Racing Integrity Unit

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc at Ascot Park RacewaySaturday, 7 April 2018


Meeting
Club:	Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc at Ascot Park Raceway
Weather:	Overcast
Track:	Easy, Good
Rail:	Not applicable
Stewards:	L Tidmarsh (Chairman), S Wallis, R Quirk
Veterinarian:	Dr H J Cottle

General

Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Track conditions were upgraded to Good prior to Race 9.

Supplementary:

Wairio TC - Saturday, 24th March 2018

Race 4 - DRAKE PLUMBING & DRAINLAYING LTD MOBILE TROT

Trainer N Williamson advised Stewards on 4 April that SHE'S ALLTHE CRAZE has been sent for a lengthy spell.

Forbury Park TC - Thursday, 29th March 2018

Race 5 - PARK & EVENT FUNCTION CENTRE MOBILE PACE

Stewards spoke to Drivers J Campbell and N Williamson regarding the reasons SKY CITY KING broke nearing the 1000 metres. After taking into account the submissions tendered by both drivers and viewing all available films it was established that BEAUDIENE GAMBLER had attempted to pull up on Mr Williamson once he had gained the parked position resulting in it coming back onto SKY CITY KING causing this horse to become awkwardly placed on its wheel. Taking this evidence into account Stewards cautioned Mr Williamson to ensure he allows sufficient room to inside runners when shifting ground in future and spoke to Mr Campbell advisedly for the manner in which he had driven at this stage of the race.

Race 6 - SPEIGHTS MOBILE PACE

Driver B Barclay was questioned regarding his tactics adopted near the 300 metres where ZENOLA'S ART, after being positioned 3-back on the marker line for the majority of the event was held up for clear running in the home straight. Of particular concern to Stewards was the decision of Mr Barclay not to shift the filly inwards and utilize the Passing Lane when it became available and in consequence became held up for clear running throughout the home straight. Mr Barclay explained that he had anticipated the trailing runner NO MORE CHANGE to utilize the passing lane when it was presented and envisioned he would then secure clear running to the outside of that runner. Mr Barclay added that once it had become apparent NO MORE CHANGE was unable to maintain its position with the leading LINTON SHARD and thus did not require the use of the Passing Lane, FRANCO HUNTINGTON which was following ZENOLA'S ART had already established itself inside his runner resulting in ZENOLA'S ART becoming held up for clear running. After viewing all available footage, Stewards excepted Mr Barclay's explanation and took the matter no further.

Summary
Swabbing:		HUMBLE LADD, HARRYDAHORSE, LYNETTE THE VET, SPLASH COLA, DUKE OF WELLINGTON, ROCK BOTTOM, SMOOTH MARA, TWO PLY
Protests:		Nil
Suspensions:	Race 3	M Parker(THE BULL PEN) [Rule 869(2)] - Exceeded permitted number of strikes over final 400 metres (1 day). Suspended from 08/04/2018 until 14/04/2018 inclusive. Fined $100.
Fines:	Race 1	K Barclay (SOMETHINGS BURNING) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented runner without notified gear. Fined $100.
	Race 10	B Gray (YOUNG CONQUEROR) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented runner without notified gear. Fined $100.
Warnings:	Race 1	S Walkinshaw (SOMETHINGS BURNING) [Rule 870(2)(a)] - Take galloping runner clear of field at earliest opportunity.
Bleeders:		Nil
Horse Actions:	Race 1	SOMETHINGS BURNING - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 2	DISMARA - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 4	KO WRECTED - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 6	KING CASSIDY - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 6	MAJESTIC CONNIES - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
	Race 8	THISEXCUSEBETTERBEIT - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificates:		Nil
Driver Changes:		Nil
Late Scratchings:		Nil
Scratching Penalties:	Ineligible from 08/04/2018 until 12/04/2018 inclusive (5 days): MY BLUE HEAVEN, PRES THE BELLE, SKY TOWER, TOBY O'GARA
	Exceptional Circumstances: M'LORD MACKENDON, LILAC FLASH

Race Comments
Race 1	THANK YOU TOM & JULIE KILKELLY TROT Video
El4XT7WFMJA HUMBLE LADD - trainer/driver P Williamson advised he did not activate the removable gear applied due to the gelding racing greenly.
JANUCCI GIRL - broke after 150 metres and failed to settle losing considerable ground. Broke again on a number of occasions during the running.
RUMAND COKE - broke negotiating the first bend.
ROBBIE ROYALE - inconvenienced by a breaking runner near the 1200 metres. Trotted roughly throughout the home straight.
WEE MAN TROUBLE - broke at the start.
HORSE OF COURSE - broke near the 600 metres when being improved forward.
STAY ABOARD - broke at the start.
SOMETHINGS BURNING - trainer K Barclay was issued a Minor Infringement Notice and fined $100 when presenting this runner without the notified gear (blinds). Broke near the 1200 metres inconveniencing the trailing ROBBIE ROYALE, with a warning being placed on the filly's racing manners record. Driver S Walkinshaw was cautioned to ensure that he takes a galloping runner clear of the field at the earliest opportunity.
NATHAN D - broke near the 1700 metres.
SUPER FAST PAT - lay inwards when being improved rounding the final bend and near 300 metres contacted the sulky of MISS BAMBOOCHA, breaking in consequence.

Race 2	AUTOSURE MOBILE PACE Video
nCZOCXWpzzk DISMARA - broke entering the first bend when racing to the inside of MATINEE IDOL (M Williamson). Stewards questioned drivers McIlwrick and Williamson regarding this where it was established that DISMARA had hung outwards when being restrained to take a trailing position and when doing so, broke. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners record. Raced wide in the early stages. Held up rounding the final bend and in the early stages of the home straight.
CAPTAIN THUNDERBOLT - steadied near the 350 metres when becoming held up. Had difficulty obtaining clear running over the concluding stages.
VINTAGE ROSE -inclined to lay outwards at various stages during the running.
GALLEONS PLEASURE - weakened on the final bend.
QUEEN OF THE NITE - raced wide in the early stages until near the 1600 metres. Weakened on the final bend.
BROADWAY BANNER - over-raced in the middle stages. Held up throughout the home straight going to the line without being tested by trainer/driver H Hunter.
DAYS OF CHANGE - held up in the early and middle stages of the home straight.

Race 3	CS AUTO REFINISHING JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE Video
_c3JCr4pqCs VON RICHTHOFEN - weakened on the final bend and raced greenly for a period thereafter.
THE BULL PEN - junior driver M Parker (assisted by B Orange) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) in that she exceeded the permitted number of strikes over the final 400 metres. After viewing replays and hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a suspension of Miss Parker's licence to drive from the 8th April until the 14th April inclusive (1 day) and in addition a fine of $100.
VARENNA - weakened over the final stages. When questioned regarding the performance junior driver M Anderson expressed disappointment with the mare's efforts however could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
CANARDLY REMEMBER - junior driver M Hurrell reported the removable gear applied failed to activate due to the cord breaking.

Race 4	COLLINGWOOD FOODCENTRE TROT Video
b5qqWSLlAIE NOTTINGHAM K TWO - inconvenienced by a breaking runner on the first bend.
OUR BUDD - broke entering the first bend.
GRACE O'MALLEY - hung inwards and broke entering the first bend hampering the trailing SCARLETT LANE.
MONIBURNS - trotted roughly in the early stages.
SCARLETT LANE - hampered by a breaking runner on the first bend.
AMBRO AMEIGO - broke in the early stages, then again near the 600 metres losing considerable ground.
KO WRECTED - broke entering the first bend inconveniencing the trailing NOTTINGHAM K TWO. A warning was placed against the mare's racing manners record.

Race 5	SADDLERY WAREHOUSE FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE Video
UnlKWiZxBoA ANNIE FITZ - held up in the early stages of the home straight until near the 150 metres.
DACHY - hung outwards rounding the final bend and due to this was unable to be shifted inwards to utilise the Passing Lane near the 200 metres, becoming held up throughout the final straight.
FEEL THE MONEY - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
LORRETTA FRANCO - broke near the 350 metres.

Race 6	SOUTHLAND BATTERIES / CLEAN-BIZ HANDICAP TROT Video
21dfYyFFwjg MAJESTIC CONNIES - broke at the start, then again negotiating the first bend losing considerable ground. Hung inwards when rounding the bends throughout. Placed on the Unruly for future standing start events at the request of trainer P Williamson.
KING CASSIDY - trotted roughly and broke near the 1600 metres. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners record.
OVERCAST - weakened on the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance junior driver E Barron explained that in her opinion the mare had failed to handle the rise in class of today's event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have an elevated heart and respiratory rate.

Race 7	ALL PURPOSE ENGINEERING / DOMINION ELECTRIC MOBILE PACE Video
XHxAEo1OP-o ERROL FINN - paced roughly through the latter stages of the score-up.
THATSWHATISAID - raced wide in the early stages. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver K Larsen advised that after working hard through the early stages, the gelding's effort had told when placed under pressure in the home straight.
ANSETT FLIGHT - raced wide in the early stages prior to being restrained to the rear to obtain cover.
DUKE OF WELLINGTON - hung inwards rounding the first bend.
CONVAIR HUSTLER - the rein pricker was removed prior to the start due to the gelding warming up unfavourably.

Race 8	FINAL TOUCH / STIRLING AUTO REPAIRS MOBILE PACE Video
s4cXQ6VJjQQ THISEXCUSEBETTERBEIT - broke shortly after the start hampering the trailing BETTORS ATOM. A warning was placed against the filly's mobile barrier record. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
ME AND MY EXCUSES - paced roughly shortly after the start losing ground.
KATE'S CARRERA - raced wide in the early stages.
OUR PROMISE - struggled to maintain its position with the field through the middle stages, being distanced at the finish. When questioned regarding the performance junior driver J Morrison reported the filly had felt lethargic throughout. Trainer W Adams advised he would have blood tests taken in the coming days and undertook to advise the Stewards of any findings.
BETTORS ATOM - underwent and passed a pre-race veterinary examination. Hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
DOUBT ME NOT - weakened from the 400 metres.
COOLHAND EASTON - connections advised that they would no longer be persevering with the gelding from their stable.
MAAHES - hung inwards during the score-up and was out of position at the dispatch. Struggled to maintain its position with the field through the middle stages being distanced at the finish. When questioned regarding the performance junior driver M Anderson reported the gelding had raced lethargically throughout the running. Trainer A Stuart reported he would no longer be persevering with the gelding as a racing proposition from his stable.

Race 9	REGENT CAR & COMMERCIAL 125 NORTH ROAD PACE Video
-ws3UmuQzuI JABALI - broke shortly after the start and failed to settle losing considerable ground.
IDEAL BREEZE - broke at the start.
THABOYZ TOY - lay outwards when placed under pressure in the home straight.
MAGNATE MARA - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Race 10	REGENT CARS UNDER $7990 AT CLYDE ST ROUNDABOUT HCP PACE Video
U3J0Pl4BA0g FOO FIGHTER - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
SHORTYS MATE - slow to begin.
IT AIN'T THE MONEY - broke at the start.
YOUNG CONQUEROR - trainer B Gray was issued with a Minor Infringement Notice and fined $100 when presenting this runner without the notified gear (blinds).
SMOOTH MARA - hung inwards and paced roughly near the 800 metres.
FRANCO TAI - lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Stewards questioned driver B Orange with regards to the reason he did not improve the horse forward prior to doing so with 300 metres to run. Mr Orange stated that he did not improve down the back straight on the last occasion due to the pace of the race and was of the opinion that had he then improved rounding the final bend he would be forced wide and that would be detrimental to his chances of finishing the race off in a competitive fashion. Taking Mr Orange's explanation into account and viewing all available films Stewards deemed his actions as acceptable under the circumstances.

Race 11	REGENT SOUTH 167 CLYDE STREET MOBILE PACE Video
KxEq0ESTuMY ROXY DALE - held up for clear running throughout the home straight and was not tested by driver C Ferguson.
TUAPEKA TRICK - forced to race wide nearing the 1100 metres when MY GEORGIE BOY improved outwards. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule where it was established that MY GEORGIE BOY had commenced its outwards movement prior to TUAPEKA TRICK reaching its wheel. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn could offer no tangible explanation. Stewards will follow up with caretaker trainer N Williamson in the coming days.
TWO PLY - raced wide in the early stages.
NAVAJO ART - lay inwards throughout the home straight.
SHEEZUS - held up final bend.
REPARTEE - raced wide in the early stages until the 1600 metres.