Skip to content

Timaru Harness Racing Club Inc

Stipendiary Stewards Report

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

General

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

Supplementary

Forbury Park TC - Thursday, 20th June 2019
Race 9 - YALDHURST HOTEL MOBILE PACE
The connections of FRANCESCA CUMANI advised Stewards on 28 June that blood tests taken from the mare revealed some slight abnormalities adding that she will now have a brief freshen up.
Marlborough HRC - Sunday, 23rd June 2019
Race 3 - MORE FM MOBILE PACE
The connections of CHRISTIAN COMMAND advised Stewards on 28 June that contrary to prior advice the gelding will continue with its current preparation.

Summary

Swabbing
MELTON REACTOR, MAJESTIC SUNSET, JR FULHAM, FLAMBOYANT, CLIFDEN CLOWERS, BEAUDIENE OVERTAKE, SMARTER VC, KANSAS CITY JIM
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 1M Anderson (LINTON SHARD)
[Rule 452(2)] - Colour fee. Fined $25.
Warnings
Race 1M Maynard (FOUR STARZZZ SHIRAZ)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Maintain barrier position.
Race 3G Telfer (MY NIGHT SKY)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground 400 metres placing outside runner in restricted room.
Race 6K Newman (BEAUDIENE OVERTAKE)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Lack of control when allowing runner to shift in after the finish line.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 3THE DANISH GIRL - Warned Stands
Race 7SHADOW MINISTER - Warned Stands
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 01/07/2019 until 05/07/2019 inclusive (5 days):
COSMIC SUN, BOMBSHELL

Race Comments

Race 1   NIGHT 'N DAY PARK (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
I'M SICK OF EXCUSES - hung inwards in the home straight.
DYNAMO - over-raced in the middle stages.
SHEEZUS - broke on the first bend losing its chance.
MELTON REACTOR - raced wide on the first bend.
FOUR STARZZZ SHIRAZ - out of position at the start. Driver M Maynard was shown the films and warned to maintain his position until dispatch. Hampered by a breaking runner on the first bend. Following this event FOUR STARZZZ SHIRAZ was claimed.
LINTON SHARD - trainer M Anderson was charged a $25 colour fee. Raced wide on the first bend.
Race 2   EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES TROT
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - broke at the start.
FOLLY'S TROUBLE - broke at the start.
PETULA CLARK - broke in the early stages.
KEN'S DREAM - weakened considerably in the final 200 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
MAJESTIC ROSE - broke near the 2000 metres.
BOYZ INVASION - raced wide into the first bend.
AVEROSS MAJESTY - broke in the early stages. Over-raced through the middle stages.
Race 3   MORE FM PACE
THE DANISH GIRL - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
MALDITO - raced wide in the early stages.
KENNEDY - broke at the start.
CATHY BROWN - raced wide around the first bend.
MY NIGHT SKY - driver G Telfer was warned for shifting ground near the 400 metres causing outside runner to race in restricted room.
MYSISTERSAPOLEDANCER - broke at the start. Raced roughly for a few strides near the 400 metres when placed in restricted racing room when runners either side shifted ground. Driver B Laughton reported that the gelding had hung outwards during the running.
Race 4   NEVELE R STUD PACE
FLYINGMASTERWILLIAMS - broke at the start.
BOUND TO IMPRESS - held up early stages of the run home.
DONEGAL GILBERT - 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.
SHINDAL - broke at the start losing its chance.
FLAMBOYANT - held up on the final bend.
SECRET BET - driver T Chmiel's foot slipped from the sulky rest for a short distance over the final stages before being returned.
VULCAN STAR(AUS) - weakened over the final stages after racing in the parked position.
RAKAGEM - broke briefly at the start. Hung inwards and struck track markers on the first bend.
Race 5   THE TWO NOELS AT TIMARU HANDICAP TROT
FRANCO JOSIAH - slow to begin.
RED HARBOUR - broke racing into the first bend.
I'LDOITMYWAY - broke with 2100 metres to run losing its chance.
MIDNIGHT ASSASSIN - over-raced through the middle stages. Held up on the final bend.
MAUDARCHY - raced wide into the first bend. Hampered by a breaking runner before breaking and losing ground near the 2300 metres. Broke again near the 1000 metres.
Race 6   LASER ELECTRICAL - TIMARU MOBILE PACE
ALREADY GONE - checked and broke shortly after the finish line.
BEAUDIENE OVERTAKE - over-raced in the parked position in the middle stages. Paced roughly when being restrained passing the 1300 metres. Driver K Newman (assisted by R May) was shown the films and warned for allowing his runner to shift inwards abruptly after the finish line checking ALREADY GONE.
MILA KUNIS - over-raced throughout. Driver G Smith reported that the filly had been striking the sulky wheels throughout.
GOTTAGETTABEER - hung inwards throughout the home straight.
DEJA BLUE - held up on the final bend and throughout the run home. Driver T Chmiel reported the deafeners had not been released in consequence.
Race 7   SOUTHFUELS LTD TIMARU WINTER CUP (HANDICAP PACE)
LEADING THE WAY - held up on the final bend.
THE KAIK - broke at the start.
SHADOW MINISTER - broke in the early stages. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
PAUL'S VERDICT - broke briefly at the start.
IVANA LEGACY - shifted inwards near the 150 metres. Driver M Williamson reported that the mare had been striking its sulky wheels.
Race 8   BROSNAN TRANSPORT PASSING LANE MOBILE PACE
VIGOROSO - over-raced in the middle stages when racing in the parked position and despite the efforts of driver M Hurrell was not able to surrender that position to the improving BIRD OF PARADISE.
KANSAS CITY JIM - held up on the final bend by a weakening runner and in the early and middle stages of the run home.
BORN TO RUN - raced wide into the first bend.
ROYAL JESTER - held up on the final bend.
BIRD OF PARADISE - raced wide and without cover from the 1400 metres. Hung inwards passing the 600 metres and weakened soon after.