Racing Integrity Unit

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc at Cambridge RacewayMonday, 24 December 2018


Meeting
Club:	Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc at Cambridge Raceway
Weather:	Showery
Track:	Slushy
Rail:	Not applicable
Stewards:	S Mulcay (Chairman), B Jones, B Van Kan
Veterinarians:	R Hitchcock, Dr S P Christopher

General

Pre race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary:

Nil

Summary
Swabbing:		EDESIA, LIVE REACTOR, DANKE, IMASPORTSSTAR, BIT OF A TIGER, UTMOST DELIGHT, THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSON, TEMPORALE, ATOM HANOVER, DELIGHTFUL KAS
Protests:		Nil
Suspensions:		Nil
Fines:	Race 9	J & J Dickie (CULLEN'S CAVIAR) [Rule 865(1)] - Late notification of sliding blinds. Fined $50.
Warnings:	Race 2	J Robinson (BETTOR EDITION) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs] - Change Whip action.
	Race 5	Z Butcher (AWAYANDRIDEYOURSELF) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving.
	Race 5	Z Butcher (AWAYANDRIDEYOURSELF) [Rule 869(7A)(b)] - Sulky protruded inside marker line.
Bleeders:		Nil
Horse Actions:	Race 3	PRETORIUS - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 9	RED RIVER DASH - Warned Mobiles
	Race 10	ALLY MAE - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 10	BEST WESTERN - Warned Racing Manners
Medical Certificates:		Nil
Driver Changes:		Nil
Late Scratchings:	Race 3	I'M JUST AWESOME - 8.30am - Vet's advice
Scratching Penalties:	Ineligible from 25/12/2018 until 29/12/2018 inclusive (5 days): I'M JUST AWESOME, COMMANDO ONE

Race Comments
Race 1	PIRONGIA BOXING DAY RACES TROT Video
2BlwyCT5Bpo FORTUNATO - slow to begin. Shifted in marginally late in the run home.
SPECIAL LASS - broke at the start and settled at the rear.
LEESA CASTLETON - galloped for several strides at the start.
COWBOY CASTLETON - broke shortly after the start. Broke again near the 1800 metres losing its chance.
TE KOUKA DAWN - tended to lay out early in the run home and was reluctant to take the passing lane before being steadied briefly approaching the 50 metres.
MACKALI - slow over the early stages. Driver B Mangos was spoken to in relation to starting from the correct unruly position.

Race 2	DUNSTAN HORSE FEEDS MOBILE PACE Video
97834S8axHw BETTOR EDITION - Driver J Robinson was warned to change his whip action.
CALLIE'S DELIGHT - raced three wide with cover from the 1100 metres.
ARTY PHARTY - raced four wide without cover from the 950 metres.
TEMPO ROSE - raced three wide without cover from the 1100 metres.

Race 3	GRASS TRACK RACE MEETING AT TE AROHA 12 JAN TROT Video
B8gT9xyuo0A MADABOY - broke at the start and settled at the rear. Broke again near the 1600 metres and was retired from the event.
AWA CATHRINE - unable to hold the leader's back near the 1200 metres which enabled PRINCE GEORGE to shift down into that position.
MY BOY BOO - broke at the start and trailed the field.
PRETORIUS - delayed the start by several minutes after becoming fractious and proving difficult during its preliminary. Over raced early and middle stages. Forced to race marginally wider near the 1100 metres when improving. Broke passing the 400 metres losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
DANKE - Driver G Martin was shown the replay and spoken to advisedly regarding the manner in which he shifted ground near the 1100 metres which obliged PRETORIUS to race marginally wider on the track. In considering this matter Stewards took into account that PRETORIUS had been racing loosely at this stage when attempting to improve.
BURT MUNRO - broke briefly at the start.

Race 4	HAPPY BIRTHDAY VICKI AT HORSE TRANSPORT SERVICES MOBILE PACE Video
M4p0eLjz8bA MEGASTAR - commenced to tire from the 500 metres badly inconveniencing the trailing CHOSEN MAJOR. A post race veterinary examination revealed a significant amount of mucus in the trachea which would require treatment. An investigation was held into an incident near the 350 metres where CHOSEN MAJOR became awkwardly positioned to the outside of MEGASTAR. Junior Driver F Schumacher, assisted by Senior Driver J Dickie, stated that his gelding had over-raced badly during the running and had run up onto the back of Driver B Mangos on numerous occasions despite his efforts. Mr Schumacher further stated that CHOSEN MAJOR had become fierce when MEGASTAR commenced to weaken leaving the back straight and that he had been contacting MEGASTAR's sulky for some strides when attempting to shift out off that runner's back near the 350 metres due to his gelding laying in. He further added that he had encountered difficulties with visibility after having removed his protective glasses prior to this incident and did not witness anything untoward take place. Driver B Mangos stated that his helmet had been pushed forward by the trailing CHOSEN MAJOR on numerous occasions during the running and he was aware that Mr Schumacher was having considerable difficulty and in particular when that runner shifted out off his back when in restricted room near the 350 metres so he had attempted to fend CHOSEN MAJOR off as a safety measure to prevent that runner from ending up in his sulky. Mr Mangos further explained that he had been unsuccessful with his first attempt to fend CHOSEN MAJOR off his sulky before making contact with his right forearm on that runner's chest at the second attempt and was adamant that no contact had been made to CHOSEN MAJOR with his whip. After viewing the replays and considering the evidence Stewards took the matter no further other than to note the circumstances.
LUCAS HOOD - inconvenienced when held up early on the final turn.
DOUBLE ROCKET - raced three wide early before making the lead passing the 1700 metres.
CHOSEN MAJOR - over-raced middle stages. Inconvenienced by a tiring runner leaving the back straight the final time and raced fiercely placing Driver F Schumacher at a considerable disadvantage. Lost all chance in the incident near the 350 metres.
BLAKE - inconvenienced when held up early on the final turn before breaking near the 300 metres losing its chance.

Race 5	TOY WORLD CAMBRIDGE MOBILE PACE Video
5e1FZTqMokY HEZALUCKYGRINNER - locked wheels briefly near the 150 metres.
AWAYANDRIDEYOURSELF - held up early final turn. Paced roughly near the 250 metres. Locked wheels briefly near the 150 metres. Driver Z Butcher was cautioned for contacting the mudguard on the near side sulky wheel of VANHALEM causing his gelding to pace roughly near the 250 metres. Mr Butcher was also cautioned in relation to allowing AWAYANDRIDEYOURSELF to race over the final track marker prior to reaching the passing lane. In considering these matters, Stewards took into account the reduced visibility due to the prevailing track conditions.
WILLEDU - lay in during the score up. Unsuccessfully contested the early lead. Over-raced middle stages when outside the leader. Weakened final stages.

Race 6	WHAT THE HILL - BREEDERS DISCOUNT AVAILABLE HANDICAP TROT Video
aYaTT_qH-qk TOBRUK - broke at the start. Broke again passing the 1400 metres losing all chance.
LITTLE BRO - broke at the start.
NEED LUCK - broke at the start. Broke near the 350 metres losing all chance.
PUMA ROAD - broke near the 800 metres.
ANGUS BURGA - hampered after the start by a breaking runner.

Race 7	GRASS TRACK RACE MEETING AT TE AWAMUTU 19 JAN HANDICAP PACE Video
bzlr_Xcqr4M RED MAGIC - became fractious and reared on several occasions when called forward onto the barrier. Driver K Marshall was shown the replay and reminded of his obligations when starting from the Unruly position.
CHECK IN - shifted out final turn when leading.
STEP UP - shifted out shortly after the start and was slow to begin.

Race 8	GROUP 1 TURF BAR TROTTERS FLYING MILE (MOBILE TROT) Video
z_rSrWVlViY MASSIVE METRO - broke early in the score up losing its chance.
CREDIT MASTER - broke near the 500 metres losing its chance.
LEMOND - raced three wide without cover from the 1100 metres. Broke near the 100 metres. When questioned Driver M McKendry advised that the gelding had trod on a bell boot becoming unbalanced and broke as a result.
NOVEMBER GUY - held up over the concluding stages of the run home.
AMARETTO SUN - broke near the 150 metres and failed to settle. When questioned Driver S Tomlinson advised that the gelding had been travelling keenly and broke after she had activated the deafeners.
HEY YO - held up rounding the bend and early in the final straight. Had to take evasive action to avoid a galloping runner passing the 100 metres.
MISSANDEI - raced three wide with cover from the 1100 metres.

Race 9	11TH JAN CENTENARY RACE MEETING MOBILE PACE Video
Q85MiTx8iSE IDEAL HOLIDAY - raced four back on the outer from the middle stages but lay in on the bends and in particular the final turn when under pressure before finishing on into 6th place beaten 4.9 lengths. When questioned regarding the performance Driver M McKendry stated that the gelding had been flat throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
CULLEN'S CAVIAR - Co-Trainers J & J Dickie were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for the late notification of sliding blinds. Gave ground final stages.
CHARLIE HARPER - gave ground final stages.
RED RIVER DASH - broke at the start and settled at the rear. A warning was placed on the mare's mobile barrier manners.

Race 10	MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY MOBILE PACE Video
xHnanciFKk8 SHAPESHIFTER - weakened final stages.
THE BANDIT QUEEN - inconvenienced near the 1500 metres.
BEST WESTERN - appeared to jump something on the track passing the 1500 metres when racing outside the leader and settled at the rear. A warning was placed on the filly's racing record. Raced roughly passing the 500 metres. Held up rounding the final bend. Lay in badly when attempting to shift out to obtain clear running early in the home straight. Had to be eased approaching the 50 metres when disappointed for a run between THE BANDIT QUEEN and DELIGHTFUL KAS which both shifted ground. When questioned regarding the incident near the 1500 metres Driver S Abernethy advised that he was at a loss as to what BEST WESTERN had attempted to jump and that the filly had again raced erratically near the same position on the track near the 500 metres when trailing another runner. He added that the connections would be making corrective gear changes prior to the filly next racing.
ALLY MAE - inconvenienced near the 1500 metres. Broke hampering SPARE CHANGE near the 250 metres and failed to settle. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.
DELIGHTFUL KAS - inconvenienced near the 1500 metres.
SPARE CHANGE - inconvenienced near the 1500 metres. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 250 metres.