STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT
Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc at Waterlea Raceway (Grass)Friday, 18 January 2019
Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc at Waterlea Raceway (Grass)Friday, 18 January 2019
| Meeting | |
| Club: | Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc at Waterlea Raceway (Grass) |
| Weather: | Fine |
| Track: | Good |
| Rail: | Not applicable |
| Stewards: | S Renault (Chairman), C Tibbs, R Quirk |
| Veterinarian: | Dr D F W Sim |
| General |
| Selected horses on today's programme were subjected to pre-race blood testing. |
| Supplementary: | |
| Nelson HRC - Sunday, 13th January 2019 | |
| Race 8 - GOLDEN EDGE NELSON CUP (HANDICAP PACE) | |
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| Summary | ||
| Swabbing: | ESCARGO, TIA DALMA, DIXIE REIGN, GOD ONLY KNOWS, EUREKA, ONE OVER DOVER, PEMBROOK BLUE, HIDDEN DESIRE, DOITSON | |
| Protests: | Nil | |
| Suspensions: | Nil | |
| Fines: | Race 2 | B Rochford (VELOCETTE) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented runner with incorrect gear. Fined $100. |
| Race 3 | R Anderson (JIMS MAMA) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented runner with incorrect gear. Fined $100. | |
| Race 8 | P Robertson (CHILLER BAY) [Rule 849(2)] - Presented with incorrect number. Fined $100. | |
| Warnings: | Race 4 | J Best (BONNIE BOY) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (d)] - Use of whip when not in contention. |
| Race 8 | J Morrison (ABIENTO) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Exercise care when shifting ground. | |
| Bleeders: | Nil | |
| Horse Actions: | Race 1 | GOTTA TICKET - Warned Stands |
| Race 1 | MAKE MY SUNDON - Final Warning Racing Manners | |
| Race 2 | AMORE LANCOME - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 3 | JAZELLE - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 4 | BONNIE BOY - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 5 | MARIA TSARINA - Cleared From Unruly Stands | |
| Race 6 | JJ'S DELIGHT - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 7 | MILLIONDOLLARMONKEY - Final Warning Racing Manners | |
| Race 7 | ONE OVER DOVER - Final Warning Racing Manners | |
| Race 7 | SCARLETT BANNER - Final Warning Stands | |
| Race 8 | ANAMAJOR - Warned Stands | |
| Race 8 | TO RI CAITLIN - Warned Stands | |
| Race 9 | JENORA - Warned Stands | |
| Race 9 | KARDESLER - Warned Stands | |
| Race 10 | DI CAPRIO - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 10 | PAY ME SWISS - Warned Mobiles | |
| Medical Certificates: | Nil | |
| Driver Changes: | Nil | |
| Late Scratchings: | Nil | |
| Scratching Penalties: | Ineligible from 19/01/2019 until 23/01/2019 inclusive (5 days): NATIVE ONEINAMILLION, GEENA'S GIRL, APOCALYPSE, THE GOLDEN BOY | |
| Exceptional Circumstances: TEQUILA SUNSET | ||
| Race Comments | |
| Race 1 | KIWISEED TROT Video |
| PHOEBE ONYX - held up for clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| PASTRANA - broke near the 550 metres when racing over the crossing. | |
| CALL ME TROUBLE - broke at the start. | |
| STEEL LEGEND - broke at the start. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations in the early stages. | |
| MUCHACHA BONITA - broke near the 2150 metres when racing over the crossing. | |
| THIS WAY COMES - slow to begin. Shifted inwards in the early stages to avoid a breaking runner. Broke near the 2150 metres when racing over the crossing. | |
| CHAMPAGNE PRINCE - fractious prior to the start. Broke near the 550 metres when racing over the crossing. | |
| MAKE MY SUNDON - broke near the 300 metres. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the filly. | |
| PALISADE - broke shortly after the start after being crowded for racing room. Broke again near the 400 metres. | |
| HELGA'S MONARCH - trotted roughly near the 1200 metres and had to be steadied. | |
| BREAK FREE - fractious prior to the start. Slow in the early stages. Broke briefly near the 500 metres. | |
| GOTTA TICKET - broke shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke near the 550 metres when racing over the crossing. | |
| Race 2 | CRAFAR CROUCH CONSTRUCTION MOBILE PACE Video |
| AMORE LANCOME - broke after 100 metres. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. | |
| LORD SANTANNA - raced greenly in the score up. Paced roughly through the early stages. | |
| LILAC BECKY - paced roughly and hung inwards in the home straight. Came together with TIA DALMA near the 50 metres. Driver S McNally was spoken to and advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home. | |
| FINAL DELIGHT - broke after 200 metres. | |
| TIA DALMA - paced roughly in the score up. Hung outwards over the concluding stages and shifted up the track coming together with LILAC BECKY near the 50 metres. Driver B Orange was spoken to and advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home. Authorisation of 1st placing being awarded to the mare was withheld until Stewards had spoken to Driver S McNally (LILAC BECKY) who advised his chances had not been affected when coming together with TIA DALMA. Accordingly the all clear was given. | |
| SMIRKEN - hampered by a breaking runner after 200 metres. Hung inwards throughout the run home. | |
| VELOCETTE - trainer B Rochford was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after presenting the mare with removable deafeners which had not been notified. Hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Held up in the middle stages of the run home. | |
| CONQUISTADOR - paced roughly over the concluding stages. | |
| Race 3 | DAVE & VICKY HUGHES CONTRACTING MOBILE PACE Video |
| SNOW PRINTZ - hung inwards when being shifted wider on the track in the early stages of the run home. Held up passing the 100 metres before pacing roughly over the concluding stages. | |
| JIMS MAMA - trainer R Anderson was issued with a Minor Infringement Notice and fined $100 after presenting JIMS MAMA with removable deafeners which had not been notified. | |
| BETTOR LAVADOS - broke near the 550 metres when racing over the crossing. | |
| MELODY POND - held up through the early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| JAZELLE - broke shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. | |
| DIXIE REIGN - raced wide around the first bend. | |
| BELLA ROZA - held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the run home. | |
| KACIE CULLEN - broke in the score up however was able to take up its allocated position at the start. Hung inwards throughout the run home. | |
| Race 4 | COLES CONTRACTING MOBILE PACE Video |
| CONTRACTUAL ISSUES - raced wide in the early stages. | |
| BONNIE BOY - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly and broke near the 150 metres. Driver J Best advised that he would be recommending an adjustment to the hopple length of the horse prior to the second day. Mr Best was warned for using his whip when out of contention in the home straight. | |
| GOD ONLY KNOWS - hung inwards and struck track markers passing the 1200 metres. | |
| HES FAST AND FURIOUS - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| CHELSEA ELLA - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. | |
| JULIE JOHNSTON - raced wide in the early stages. Broke near the 550 metres when racing over the crossing. Whilst in a break this mare broke a hopple connecting strap. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition. | |
| ZULU COURAGE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early stages of the run home. | |
| CANARDLY REMEMBER - held up in the early stages of the run home. | |
| Race 5 | SPEIGHTS TROT Video |
| MONARO MARO - broke near the 2100 metres when being steadied to avoid a breaking runner. Broke again near the 250 metres. | |
| ROCKNPOP - the rein pricker was removed prior to the start after the mare had warmed up unfavourably. Broke near the 2100 metres when racing over the crossing. | |
| SONEY BEATT - broke near the 2100 metres when racing over the crossing. | |
| TRES MAGNIFIQUE - broke in the early stages. | |
| SUNNY GLENIS - driver S Ottley advised that she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking. Cast the near hind shoe near the 250 metres. | |
| ZSA ZARA - trotted roughly in the home straight before breaking late in the run home. Authorisation of 4th placing being awarded to this runner was withheld until Stewards were satisfied that the mare had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations over the concluding stages. | |
| LISA MARIE P - broke briefly at the start. Broke near the 1500 metres when becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of MARIA TSARINA after a slight easing of the pace. Broke near the 550 metres when racing over the crossing. | |
| MY EYRE - hung inwards throughout the run home. | |
| MADELEINE STOWE - broke near the 300 metres. | |
| ALI LINDENNY - broke at the start. | |
| SUPERFAST MAGGIE - broke at the start. | |
| MARIA TSARINA - Driver D Butt was reminded of his obligations to ensure he drives his runner out to the end of the race. Removed from the Unruly for future standing starts. | |
| Race 6 | CHATEAU MARLBOROUGH MOBILE PACE Video |
| MISS ETHEL SUNSHINE - paced roughly near the 200 metres. When spoken to regarding the performance driver T Williams advised that he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. | |
| LILAC STAR - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| IAMTHEDREAM - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend. | |
| ROZZANO - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| JJ'S DELIGHT - broke in the score up and lost all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of this mare. | |
| ALL NUTS N BOLTS - raced wide in the early stages. | |
| ROCK N JOY - hung inwards early in the home straight. | |
| Race 7 | MORE FM HANDICAP TROT Video |
| A false start was declared due to the 10 metre barrier strand failing to release. | |
| ONE OVER DOVER - broke near the 1900 metres. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. | |
| MILLIONDOLLARMONKEY - broke at the start. Broke again near the 200 metres. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. | |
| TAKE AFTER ME - paced away and had to be restrained by Driver R Houghton. | |
| LIGHTWORKOFIT - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend. | |
| RED HOT ROCKET - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. | |
| SCARLETT BANNER - paced away and had to be restrained by Driver G Smith. A final warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. | |
| VALLORIA - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Driver J Dunn advised that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. | |
| Race 8 | LAURIE WILDE MEMORIAL HANDICAP PACE Video |
| PEMBROOK BLUE - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver J Young advised that the gelding was not suited to doing work in the running and today was able to capitalise on an economical run. | |
| AROCKNATTHEPARK - paced roughly and shifted outwards leaving the final bend. | |
| MADAME FROST - had to be steadied after 150 metres when placed in restricted room. | |
| ABIENTO - Driver J Morrison was spoken to and warned to exercise care when shifting ground in the early stages. | |
| TO RI CAITLIN - broke at the start and ran outwards hampering runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a slow recovery. | |
| FORD RULE - hampered at the start. | |
| ANAMAJOR - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Driver J Dunn advised that the filly would be restricted to mobile starts in the immediate future. | |
| CHILLER BAY - Trainer P Robertson was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after the gelding was presented with the incorrect number. Hampered at the start and broke losing all chance. | |
| ZIPPIDY DOODAH - raced wide without cover from the 1300 metres. Weakened final bend. | |
| NUI BA DEN - paced roughly in the home straight. | |
| Race 9 | MARLBOROUGH SUMMER FESTIVAL CUP PRELUDE (HANDICAP PACE) Video |
| GO DAVEY - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| KARDESLER - broke at the start and shifted outwards checking outside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the entire. Briefly locked wheels with ALL ABOUT HENRY after 100 metres. Broke again near the 2150 metres when racing over the crossing. Weakened leaving final bend. | |
| SPOT ON - checked at the start. | |
| HIDDEN DESIRE - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| YOUNG CONQUEROR - checked at the start. | |
| JENORA - ran inwards checking inside runners at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. | |
| ALL ABOUT HENRY - checked by a breaking runner after 100 metres and locked wheels unbalancing Driver D White in the sulky. | |
| FRANCO HAMPTON - checked at the start. Hung outwards throughout the back straight. | |
| Race 10 | MARLBOROUGH EXPRESS MOBILE PACE Video |
| IDEOLOGIST - hung outwards racing into the first bend and shifted up the track. | |
| PAY ME SWISS - broke in the score up and lost its chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of this filly. | |
| ARTICULIGHT - paced roughly in the home straight. | |
| PLAYA VISTA - hung inwards in the score up and was back slightly at the start. Broke racing into the first bend after a slight easing of the pace. Driver S McNally reported that the mare had cast the near hind shoe during the running. | |
| DI CAPRIO - paced roughly in the early stages. Again paced roughly racing into the first bend after striking the sulky wheel of DOITSON (B Butt). Stewards questioned Drivers J Morrison and B Butt in regards to this incident. After hearing from both Drivers it was established that DI CAPRIO had commenced to over-race despite the efforts of Driver J Morrison resulting in contact being made to the sulky wheel of DOITSON. Stewards were satisfied that neither Driver had been at fault and took the matter no further other than to place a warning on the racing record of DI CAPRIO. | |
| STOMPEM - hung inwards in the run home. | |
| FRANCO TEXAS - broke with 1500 metres to run. | |
| STOPPITT - over-raced in the early stages. Broke racing into the first bend after a slight easing of the pace. | |