Racing Integrity Unit

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc at Ascot Park RacewayFriday, 23 November 2018


Meeting
Club:	Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc at Ascot Park Raceway
Weather:	Fine
Track:	Good
Rail:	Not applicable
Stewards:	V Munro (Chairman), N McIntyre, K Coppins
Veterinarian:	Dr H J Busby

General

Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

RACE 3 - AMERICAN IDEAL 'SECOND LEADING SIRE' BY WINS NUGGET FINAL
Due to an administrative error the TAB was late in scratching ROCKABILLY BLUES from the field.

Supplementary:

Invercargill HRC - Sunday, 28th October 2018

Race 8 - MCMILLANS 'TONNE OF FEED' PROMOTION MOBILE PACE

Stewards have concluded an investigation into the tactics adopted by driver N Williamson when electing not to improve outwards near the 500 metres when driving TRIPLE VC. Mr Williamson explained that the horse had been unable to obtain cover through the early stages and had been obliged to race parked until near the 1400 metres. Mr Williamson explained that due to the early work the horse had done he felt his best option was to remain in the two wide line passing the 500 metres and follow BOLD RULER into the race rather than commence a run and be forced to race very wide on the final bend similar to the horse's recent start when failing to run on. However shortly after it had become apparent that BOLD RULER had been under pressure and had not shifted wider on the track resulting in him becoming held up. After considering Mr Williamson's explanation, Stewards were satisfied that his explanation was not unreasonable in the circumstances however Mr Williamson was advised he must not drive in a manner that leaves himself open to query.

Wyndham HRC - Sunday, 18th November 2018

Race 4 - HE'S WATCHING AT ALABAR MOBILE PACE

Following its disappointing performance FLASH PARTY underwent a veterinary examination on 21 November which revealed the mare had recovered well and will continue with its current campaign.

Summary
Swabbing:		SOMETHINGS BURNING, TAIRLAW TOLL, RAHURI BADLANDS, MAJESTIC MAN, THE RED ROBBER, SANTANNA'S ROCKET, MR KIWI, ALLABOUTDREAMS
Protests:		Nil
Suspensions:		Nil
Fines:		Nil
Warnings:		Nil
Bleeders:		Nil
Horse Actions:	Race 1	PEGASUS HANOVER - Final Warning Racing Manners
	Race 1	SPUR ME ON GENTLY - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 3	GIVE HIM A CHANCE - Warned Mobiles
	Race 5	GLENDHU GEM - Final Warning Racing Manners
	Race 7	HARRYDAHORSE - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles
	Race 9	ALLABOUTDREAMS - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Medical Certificates:		Nil
Driver Changes:		Nil
Late Scratchings:	Race 9	BRONTE LINDENNY - on Veterinary Advice at 1.49pm
	Race 9	MYRCELLA - on Veterinary Advice at 9.50am
Scratching Penalties:	Ineligible from 24/11/2018 until 28/11/2018 inclusive (5 days): ROCKABILLY BLUES, KAGEE VC, BRONTE LINDENNY, FIERY SCRIBE, MYRCELLA

Race Comments
Race 1	WHAT THE HILL 'NEW TO WOODLANDS' TROT Video
4BHuDGdV0Qw COUNT EYRE - stood on the mark and was slow to begin. Hampered near the 800 metres. Hung inwards near the 500 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery rate and a high respiratory rate. Stewards questioned driver R Allen regarding the manner he drove over the concluding stages. After hearing Mr Allen's explanation Stewards adjourned the matter to give it further consideration.
THE POWER BROKER - broke shortly after the start.
PEGASUS HANOVER - broke entering the first bend. Broke again near the 500 metres losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the geldings racing record.
SPUR ME ON GENTLY - broke shortly after the start and on various other occasions during the running, losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
KIWI HEIR - attempted to pull up nearing the 800 metres hampering SOMETHINGS BURNING and COUNT EYRE.
SOMETHINGS BURNING - hampered near the 800 metres.
MOMENT OF GLORY - broke shortly after the start and on various other occasions during the running, losing all chance
HELLUVA WAY - broke nearing the 1300 metres. Authorisation of fourth placing being awarded was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations when breaking at the 1300 metres.
WHATWILLBEEWILLBEE - trotted roughly and broke passing the 1400 metres, then broke again at the 1000 metres, losing all chance.

Race 2	BETTOR'S DELIGHT 'SIRE OF FIVE STRAIGHT NZ CUP WINNERS' PACE Video
6L1-6m-KI-w The start of this event was delayed due to several horses proving fractious.
KING EROS - hung outwards passing the 1700 metres. Held up in the early stages of the run home and had difficulty obtaining clear racing room thereafter. Junior driver E Barron reported she did not activate the removable deafeners applied to the gelding due to the cord becoming entangled.
BOUND TO BE BETTOR - held up in the early stages of the run home.
TAD LINCOLN - hung inwards on a number of occasions during the running.
RAZCAL ALLEY - held up passing the 400 metres.
AMERICAN MAC - raced greenly entering the first bend, hampering an outside runner. Over-raced in the middle stages. Held up passing the 400 metres.
AY BOY - raced wide on the track rounding the first bend. Hung inwards when racing wide through the middle stages.
TAIRLAW TOLL - broke near the 2000 metres.

Race 3	AMERICAN IDEAL 'SECOND LEADING SIRE' NUGGET FINAL (MOB PACE) Video
yvpVPE0Ofkg RAFFY ROO - paced roughly on a number of occasions during the running. Broke near the 300 metres losing its chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have slight lacerations to the coronet band on the off fore leg.
EXCELLENT - held up rounding the final bend.
GIVE HIM A CHANCE - broke in the score-up and was out of position at the dispatch. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding. Weakened from the 1100 metres before being retired from the event near the 800 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer/driver S Walkinshaw advised he would not be persevering with the gelding as a racing proposition from his stable.
FLAMING JIM - driver M Williamson reported the gelding had failed to handle the track, in particular the final bend when pacing roughly before breaking briefly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a high heart rate with a slow recovery and also a superficial laceration to the near side fore leg.

Race 4	JOHN DEVLIN MEMORIAL INVITED DRIVERS MOBILE PACE Video
NtK9PlBHT9Q SHEEZUS - held up near the 400 metres by a tiring runner.
MY GEORGIE BOY - when questioned regarding the performance driver G Smith advised the gelding had felt lethargic throughout and was disappointing. Trainer P Hunter advised in his opinion the gelding may not have backed up from its previous start at Wyndham. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
VON RICHTHOFEN - hung inwards when entering the home straight.
MACANDREW MAJIC - weakened from the 400 metres.

Race 5	PEGASUS SPUR 'SIRE OF SPEEDING SPUR' HANDICAP TROT Video
SxOdvKqhsCA ROBBIE ROYALE - broke shortly after the start. Broke again passing the 2200 metres losing all chance.
RITEUR - broke entering the first bend. Trainer P Williamson reported the mare had cast a hind shoe during the running.
GLENDHU GEM - hampered by a breaking runner entering the first bend before breaking near the 2350 metres. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
TAIMATE RAFFA - broke near the 2400 metres losing all chance.
SHONA MARY - broke at the start losing all chance.
DUSKY EYRE - broke entering the first bend.
GRACE O'MALLEY - over-raced near the 2100 metres. Hung inwards at various stages during the running.
ZONED SCARLETT - hung inwards rounding final bend.

Race 6	SWEET LOU FULL & CLOSED 'THANK YOU BREEDERS' MOBILE PACE Video
Yotlx4UgKqw VENETO - lay out in the home straight.
THE NIGHT HAWK - Paced roughly in latter stages of the home straight.
ANNIE FITZ - held up rounding the final bend.

Race 7	HIGHVIEW TOMMY 'EXCEPTIONAL VALUE $1500 DRIVERS' MOBILE PACE Video
3s_UZVFvLYc FIRST SON - held up for clear racing room entering the home straight.
SANTANNA'S ROCKET - when questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance Trainer S Breen advised the gelding had derived benefit from a recent change to its gear and he was not surprised by the forward showing today.
DALLAS GRIMES - paced roughly rounding the final bend.
REPARTEE - held up for clear racing room in the latter stages of the home straight.
HARRYDAHORSE - cleared from the Unruly for future mobile start engagements at the request of trainer M Brown.

Race 8	DOWNBYTHESEASIDE 'NEW TO WOODLANDS' MOBILE PACE Video
_BtdT1C5RHc JABALI - weakened from the 400 metres.
CONVAIR HUSTLER - held up in the latter stages of the run home.
DELIGHT MY SOUL - over-raced passing the 700 metres. Held up rounding the final bend. Lay in over the final stages.
ESPECIAL - raced wide in the early stages. Over-raced through the middle stages.
FRANCO SANTINO - raced wide from the 1100 metres.

Race 9	WOODLANDS STUD 'SUPPORTS SBSR' FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE Video
Ogqc8hfOAB0 ALLABOUTDREAMS - broke in the score-up checking second line runners and necessitating a false start to be declared. Driver B Barclay elected to remain in his allotted position for the restart. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding.
HANS IDEAL - raced wide in the early stages. Over-raced in the middle stages.
JAFFIE J - paced roughly in the score-up and was out of position at the dispatch despite the efforts of driver S Walkinshaw. Over-raced in the middle stages.
APRIL ROSE - over-raced through the middle stages. Trainer/Driver G Smith was questioned regarding the manner in which he drove during the event. Mr Smith advised that the mare was best driven with a sit after failing at its previous start when working during the running. Mr Smith further added that in two starts prior, when finishing second the mare had been driven with cover. After drawing wide he was unable to receive a covered run into today's race. Mr Smith further stated that the mare had been wind sucking during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be coming into season. Mr Smith advised that he would be removing the blinds from the mare and would be undertaking the required treatment to rectify the mare's seasonal problem.