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Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Thursday, 5 September

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc at Cambridge Raceway
Weather
Fine
Track
Fast, Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Mulcay (Chairman), J Muirhead, B Van Kan
Veterinarian
Dr S P Christopher
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General

General
Nil

Supplementary

Cambridge Harness - Friday, 30th August 2019
Race 9 - JIM WRIGHT NISSAN MOBILE PACE
Stewards have concluded their enquiry into the driving tactics adopted by Z Butcher (RED TERROR). When questioned Mr Butcher stated that after having enjoyed an economical run over the initial 800m he elected to improve forward three wide prior to being covered by BEAUDIENE EMERALD (A Harrison) to attempt to find the lead as RED TERROR had raced best when able to lead in the past and tended to hang badly when driven in behind. Mr Butcher further stated that he had briefly felt that Driver N Chilcott (ALLONBLACK) may hand up and had all but been in a position to cross to the markers prior to Ms Chilcott kicking up sufficiently to hold the position. Mr Butcher conceded that in hindsight he had persisted with the challenge for marginally too long but that he had then eased RED TERROR near the 900m so as to gain some respite before the gelding then appeared to lose interest near the 600m when lifting its head and commencing to get on one rein so he elected to ease RED TERROR up the track for safety reasons as he felt the gelding would have caused interference to other runners on the final bend.
Driver N Chilcott was questioned in relation to the matter and stated that when RED TERROR came forward inside the 1200m she had been reluctant to chase her mare up as it tends to over-race and felt that this may have resulted in Mr Butcher gaining the impression that the lead was available. Ms Chilcott further stated that Mr Butcher desisted with the challenge shortly after she indicated that she wasn't prepared to hand up.
Trainer S Dickson was also questioned and confirmed that RED TERROR had raced best since joining his stable when able to lead as the gelding tended to hang when in behind and drove better when able to lead. Accordingly he felt that Mr Butcher's decision to go forward near the 1300m in search of the lead was the best option at the time and was disappointed with the gelding's performance. Mr Dickson also advised that RED TERROR would be freshened prior to resuming.
After considering the matter and in particular RED TERROR's recent racing along with the relatively short duration of the challenge, Stewards decided to take the matter no further other than to remind Mr Butcher of his obligations with regard to not setting his drives too great of a task. Trainer S Dickson was advised that a warning would be placed on the racing manners record of RED TERROR.

Summary

Swabbing
PEGASUS KOMMANDER, DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE, TOREA LANE, PRETORIUS, JIMMY FOX, HIT THE SKY, MOHS EM DOWN, YOUNG CONQUEROR, LUCK OF THE MOMENT
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 1F Phelan (RUNCLE)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Reg b] - Used whip more than permitted. Fined $200.
Race 3L Whittaker (MAJOR RAGE)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Reg b] - Used whip more than permitted. Fined $200.
Warnings
Nil
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 5MAC PAUA - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles
Race 5SUPER ACTOR - Warned Racing Manners
Race 7IVANA FLYBYE - Unruly Stands
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 3ROYAL - 9.07am - Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 06/09/2019 until 10/09/2019 inclusive (5 days):
CAROLINE WOZNIACKI, BLACK COFFEE, RED MAGIC, THE BATMOBILE, TAKENOPRISONERS
Exceptional Circumstances:
ROYAL

Race Comments

Race 1   FAULTY TOWERS AT THE RACES-OCTOBER 3RD MOBILE PACE
ROMANITE - no claims lodged.
VANHALEM - over-raced in the score up and shortly after the start when being restrained.
HIGHVIEW JUSTICE - over-raced in the score up and shortly after the start when being restrained.
RUNCLE - Amateur Driver F Phelan admitted a breach under Rule 869(2) and Clause (b) of the 'Use of Whip Regulations' in that he used his whip on more occasions than permitted over the final 400m. The JCA imposed a fine of $200.00
BANNER OF ART - held up rounding the final turn.
Race 2   OKTOBERFEST AT THE RACES -OCTOBER 18TH TROT
TE KOUKA DAWN - broke shortly after the start. Lay in and trotted roughly passing the 700m and again inside the final 400m losing ground.
DEMOLITION MAN - broke at the start and galloped some distance. Authorisation of the 5th placing was withheld until it was confirmed that this horse had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations.
PRESIDENTIAL JEWEL - broke shortly after the start.
SUNNY PETITE - failed to get clear racing room throughout the run home. Driver J Stormont advised that he did not activate the removeable deafeners as a result.
CALL ME STU - broke shortly after the start and trailed the field throughout.
TE KOUKA SUN RISE - slow away. Trotted unevenly then broke inside the 1400m and was retired from the event.
Race 3   AMBER GARDEN CENTRE MOBILE PACE
HEATHER RAE - held up late in the run home.
MAJOR RAGE - inclined to lay in throughout the run home. Junior Driver L Whittaker admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and Clause (b) of the 'Use of Whip' Regulations in that he used his whip on more occasions than permitted over the final 400m. The JCA imposed a fine of $200.00.
BETTOR'S TOMADO - a length out of position at the start despite the efforts of Driver N Chilcott.
HEY GOOD LOOKIN - paced roughly after the start.
Race 4   TIRAU EARTHMOVERS TROT
CREAMEE - broke shortly after the start but settled quickly.
PRETORIUS - broke for a few strides shortly after the start and was slow away. Checked into a gallop by a breaking runner approaching the 1200m.
PEANNIE - broke at the start losing ground. Broke approaching the 1200m checking a trailing runner. Galloped again passing the 1000m and was retired from the event.
MAJESTIC STRIDE - broke inside the 250m losing its chance.
LITTLE BRO - broke at the start and galloped a distance before settling at the rear. Inconvenienced by a galloping runner near the 1200m.
KEYSTONE CAVALIER - broke passing the 1900m losing its chance.
Race 5   STRAW WAREHOUSE MOBILE PACE
JIMMY FOX - lay in early in the run home.
GODZILLER - raced three wide early before being restrained to the rear. Checked momentarily at the bell when there was an easing of the pace.
SUPER ACTOR - broke free of interference inside the 150m and failed to settle. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners record.
BROOKIES JAFFA - paced roughly in the score up and was a length out of position at the start. Paced roughly rounding the final turn and entering the straight for the run home.
MAC PAUA - the gelding was removed from the Unruly for mobile starts. Held up rounding the final turn.
Race 6   NOTTINGHAM CASTLE MOBILE PACE
The start was delayed by 11 minutes due to the second Clerk of the Course's horse having to be euthanised after an incident on the track.
HIT THE SKY - raced fiercely when trailing the leader during the middle stages.
CALLIE'S DELIGHT - inclined to race keenly early and middle stages. When improving wide entering the run home the mare veered outwards after Junior Driver C Smith activated the removeable deafeners before recovering to run on strongly for 5th placing. Mr Smith was shown the replay and spoken to advisedly.
HELLO IT'S ME - slow to score up. Improved inside the 2100m to sit outside the leader and was inclined to over-race during the middle stages. Weakened out inside the final 300m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver S Phelan stated that the mare had become worked up with the delay which resulted in it over-racing.
Race 7   BRECKON FARMS 2019 TE AWAMUTU CUP (HANDICAP PACE)
The start was delayed by 5 minutes at the request of the TAB.
THE LONE RANGER - broke briefly at the start. Locked sulky stays briefly with BAILEYS KNIGHT passing the 1200m losing ground. Weakened out in the run home.
SPIRIT OF ANZAC - failed to secure clear running throughout the home straight.
MISTER SLICK - held up throughout the run home.
BETTORSTARTDREAMING - broke at the start and was slow away. Inconvenienced and lost ground passing the 1200m. Improved three wide from the rear inside the 550m then changed ground to the inside entering the run home and failed to get clear racing room. When questioned Driver J Dickie stated that the gelding had failed to handle the final bend when attempting to improve wide so he elected to shift back down the track but was then held up late in the run home when unable to secure clear running.
GO KIWI - inconvenienced by a breaking runner at the start.
BALL OF ART - broke at the start and trailed the field.
IVANA FLYBYE - broke at the start and trailed the field. Placed on the Unruly for future Standing Starts.
BAILEYS KNIGHT - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Locked sulky stays briefly with THE LONE RANGER passing the 1200m losing ground.
Race 8   gavelhouse.com MOBILE PACE
CARRERA SKY - held up final turn and early and middle stages of the run home.
ALLONBLACK - tended to shift out under pressure early in the run home.
JINGLES BROMAC - inconvenienced early in the run home.
BUGALUGS - raced three wide early before being restrained to the rear. Held up final turn and early stages of the run home.
BETTER THAN MOST - weakened out in the run home.
BEAUDIENE EMERALD - Junior Driver A Harrison advised that she was unable activate the removeable deafeners and sliding blinds due to the release cord breaking.
Race 9   JOHN VILLIGER MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
KARMIC WAY - held up early final turn.
CHARLOTTE ROYAL - raced keenly when being restrained early.
MATAI MINKY - raced three wide early before being restrained to the rear.
Race 10   DUNSTAN HORSE FEEDS HCP TROT
CHARLEMAGNE - slow to begin.
AORAKI - shifted out under pressure early in the run home.
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