STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT
Northern Southland Trotting Club Inc at Ascot Park RacewayThursday, 10 January 2019
Northern Southland Trotting Club Inc at Ascot Park RacewayThursday, 10 January 2019
| Meeting | |
| Club: | Northern Southland Trotting Club Inc at Ascot Park Raceway |
| Weather: | Fine |
| Track: | Good |
| Rail: | Not applicable |
| Stewards: | N Ydgren (Chairman), V Munro, K Coppins |
| Veterinarian: | Dr S W Campbell |
| General |
| Pre-race blood testing was carried out. |
| Supplementary: |
| Nil |
| Summary | ||
| Swabbing: | SUCH FUN, GLACIER COASTER, THRO ME THE BUOY, MYRCELLA, KING CASSIDY, THE WHITE RABBIT, SAGWITCH, FRANCO HUNTINGTON | |
| Protests: | Nil | |
| Suspensions: | Race 4 | C Lee (MYRCELLA) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip more than permitted (3 days). Suspended from 11/01/2019 until 26/01/2019 inclusive. |
| Fines: | Nil | |
| Warnings: | Race 5 | B Williamson (JEDDY R YA READY) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Manner shifted ground . |
| Race 7 | M Anderson (ARMA INDIE) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Manner shifted ground near the 1900 metres. | |
| Bleeders: | Nil | |
| Horse Actions: | Race 1 | CUDDLY TROUBLE - Warned Performance |
| Race 1 | ROBBIE ROYALE - Unruly Stands & Mobile Trainer's Request | |
| Race 2 | KAGEE VC - Warned Performance | |
| Race 2 | QUEEN OF THE NITE - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start | |
| Race 2 | QUEEN OF THE NITE - Unruly Mobiles | |
| Race 3 | SNOWY DANA - Unruly Mobiles | |
| Race 3 | THISEXCUSEBETTERBEIT - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 4 | AURELIA COTTA - Warned Performance | |
| Race 4 | AVA CLASSY GAL - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 4 | DELIGHT - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 6 | BETTATHANIDEAL - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 10 | FLASH PARTY - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 10 | HARRYDAHORSE - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 10 | JACKS N JAZZ - Warned Mobiles | |
| Medical Certificates: | Nil | |
| Driver Changes: | Nil | |
| Late Scratchings: | Nil | |
| Scratching Penalties: | Ineligible from 11/01/2019 until 15/01/2019 inclusive (5 days): SUNSET RED | |
| Ineligible from 11/01/2019 until 24/01/2019 inclusive (14 days): THE RED ROBBER | ||
| Race Comments | |
| Race 1 | OMALASS DRIED MOLASSES MOBILE TROT Video |
| CUDDLY TROUBLE - hampered by a breaking runner entering the first bend. Under pressure to hold its position in the field from the 700 metres and compounded thereafter being distanced at the finish line. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the mare. | |
| ROBBIE ROYALE - lay inwards through the early stages and made contact with track markers before breaking entering the first bend. Lay inwards throughout the final straight and had to be corrected on several occasions by its driver. Authorisation of 4th placing was delayed until the Stewards had confirmed the gelding had not breached the Breaking Horse Regulations when breaking on the first bend. Placed on the Unruly for both start types at the request of trainer B Gray. | |
| SAGE TROUBLE - weakened on the final bend. Inconvenienced passing the 250 metres. | |
| RITEUR - raced wide in the early stages. | |
| MISS BAMBOOCHA - broke at the start losing its chance. | |
| TOLKIEN - broke passing the 300 metres. | |
| CRUSHER COLLINS - momentarily had to race three-wide when evading a breaking runner entering the first bend. Held up by a tiring runner passing the 400 metres, having to shift ground outwards to improve forward. | |
| NEVERNEVERLAND - commenced to over-race after making an unsuccessful attempt for the lead near the 1500 metres. | |
| Race 2 | OKAPUA FARMING COMPANY MOBILE PACE Video |
| KAGEE VC - over- raced throughout. Attempted to improve wide passing the 1400 metres however was unable to make any impression. Weakened from the 700 metres. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams explained the gelding had choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding. | |
| QUEEN OF THE NITE - broke in the score-up checking VENETO and necessitating a false start be declared. Junior driver E Barron elected to remain in her allotted position for the re-start. Broke just prior to the dispatch of the re-start losing ground. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile start engagements. | |
| VON RICHTHOFEN - over-raced throughout. | |
| GLACIER COASTER - when questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance trainer A Paisley explained following recent repeat poor performances he had changed the training regime which the mare had benefited from. Mr Paisley further explained he considered today's opposition of lesser calibre than recently encountered and the mare had also finally been able to enjoy an economical run throughout. | |
| NIGHTMARCH - held up by a tiring runner on the final bend. | |
| THE DOORMAN - lay inwards on the first bend and had to be steadied. Paced roughly when improving wide on the final bend. When questioned regarding the manner he had driven through the middle stages when maintaining a position near the rear of the field driver J Cox explained the horse had previously been used in the early and middle stages and proved disappointing over the concluding stages. Mr Cox added the gelding had become slightly agitated following the false start and he briefly considered following VENETO forward near the 1400 metres but noticed that horse was racing keenly and felt he may have to work harder to reach the parked position. He said that where circumstances permit in future it was his intention to drive the horse in a similar manner. | |
| Race 3 | CADUCEUS CLUB OF SOUTHLAND MOBILE PACE Video |
| SHUZI - lay inwards and made contact with the final track marker before the Passing Lane. | |
| THISEXCUSEBETTERBEIT - broke exiting the pre-race circle and in consequence was a length out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the mare. | |
| RAKABEAMER - raced wide in the early stages. Paced roughly and broke passing the 1900 metres losing considerable ground. Broke again passing the 850 metres. | |
| SNOWY DANA - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts. Weakened passing the 1000 metres. | |
| Race 4 | NET TEN EOM FRESH AT MACCA LODGE MOBILE PACE Video |
| RAZCAL ALLEY - held up by a tiring runner throughout the back straight on the final occasion, being taken back towards the rear of the field passing the 400 metres. | |
| MARLEE - paced roughly in the early stages, then broke briefly approaching the 2000 metres, having to be steadied for several strides. | |
| FLOGGING MOLLY - driver N Williamson reported the mare to have over-raced throughout. | |
| MYRCELLA - hampered racing round the first bend having to shift wider on the track to avoid a breaking runner. Driver C Lee admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) in that he used the whip more than is permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations. After viewing replay and hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a suspension of Mr Lee's horseman's licence from the conclusion of racing 10th January 2019 up to and including the 26th January 2019 (3 days.) | |
| AURELIA COTTA - weakened from the 700 metres, compounding thereafter and being distanced at the finish line. When spoken to regarding the performance driver B Barclay explained he felt the mare had not backed up from its previous start at Roxburgh on the 4th of January. Trainer B Gray advised it was his intention to freshen the mare prior to racing next. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the mare. | |
| DELIGHT - broke in the score-up and was a considerable distance out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the filly. | |
| WINSOMECHANGE - weakened on the final bend. Co-trainer G Knight advised the filly would now be sent for a spell. | |
| AVA CLASSY GAL - paced roughly entering the first bend then broke and shifted outwards losing considerable ground A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. | |
| Race 5 | MARK JONES RACING STABLE/GORDON SUTHERLAND MEMORIAL MOB TROT Video |
| DIPENDRA - broke passing the 1900 metres when leading, settling behind the body of the field. Broke again passing the 850 metres. | |
| GRACE O'MALLEY - briefly had to be steadied passing the 150 metres when crowded for racing room when under pressure. | |
| KING CASSIDY - broke briefly racing into the first bend. Trotted roughly throughout and after being shifted wider on the final bend continued to trot roughly throughout the final straight and was unable to be placed under any pressure by the driver. | |
| RYDGEMONT MILLY - driver A Beck was spoken to advisedly for the manner he shifted ground near the 1800 metres. Locked wheels with JEDDY R YA READY passing the 100 metres. | |
| SPRINGBANK LACHIE - when questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson advised he was disappointed with the effort however could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race veterinary examination suggested further tests should be carried out on the gelding's respiratory system. Trainer P Williamson advised he was disappointed with the effort and it was his intention to have a further veterinary examination including an endoscopic examination. Mr Williamson added he would return the gelding to the trials prior to racing next. Stewards will follow up the recovery in the coming days. Stewards questioned the decision of driver M Williamson not to shift outwards passing the 1500 metres, instead opting to race five back on the running line. Mr Williamson explained the gelding had been trotting roughly leading up to this, in particular on the bends and being mindful the preferred racing pattern was racing with cover until a later stage, felt it in his best interests to maintain that position. Mr Williamson added that he was aware that GRACE O'MALLEY had reached the front and was a horse that preferred to lead which gave weight to his decision. After considering his explanation the Stewards accepted his comments. | |
| SPLASH COLA - broke 50 metres prior to the start losing considerable ground. | |
| JEDDY R YA READY - held up in the early stages of the run home and when shifted inwards to obtain clear running passing the 100 metres, locked wheels with RYDGEMONT MILLY. Stewards spoke to driver B Williamson and advised him he was to show a higher level of caution in future when shifting ground . | |
| REBEL KIBBYBONES - trotted roughly on the final bend. | |
| Race 6 | KUBALA SEEDS MOBILE PACE Video |
| THE MIGHTY CULLEN - eased appreciably leaving the final bend after the driver attempted to activate the removable deafeners affecting the momentum of the two trailing runners. | |
| DON'T NEED AN EXCUSE - hampered leaving the final bend when there was an easing of the pace and had to be shifted outwards to avoid being further checked. | |
| KRAMER - held up rounding the final bend and hampered by an easing of the pace near the 250 metres. | |
| HAMPTON - lay outwards in the score-up and as a result was slightly out of position at the start. Paced roughly and had to be steadied passing the 100 metres. | |
| STAR REACTOR - over-raced through the middle stages. | |
| THE BIRD DANCE - lay inwards and raced fiercely in the score-up. Lay inwards in the early stages of the run home having to be corrected by its driver. | |
| MAJOR PURCHASE - the Boring Pole was removed prior to the start due to the gelding warming up unfavourably. Paced roughly over the concluding stages and broke just short of the finish line. Driver N Williamson explained the gelding had hung throughout. | |
| BETTATHANIDEAL - broke shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding. Broke again passing the 700 metres losing its chance. | |
| Race 7 | SHANE MATHESON RACING STABLES MOBILE PACE Video |
| ARCHMAN - when questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance co-trainer G Knight explained the horse had broken on the heavy track at Cromwell and prior to that had raced well without luck when fresh up from a spell. Mr Knight added he had expected a forward showing from his runner today. | |
| ARMA INDIE - driver M Anderson was warned for the manner in which he shifted ground inwards near the 1900 metres which caused ARCHMAN to race roughly for several strides. | |
| DUNROBIN - weakened on the final bend. | |
| TAIRLAW TOLL - raced wide from the 800 metres. | |
| Race 8 | HOUSE OF TRAVEL LAKERS SUMMER CUP (MOBILE PACE) Video |
| SANTANNA'S ROCKET - Stewards questioned the tactics of driver J Cox in the early stages when restraining to take a trail behind SAGWITCH but soon after receiving cover shifted outwards and improved to the lead. Mr Cox explained he had received no driving instructions from the trainer however had anticipated leading from barrier one especially when considering the horses recent success when able to employ those tactics. Mr Cox added that on start point he had slapped the horse with the reins but then noticed three outside runners had all left the gate better than himself so instead he decided to restrain so as not to overly expend his horses energy. He said he hoped to be able to shift outwards and improve to the lead soon after, as he did approaching the 1800 metres. Mr Cox said that once shifting his horse into the open it had dropped the bit and raced lethargically for some distance and then been challenged for the lead by the improving PLEASE SHUDDUP. After hearing from Mr Cox Stewards adjourned the matter to make further inquiries. | |
| MUCHO MACHO MAN - paced roughly on occasions during the running. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Williamson explained the horse's recent form had been against lower assessed horses than encountered today and bearing this in mind he was not disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. | |
| Race 9 | MOSSDALE/ REGENT CAR COURT STHRN BELLE SPEED SERIES MOB PACE Video |
| I'MALLABOUTTHEBASE - held up by a tiring runner on the final bend. | |
| BORN TO BOOGIE - shifted inwards abruptly entering the final straight when driver B Barclay activated the removable deafeners applied to the mare. | |
| BRIDESDALE ROBYN - lay inwards leaving the final bend and in doing so crowded the racing room available to FIRST CLASS LADY. | |
| FIRST CLASS LADY - had to be steadied for a short distance leaving the final bend when placed in restricted room. | |
| Race 10 | SEE THE DUNDEEL COLT (LOT 358) AT 2019 KARAKA SALES MOB PACE Video |
| FLASH PARTY - broke shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the mare. | |
| JACKS N JAZZ - broke in the score-up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding. Driver C Ferguson reported the gelding had struck the sulky footrests throughout. | |
| FRANKIE D - lay inwards under pressure leaving the final bend and raced roughly when becoming awkwardly positioned close to the sulky of TRIPLE VC in the run home. | |
| HARRYDAHORSE - broke early in the score-up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding. Weakened approaching the 700 metres. When questioned regarding the performance junior driver S Tomlinson could offer no tangible explanation for the geldings efforts over the final stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with trainer M Brown in the coming days. | |
| COOLHAND EASTON - hampered in the score-up and was a length out of position at the start. Held up in the early and middle stages of the run home only gaining clear racing room passing the 100 metres. Stewards will speak with driver M Hurrell in the coming days regarding the manner he drove on the final bend. | |
| BIGANDME - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Lee. Raced wide throughout. Weakened leaving the final bend. | |