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Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc

Tuesday, 23 April

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club: Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc at Ascot Park Raceway
Weather: Overcast
Track: Good
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: V Munro (Chairman), S Wallis, K Coppins
Veterinarian: Dr H J Busby

General

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

Supplementary

Winton HRC - Saturday, 13th April 2019
Race 4 - YALDHURST HOTEL MOBILE PACE
Trainer M Saunders advised Stewards on 23 April that SHE'S OUTSTANDING had blood tests taken after performing at Winton on 13 April with these showing no abnormalities. Mr Saunders added that the mare has recovered well and he has changed its training regime for a resumption at Ascot Park today.
Trainer H Hunter advised Stewards on 23 April that WHISKYINTHEJAR has recovered well since racing at Winton on 13 April and will continue with its current preparation.

Forbury Park TC - Thursday, 18th April 2019
Race 4 - RICOH HANDICAP TROT
Stable representative M Williamson advised Stewards on 22 April that SAM GALLEON has recovered well after racing at Forbury Park on 18 April and will continue with its current preparation.

Summary

Swabbing
CHRISTMAS BABE, HAZER, MISS IVY, SEKKIE MONKEY, HAMPTON, RED TERROR, THE WHITE RABBIT, SON OF LANA

Protests
Nil

Suspensions
Nil

Fines
Race 7	B Shirley (SHUZI) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted. Fined $300.

Warnings
Race 4	N Skinner (TOMMY TIDDLER) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (d)] - Use of whip on a runner out of contention.
Race 6	M Parker (MISS WAIKIWI) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Manner drove final bend.
Race 7	B Shirley (SHUZI) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (d)] - Use of whip on a runner out of contention. .

Bleeders
Nil

Horse Action
Race 2	THE OPTIMIST - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3	KIWI JEWEL - Warned Racing Manners
Race 4	JACCKA JEORGE - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 5	GOLDEN GALAXY - Warned Mobiles
Race 5	HOLY HAVOC - Warned Mobiles
Race 5	TACT DENZEL - Warned Mobiles
Race 5	TONY THE PONY - Warned Racing Manners
Race 7	MAAHES - Warned Mobiles
Race 8	FRINGEBENEFIT - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Race 8	FRINGEBENEFIT - Unruly Mobiles

Medical Certificate
Nil

Driver Changes
Nil

Late Scratchings
Race 6	KAGEE VC - on Veterinary advice

Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 24/04/2019 until 28/04/2019 inclusive (5 days): MAJESTIC ROLLON, JABALI, KAGEE VC, WHISKYINTHEJAR

Race Comments

Race 1 ALDEBARAN PARK TROT	Show Video
xg5aObeBgeM VENETO - slow through the early stages before breaking prior to the first bend, losing its chance.
THE BADGER - lay inwards throughout the running. Weakened over the concluding stages.
COUNT EYRE - held up for clear racing room rounding the final bend and throughout the run home.
MONIBURNS - lay inwards entering the bend near the 1600 metres.
SVELT - weakened over the concluding stages.

Race 2 WILD RANGE PHOTOGRAPHY PACE	Show Video
D9D1vMDwqyA BE INSPIRED - weakened rounding the final bend.
THE OPTIMIST - paced roughly on various occasions throughout. Broke passing the 1650 metres when improving three-wide then continued to pace roughly thereafter. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the mare had broken for no reason. A warning was placed on the racing record of THE OPTIMIST.
NANS CHOICE - placed in restricted room rounding the final bend.
SUNSET RED - broke at the start. Lay inwards rounding the bends throughout.
HAZER - when questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance trainer B Gray advised the gelding had impressed at a mid week trial, was having its first standing start and he was therefore confident of a forward showing today.
MAJOR MENACE - briefly hampered by a breaking runner passing the 1600 metres.

Race 3 LEVEL ONE RESTAURANT & BAR FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE	Show Video
_mEFHlurMRw COOL IDEA - hung inwards shortly after the dispatch.
SOUTHERN RAIN - shifted inwards abruptly nearing the 50 metres being immediately corrected by driver G Lee.
IDEAL ASSET - severely checked near the 500 metres by a breaking runner.
KIWI JEWEL - raced wide for the first 1000 metres. Broke passing the 500 metres checking IDEAL ASSET. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. When questioned regarding this driver N Williamson advised KIWI JEWEL had become tired, weakened and rolled into a break.
OPAL - hampered by a breaking runner near the 450 metres.
HANS IDEAL - hampered by a breaking runner near the 450 metres. Briefly dictated down the track nearing the 50 metres, coming into contact with the wheel of PHIL'S LAST CHANCE and having to be steadied. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Stewards had the opportunity to speak with driver C Ferguson who advised that his chances of beating SOUTHERN RAIN home had not been affected.
MISS IVY - slightly out of position at the dispatch. Lay inwards on various occasions throughout the running.

Race 4 INVERCARGILL WORKOUTS TROT	Show Video
FZKm0yxa_Cw RICHARD THE THIRD - lay inwards rounding the first bend. Lay inwards and trotted roughly in the home straight before breaking near the 70 metres.
JACCKA JEORGE - broke in the early stages losing all chance. Placed on the Unruly for future standing start events at the request of trainer B Gray.
ALPINE RETREAT - broke near the 150 metres.
ROBO TROUBLE - trotted roughly over the concluding stages with the gelding unable to be driven out with any vigour due to this.
TOMMY TIDDLER - driver N Skinner was warned for the manner he used his whip on a runner out of contention.
THE POWER BROKER - broke near the 600 metres.
LIBERTY STRIDE - broke after 100 metres losing considerable ground. Authorisation of fourth placing being awarded was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the filly had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations when breaking after 100 metres. Held up for racing room leaving the final bend and through the early to middle stages of the home straight with driver M Williamson advising that due to this, he did not activate the removable deafeners applied to the filly.
MOMENT OF GLORY - slow through the early stages before pacing and having to be checked into its correct gait entering the first bend. Broke passing the 1850 metres before settling, losing all chance.

Race 5 MCKNIGHT & BROWN MOBILE PACE	Show Video
Mh6BaOVapmc GOLDEN GALAXY - broke for some distance prior to the dispatch before settling. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened rounding the final bend.
THE INTERCEPTOR - shifted inwards abruptly entering the home straight, having to be corrected by driver B Barclay.
BETTOR ROCK AGAIN - momentarily hampered by THE INTERCEPTOR entering the home straight.
ABSOLUT RUSSIAN - weakened rounding the final bend.
REBEL WITH A GRIN - driver N Williamson reported he had difficulty steering the gelding throughout.
TACT DENZEL - hung inwards in the score-up and was out of position at the dispatch. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay inwards on various occasions throughout the running. Driver M Williamson advised he would be recommending gear changes in an attempt to rectify this tendency.
HOLY HAVOC - paced roughly and broke in the score-up losing its chance and eventually being retired from the event. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
TONY THE PONY - Broke briefly near the 1800 metres. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Held up exiting the final bend.

Race 6 FASTTRACK INSURANCE JUNIOR DRIVERS PACE	Show Video
bu5jzVKDGQc MISS WAIKIWI - ran out exiting the final bend. Junior Driver M Parker was warned for the manner she drove exiting the final bend.
IDEAL BREEZE - broke at the start.
EDIE JACCKA - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
BLACK OPS - displayed poor barrier manners.
TOBY O'GARA - shifted outwards from the trailing position passing the 400 metres. Held up for racing room thereafter giving Driver C Faithful some difficulty. Awkwardly positioned on the wheel of BLACK OPS exiting the bend despite the effort of Miss Faithful, becoming unbalanced and breaking shortly afterwards. Stewards questioned Miss Faithful (Assisted by Senior Driver N Williamson) with regard to the tactics she adopted rounding the final bend, In particular her decision to shift out from the trailing position onto the back of a tiring runner. Miss Faithful explained that in her opinion BLACK OPS (Parked) and MISS WAIKIWI (Leader) were both under pressure at this point and because of this she felt it beneficial to improve outwards to look for racing room to the outside rather than be held up and not be taken to the passing lane. Miss Faithful further added that as soon as she had made her outwards movement she realised she had erred in her decision and that the lead horse was travelling better than she had first thought. After hearing the explanation offered by Miss Faithful and the comments tendered by Mr Williamson, along with viewing all available films, Stewards accepted that Miss Faithful had merely erred in her judgement and in doing so took the matter no further other to advise Miss Faithful that better judgement would be expected of her in future.
ROSINUPTHEBOW - displayed poor barrier manners.
DALLAS GRIMES - broke at the start.
TAD LINCOLN - raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up throughout the home straight.
JIMMY RICHTER - raced keenly in the middle stages.
RED TERROR - hampered by breaking runners shortly after the start.
KAGEE VC - late scratching at 12.10pm.

Race 7 REGENT CAR COURT MOBILE PACE	Show Video
cap0_eRfU64 SHE'S OUTSTANDING - raced keenly through the early stages when attempting to take a trail then continued to race keenly through the middle stages.
BOLD RULER - lay inwards entering the first bend.
JINGLES BROMAC - held up exiting the final bend.
THE RED ROBBER - held up exiting the final bend.
MAAHES - broke in the score-up and was out of position at the dispatch. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
THE WHITE RABBIT - when questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance trainer/driver K Larsen advised the colt had received an economical trip and had appreciated the drop in class of today's opposition.
FRANCO HUNTINGTON - raced three-wide through the early stages.
MAGNATE MARA - held up rounding the final bend and in the early stages of the home straight.
SHUZI - driver B Shirley admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) in that he used his whip on more occasions than is 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. Mr Shirley was also warned for the manner he used his whip on a runner out of contention.

Race 8 DIAMONDS DAY THIS SATURDAY MOBILE PACE	Show Video
IcfBoVgqyKk FRINGEBENEFIT - broke in the score-up and refused to settle, checking second line runners and necessitating a false start be declared. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Junior driver E Barron elected to start from the Unruly position for the restart where FRINGEBENEFIT will now be drawn for its future mobile start engagements. Raced keenly through the early and middle stages.
FIRST SON - weakened from the 500 metres hampering RNR WINDERMERE.
TAIRLAW TOLL - raced three-wide without cover for the first 1000 metres.
RNR WINDERMERE - hampered by a tiring runner rounding the final bend.
ROCKIN ROD - weakened rounding the final bend.
LUVTAHAVTIME - had to be restrained when placed in restricted room passing the 600 metres. Held up rounding the final bend.