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Timaru Harness Racing Club Inc

Sunday, 12 May

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Timaru Harness Racing Club Inc at Phar Lap Raceway
Weather
Fine
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Wallis (Chairman), R Quirk, C Tibbs
Veterinarian
D L Williamson
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General

General
Selected horses on today's programme were subjected to pre-race blood testing.

Drivers in races 6 & 8 on today's programme were drawn by way of ballot as part of the Club's Mother's Day Invited Lady Drivers Series.

Supplementary

Banks Peninsula TC - Monday, 22nd April 2019
Race 9 - MURRAY & LARRY HAMILTON/MORRISON SADDLERY MOBILE PACE
Trainer W Stapleton advised Stewards on 9 May that LEADING THE WAY has been treated for dehydration since last racing.
Timaru HRC - Wednesday, 24th April 2019
Race 1 - TAVERN HAREWOOD (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
Trainer W Stapleton advised Stewards on 9 May that EJA PATRON has been treated for dehydration since last racing.
Auckland TC - Friday, 3rd May 2019
Race 3 - 2019 BRECKON FARMS NORTHERN TROTTING DERBY (MOBILE TROT)
Trainer G Smith has advised Stewards on 12 May that SWISS MISS had blood tests that revealed that the filly was suffering from high stress. This has been treated and the filly will carry on with its current preparation.
Rangiora HRC - Sunday, 5th May 2019
Race 6 - SEFTON TUG OF WAR 19TH MAY HANDICAP TROT
Co-Trainer C DeFilippi advised Stewards on 8 May that DESERT WINGS has been sent for a brief spell.
Race 10 - NEXT MEETING PINK RIBBON DAY 26TH MAY MOBILE PACE
Trainer M Purvis advised Stewards on 8 May that blood tests and a veterinary examination of ARTICULIGHT revealed no abnormalities with the gelding continuing with its current preparation.
Forbury Park TC - Thursday, 9th May 2019
Race 4 - RICOH PACE
Trainer J Harrington advised Stewards on 12 May that blood tests taken from HANDSOME HARRY following its disappointing performance at Forbury Park on 9 May showed a high white cell count with the gelding now being treated.

Summary

Swabbing
AVEROSS RUSTLER, PERSEVERANCE ROAD, MAJESTIC ROSE, TOPSPINNER, KATCHALIGHT, MADELEINE STOWE, IKNOW, MYBOYLOLLIEPOP, OVERZEALOUS, GEMMA MAC
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 7G Payne (PERAKI LINCOLN)
[Rule 868(3)] - Failed to drive horse out when in a position to finish 4th. Fined $300.
Race 8A Stewart (FRANCO RIOT)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted. Fined $200.
Warnings
Race 4A Lethaby (FRANCO HATTON)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 10C Markham (JAFA KITTEN)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (d)] - Use of whip when out of contention.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2PERSEVERANCE ROAD - Veterinary Clearance Required (ECG Required)
Race 2PERSEVERANCE ROAD - Ineligible Racing Performance - Stood down 2 Trials
Race 4IRON WOMAN - Warned Mobiles
Race 4MYNANASGOTNOTEETH - Warned Mobiles
Race 5BEST OF THE BUNCH - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 5RED HARBOUR - Warned Stands
Race 5TOPNOTCH EAGLE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 6BILLY KLONDIKE - Cleared From Unruly Stands
Race 6MAGICAL MELLISSA - Warned Stands
Race 7J B JUNIOR - Warned Mobiles
Race 7VULCAN STAR(AUS) - Warned Mobiles
Race 8VIGOROSO - Warned Mobiles
Race 11GIMMEFIVEMINUTESMORE - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 2REGAL APPOINTMENT - 6.20pm 11.05.19 on Vet's advice
Race 2PERSEVERANCE ROAD - Rule 213(1)(a) - By order of Stewards
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 13/05/2019 until 16/05/2019 inclusive (4 days):
MASTER PUBLISHER
Ineligible from 13/05/2019 until 17/05/2019 inclusive (5 days):
REGAL APPOINTMENT, SUNRISE SPUR, COMFORTABLY NUMB, THE OPTIMIST, JINGLE JINGLE, FRANCO JOSIAH, SMIRKEN, TOKYO JOE, ZSA ZOE, BUZINGA
Ineligible from 13/05/2019 until 26/05/2019 inclusive (14 days):
EARTHQUAKE
Exceptional Circumstances:
GLIDING PAST

Race Comments

Race 1   BISHOPDALE/BUSH INN TAB'S (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
MY NIKAYLA - held up rounding the final bend.
PORT DELIGHT - slightly out of position at the start. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
DEN'S LEGACY - placed in restricted room entering the first bend when racing to the inside of AVEROSS RUSTLER (W Low). Hung inwards and broke shortly afterwards when free of interference losing its chance.
AVEROSS RUSTLER - driver W Low was spoken to advisedly for the manner in which he drove racing into the first bend. When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer/driver W Low advised the gelding had appreciated a considerable drop in class and being able to be driven in a forwards position.
Race 2   NIGHT 'N DAY PARK TROT
There was a delay to the start of this race due to PERSEVERANCE ROAD falling to the track after completing its preliminary.
PERSEVERANCE ROAD - fell to the track after completing its preliminary and was reluctant to regain its feet for some time. Scratched by order of Stewards. A veterinary examination revealed the mare to be suffering from symptoms of colic as well as signs of a cardio vascular complaint with treatment being administered. When spoken to regarding his intentions with the mare, trainer/driver A Lowe advised he would be retiring her from racing. Notwithstanding Mr Lowe's intentions Stewards stood the horse down pending a veterinary clearance including an ECG report and the completion of two satisfactory trials.
NEVER MIND - fractious prior to the start. Broke near the 250 metres.
PASTRANA - trotted roughly first bend. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 250 metres.
KEN'S DREAM - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
THE GARDENER'S PRIDE - hung outwards in the straights.
DD'S SUPER STUART - trotted roughly and was slow through the early stages. Broke near the 1000 metres.
MAJESTIC ROSE - held up final bend.
LANE'S ACE - broke at the start.
MAJICION - held up final bend.
Race 3   MORE FM PACE
The start of this race was delayed 5 minutes by the TAB due to the previous race running late.
CATHY BROWN - improved outwards nearing the 1100 metres with SHEZ GORGEOUS which was improving to its outside momentarily racing wider on the track.
NUI MAY TAU - fractious prior to the start.
SHEZ GORGEOUS - fractious prior to the start. Tangled away and became unbalanced when awkwardly positioned to the inside of BOMBSHELL losing ground. Raced wider on the track near the 1100 metres when improving three wide to the outside of CATHY BROWN (S Ottley). Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule at this stage of the race however after viewing all available films it was established that driver S Ottley had commenced her outward movement prior to SHEZ GORGEOUS reaching her sulky wheel.
BOMBSHELL - broke at the start and shifted inwards inconveniencing SHEZ GORGEOUS.
VICTOR TANGO - the off side number came adrift during the running. Stewards questioned Driver J Morrison regarding the tactics he adopted on the final bend when he elected to vacate the trailing position and shift outwards nearing the 300 metres as opposed to waiting for the passing lane which would have been available to him on entering the home straight. Mr Morrison explained that VICTOR TANGO lacks high speed and he was of the impression the leader, NUI MAY TAU, was under pressure due to it hanging outwards and being under a drive and he would be best served to gain clear racing room when the opportunity presented itself rather than being held up by a tiring runner prior to the passing lane becoming available. After considering the explanation tendered by Mr Morrison, Stewards noted his comments.
DELIGHT OF TEXAS - raced wide early and middle stages. Hung inwards at various stages during the running. Weakened from the 600 metres.
DALNESS ARIZONA - raced greenly negotiating the first bend when being shifted inwards to take cover.
STETSON - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the event.
GIGI GORGEOUS - held up by tiring runner passing the 600 metres.
JR FULHAM - held up early stages of the run home.
CHALBERG - broke at the start. Held up rounding the final bend and raced fiercely. Broke near the 200 metres when awkwardly positioned to the inside of OUT OF THE SHADOWS. Driver M Hurrell advised the gelding had been striking the sulky wheels during the running.
Race 4   SOUTHFUELS KEEPING PRIMARY INDUSTRIES MOVING MOBILE PACE
AVEROSS SPITFIRE - held up by tiring runner on the final bend.
PRECOCIOUS MEGAN - held up by tiring runner on the final bend.
PACIFIC CHAL - weakened from the 500 metres.
FRANCO HATTON - out of position at the start. Driver A Lethaby was issued with a warning.
IRON WOMAN - hung outwards in the score up and paced unfavourably being out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Raced wide early stages.
OLIVE COOK - held up early stages of the run home.
JEREMY WELLS - paced roughly and broke near the 1400 metres. Weakened final bend. Driver J Dunn advised that the gelding had been cross-firing causing it to break stride. Trainer J Harrington advised he will have blood tests taken in the coming days and Stewards will follow up with the results.
MYNANASGOTNOTEETH - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Laughton. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. Driver B Laughton advised he elected to activate the sliding blinds prior to the start after one activated prematurely in the score up.
Trainer J Harrington advised Stewards on 17 May that JEREMY WELLS has been sent for a spell.
Race 5   L.J. HOOKER GROUP TROT
GLOBAL FLIGHT - fractious prior to the start. Under pressure final bend.
RED HARBOUR - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up early stages of the run home.
BEST OF THE BUNCH - paced away having to be checked by driver S O'Reilly losing its chance. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts at trainer's request.
MADELEINE STOWE - raced wide early stages.
TOPNOTCH EAGLE - broke racing into the first bend. Broke again on several occasions during the running. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
TEQUILA SUNSET - inclined to trot indifferently rounding the bends losing ground. Broke near the 100 metres.
MISSALYSSA - weakened from the 500 metres.
Race 6   FLAIR (INC) GIRLS 'N GIGS PACE
FLAMBOYANT - held up final bend and early stages of the home straight.
AVEROSS FERRARI - broke at the start.
MAGICAL MELLISSA - fractious prior to the start. Reared as the start was effected before breaking and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record.
DODGETHEBULLET - broke briefly at the start.
IKNOW - the boring pole was removed after it broke when the gelding was being brought into line. As a result of this the field was turned away to readdress the barrier.
TO RI CAITLIN - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.
BILLY KLONDIKE - held up final bend. Cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.
Race 7   NEVELE R STUD MOBILE PACE
J B JUNIOR - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Holmes. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. Weakened from the 400 metres.
PROACTOR - held up final bend.
KAYLA MAGUIRE - out of position at the start. When spoken to regarding this driver S Ottley advised she had been crowded for room in the latter stages of the score up. Notwithstanding this Miss Ottley was reminded of her obligations to make every effort to leave the pre-race circle correctly to ensure she is able to be in position in future. Raced wide early stages.
PERAKI LINCOLN - driver G Payne admitted a breach of Rule 868(3) in that he failed to drive PERAKI LINCOLN out to the end of the race when he had a reasonable chance of finishing 4th. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions, the JCA imposed a fine of $300.
HUCKABEE - slightly out of position at the start due to pacing roughly.
DR SUSAN - slightly out of position at the start.
VULCAN STAR(AUS) - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver T Williams. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. Raced wide early stages. Weakened final bend. Driver T Williams advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout and he was very disappointed with the performance. Stewards will follow up the recovery of VULCAN STAR(AUS) with the connections in the coming days.
WECANDREAM - held up final bend.
SKIPPYS DELIGHT - held up final bend.
Race 8   BROSNAN TRANSPORT LADY DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
IREBY MEG - challenged for the lead for a distance from the 1200 metres. Weakened from the 600 metres.
FRANCO RIOT - driver A Stewart (assisted by R Jenkins) admitted using her whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of the Whip Regulations and the JCA imposed a fine of $200.
ADAM PATRON - weakened from the 400 metres. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding with connections in the coming days.
BEAUDIENE GAMBLER - slightly out of position at the start. Held up final bend.
BILLIE JEAN - raced greenly in the score up and was slightly out of position at the start.
ROZZANO - raced wide early stages. Unsuccessfully challenged for the lead nearing the 1200 metres and continued to apply pressure to the leader thereafter before reaching the lead near the 600 metres. Weakened from the 500 metres. Driver S Diamant (assisted by Mrs A Tomlinson) was questioned regarding her tactics through the middle stages with regard to her decision to maintain pressure on the leader in an attempt to gain this position. Miss Diamant explained that she had been instructed to drive the mare in a forwards position however after viewing films and acknowledging the Stewards concerns conceded she had erred in her judgement and should of made a forceful attempt to challenge for the lead through the early stages as opposed to waiting and trying through the middle stages for the period in which she had done so. After taking into account Miss Diamant's explanation, her inexperience and hearing from Mrs Tomlinson the matter was taken no further other than to speak to her advisedly regarding her decision making in future.
OPAWA MACH - held up final bend.
VIGOROSO - paced roughly and broke just prior to the start losing all chance and was retired from the event. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Co-Trainer G Hope advised Stewards on 17 May that ADAM PATRON was found to be suffering from a lung infection following its race at Timaru last week with the gelding now having a brief spell.
Race 9   EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES HANDICAP TROT
BREAK OUT - broke entering the first bend when placed in tight quarters.
DON'T ROCK THE BOAT - held up final bend.
GORILLA PLAYBOY - trotted roughly at various stages during the race.
MISSIE CASTLETON - hung inwards entering the first bend placing BREAK OUT in restricted room. Raced keenly on the final bend.
AGATHA TYRON - held up final bend.
OVERZEALOUS - hung inwards throughout the run home.
ONE OVER DA SKYE - broke near the 1700 metres.
Race 10   RON BROWN JEWELLERS WIN A WATCH MOBILE PACE
BAKER CREEK - inclined to lay outwards throughout.
HOT STARFF - held up final bend.
JAFA KITTEN - raced roughly negotiating the first bend. Over-raced for a brief period thereafter. Struggled to maintain its position near the 1000 metres. Weakened over the final stages. Driver C Markham was cautioned for using his whip when out of contention. Trainer C Markham advised that the mare will no longer be persevered with as a racing prospect from his stable.
GET IT ON - held up final bend. Driver A Lethaby reported she accidentally dropped her whip at the top of the straight.
PILCH - raced wide early stages. Held up final bend and early stages of the run home.
JUST WONDERING - raced wide early stages.
TOMBELINA - held up final bend.
Race 11   LASER ELECTRICAL - TIMARU MOBILE PACE
CLIVE - held up final bend.
SHARNAE - raced keenly throughout. Driver M Williamson reported the horse had been striking the sulky wheels throughout.
JENORA - raced wide early stages.
SOUNDS LIKA GEM - raced wide early stages.
FEEL THE MONEY - raced wide early stages.
GIMMEFIVEMINUTESMORE - raced keenly in the score up and broke shortly after the start losing its chance and was retired from the event. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
SWEET MARY - held up final bend.
NIRVANA BEACH - held up final bend and throughout the run home. Driver R May advised the removable deafeners were not activated in consequence.
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