STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT
Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc at Cromwell RacecourseSunday, 6 January 2019
Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc at Cromwell RacecourseSunday, 6 January 2019
| Meeting | |
| Club: | Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc at Cromwell Racecourse |
| Weather: | Raining |
| Track: | Good, Dead, Heavy |
| Rail: | Not applicable |
| Stewards: | V Munro (Chairman), N McIntyre, K Coppins |
| Veterinarian: | Dr P J Gillespie |
| General |
| Due to the mobile losing traction following persistent heavy rain Moving Starts were adopted for Races 7 & 9. Following Race 7 and due to the clerk of the course's horse proving unsuitable for the Moving Start, Race 9 was conducted under the authority of a Stipendiary Steward at the marshalling area. |
| Supplementary: | |
| Winton HRC - Monday, 31st December 2018 | |
| Race 7 - HAPPY NEW YEAR MOBILE PACE | |
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| Roxburgh TC - Friday, 4th January 2019 | |
| Race 5 - GRAND TAVERN/DANIEL BATH CONTRACTOR/AON INSURANCE MOB PACE | |
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| Race 6 - RITCHIE MCDONALD & VAL WHYTE MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT | |
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| Summary | ||
| Swabbing: | TEAM KIWI, MISS BAMBOOCHA, DEBORAHS GEM, VALZONA, DIVINIA BELLEZZA, IDEAL DRAW, ZADAKA, WAR ADMIRAL, RAKSBET | |
| Protests: | Nil | |
| Suspensions: | Nil | |
| Fines: | Race 5 | A Kyle (LADY ZARA) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip more than permitted. Fined $300. |
| Warnings: | Nil | |
| Bleeders: | Nil | |
| Horse Actions: | Race 1 | DREAM ON JAFFA - Final Warning Mobiles |
| Race 1 | THE ARBITRATOR - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 2 | MAAHES - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 5 | DORA EXPLORER - Cleared From Unruly Stands | |
| Race 7 | VIGOROSO - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request | |
| Medical Certificates: | Nil | |
| Driver Changes: | Nil | |
| Late Scratchings: | Race 8 | BEG HALL - @ 12.57pm due to track downgrade |
| Race 9 | KOTARE ELITE - @ 12.57pm due to track downgrade | |
| Race 9 | ARMA INDIE - @ 12.58pm due to track downgrade | |
| Race 9 | KOTARE YOLANDE - @ 12.58pm due to track downgrade | |
| Race 10 | CLIVE - @ 12.29pm due to track downgrade | |
| Race 10 | MELINA LOWE - @ 2.37pm due to track downgrade | |
| Race 10 | IVANA LEGACY - @ 1.30pm due to track downgrade | |
| Race 11 | THE DOMINATOR - @ 12.29pm due to track downgrade | |
| Race 11 | PRES THE BELLE - @ 1.32pm due to track downgrade | |
| Race 12 | CHILLER BAY - @ 2.04pm due to track downgrade | |
| Scratching Penalties: | Ineligible from 07/01/2019 until 11/01/2019 inclusive (5 days): CHEEKY PAT, DREAM OF PAT, BALRAJ, KILOWATT KID, MARTIN MCGUINNESS | |
| Exceptional Circumstances: MAJESTIC SIMON, SHADOW DANCER, BEG HALL, JUSTAMOLLYARCHER, ARMA INDIE, KOTARE ELITE, KOTARE YOLANDE, CLIVE, IVANA LEGACY, MELINA LOWE, PRES THE BELLE, THE DOMINATOR, BARRETT, CHILLER BAY | ||
| Race Comments | |
| Race 1 | NEW WORLD CROMWELL/O'CALLAGHAN & WALKERS BUILDERS MOB PACE Video |
| TEAM KIWI - checked near the 1600 metres. | |
| MAXIMILIAN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1550 metres shifting outwards making contact with SUPERSTAR LEGEND. Raced wide in the home straight. | |
| CHANGED MY MIND - broke shortly after the start. | |
| THE ARBITRATOR - raced greenly and broke passing the 1600 metres, checking TEAM KIWI which hampered MAXIMILIAN and SUPERSTAR LEGEND. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. | |
| DREAM ON JAFFA - broke at the start. A final warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the mare. | |
| SUPERSTAR LEGEND - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1550 metres losing all chance. | |
| Race 2 | TOPLINE FENCING/INTERNATIONAL GARDEN RESCUE MOBILE PACE Video |
| STAR RULER - permission was granted for the Pacifiers to be removed for today due to safety concerns in the adverse weather conditions. Shifted out marginally in the latter stages of the home straight. | |
| OHOKA MATTY - paced roughly for a few strides shortly after the start. Shifted in marginally in the latter stages of the home straight. | |
| DREAMINSOVER - paced roughly for a few strides shortly after the start. Raced wide from the 550 metres. | |
| RAFA NOVAK - held up for clear racing room in the latter stages of the home straight. | |
| THE LAST STRAW - hung inwards in the score-up. Raced wide in the early stages. Held up for clear racing room in the latter stages of the home straight. | |
| MAAHES - broke in the score-up and was out of position at the start, losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding. | |
| Race 3 | CROMWELL NIGHT 'N DAY AT JOLLYS ROAD TROT Video |
| GLENDHU GEM - driver N Williamson reported he was unable to activate the sliding blinds applied to the mare due to the cord becoming entangled. | |
| MUSCLE PAT - broke shortly after the start. | |
| THE REV - driver J Dunn was spoken to advisedly and reminded of his obligations to start from wider on the track in future when drawn Unruly. | |
| SAGE TROUBLE - when questioned regarding the performance driver C Ferguson advised the mare had failed to handle the prevailing track conditions. | |
| Following the running of this event the official track conditions were downgraded to Dead. | |
| Race 4 | MACCA LODGE / GOODMAN PLUMBING MOBILE PACE Video |
| SI SI SENOR - shifted outwards throughout the run home. | |
| MAGNATE MARA - slow to exit the pre-race circle and was out of position at the start. | |
| ROZZANO - the reins became entangled under the shaft in the score-up necessitating a false start be declared. Raced greenly at the entrance to the Passing Lane in the final straight. | |
| MATINEE IDOL - raced wide in the early stages. | |
| MAN I'M GOOD - raced wide throughout. | |
| RAKE - reported to have lost a racing plate during the running. | |
| KNOCKMANAUGH - the Boring Pole was removed prior to the start due to the gelding warming up unfavorably. Hung inwards throughout. | |
| SHARNAE - raced wide in the early stages. | |
| Following this event Stewards withheld authorisation of all dividends until they had ascertained if any horses were adversely affected by the mobile slipping 400 metres after the start. After speaking with drivers and viewing the films all placings were duly authorised. | |
| Race 5 | THE GATE CROMWELL / OSBORN ENGINEERING TROT Video |
| SWEET JEWELIETTE - broke passing the 2000 metres losing all chance. | |
| DEBORAHS GEM - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after falling in the Parade Ring and was cleared to start. | |
| INESSA'S DREAM - held up for racing room rounding the final bend. Driver B Wallace advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners applied to the mare due to the cord becoming entangled. | |
| FLYING MONKEY - held up for racing room in the early to middle stages of the home straight. | |
| SUPERFAST KIWI - broke at the start losing all chance and eventually being retired from the event. | |
| LADY ZARA - hung inwards on various occasions in the home straight. Driver A Kyle admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) in that he used his whip more than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations. After viewing replays and hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $300. | |
| SUNNY VALLEY - broke passing the 1900 metres. Broke again briefly near the 400 metres. | |
| SPUR ME ON GENTLY - out of position at the start. Raced wide from the 900 metres. Hung inwards rounding the final bend. | |
| DORA EXPLORER - out of position at the start. Driver D McCormick was spoken to advisedly and reminded of his obligations to start from wider on the track in future when drawn Unruly. Cleared from the Unruly for future standing start engagements. | |
| Race 6 | HOKONUI HONDA/RIVER ROCK ESTATE/CROMWELL BREWHOUSE PACE Video |
| VALZONA - permission was granted for the Pacifiers to be removed for today due to safety concerns in the adverse weather conditions. Broke at the start. Over-raced when the pace was eased passing the 2200 metres and then continued to over-race through the middle stages. Held up for clear racing room rounding the final bend. | |
| OFFICIAL CULLEN - broke at the start. | |
| SMIRKEN - hung inwards rounding the final bend and throughout the home straight. | |
| FUTURA EASTON - broke at the start. | |
| IT'S MY OPINION - broke passing the 1600 metres losing considerable ground. | |
| ADIO ELLA - broke passing the 45 metres and continued in a break across the finish line. Authorisation of 4th placing being awarded was withheld until the Stewards confirmed the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations when breaking over the concluding stages. | |
| JOHNNY SPEIGHT - slow to begin. | |
| ITZ QUEEN OF ARTS - broke at the start. Weakened from the 500 metres. | |
| Following the running of this event the official track conditions were downgraded to Heavy. | |
| Race 7 | BH20 PLUMBING LTD/ PUTNEY ROOFING JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE Video |
| LIS AMORE - hung inwards entering the first bend. | |
| VIGOROSO - broke passing the 200 metres. | |
| QUEEN OF THE NITE - Junior driver E Barron advised she was unable to activate the removable deafeners applied to the mare due to the cord becoming entangled. | |
| VON RICHTHOFEN - broke in the score-up losing all chance. | |
| TOM RULE - raced wide in the early stages. | |
| Race 8 | MEAD STARK CROMWELL/TIM WHITE FARRIER HANDICAP TROT Video |
| MICHELLE - ran out on various occasions throughout the run home. | |
| SUGARINSPICE - broke at the start losing all chance. | |
| SUGAR CANE - stood on the mark and was slow to begin. | |
| Race 9 | PGG WRIGHTSON REAL ESTATE CROMWELL BUSINESSES CUP MOB PACE Video |
| DACHY - over-raced rounding the final bend. | |
| IDEAL DRAW - hung outwards passing the 1100 metres. | |
| THE TIN SOLDIER - raced wide in the early stages. Raced wide exiting the final bend and in the home straight. | |
| ARCHMAN - broke shortly after the Moving Start was effected losing all chance. | |
| SWEET MARY - shifted inwards late in the home straight. | |
| Race 10 | HAVTIME BREEDING / M & S LITTLE CROMWELL CUP (HANDICAP PACE) Video |
| MR HANDLEMAN - over-raced near the 400 metres. | |
| ONE DIRECTION - broke at the start. Hampered by a breaking runner passing the 600 metres. Broke again passing the 300 metres. | |
| MACH'S BACK - broke at the start. Broke again passing the 250 metres. | |
| FOUR STARZZZ SHIRAZ - over-raced through the middle stages. | |
| MR KIWI - broke briefly near the 600 metres. | |
| TIZIANO - broke at the start. | |
| ROYAL BENGAL - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner passing the 200 metres. | |
| ESPECIAL - over-raced through the middle stages. Broke passing the 300 metres. | |
| ZADAKA - improved wide in the middle stages. | |
| Race 11 | BAYLEYS CROMWELL/REGAN TODD RACING STABLES HANDICAP TROT Video |
| GLOBE TREKKER - broke near the 1600 metres. | |
| VALMAGNE - weakened from the 700 metres. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Williamson advised that he was disappointed with the performance of the gelding and added the gelding may not of backed up from its run at Roxburgh. | |
| WAR ADMIRAL - held up for racing room rounding the final bend. | |
| DE VITO - broke at the start. | |
| SUNDONS WISH - broke shortly after the start. Broke again near the 1900 metres eventually being pulled up. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had failed to handle the prevailing Heavy track conditions. | |
| Race 12 | WOODLANDS MOTORS/THE SPEIGHTS ALEHOUSE PALMY NORTH PACE Video |
| RAKSBET - broke at the start. Raced wide from the 800 metres. | |
| FRANCO JUNE - broke at the start. | |
| DANGEROUS - broke at the start. Weakened from the 500 metres. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Cox advised the horse had failed to handle the prevailing Heavy track conditions. | |
| MAGICAL MATTY - broke briefly at the start, Over-raced in the early stages. | |
| JACKS N JAZZ - broke passing the 1500 metres with the centre carrier strap on the hopples breaking and the gelding subsequently being retired from the event. The gear was inspected post-race and found to be in good condition. | |
| WOLF WEST - reared prior to the tapes being released. Hung inwards passing the 1900 metres. | |
| GYPSY'S CHOICE - lay in over the latter stages of the home straight. | |