STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT
Gore Harness Racing Club Inc at Gore RacewaySaturday, 19 May 2018
Gore Harness Racing Club Inc at Gore RacewaySaturday, 19 May 2018
| Meeting | |
| Club: | Gore Harness Racing Club Inc at Gore Raceway |
| Weather: | Overcast |
| Track: | Good |
| Rail: | Not applicable |
| Stewards: | S Wallis (Chairman), V Munro, M Davidson |
| Veterinarian: | Dr M A Greene |
| General |
| Selected Drivers engaged to drive on today's programme were required to provide a sample of breath for the purpose of alcohol analysis with all providing clear samples. |
| Supplementary: |
| Nil |
| Summary | ||
| Swabbing: | ARTSTANDING, BETSTARS BLUE JEAN, KIWI CRUSHER, LITTLE RAIN, THE BULL PEN, ACE COMMANDER, MAIDONTHEBEACH, SOUTHBOUND TRAIN, CULLENS AVENUE | |
| Protests: | Nil | |
| Suspensions: | Race 6 | M Parker(THE BULL PEN) [Rule 869(2)] - Exceeded permitted number of strikes over final 400 metres (3 days). Suspended from 27/05/2018 until 09/06/2018 inclusive. |
| Fines: | Nil | |
| Warnings: | Race 2 | K Barclay (GOTTA BE DOWNTOWN) [Rule Programming Regs #15] - Failed to have horse in allocated stall by prescribed time. |
| Race 2 | R Wilson (BETTER GALLEON) [Rule 306] - Failed to notify person in control of his horse in his absence. | |
| Race 6 | M Hurrell (CARLO GAMBINO) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground when insufficiently clear to do so. | |
| Bleeders: | Nil | |
| Horse Actions: | Race 2 | COUNTRY SWING - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 2 | FLEUR GALLEON - Warned Performance | |
| Race 4 | AY BOY - Veterinary Clearance Required | |
| Race 4 | BETTOR ROCK AGAIN - Veterinary Clearance Required | |
| Race 5 | CHANGE UP DULC - Veterinary Clearance Required | |
| Race 5 | TACT MIESHA - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 8 | ANNIE FITZ - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 8 | ELVA JACCKA - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Medical Certificates: | Nil | |
| Driver Changes: | Nil | |
| Late Scratchings: | Race 4 | BETTOR ROCK AGAIN - Lame |
| Race 4 | AY BOY - Lame | |
| Scratching Penalties: | Ineligible from 20/05/2018 until 24/05/2018 inclusive (5 days): SHINGLESTAR, PEGASUS SUNRISE, EVANGELINE FRANCO, SOMEBEACHTODREAMOF, EASTON FOXGLOVE, ERROL FINN | |
| Ineligible from 20/05/2018 until 02/06/2018 inclusive (14 days): ROZZANO | ||
| Exceptional Circumstances: SPUR ME ON GENTLY | ||
| Race Comments | |
| Race 1 | OSBORNE ROCK SUPPLIES 2YO MOBILE PACE Video |
| ALLABOUTDREAMS - raced greenly racing into the first bend when being restrained to take cover. | |
| EXTREME ROBYN - weakened from the 500 metres. | |
| NOTAWORD - weakened over the concluding stages. | |
| ARTSTANDING - raced wide in the early stages. | |
| IZZY DAGG - raced keenly in the parked position through the middle stages. | |
| Race 2 | MOSSDALE FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE Video |
| BETTER GALLEON - trainer R Wilson was cautioned to ensure he notifies the Stewards who is in control of his horse in his absence. Weakened considerably from the 500 metres after receiving an economical trip throughout. When questioned regarding the performance junior driver S Tomlinson could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. | |
| MY BLUE HEAVEN - raced ungenerously for a brief period passing the 1600 metres. Weakened from the 500 metres. | |
| RAZCAL ALLEY - driver S Walkinshaw reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners applied to the mare due to the cord breaking. | |
| COUNTRY SWING - broke late in the score-up effectively losing its chance. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the mare. | |
| FLEUR GALLEON - hung inwards in the score-up and was slightly out of position at the dispatch. Lost contact with the body of the field and was under pressure from the 1000 metres. Performance warned. | |
| THEODORA HOPE - held up by a tiring runner near the 400 metres. | |
| AFRO DIZZY YAK - out of position at the dispatch despite the efforts of junior driver M Hurrell. Raced lethargically throughout and weakened from the 800 metres. Performance noted. | |
| GOTTA BE DOWNTOWN - trainer K Barclay was cautioned to ensure she has her horses in their allocated stalls by the prescribed time. | |
| Race 3 | GORE NEW WORLD HANDICAP TROT Video |
| TAIMATE ANGUS - broke at the start. | |
| THUNDER BUDDY - trotted roughly just prior to the winning post. | |
| DREAM OF PAT - weakened from the 450 metres. | |
| SVELT - broke at the start losing its chance. | |
| AMBRO AMEIGO - broke at the start losing its chance. | |
| THE BADGER - weakened from the 450 metres. | |
| Race 4 | ADVANCE AGRICULTURE LTD MOBILE PACE Video |
| DOUBT ME NOT - raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up in the early stages of the run home. | |
| NOTORIOUS - raced keenly in the score-up. Weakened over the final stages. Connections advised the gelding would now be turned out for a spell. | |
| UNLOADED - hung inwards exiting the final bend. | |
| SHINDAL - junior driver M Hurrell reported the removable deafeners applied to the gelding failed to activate due to the cord becoming entangled. Mr Hurrell also advised he would be recommending gear changes. | |
| Race 5 | PETERS GENETICS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE Video |
| SHERRY BABY - checked near the 1800 metres. | |
| TACT MIESHA - broke near the 1800 metres checking SHERRY BABY, RAKAMOO and CHANGE UP DULC. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Junior driver C Faithful was shown the replays and spoken to advisedly regarding taking a breaking runner clear of the field at the earliest opportunity in future. | |
| IVANA LEGACY - out of position at the dispatch despite the urgings of driver B McLellan. Paced roughly when being restrained in the early stages. | |
| PERTURBED - weakened from the 500 metres. | |
| RAKAMOO - checked near the 1800 metres. | |
| CHANGE UP DULC - checked near the 1800 metres. Paced indifferently at various stages through the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed chafing to the filly's off fore leg with a veterinary clearance required prior to resuming. | |
| Race 6 | ABERNETHY CONTRACTING LTD MOBILE PACE Video |
| THE BULL PEN - hung inwards exiting the final bend. Junior driver M Parker admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) in that she exceeded the permitted number of strikes over the final 400 metres. After hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a suspension of Miss Parker's licence to drive from the 27th May until the 9th June inclusive (3 days). | |
| CARLO GAMBINO - Junior driver M Hurrell in the presence of driver B McLellan was cautioned for the manner he drove entering the home straight when shifting ground when insufficiently clear to do so. | |
| GOTTA GOOD LOOKER - had to be restrained when awkwardly placed to the back of CARLO GAMBINO near the 500 metres. | |
| DOUBLE RAINBOW - raced wide in the early stages. | |
| MARTIN MCGUINNESS - weakened on the final bend. Had to steady when awkwardly placed to the inside of CARLO GAMBINO. | |
| BOLD RULER - held up rounding the final bend. | |
| Race 7 | BAYLEYS GORE / REGIONAL FORD HANDICAP TROT Video |
| GRACE O'MALLEY - broke near the 2300 metres. | |
| OVERCAST - weakened on the final bend. | |
| RYDGEMONT MILLY - broke with 1500 metres to run inconveniencing a trailing runner. | |
| PRES THE BELLE - raced wide in the early stages. Driver B Orange reported he did not activate the removable deafeners applied to the mare due to having the field covered. | |
| ACE COMMANDER - inconvenienced by a breaking runner near the 1500 metres. Raced lethargically from the 1000 metres. Weakened on the final bend. Driver D Dunn expressed disappointment with the gelding's effort however could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. | |
| SPLASH COLA - paced before breaking nearing the 1900 metres. | |
| Race 8 | SOUTHLAND STANDARDBRED BREEDERS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE Video |
| ANNIE FITZ - broke in the score-up and failed to settle, losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the mare. | |
| DACHY - raced keenly rounding the final bend. | |
| ELVA JACCKA - paced roughly through the early stages before breaking negotiating the first bend checking trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. | |
| LORRETTA FRANCO - had to be steadied near the 800 metres when awkwardly placed to the back of TACT MAGGIE. Lay outwards in the final straight. | |
| PANTASTIC - checked entering the first bend. | |
| JODY DIREEN - checked entering the first bend. Raced keenly through the middle stages. | |
| TIZIANO - checked entering the first bend. | |
| Race 9 | MATAURA LICENSING TRUST HANDICAP PACE Video |
| BETTOR ENFORCE - the inside hopple shortener wrapped around the carrier strap. | |
| FIDDLETHEFOOL - slow to begin. | |
| ESPECIAL - raced keenly through the middle stages. Paced roughly and broke near the 50 metres and continued in a break across the finish line. Authorisation of fourth placing being awarded was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations when breaking over the concluding stages. | |
| Race 10 | NORTHERN SOUTHLAND VETS MOBILE PACE Video |
| NAVAJO ART - held up for racing room by tiring runner on the final bend. | |
| SOUTHBOUND TRAIN - broke briefly prior to the first bend losing ground. | |
| SAGWITCH - raced wide in the early stages. Raced keenly round the final bend. | |
| BETTOR B READY - held up for racing room on the final bend and in the early stages of the run home. | |
| MACHIE MACH - forced to race four-wide for a brief distance passing the 700 metres. | |
| I'M TROUBLE - held up for racing room on the final bend and throughout the run home. | |
| Race 11 | GORE NIGHT 'N DAY / PGG WRIGHTSON MOBILE PACE Video |
| ESSENCE OF EASTON - held up throughout the run home. | |
| JILAIRE'S MAC - briefly locked wheels with outside runner shortly after the start. | |
| ONE DIRECTION - briefly locked wheels with inside runner shortly after the start. | |
| PAY ME THE CHANGE - held up throughout the run home. | |
| NO MORE CHANGE - broke briefly negotiating the first bend. | |
| JAKIRA - over-raced in the middle stages when leading. | |