STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT
Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc at Cambridge RacewayThursday, 6 September 2018
Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc at Cambridge RacewayThursday, 6 September 2018
| Meeting | |
| Club: | Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc at Cambridge Raceway |
| Weather: | Overcast |
| Track: | Fast |
| Rail: | Not applicable |
| Stewards: | J Muirhead (Chairman), S Wallis, B Jones |
| Veterinarian: | Dr G O Sommerville |
| General |
| Nil |
| Supplementary: | |
| Cambridge Harness - Thursday, 30th August 2018 | |
| Race 1 - VIDCOM NZ MOBILE PACE | |
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| Summary | ||
| Swabbing: | COMIC BOOK HERO, JOMO, BALFAST, SUIDELIKE MAJOR, EASTANBULL, HIGH POINT, COUNT LANDECK, DUN IT BAD, MY BOY BOO | |
| Protests: | Nil | |
| Suspensions: | Race 1 | S Wigg (RUNCLE) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - used whip on more occasions than permitted (3 days). Suspended from 07/09/2018 until 11/10/2018 inclusive. |
| Fines: | Race 4 | N Chilcott (BLAKE) [Rule 865(1)] - late change of gear. Fined $50. |
| Race 4 | K Marshall (EASTANBULL) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - used whip on more occasions than permitted. Fined $200. | |
| Race 4 | A Poutama (ABRAHAM) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - shifting ground placing inside runner in restricted room. Fined $250. | |
| Warnings: | Race 8 | L Hollis (DESTINED FOR HEAVEN) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - shifting ground when not entitled to. |
| Bleeders: | Nil | |
| Horse Actions: | Race 1 | CAPITAL PLAN - Final Warning Mobiles |
| Race 1 | CRACKARED - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 2 | SIR HENRY CASTLETON - Warned Stands | |
| Race 2 | THE PRINCE - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 4 | BLAKE - Unruly Mobiles | |
| Race 5 | ANGUS BURGA - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 6 | LE GIRL - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 6 | ROSADO - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 7 | ITS OFFICIAL BABE - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial | |
| Race 8 | BLUE GLORY - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 9 | LUNDQVIST - Final Warning Racing Manners | |
| Medical Certificates: | Nil | |
| Driver Changes: | Nil | |
| Late Scratchings: | Race 3 | CHARLIE MACH - 9.08am - Vet certificate supplied. |
| Race 7 | ITS OFFICIAL BABE - By order of Stewards at 8.09pm | |
| Scratching Penalties: | Ineligible from 07/09/2018 until 11/09/2018 inclusive (5 days): CHARLIE MACH, LINCOLN STREET, YSHADOWME, CONFETTI, ROSE RYAL | |
| Race Comments | |
| Race 1 | ALABAR MOBILE PACE Video |
| RUNCLE - amateur driver S Wigg admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) in that she used her whip on more occasions than permitted in Clause (b) of the Whip Regulations. After hearing submissions on penalty the JCA suspended her license from the end of racing today up to and including 11 October 2018 (3 days). | |
| LOUD AN PROUD - held up by tiring runner final bend. | |
| CRACKARED - out of position at dispatch. Held up final bend. The Stewards spoke to amateur driver C Wigg in regards to this mare being out of position at dispatch. After hearing Miss Wigg's explanation the Stewards issued CRACKARED with a warning and Miss Wigg advised she would be making gear changes prior to its next start. | |
| ARMSTRONG - weakened from the 350 metres. | |
| VANHALEM - raced keenly through the middle stages. | |
| CAPITAL PLAN - broke in the score-up before settling and being in its rightful position at dispatch. A final warning was placed on this gelding's barrier record. Held up final bend. | |
| Race 2 | WOODLANDS STUD HANDICAP TROT Video |
| PHOEBE GEM - broke at the start losing several lengths settling towards the rear. | |
| SIR HENRY CASTLETON - broke at the start losing considerable ground and its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's standing start manners. | |
| THE PRINCE - broke at the start settling towards the rear. Broke briefly when attempting to improve three wide passing the 1100 metres and settled quickly. Broke again passing the 150 metres losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. | |
| CHARLEMAGNE - required the services of the blacksmith and delayed the start by two minutes. | |
| Race 3 | GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND MOBILE PACE Video |
| RAINBOW WIRI - held up throughout the run home. | |
| HELIX - driver J Abernethy advised that he pulled a flat tyre from the 600 metres. | |
| RANGI RANGDU - held up rounding the final bend. | |
| Race 4 | SADDLERY WAREHOUSE MOBILE PACE Video |
| GEOFF'S LEGACY - placed in restricted room rounding the first bend contacting track markers having to eventually be steadied and lose its position. | |
| ABRAHAM - shifted down the track placing inside runner in restricted room rounding the first bend. Driver A Poutama defended a breach of Rule 869 (3)(b) in that he had driven carelessly at this stage of the race. Mr Poutama then elected to change his plea and admit the charge mid-hearing and after taking submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $250.00. | |
| BLAKE - Trainer N Chilcott was fined $50.00 for the late notification of a change of gear with the gelding racing with blinds. Paced roughly at the start and broke shortly afterwards. Placed on the unruly for its future mobile starts. | |
| OUR PERSEUS - held up by tiring runner final bend. | |
| EASTANBULL - driver K Marshall admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) in that he used his whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of the Whip Regulations. After hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $200.00. | |
| PEMBROOK CHARLIE - hung inwards exiting the final bend. | |
| Race 5 | DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS MOBILE TROT Video |
| PRINCE GEORGE - broke nearing the 1200 metres losing ground. | |
| SEQUOIA - broke shortly after the start. | |
| LITTLE BRO - broke in the score-up failing to settle losing its chance. | |
| MONSEIGNEUR - raced keenly early stages. | |
| MAGNAFIQUE - trotted roughly nearing the 700 metres. | |
| SOL INVICTUS - trotted roughly rounding the final bend when under pressure. Broke approaching the 200 metres. | |
| ANGUS BURGA - slow early stages after being reluctant to move away in the pre-race circle and was required to work hard during the score-up to catch the gate. A warning was placed on the gelding's mobile barrier manners. Inclined to lay outwards through the final straight. | |
| Race 6 | PIAKO RURAL SERVICES MOBILE PACE Video |
| HIGH POINT - raced wide early stages. | |
| LE GIRL - wide early and middle stages. Inclined to lay inwards when racing around the bends and broke near the 1150 metres. Severely checked approaching the 1000 metres. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners record. | |
| ROSADO - raced keenly through the early and middle stages. Weakened from the 1000 metres and broke causing checks to trailing runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no clinical abnormalities other than it was suspected that the mare had choked down. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners. | |
| TYRCONNELL - severely checked approaching the 1000 metres and was pulled up. | |
| CORBAUX - severely checked approaching the 1000 metres and was pulled up. | |
| WOMENINLEAGUE - severely checked approaching the 1000 metres. | |
| ARYA FAMOUS - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and cleared to start after the mare fell in the birdcage parading prior to its preliminary. | |
| THE PEACEMAKER - out of position at dispatch despite the efforts of junior driver S Iremonger. Inconvenienced losing ground passing the 1000 metres. | |
| Race 7 | VIANDS OF KIHIKIHI MOBILE PACE Video |
| JANET GUTHRIE - held up rounding final bend. | |
| ITS OFFICIAL BABE - after delaying the start due to the mare being fractious in the preliminary it was declared a late scratching at 8.09 pm by order of the Stewards. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no clinical abnormalities, and was stood down pending one satisfactory trial. | |
| SUZIE PEE JAY - caught three wide early. Hung inwards rounding the final bend and gave ground final stages. | |
| SPIRIT OF ANZAC - held up through the early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| Race 8 | FARRIER SUPPLIES MOBILE PACE Video |
| HOLD ALL BETS - weakened from the 400 metres. | |
| EXPRESS PLAY - had to be steadied when placed in restricted room exiting the bend. | |
| VIEWFIELD GNAT - raced three wide from the 1100 metres. | |
| BLUE GLORY - broke negotiating the first bend losing ground. Broke again near the 1400 metres losing considerable ground. Subjected to a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on its racing record. | |
| GOTTABEAROSE - held up by tiring runner final bend. | |
| MASTER OF ESCAPE - raced keen in the score-up. | |
| DESTINED FOR HEAVEN - held up final bend by tiring runner. Shifted outwards placing outside runner in restricted room exiting the final bend. Driver L Hollis was cautioned for the manner in which he drove at this stage of the race. | |
| Race 9 | COLOUR PLUS TE AWAMUTU HANDICAP TROT Video |
| ABOVE THE REST - broke shortly after the start. | |
| LUNDQVIST - broke near the 700 metres. A final warning was placed on its racing record. | |
| PRETORIUS - broke at the 400 metres. | |
| SHOW OF FAITH - driver P Ferguson advised that a sulky wheel deflated inside the final 400 metres. | |
| RISE TO SUCCESS - broke at the start. Driver T Macfarlane advised that the removable deafener activation cord became entangled. | |