensure their respective drives were given full opportunity in the future.

In addition to this Mr Butcher has been issued and admitted a charge under Rule 303(2) in that he misconducted himself by directing abusive and threatening language to Mr MacKinnon both during and following the running of this event.

After hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $600.00.

Auckland TC - Friday, 9th March 2018

Race 2 - CADUCEUS CLUB MEMBERS RACE NIGHT MOBILE PACE

Trainer R Dunn advised Stewards on 15 March that as a result of blood tests GUPTA'S CULLEN was confirmed to have a lower respiratory infection after racing last Friday which is now being treated with the mare scheduled to resume on 23 March.

Summary
Swabbing:		PHOEBE GEM, SHANDANCE, ULTIMATE ANGEL, SHANWAY, ARDENT LUSTRE, GOLD ORCHID, LOVELY BUNDY, THE PERSUADER
Protests:		Nil
Suspensions:		Nil
Fines:	Race 3	K Marshall (HIGHVIEW ILLUSION) [Rule 869(4)] - Drove in a manner likely to cause interference. Fined $250.
	Race 5	M McKendry (OPAWA SPEED) [Rule 858(B)] - Late on the Track. Fined $100.
	Race 9	B Schumacher (FRANCO NADAL) [Rule 865(2)] - Incorrect gear. Fined $100.
Warnings:		Nil
Bleeders:		Nil
Horse Actions:	Race 1	SAVITSKAYA - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
	Race 2	KHALEESI BROGDEN - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 2	PHILLYDOTCOM - Warned Mobiles
	Race 4	YOU'RELUCKYTOHAVEME - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 10	MANIHIKI PEARL - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificates:		Nil
Driver Changes:		Nil
Late Scratchings:		Nil
Scratching Penalties:	Ineligible from 19/03/2018 until 23/03/2018 inclusive (5 days): AGINCOURT, BABYFACENELSON, MY BOY BOO, SARABI, RICHARD LE FORT, ATOM HANOVER
	Ineligible from 19/03/2018 until 01/04/2018 inclusive (14 days): OTO INVASION
	Exceptional Circumstances: THIS SKY ROX, LUCK OF THE MOMENT

Race Comments
Race 1	'JEWELS TICKETS ON SALE NOW' HANDICAP TROT Video
MIs-tcKUKhQ COMEDY ACT - broke approaching the 600 metres settling at the rear of the field. Broke again near the 300 metres.
STALLBACKSKUNGEN - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke again approaching the first turn losing all chance.
PHOEBE GEM - contacted pylons rounding the final bend.
AS FREE AS AIR - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again approaching the first turn losing all chance.
SAVITSKAYA - displayed poor barrier manners and reared and fell to the track shortly after the barrier strands were released. The filly was stood down until it trials satisfactorily. A post race veterinary examination revealed minor abrasions to both hocks.
ZIMPLE - inconvenienced after the start and broke briefly. Trotted roughly on several occasions during the running.

Race 2	BARRETT HOMES MOBILE PACE Video
-KLUTRtxSEU WOMENINLEAGUE - checked when forced to restrain near the 1700 metres. Raced three wide from the 1100 metres.
KHALEESI BROGDEN - inconvenienced briefly when forced to race wider on the track near the 1200 metres when KNIGHTS DESIRE shifted ground to her inner. It was established that KHALEESI BROGDEN was not making a forward movement in relation to KNIGHTS DESIRE in this incident and no further action was taken. Paced roughly passing the 150 metres. When questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver N Chilcott stated that the filly was of moderate ability having recently qualified and was surprised that it was at such short odds in the market. Miss Chilcott was questioned regarding the manner in which she drove early in the back straight on the first occasion when easing the pace in the one out running line. She explained that KHALEESI BROGDEN had raced greenly when eased and overreacted resulting in the checks to trailing runners. After considering the matter a warning was placed against the filly's racing manners.
MOTU BELLE DU JOUR - checked when forced to restrain approaching the 1700 metres.
GRACEKIA - raced three wide early before being restrained to the rear. Checked and broke when at the rear following an easing of the pace approaching the 1700 metres.
PHILLYDOTCOM - broke at the start losing its chance. A warning was placed on the filly's Mobile Barrier manners.

Race 3	HUS LIVING IN STYLE STORE OPENING MOBILE PACE Video
c7_B99fTxk8 HIGHVIEW ILLUSION - Driver K Marshall was charged under Rule 869(4) in that he drove in a manner that was likely to cause interference when shifting ground to the inside of R GEE THREE near the 500 metres. Mr Marshall admitted the breach and the JCA imposed a fine of $250.00.
HEZALUCKYGRINNER - had to change ground to secure clear running in the run home.
LIS RULZ - over-raced middle stages.
R GEE THREE - checked when placed in restricted room near the 500 metres when HIGHVIEW ILLUSION shifted ground outwards to clear the tiring MARQUIS EYRE.
MARQUIS EYRE - gave ground passing the 700 metres. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 4	IRT MOBILE PACE Video
gCWpmyeikTQ FOR TONY - locked wheels briefly approaching the 150 metres.
MIRACLE MOOSE - raced three wide without cover from the 1200 metres.
YOU'RELUCKYTOHAVEME - back from position latter stages of the score up despite the efforts of Driver J Abernethy. Broke short of the winning post in the run home. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners record.
LACEY'S LAD - locked wheels briefly approaching the 150 metres.

Race 5	FASTTRACK INSURANCE TROT (STAND) Video
ep_EpxjfFM0 MALABAR SPUR - tended to lay in under pressure throughout the run home.
OPAWA SPEED - Driver M McKendry was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice under Rule 858(B) for being late onto the track.
SWINGING - broke at the start losing all chance.
NEED LUCK - slow over the early stages losing contact with the field. Trotted roughly passing the 800 metres.

Race 6	BRAXTON'S HAPPY BIRTHDAY TREAT MOBILE PACE Video
_6ZiZ1qH4mc WHALE RIDER - held up rounding the final bend and the early stages of the run home.
CHEROKEE WARRIOR - raced three wide from the 1100 metres.
M T POCKETS - raced three wide early.
FRANCO LENNOX - raced three wide with cover from the 1000 metres.

Race 7	NEVELE R FILLIES SERIES No 40 (HEAT 5) MOBILE PACE Video
fJEWDLe2y3U BETTOR BABE - over-raced early and middle stages.
IDEAL LASS - raced four wide from the 700 metres.
EXPRESS PLAY - gave ground final turn.

Race 8	HEATHER HOPKINS MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE Video
NqmbMWsF7i4 WILLEDU - weakened inside the final 400 metres.

Race 9	JEWELS SPORTS BAR GET TICKETS QUICK HANDICAP TROT Video
l1P04dXIYqM STAR OF OLESYA - broke briefly at the start.
HARRY H - held up early final turn.
LOVELY BUNDY - slow to begin.
FRANCO NADAL - Trainer B Schumacher was issued with a Minor Infringement Notice and fined $100 for presenting FRANCO NADAL without the notified blinds.

Race 10	LOVECAMBRIDGE.CO.NZ MOBILE PACE Video
7DMx95d-O2g GOTTA GO JET AWAY - had to be eased near the 1500 metres when LYNTON CREEK shifted back down into the one out running line after briefly racing three wide. Gave ground final turn.
ROCK N ROLL PATRON - raced three wide from the 1600 metres. Gave ground final turn.
MANIHIKI PEARL - broke shortly after the start and settled towards the rear. A warning was placed on the mare's mobile barrier manners. Raced fiercely middle stages.

Race 11	HARAS des TROTTEURS SIRES STAKES PRELUDE (MOBILE) Video
teI5S8UOq8o HIGHLAND QUEEN - broke near the 300 metres losing its chance.
ADELLE - broke near the 200 metres and shifted out checking SUNNYS LITTLE JESTIC.
SUNNYS LITTLE JESTIC - trotted roughly and then broke late in the score up losing ground. Trotted roughly near the 1200 metres. Checked and trotted roughly passing the 200 metres.