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Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Sunday, 7 April

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc at Rangiora (All weather)
Weather
Showery/Overcast/Raining
Track
Easy, Slushy
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
C Tibbs (Chairman), N Ydgren, R Quirk
Veterinarian
Dr S A Burrows
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out on selected runners.

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Friday, 29th March 2019
Race 2 - PEEK EXHIBITION MOBILE PACE
Trainer C Dalgety advised Stewards on 7 April that ARDEN ROANOKE has been sent for a spell.
Methven TC - Sunday, 31st March 2019
Race 4 - GREG DONALDSON CONTRACTING PACE
Trainer D Keast advised Stewards on 7 April that ULTIMATE SWIFT has been treated for a virus since racing at Methven on 31 March and will now be given a brief freshen up.

Summary

Swabbing
HES FAST AND FURIOUS, MAJESTIC MANNEQUIN, JAFA KITTEN, ULTIMATE STRIDE, FIREMAN, KOENIGSEGG, ROZZANO, OHOKA ACHILLES, WITH THE BAND, BRINGITONHOME
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 3M Anderson (COMFORTABLY NUMB)
[Rule 869(3)(f)] - Improper driving, allowed foot to contact hind leg on numerous occasions (4 days).
Suspended from 15/04/2019 until 23/04/2019 inclusive.
Race 11L O'Reilly (WITH THE BAND)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving, shifting ground when insufficiently clear first bend (3 days).
Suspended from 23/04/2019 until 05/05/2019 inclusive.
Fines
Race 1C Negus (HIGHLAND REIGN)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted. Fined $200.
Race 3A Edge (NICOLE)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented without notified gear. Fined $100.
Race 3C Markham (JAFA KITTEN)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted. Fined $200.
Warnings
Race 1P Cook (FLAMBOYANT)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 1C Negus (HIGHLAND REIGN)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 1C Negus (HIGHLAND REIGN)
[Rule 869(3)(a)] - Lack of control & judgement when racing very wide.
Race 1D Stapleton (ROYAL JESTER)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 1M Stratford (I'M SICK OF EXCUSES)
[Rule 869(3)(a)] - Lack of control, allowing horse to shift ground on several occasions middle stages.
Race 2N McGrath (ONE OVER DA SON)
[Rule Notification of driver Reg] - Late notification of driver.
Race 2D McKenzie (TOLDYAH FRANKIE)
[Rule Notification of driver Reg] - Late notification of driver.
Race 2M Smolenski (MILLY AN EYRE)
[Rule Notification of driver Reg] - Late notification of driver.
Race 3A Edge (NICOLE)
[Rule Notification of driver Reg] - Late notification of driver.
Race 3G & N Hope (KATIE DALY)
[Rule Notification of driver Reg] - Late notification of driver.
Race 7M Kerr (KOENIGSEGG)
[Rule Notification of driver Reg] - Late notification of driver.
Race 9C Butt (LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground 500 metres crowding outside runner.
Race 10R Todd (OFFICIALDON)
[Rule Notification of driver Reg] - Late notification of driver.
Race 12B Mowbray (THE TIN SOLDIER)
[Rule Notification of driver Reg] - Late notification of driver.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2FEKITOA - Warned Racing Manners
Race 2HANG ON SUZIE - Warned Performance
Race 3GOTTAGETTABEER - Warned Mobiles
Race 3I CAN REMEMBER - Warned Mobiles
Race 4DREAMSINTHE MIST - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Race 4ONE MAJIC KENNY - Warned Mobiles
Race 6DOLLY JONES - Warned Stands
Race 6RARANGI OPAL - Warned Racing Manners
Race 6WOT UP - Warned Stands
Race 7REFLECTIONSOFMYLIFE - Veterinary Clearance Received
Race 7SHEELASINLEAGUE - Veterinary Clearance Received
Race 11DONEGAL MARY FRANCIS - Final Warning Mobiles
Race 11MELT DOWN - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles
Race 12BALTIMORE JACK - Unruly Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 4DREAMSINTHE MIST - Rule 857(3)(j) - By order of Stewards
Race 9MISTER MIGHTY - 12.20pm - Dual acceptor started in Race 1
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 08/04/2019 until 12/04/2019 inclusive (5 days):
AORANGI, ONE GUZ HALL, LAST ONE GRIN, CLOUD NINE, IREBY MEG, MAMMA KNOWS BEST, POSSENTE CAVALLO, SAGINAW
Ineligible from 08/04/2019 until 21/04/2019 inclusive (14 days):
SWAP OVER
Exceptional Circumstances:
CANARDLY REMEMBER, DON'T LOOK BACK

Race Comments

Race 1   BISHOPDALE/BUSH INN TAB'S AMATEUR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
FRANCO SHERBORNE - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1000 metres. Driver A Hutton reported he received a flat tyre at this time.
I'M SICK OF EXCUSES - weakened from the 600 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with the connections in the coming days. Driver M Stratford will be spoken to regarding the manner he drove through the middle stages when his runner shifted ground on several occasions.
TOM RULE - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1000 metres.
HES FAST AND FURIOUS - driver G Bull reported the shorteners had not been released. Mr Bull was advised that he must make every effort to ensure gear is activated. When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer M Gill advised the gelding had benefited from a drop in class after racing without luck on the West Coast circuit.
ROYAL JESTER - out of position at the start. Driver D Stapleton was issued with a warning. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1000 metres and broke briefly.
FLAMBOYANT - out of position at the start. Driver P Cook was issued with a warning. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide early and middle stages.
HIGHLAND REIGN - out of position at the start. Driver C Negus was issued with a warning. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1000 metres. Raced wide from near the 950 metres. Mrs Negus was questioned regarding the reason she maintained a position in the four wide line instead of shifting inwards to a three wide position near the 600 metres. After considering her explanation, Stewards adjourned the matter for further consideration.
JONTY JAMES - paced roughly shortly after the start and then broke. Over-raced middle stages. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1000 metres.
MISTER MIGHTY - paced roughly early stages.
RUSSIAN EXPRESS - over-raced middle stages. Hung inwards when improving to lead passing the 1100 metres. Driver A Edge was spoken to advisedly regarding the manner in which he eased the pace shortly after crossing to the lead. Mr Edge advised the horse had dropped the bit and he would be making gear changes prior to resuming. Notwithstanding this Mr Edge was advised that he was to ensure he makes a greater effort in future to avoid any sudden easing of the pace.
Driver C Negus admitted using her whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of the Whip Regulations when driving HIGHLAND REIGN and was fined $200 by the JCA. Mrs Negus was also issued with a warning and severely reprimanded for displaying an unacceptable lack of control when allowing her horse to race unnecessarily wide on the track.
Driver M Stratford (I'M SICK OF EXCUSES) was warned for his lack of control through the middle stages when allowing his horse to shift ground on several occasions when trailing runners.
Race 2   RHRC WISHING PETE AND MARGO ALL THE BEST TROT
MAJESTIC MANNEQUIN - driver R Close reported that he had not activated the mare's deafeners due to having the field covered.
HANG ON SUZIE - weakened from the 800 metres. When questioned regarding the performance, driver C Thornley advised the mare had hung throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. A warning was placed on the horse's racing performance.
FEKITOA - broke after 100 metres losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
SUNRISE SPUR - weakened from the 400 metres. Trainer/driver J Versteeg reported the gelding had not been suited by today's track conditions.
BLINK N BONES - broke at the start.
STEEL DUST - broke near the 1600 metres. Driver T McMillan advised the gelding had over-raced throughout.
LANE'S ACE - well back from the unruly position at the start. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.
ONE OVER DA SON - broke at the start.
Trainer M Heenan advised Stewards on 18 April that FOLLY'S TROUBLE had had its hocks and stifles injected since last racing.
Race 3   ASHLEY MOBILE PACE
GOTTAGETTABEER - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Morrison. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record. Weakened final bend.
DIAMOND SHADOW - weakened passing the 400 metres.
COMFORTABLY NUMB - raced wide early stages. Driver M Anderson was spoken to for the manner in which he drove near the 100 metres when his foot was free of the sulky rest with this matter being adjourned.
JAFA KITTEN - when questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer/driver C Markham advised that the mare had over-raced badly at its last start and today had been suited to being in the pace making role.
I CAN REMEMBER - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Cameron. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record.
POCKET ROCKNROLL - broke passing the 1100 metres losing its chance.
NIGHT LIGHTS - held up final bend by a weakening runner. Driver G Smith reported the sliding blinds were not activated in consequence.
LILAC CHANGE - back from the unruly position at the start. Held up final bend by a weakening runner.
DREAM ON JAFFA - back from the unruly position at the start. Raced wide from the 1200 metres.
NICOLE - Trainer A Edge was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after the filly was presented without the notified removable deafeners.
Driver M Anderson defended a charge under Rule 869(3)(f) which alleged he drove improperly by allowing his foot to contact the hind leg of COMFORTABLY NUMB on numerous occasions in the home straight. After viewing the films and hearing evidence, the JCA found the charge proved and Mr Anderson's Horseman's Licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing at Rangiora HRC on 14 April up to and including 23 April 2019 (4 days).
Driver C Markham admitted using his whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of the Whip Regulations when driving JAFA KITTEN and was fined $200 by the JCA.
Race 4   HARAS des TROTTEURS NZ SIRES STAKES 2YO PRELUDE MOBILE TROT
GAYTANA - broke with 400 metres to run.
DREAMSINTHE MIST - a false start was declared when DREAMSINTHE MIST broke in the score up checking second line runner. Driver C Thornley elected to remain in his barrier position for the re-start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again in the score up of the re-start checking trailing runner with a 2nd false start being declared. Declared a late scratching by Stewards. The connections advised they would be adding blinds to the horse's gear and would return to the trials.
ONE MAJIC KENNY - broke in the score up at the first and second attempts at a start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
ULTIMATE STRIDE - driver B Williamson was questioned regarding starting wider than his drawn position following the two false starts. Mr Williamson advised he was being mindful of allowing his 2yo more room after the horse inside him had broken in the two false starts. He added his horse was hanging outwards which had contributed. Stewards accepted his explanation.
MUSCULATURE METRO - the boring pole was removed prior to the second re-start. Raced wide early stages. Held up early stages of the run home.
TAILORED ELEGANCE - raced wide around the first bend.
RAIN MIST AND MUSCLE - checked in the score up at the first and second attempts at a start. Broke late in the score up. Stewards questioned G Smith regarding the manner he drove in the second attempt at a start when shifting down the track behind breaking runners instead of maintaining his wider position. Mr Smith explained that he had been hampered and lost his position and thought the best way to take up his run would be to shift inwards, however was further hampered by ONE MAJIC KENNY.
MIDNIGHT DASH - broke shortly after the start.
Race 5   WOODEND PACE
GLENTHORNE - broke at the start. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards confirmed the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations in the early stages.
BEEN TO JENNY'S - hung outwards on the final bend.
PERAKI LINCOLN - broke at the start and settled at the back of the field. Raced wide without cover from the 1400 metres. Weakened from the 600 metres.
THE DIVA - weakened from the 400 metres.
JR FULHAM - weakened with 200 metres to run.
MILLWOOD BONNIE - raced wide in the middle stages.
IT'S A SHAWTHING - raced wide around the first bend. Weakened from the 300 metres.
Race 6   KYLE HARPUR SPECIAL OLYMPICS MEDAL WINNER TROT
BRIGHT GLOW - trotted roughly in the home straight.
TEQUILA SUNSET - broke at the start. Held up for clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.
RUSTY I AM - tangled away.
WOT UP - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
SPURRED BY SUCCESS - broke at the start losing its chance.
ELVIS P - trotted roughly on the final bend.
DOLLY JONES - broke at the start losing its chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
RARANGI OPAL - broke with 800 metres to run. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
Race 7   OXFORD MOBILE PACE
VIEWFIELD DREAM - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver O Thornley.
KOENIGSEGG - raced greenly and shifted outwards on the bend near the 400 metres causing another runner to be shifted wider. Driver T Williams reported his right tyre went flat during the running.
EL DORADO - broke near the 400 metres.
REFLECTIONSOFMYLIFE - the required veterinary clearance was received. Hampered on the bend near the 400 metres and had to shift wider for a short distance.
I MISS MUM - raced wide early stages. Weakened from the 500 metres.
WOODLEA AC - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500 metres. Trainer/driver G Smith reported he was having steering difficulty during the running and he would have the horse's teeth attended to in the coming days.
RINGO'S A STAR - broke briefly at the start. Over-raced and then broke near the 400 metres.
MRS WASHINGTON - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400 metres.
SHEELASINLEAGUE - the required veterinary clearance was received. Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Tomlinson.
DIXIE REIGN - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500 metres.
DAN FERNANDO - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400 metres.
Race 8   AIRPARK RANGIORA CLASSIC DAY 14 APRIL HANDICAP TROT
MONARO MARO - held up early stages of the run home.
DON'T ROCK THE BOAT - weakened with 200 metres to run.
CABELLA NOIR - broke shortly after the start. Trotted roughly on the bends. Weakened from the 400 metres.
SUGARINSPICE - swung sideways at the start losing ground. Raced wide in the early stages.
MISSIE CASTLETON - weakened on the final bend.
LOVEY DOVEY MOMENT - fractious prior to the start. Driver D Keast was questioned as to whether he could have improved his position through the running. Mr Keast explained that his horse had missed a workout due to a cancellation and so today was fresh up for over a month and that this was the reason that he notified pre-race that the horse was to be driven with a sit if possible. Mr Keast said the horse was not entirely comfortable in the track conditions and had noted in today's previous races horses were not improving from wider on the track. Mr Keast said he would have accepted a trail into the race but this never eventuated and he was reluctant to make an attempt for the parked position due to his belief JERRY GARCIA would not surrender that position. He said his gelding had raced lethargically on the final bend despite his attempts to enthuse the horse and that the horse generally trotted the bends poorly. He added that due to this he was reluctant to attempt to race wide in the conditions and unbalance the horse. Stewards have adjourned the matter to make further inquiries.
After this race the track was downgraded to slushy.
Stewards have concluded an investigation into the driving tactics of D Keast upon LOVEY DOVEY MOMENT. After considering the explanation of Mr Keast at this meeting and making further inquiries throughout the week Stewards took the matter no further.
Race 9   LEVELHEAD INSULATION PASSING LANE MOBILE PACE
JUNGLE GEM - hampered by a weakening runner near the 400 metres. Held up on the final bend.
CHELSEA ELLA - hampered by a weakening runner near the 400 metres. Held up on the final bend.
MYBOYLOLLIEPOP - raced wide early stages.
MISTER MIGHTY - late scratching at 12.20pm after starting in Race 1.
ROZZANO - raced wide early stages.
FATHERDANTHERODEOMAN - raced wide early stages. Weakened near the 500 metres.
DONEGAL CARNBOUY - the off side number came adrift during the running. Locked wheels briefly with LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN which shifted out near the 500 metres.
MADAME FROST - hampered by weakening runners near the 500 metres.
LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN - shifted out slightly near the 500 metres to avoid a weakening runner and locked wheels with DONEGAL CARNBOUY. Despite his horse hanging outwards slightly driver C Butt was issued with a caution for causing an outside runner to be placed in restricted room.
EXTRA GUINNESS - raced wide early stages. Weakened from the 400 metres.
Race 10   LOBURN JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
SANTANNA LAD - had to be steadied near the 100 metres when held up for clear racing room.
IMMORTAL CHANGE - raced wide in the early stages.
ADAM PATRON - held up for clear racing room late in the run home.
SCOTLYNN HARRY - driver B Laughton advised he did not release the shorteners due to the gelding being uncomfortable in today's track conditions.
OFFICIALDON - over-raced when being restrained near the 1200 metres.
FORTUNE TILLER - raced wide throughout. Weakened from the 400 metres.
Race 11   DAWE CONTRACTING LTD MOBILE PACE
GARRY'S LEGACY - broke near the 1800 metres when racing to the inside of OHOKA MATTY and WITH THE BAND losing its chance. L O'Reilly and J Alford will be spoken to in the coming days.
DONEGAL MARY FRANCIS - raced roughly and lay outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A final warning was placed on the mare's barrier record. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1800 metres.
OHOKA MATTY - hung inwards briefly after the start.
FUN IN THE DARK - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1800 metres.
ROCKAHULA JOE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1800 metres.
BAKER CREEK - out of position at the start. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1800 metres.
MELT DOWN - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.
Driver L O'Reilly (WITH THE BAND) defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that he drove carelessly racing into the first bend by shifting inwards when insufficiently clear of OHOKA MATTY (J Alford) and GARRY'S LEGACY (J Dunn) which were both checked. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties, the JCA upheld the charge and Mr O'Reilly's Horseman's Licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 22 April up to and including 5 May 2019 (3 days).
Race 12   PINK RIBBON DAY 26 MAY MOBILE PACE
BALTIMORE JACK - a false start was declared when BALTIMORE JACK broke in the score up resulting in the trailing STOMPEM pulling its way into the vacant front line position. Driver G Smith elected to move to the unruly position for the re-start where it will remain for future mobile starts. Raced wide early stages.
ANYTIME - driver J Dunn reported the shorteners were not released due to the track conditions.
BRINGITONHOME - paced roughly early stages of the run home.
THE TIN SOLDIER - raced wide around the first bend.
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