STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT
Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc at Waterlea Raceway (Grass)Sunday, 20 January 2019
Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc at Waterlea Raceway (Grass)Sunday, 20 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 4 - CLUB WAIMEA TROT | |
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| Summary | ||
| Swabbing: | PHOEBE ONYX, JAZELLE, JULIE JOHNSTON, ALI LINDENNY, ANAMAJOR, BONNIE HIGHLANDER, CHILLER BAY, CLASINA MARIA, STOMPEM | |
| Protests: | Nil | |
| Suspensions: | Nil | |
| Fines: | Race 1 | O Thornley (CALL ME TROUBLE) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted. Fined $200. |
| Race 6 | S Tomlinson (ROZZANO) [Rule 864(2)(d)] - Failed to affix side carrier so as not to come adrift. Fined $100. | |
| Race 7 | D Butt (MARIA TSARINA) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving checking inside runner. Fined $350. | |
| Race 7 | R Houghton (TAKE AFTER ME) [Rule 869(4) & Home Straight Reg 7] - Allowing horse to shift outwards through the final straight. Fined $200. | |
| Race 7 | G Smith (RED HOT ROCKET & SCARLETT BANNER) [Rule 849(2)] - Presented runners with incorrect numbers. Fined $150. | |
| Race 9 | N McGrath (GORE BAY) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted. Fined $200. | |
| Race 9 | J Young (CLASINA MARIA) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted. Fined $200. | |
| Race 10 | D Broadhurst (DONEGAL CARRICKFIN) [Rule 864(2)(d)] - Failed to affix side carrier so as not to come adrift. Fined $100. | |
| Warnings: | Nil | |
| Bleeders: | Nil | |
| Horse Actions: | Race 1 | MAKE MY SUNDON - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial |
| Race 2 | LORD SANTANNA - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 4 | BONNIE BOY - Veterinary Clearance Required | |
| Race 4 | MISS ETHEL SUNSHINE - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 5 | MILLIONDOLLARMONKEY - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial | |
| Race 6 | GO GETTA - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles | |
| Race 6 | JJ'S DELIGHT - Ineligible Mobiles - Stood Down 1 Trial | |
| Race 6 | JJ'S DELIGHT - Unruly Mobiles | |
| Race 7 | LIGHTWORKOFIT - Warned Stands | |
| Race 7 | LIGHTWORKOFIT - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial | |
| Race 7 | ONE OVER DOVER - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial | |
| Race 7 | SCARLETT BANNER - Ineligible Standing Starts - Stood Down 1 Trial | |
| Race 8 | FORD RULE - Warned Stands | |
| Race 8 | PEMBROOK BLUE - Warned Stands | |
| Race 8 | ZIPPIDY DOODAH - Warned Stands | |
| Race 9 | GORE BAY - Warned Stands | |
| Race 9 | JENORA - Unruly Stands | |
| Race 9 | KARDESLER - Final Warning Stands | |
| Race 9 | YOUNG CONQUEROR - Warned Stands | |
| Race 9 | YOUNG CONQUEROR - Ineligible Racing Performance - Stood Down 1 Trial | |
| Race 10 | TIA DALMA - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Medical Certificates: | Nil | |
| Driver Changes: | Nil | |
| Late Scratchings: | Race 4 | BONNIE BOY - @ 9.54 am - Lame |
| Race 6 | JJ'S DELIGHT - Rule 213(1)(e) - Unsatisfactory manners | |
| Scratching Penalties: | Ineligible from 21/01/2019 until 25/01/2019 inclusive (5 days): BONNIE BOY | |
| Race Comments | |
| Race 1 | ASURE SUNDOWNER MOTEL TROT Video |
| CALL ME TROUBLE - hung outwards and trotted roughly throughout the run home. Driver O Thornley admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) in that she used her whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations and was fined $200 by the JCA. | |
| PHOEBE ONYX - held up final bend. | |
| THIS WAY COMES - broke near the 600 metres. Broke again near the 400 metres. | |
| STEEL LEGEND - broke at the start. | |
| PASTRANA - broke briefly near the 800 metres hampering a trailing runner. | |
| HELGA'S MONARCH - trotted roughly near the 2150 metres when racing over the crossing. | |
| GOTTA TICKET - fractious prior to the start. | |
| BREAK FREE - fractious prior to the start. Hampered by breaking runner near the 800 metres. | |
| CHAMPAGNE PRINCE - trotted roughly at various stages during the running. Weakened final bend. Broke nearing the 300 metres. When spoken to regarding the performance, Driver J Dunn reported he was disappointed with the effort and was of the opinion the gelding may be suffering from a wind problem. Stewards will follow up with Trainer M Smolenski in the coming days. | |
| MAKE MY SUNDON - broke near the 550 metres when racing over the crossing. Broke again near the 400 metres. Stood down to trial satisfactorily on one occasion. Driver R May reported the filly had cast the off fore shoe during the running. | |
| Race 2 | DUNSTAN MOBILE PACE Video |
| LORD SANTANNA - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again passing the 1400 metres. | |
| LILAC BECKY - held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the run home. Hung outwards throughout the run home. | |
| SMIRKEN - lay inwards in the home straight. | |
| VELOCETTE - held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the run home. | |
| BETTERTHANKATY - checked by a breaking runner at the start. | |
| CONQUISTADOR - broke nearing the 500 metres. | |
| Race 3 | WINE WORKS MARLBOROUGH MOBILE PACE Video |
| JIMS MAMA - held up in the run home. | |
| GLORY DAYS - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| BEEN TO JENNY'S - held up in the run home. | |
| SNOW PRINTZ - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| DIXIE REIGN - paced roughly early stages. | |
| KACIE CULLEN - broke in the score up however was able to take up its allocated position at the start. | |
| Race 4 | GO HARNESS PRODIGAL SEELSTER MOBILE PACE Video |
| MISS ETHEL SUNSHINE - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. | |
| SONIC REIGN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 500 metres. | |
| THE JANDEL MACHINE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 500 metres. | |
| BONNIE BOY - late scratching at 9.54am when found to be lame. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to the gelding resuming racing. | |
| ZULU COURAGE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 500 metres. | |
| JULIE JOHNSTON - checked by a breaking runner at the start. | |
| CAESAR'S QUEST - raced wide early stages. Paced roughly through the middle stages. Broke near the 550 metres when racing over the crossing. Whilst in a break the gelding broke a hopple connecting strap. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition. | |
| HES FAST AND FURIOUS - had to be restrained when forced wider on the track passing the 900 metres. | |
| Race 5 | ECKFORD ENGINEERING TROT Video |
| ROCKNPOP - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2150 metres. Held up by a tiring runner rounding the final bend. | |
| SUNNY GLENIS - broke near the 2150 metres when racing over the crossing. Trotted roughly in the home straight. | |
| MONARO MARO - broke at the start. | |
| LISA MARIE P - back slightly at the start after becoming fractious. | |
| ESCARGO - broke at the start. | |
| TRES MAGNIFIQUE - weakened final bend. | |
| MILLIONDOLLARMONKEY - broke at the start. Trotted roughly at the 550 metres when racing over the crossing. Broke near the 200 metres. Stood down to trial satisfactorily on one occasion prior to resuming. | |
| MADELEINE STOWE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2150 metres. Held up by a tiring runner rounding the final bend. | |
| MY EYRE - hung inwards throughout the run home. | |
| SUPERFAST MAGGIE - fractious prior to the start. Began awkwardly and was slow through the early stages. | |
| Race 6 | INTERISLANDER MOBILE PACE Video |
| The race was delayed due to Driver S Ottley (LETS HUSTLE) losing her whip during the preliminary and requiring a replacement. | |
| PAY ME SWISS - held up for clear racing room final bend and in the early stages of the home straight. | |
| IDEOLOGIST - paced roughly in the home straight and hung outwards. | |
| THE KAIK - weakened final bend before breaking near the 400 metres. When questioned regarding the performance, Driver D White advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a possible lung infection. Trainer J Bartlett advised that he would have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and notify Stewards of the results. | |
| LETS HUSTLE - paced roughly in the early stages. | |
| JJ'S DELIGHT - refused to leave the pre-race circle losing all chance. Declared a non-runner by Stewards under Rule 213(1)(e) for unsatisfactory manners. Stood down to complete one satisfactory trial from a mobile and placed on the unruly for this start type. The connections advised the mare would be retired from racing. | |
| ROZZANO - Stable representative S Tomlinson was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after a hopple side carrier came adrift during the running. | |
| GO GETTA - raced wide without cover from the 1300 metres. Cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts. | |
| Race 7 | LES HOPE MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT Video |
| ONE OVER DOVER - broke racing into the first bend. Broke again on several occasions during the running. Stood down to trial satisfactorily on one occasion. | |
| TAKE AFTER ME - shifted outwards in the home straight when being driven out. Driver R Houghton admitted a breach of Rule 869(4) & Home Straight Regulations 7 when failing to maintain a straight course in the run home. After hearing submissions on penalty, the JCA imposed a fine of $200. | |
| DON'T ROCK THE BOAT - weakened from the 500 metres. | |
| MARIA TSARINA - Driver D Butt admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly by allowing his runner to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of ZSA ZOE (S Tomlinson) which was checked. After hearing submissions on penalty, the JCA imposed a fine of $350. | |
| LIGHTWORKOFIT - broke at the start. A warning was placed onto the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again in the home straight. Stood down to trial satisfactorily on one occasion prior to resuming. | |
| ZSA ZOE - trotted roughly racing into the first bend after being checked by MARIA TSARINA which shifted inwards. Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the run home. | |
| RED HOT ROCKET - Trainer G Smith admitted a breach of Rule 849(2) in that he presented RED HOT ROCKET and SCARLETT BANNER to race with the incorrect numbers and was fined $150 by the JCA. | |
| BONNIE HIGHLANDER - Driver J Dunn reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. | |
| SCARLETT BANNER - paced at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly throughout. Stood down from standing starts until the completion of one satisfactory trial. Trainer/Driver G Smith reported he would have his veterinarian examine the mare in the coming days and report any findings to Stewards. | |
| Race 8 | ISABEL WINES HANDICAP PACE Video |
| ABIENTO - broke after 100 metres. Weakened from the 500 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. The connections advised that they would be having blood tests taken from the mare and undertook to advise Stewards of the results. | |
| CHANGE IS GOOD - began awkwardly. Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. | |
| FORD RULE - broke at the start checking trailing runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up for clear racing room in the home straight. | |
| TURKISH TROUSERS - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. | |
| CHILLER BAY - hampered in the early stages. | |
| PEMBROOK BLUE - fractious prior to the start before rearing and making contact with the barrier strand. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Checked and broke at the start. Weakened final bend. | |
| ZIPPIDY DOODAH - shifted inwards abruptly at the start and broke checking inside runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. | |
| FRANKIE JONES - checked shortly after the start. Held up for clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the home straight. | |
| TO RI CAITLIN - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. | |
| MADAME FROST - broke shortly after the start. Weakened final bend. | |
| AROCKNATTHEPARK - checked shortly after the start. Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Paced roughly in the home straight. | |
| MUSTANG GT - checked shortly after the start. | |
| NUI BA DEN - checked shortly after the start. | |
| EASTWOOD CHIEFTAIN - checked shortly after the start. Weakened final bend. | |
| LINTON SHARD - lay outwards near the 200 metres. | |
| Race 9 | 2019 SUMMER FESTIVAL MARLBOROUGH CUP (HANDICAP PACE) Video |
| KARDESLER - broke at the start. A final warning was placed on the barrier record of the entire. | |
| TYRON BETTOR'S ELLA - broke at the start. | |
| GO DAVEY - held up for clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| YOUNG CONQUEROR - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. Broke at the start and shifted outwards coming together with JENORA resulting in Driver S Ottley becoming unbalanced in the sulky. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Gave ground from the 1100 metres and was eased out of the race by Driver S Ottley. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stood down to trial satisfactorily on one occasion prior to resuming. | |
| GORE BAY - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. Broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the entire. Driver N McGrath admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) in that he used his whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations and was fined $200 by the JCA. | |
| JENORA - broke at the start and shifted inwards abruptly checking inside runners. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. | |
| HIDDEN DESIRE - weakened from the 650 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding with Trainer D Flint in the coming days. | |
| FRANCO HAMPTON - broke at the start. Weakened leaving the final bend. When spoken to regarding the performance Driver T Williams advised that he was disappointed with the effort of the gelding and could offer no explanation. | |
| ALL ABOUT HENRY - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| CLASINA MARIA - Driver J Young admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) in that she used her whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations and was fined $200 by the JCA. | |
| MY WEE MAN - tangled away. | |
| Race 10 | WATERLEA RACECOURSE CENTENARY 2020 MOBILE PACE Video |
| GOD ONLY KNOWS - hampered by a breaking runner near the 500 metres. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the home straight. | |
| TIA DALMA - broke near the 700 metres when being shifted wider on the track checking trailing runners. Stewards questioned Driver M Williamson regarding this incident. Mr Williamson explained that his runner had hung inwards and failed to handle being shifted wider on the track by TRAILER PARK GIRL resulting in his horse breaking. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. | |
| DI CAPRIO - Driver J Morrison will be spoken to regarding the manner he used his whip in the home straight. | |
| DONEGAL CARRICKFIN - broke near the 1600 metres. Trainer D Broadhurst was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to affix a hopple side carrier so as not to come adrift. | |
| FRANCO TEXAS - broke near the 550 metres when racing over the crossing. | |
| THE DUDE - broke near the 500 metres when being steadied to avoid a breaking runner. | |
| STOMPEM - Driver M Anderson reported he elected not to activate the hopple shorteners on the gelding. | |
| JOHNNY WHITE - checked by a breaking runner near the 700 metres. | |
| STOPPITT - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Checked by a breaking runner near the 700 metres. | |
| PLAYA VISTA - checked by a breaking runner near the 700 metres. Driver S McNally advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running. | |