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Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc

Saturday, 8 June

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc at Ascot Park Raceway
Weather
Showery
Track
Easy
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Renault (Chairman), V Munro, C Tibbs
Veterinarian
Dr M J Reidie
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General

General
Nil

Supplementary

Invercargill HRC - Monday, 3rd June 2019
Race 3 - SOUTHERN OCEAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT LTD PACE
Trainer C Ferguson advised Stewards on 7 June that ARCHMAN has recovered well following its run at Ascot Park on Monday and will continue with its current preparation.
Race 6 - SOUTH PORT NZ LTD BLUFF CUP HANDICAP PACE
Stewards questioned driver B Williamson (DELIGHTFUL DEAL) regarding the driving tactics he adopted through the middle stages of the race when electing to shift outwards from a position three back on the marker line. Mr Williamson explained that his intention had been to improve forward at this stage of the race to a position closer to the pace however once he shifted ground the leader FRANCO SANTINO had increased the speed of the race significantly, resulting in his runner being left flat footed. Mr Williamson added that after activating gear the mare had failed to respond to his urgings and had weakened noticeably on the final bend. After considering the explanation tendered and reviewing the sectionals of the race, Stewards took the matter no further.

Summary

Swabbing
HENGROEN, DEPEND ON WASHIE, BETTERTHANSPRAYING, APRIL ROSE, THE PAUA DIVER, ROBBIE ROYALE, CAST A SHADOW, TAKE A BET, MONGOLIAN CAVALRY
Protests
Race 2WOMAN IN CHARGE (2nd Placing)
[Rule 869(7B)] - Raced inside track markers in home straight and gained an advantage. Upheld by the JCA. Disqualified.
Suspensions
Race 2M Hurrell (WOMAN IN CHARGE)
[Rule 869(7A)(b)] - Allowed sulky to protrude inside track markers in home straight (1 day).
Suspended from 14/06/2019 until 15/06/2019 inclusive.  Fined $200.
Fines
Race 1K Franks (SVELT)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (c)] - Used whip in an uninterrupted manner. Fined $250.
Race 1B Norman (HENGROEN)
[Rule 849(2)] - Presented runner with incorrect number. Fined $100.
Warnings
Nil
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1T BONE RAWHIDE - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 2BETTORS ATOM - Warned Stands
Race 2EXTREME ROBYN - Unruly Stands
Race 3CRUISIN REUBEN - Unruly Mobiles
Race 4SHEZDAWON - Warned Mobiles
Race 6LYNETTE THE VET - Warned Performance
Race 6MISS BAMBOOCHA - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 7LOVE THE BLUES - Warned Racing Manners
Race 7RNR WINDERMERE - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 8TAKE A BET - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Race 10PITCH PERFECT - Veterinary Clearance Received
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 6MISS BAMBOOCHA - On veterinary advice at 10.15 am
Race 7RNR WINDERMERE - On veterinary advice at 8.14 am
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 09/06/2019 until 13/06/2019 inclusive (5 days):
JIMMY CARTER, LINC N ELLE, LIBERTY STRIDE, MISS BAMBOOCHA, ARCHMAN, CARLO GAMBINO, RNR WINDERMERE, AIRWAVES
Ineligible from 09/06/2019 until 22/06/2019 inclusive (14 days):
BETTATHANIDEAL, SHEEZA SPORT

Race Comments

Race 1   ALDEBARAN PARK HANDICAP TROT
There was a slight delay to the start of this event due to a power outage on course.
WHANGAMATA - hung inwards and trotted roughly on the bend near the 900 metres, losing several lengths.
EARTHQUAKE - lay inwards entering the first bend before switching to a pace with driver A Beck taking the gelding wider on the track
THE POWER BROKER - hampered by a tiring runner passing the 700 metres.
T BONE RAWHIDE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the Unruly for future standing start engagements at the request of trainer N Williamson.
TEASE MY TARTAN - weakened from the 700 metres. When questioned regarding the performance junior driver J Morrison expressed disappointment however could offer no tangible explanation.
ANOTHERSUPERSTAR - broke racing into the first bend. Broke again passing the 1800 metres. Retired from the event near the 1000 metres. Driver J Campbell reported his sulky tyre had deflated during the running.
HENGROEN - trainer B Norman was issued a Minor Infringement Notice and fined $100 when presenting this runner with the incorrect number.
SPURRED BY SUCCESS - trotted roughly throughout and was unable to be fully driven out over the concluding stages.
SVELT - driver K Franks admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) in that he used his whip in an uninterrupted manner in the home straight contrary to Clause (c) of the Use of Whip Regulations. After viewing replays and hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $250.
Race 2   THANK YOU KEITH HOTTON PACE
IDEAL ASSET - broke at the start.
WOMAN IN CHARGE - broke at the start. Shifted inwards entering the home straight and raced over several track markers when improving its position to the inside of IT'S A LAUGH (A Milne). Stewards lodged a Protest pursuant to Rule 869(7B) into second placing being awarded to WOMAN IN CHARGE (M Hurrell) alleging this runner had moved inside the track marker line in the home straight to obtain a run it was not entitled to, thereby gaining an advantage. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from the Stewards, trainer M Swain (WOMAN IN CHARGE), M Hurrell and A Milne, the JCA upheld the Protest and disqualified WOMAN IN CHARGE from second placing. Mr Hurrell (assisted by N Williamson) admitted a subsequent breach of 869(7A)(b) in that he allowed his sulky to protrude inside the marker line with the JCA imposing a suspension of his horseman's licence from the conclusion of racing on the 13th June 2019 up to and including the 14th June 2019 and a fine of $200.
PICK SIX TELF - broke at the start.
PLAY BALL - broke at the start. Raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1600 metres.
SCRITTORE - broke at the start. Paced roughly rounding the final bend before weakening over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Williamson advised the filly had paced roughly on various occasions during the running and he was disappointed with the effort. A post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
EXTREME ROBYN - broke at the start and shifted outwards abruptly off the track. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts. Trainer H Hunter advised he would restrict the filly to mobile start engagements and return the horse to trials before being nominated for a standing start.
ABSOLUT RUSSIAN - hung inwards in the early stages of the home straight when being shifted wider on the track by an inside runner.
BETTORS ATOM - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
OPAL - raced wide entering the first bend. The boring pole came adrift during the running.
Race 3   BOOK YOUR FUNCTION FOR NEXT SEASON NOW MOBILE PACE
There was a delay of 9 minutes to the start of this event due to the Protest in Race 2.
RAHURI BADLANDS - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the home straight.
KANSAS CITY JIM - over-raced throughout.
EDIE JACCKA - over-raced in the middle stages. Lay inwards on the final bend contacting several track markers.
CRUISIN REUBEN - paced roughly late in the score-up and broke briefly, resulting in the gelding being several lengths out of position at the start. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts.
SHINDAL - over-raced in the early stages.
Race 4   ELMWOOD CATERING MOBILE PACE
DELIGHTFUL GLORIA - held up rounding the final bend. Paced roughly in the home straight.
FRAUD - held up rounding the final bend.
OMA JACCKA - weakened on the final bend.
SHEZDAWON - paced roughly and broke in the score-up. Authorisation of dividends was withheld until driver R McIlwrick had viewed replays to ascertain whether he had been denied a fair start. After viewing replays, Mr McIlwrick elected not to proceed with the matter and therefore all placings were duly authorised. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
SKIDADDLE - held up in the early stages of the run home.
Race 5   FAREWELL CHRIS ALLISON MOBILE PACE
SCHNITZEL VON KRUMM - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
TACT DENZEL - lay inwards through the early stages.
DUKE OF DUNDEE - paced roughly rounding the final bend.
BOOMCHUCKALUCKA - paced roughly racing into the first bend. Broke briefly leaving the final bend.
FLAMING JIM - over-raced in the score up.
DREAMINSOVER - hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend.
PARTICULAR - over-raced rounding the final bend.
OLD LUKE - over-raced in the score up. Continued to over-race throughout. Weakened from the 600 metres. Driver B McLellan reported that a hind hopple loop had broken on the gelding. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.
Race 6   WILLIAMSON RACING STABLES HANDICAP TROT
LYNETTE THE VET - hung inwards on various occasions during the running. Weakened from the 900 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the mare.
THAT'S THE STORY - weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance junior driver T Dewe could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be showing signs of muscle tie up. Connections advised they would have blood tests conducted on the gelding in the coming days which Stewards will follow up with trainer B Williamson.
KING CASSIDY - trotted roughly in the home straight.
MISS BAMBOOCHA - late scratching at 10.15am on veterinary advice. A veterinary clearance will be required before resuming.
Race 7   SHEET METALCRAFT MOBILE PACE
FRANCO JUNE - weakened rounding the final bend.
LOVE THE BLUES - raced wide in the early stages. Hung outwards through the middle stages. Over-raced rounding the final bend causing driver R Swain considerable difficulty. Hung inwards and broke near the 150 metres before stumbling. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Trainer R Swain advised he would be making gear changes prior to LOVE THE BLUES resuming.
RNR WINDERMERE - late scratching at 8.14am on veterinary advice. A veterinary clearance is required before resuming.
Race 8   RYAL BUSH TRANSPORT LTD NUGGET FINAL (MOBILE PACE)
TAKE A BET - broke in the score-up checking second line runners with a false start being declared. Driver T Williams elected to remain in his allocated position for the re-start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
MAJOR DEAL - over-raced when passing the 1700 metres when there was a slight easing of the pace. Weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Barron advised the gelding had become stirred up by the false start.
AMERICAN MAC - held up rounding the final bend.
Race 9   WE ARE BACK 21 SEPTEMBER MOBILE PACE
FRANCESCA CUMANI - weakened from the 600 metres. When questioned regarding the performance junior driver J Morrison advised the mare had raced lethargically throughout and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
SOUTHERN RAIN - hung inwards rounding the final bend and throughout the home straight. Held up for clear racing room over the concluding stages.
WHISKYINTHEJAR - over-raced through the middle stages.
DALLAS GRIMES - held up by a tiring runner near the 600 metres. Struck track markers rounding the final bend when placed in restricted room.
HONOUR SCROLL - lay inwards on the bends. Held up rounding the final bend and through the early to middle stages of the home straight.
Race 10   CADUCEUS CLUB OF SOUTHLAND MOBILE PACE
NO MORE CHANGE - hung inwards when held up rounding the final bend and struck track markers. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight.
AY BOY - hung inwards rounding the final bend and struck track markers.
MR HANDLEMAN - raced wide in the early stages.
PITCH PERFECT - the required veterinary clearance was received. Briefly raced four wide near the 1350 metres. After viewing replays, Stewards were satisfied BETTOR MY DREAMZ had commenced its outwards movement prior to PITCH PERFECT reaching its sulky wheel.
MONGOLIAN CAVALRY - briefly raced four wide near the 1450 metres. After viewing replays, Stewards were satisfied PITCH PERFECT had commenced its outwards movement prior to MONGOLIAN CAVALRY reaching its sulky wheel.
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