Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc

Saturday, 14 March

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club: Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc at Young Quinn Raceway
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: R Haley (Chairman), N Ydgren, V Munro
Veterinarian: Dr M J Reidie

General

General
Due to morning fog closing Invercargill airport, an incoming flight from Christchurch was unable to land resulting in drivers B Orange, J Morrison, S Tomlinson and T Chmiel being unable to attend today's meeting, with replacement drivers as listed in the Summary below. Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Invercargill HRC - Friday, 21st February 2020
Race 9 - ALWAYS B MIKI STANDING AT ALABAR HANDICAP TROT
Trainer N Williamson advised Stewards on 9 March that CHINESE WHISPER has been treated for a virus since its last start and would continue with its current preparation.

Summary

Swabbing
RUBY SEDDON, CARLO GAMBINO, BUCK, HUMBLE LADD, KICKUPYAHEELS, VON ART, FIRST CLASS, COUNT EYRE, HOLY HAVOC

Protests
Race 8	SUNNIVUE PHILEAH (5th Placing) [Rule 870(3) & Breaking Horse Regs] - Broke in excess of 150 metres - disqualified.

Suspensions
Nil

Fines
Nil

Warnings
Race 3	B Barclay (THE BIG YIN) [Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 11	E Barron (LILAC BECKY) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground causing interference near 150 metres.
Race 11	N Williamson (PEARL HARBOUR) [Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.

Bleeders
Nil

Horse Action
Race 1	IT'S SUMMERTIME - Warned Racing Manners
Race 1	REGAL GLIDE - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 1	REGAL GLIDE - Warned Mobiles
Race 3	CELEBRATING - Warned Mobiles
Race 3	THE NAENAE EXPRESS - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles
Race 5	AMERICAN MAC - Warned Mobiles
Race 7	ARDEN'S ACE - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 9	BORN TO BOOGIE - Warned Stands

Medical Certificate
Nil

Driver Changes
Race 1	B Williamson replaced S Tomlinson on STAY ABOARD
	Transport difficulties
Race 1	T Larsen replaced B Orange on TEASE MY TARTAN
Race 2	M Williamson replaced B Orange on DELIGHT
Race 2	E Barron replaced J Morrison on FRANCO JUNE
Race 3	R Swain replaced B Orange on THE NAENAE EXPRESS
Race 4	J Douglas replaced B Orange on GERSHWIN
Race 5	B Williamson replaced J Morrison on OHOKA CHOPPER
Race 5	B McLellan replaced B Orange on CHAMPERS
Race 6	B Barclay replaced T Chmiel on AMERICAN EYRETIME
Race 6	B Williamson replaced B Orange on CROSSO'S CULLECT
Race 7	B Barclay replaced B Orange on DELIGHTFUL DUDE
Race 7	B Williamson replaced J Morrison on DECEPTIVE LEE
Race 8	E Barron replaced B Orange on SPOTLIGHT THE VALLEY
Race 8	K Newman replaced J Morrison on SPURS OF WAR
Race 8	M Hurrell replaced S Tomlinson on SUNNY VALLEY
Race 9	R Swain replaced J Morrison on BORN TO BOOGIE
Race 9	B McLellan replaced B Orange on FRANCO SANTINO
Race 9	M Hurrell replaced T Chmiel on PARAMA
Race 9	A Armour replaced S Tomlinson on MISTACULLECT
Race 10	B Williamson replaced S Tomlinson on TRIPLE VC
Race 10	K Newman replaced J Morrison on MAKASAR BOY
Race 10	T Williams replaced B Orange on ALTIMETER
Race 11	K Tomlinson replaced S Tomlinson on DANGEROUS
Race 11	M Hurrell replaced J Morrison on FRANCO HUNTINGTON
Race 11	A Beck replaced B Orange on MELODY'S MISCHIEF

Late Scratchings
Race 6	HEPBURN - Veterinary advice at 9.02am
Race 7	ARDEN'S ACE - Declared a non-runner by Stewards under Rule 213(1)(e)

Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 15/03/2020 until 19/03/2020 inclusive (5 days): MR OLYMPUS, LIZZIE RICHTER, DARK HORSE, WOMAN IN GOLD, HEPBURN, BEACH START, BETTOR CALL ME, MARQUIS DE SADE
Ineligible from 15/03/2020 until 28/03/2020 inclusive (14 days): BOTTLE ROCK

Race Comments

Race 1 ASTRA STU & JEAN MOBILE TROT	Show Video
nM3TZSRxrQU REGAL GLIDE - trotted roughly in the score-up and was out of position at the start. Broke shortly after the start losing its chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the entire.
TEASE MY TARTAN - weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance junior driver T Larsen advised that in his opinion the gelding was unsuited by the mobile start.
WHANGAMATA - raced lethargically inside the final 1200 metres.
RUBY SEDDON - lay inwards near the 1200 metres striking track markers. Driver N Williamson reported he did not activate the removable deafeners applied to the mare due to having the field covered.
STAY ABOARD - broke racing into the first bend losing it's chance.
ROBO TROUBLE - unable to fully take up its allotted barrier position because of REGAL GLIDE and so was slightly back at the start. The all clear was delayed by Stewards until the connections and the starter had been spoken to, after which it was determined the chances of ROBO TROUBLE had not been materially prejudiced and so no further action was taken.
IT'S SUMMERTIME - broke passing the 200 metres when in a prominent position. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Race 2 NIP CROOKS MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE	Show Video
f_15g6njhiE WEE RING THE CHANGES - raced wide in the early stages.
NIGHTMARCH - received a punctured sulky tyre near the 150 metres when contacted by MAN I'M GOOD.
FATHERDANTHERODEOMAN - raced wide in the early stages.
MAN I'M GOOD - raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up rounding the final bend. Raced keenly again near the 150 metres when the sliding blinds were activated and shifted inwards abruptly, striking the sulky wheel of NIGHTMARCH and breaking briefly in consequence.
ROSINUPTHEBOW - raced wide and without cover from the 800 metres.
LUCYS DELIGHT - raced wide from the 800 metres. When questioned regarding the performance driver B McLellan advised the mare had worked hard early and raced wide over the latter stages with this having taken its toll.
FRANCO JUNE - held up throughout the run home.

Race 3 NEVILLE CRONIN MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE	Show Video
DqEPHXI-SB8 CELEBRATING - attempted to kick out in the early stages of the score-up, getting the sulky shaft over its back and causing damage to the cart which had to be replaced, resulting in a delay to the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke soon after the start losing it's chance. Driver M Williamson advised he would be recommending gear changes be made prior to the gelding racing next.
ONEDIN HURRICANE - lay inwards over the final stages. When spoken to regarding the improved performance the connections explained the gelding had been able to take advantage of an economical run throughout today and that they had been confident of a more forward showing.
THE BIG YIN - out of position at the start. Driver B Barclay was issued with a warning. Raced wide in the middle stages.
OLD LUKE - well back from the Unruly position at the start. Lost contact with the field on occasions from the 1300 metres.
THE NAENAE EXPRESS - held up in the early stages of the run home. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile engagements.

Race 4 FASTTRACK INSURANCE $2.5K ADDED STAKES HANDICAP TROT	Show Video
xxvCYiIHkRY LISA MARIE P - reluctant to step away despite the assistance of an attendant and then broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened near the 400 metres. Stewards withheld authorisation of dividends until the footage of the start was reviewed and it was determined the mare had received a fair start.
DAVEY MAC - raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
WHATWILLBEEWILLBEE - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
CRUSHER COLLINS - held up for clear racing room for the majority of the home straight.
NOTTINGHAM K TWO - slow through the early stages.
FULL NOISE - shifted up the track marginally over the latter stages of the home straight.
HUMBLE LADD - shifted down the track when placed under pressure in the home straight despite the efforts of driver B Williamson.
GERSHWIN - broke briefly passing the 1600 metres and again passing the 800 metres.
MONTY PYTHON - trotted roughly in the run home.

Race 5 KYLEMORE PERENDALES/KILLARA CHEVIOTS MOBILE PACE	Show Video
N4H2itVz1Tc SWIFT ROBYN - held up throughout the home straight.
AMERICAN MAC - paced roughly in the score-up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
MIGHTY GEORGE - held up throughout the run home with junior driver E Barron advising that due to this she did not activate the removable deafeners applied to the gelding. Stewards questioned Miss Barron as to why she had not shifted outwards near the 500 metres to ensure clear running. Miss Barron advised her gelding was flat at the time and for this reason she was reluctant to come out which would have meant racing wide round the final bend. Miss Barron added she was expecting AIRWAVES to give her a cart into the race as in her opinion it was travelling well at the time, however this did not eventuate resulting in her becoming held up.
CHAMPERS - held up in the run home. Driver B McLellan was questioned as to why he elected not to improve outwards near the 600 metres when the opportunity presented to ensure clear running. Mr McLellan advised he was hoping to follow VINTAGE ROSE into the race as his mare is best suited when saved for one run, however once in the straight the anticipated gaps never eventuated and he remained held up for the majority of the home straight.
ROBYNS SHADOW - held up in the run home.
KICKUPYAHEELS - paced roughly rounding the final bend and in the early stages of the run home.
IDEAL GLACIER - held up in the home straight with driver A Armour advising that due to this he did not activate the removable deafeners applied to the gelding.

Race 6 SOUTHLAND HARNESS AWARDS LADYSHIP FINAL (MOBILE PACE)	Show Video
rKLo7cjtHgk VON ART - raced keenly when held up near the 400 metres.
HEPBURN - late scratching on Veterinary advice at 9.02 am.
CHANGE UP DULC - raced wide in the early stages.
CROSSO'S CULLECT - raced wide in the early stages.
BAILEYS DIAMOND - lay inwards and shifted down the track in the run home.

Race 7 SOUTHLAND HARNESS AWARDS NZ KINDERGARTEN STAKES (MOB PACE)	Show Video
UkW6dzFBKQQ FIRST CLASS - driver T Williams advised he did not activate the removable deafeners applied to the colt due to having the field covered.
AMERICAN LIGHTNING - lay inwards and paced roughly racing into the first bend.
DECEPTIVE LEE - lay inwards racing into the first bend, contacting track markers.
ARDEN'S ACE - moved off the track as the mobile commenced the score-up and took no part in the score-up losing considerable ground. Eventually caught the field near the 850 metres but compounded soon after, being distanced at the finishing line. Stewards declared the gelding a non-runner under Rule 213(1)(e) in that its barrier manners were unacceptable. Connections were advised ARDEN'S ACE was stood down to trial to the Stewards satisfaction on one occasion prior to racing next.

Race 8 MLT PIONEER TAVERN TROT	Show Video
EjbamavNm3g MAKE MY DAY - slow to begin. Broke passing the 200 metres.
SUNNIVUE PHILEAH - broke after 400 metres and failed to settle for a considerable distance. Stewards lodged a Protest against 5th placing being awarded alleging the mare had breached the Breaking Horse Regulations when breaking in excess of 150 metres. Connections did not contest the Protest and after viewing the replays the JCA disqualified SUNNIVUE PHILEAH from 5th placing.
KIWITRIX - broke shortly after the start losing it's chance.
SUNNY VALLEY - broke leaving the final bend.
EMMA FROST - broke in the early stages losing considerable ground.
MIDSUMMER QUEEN - broke near the 1900 metres.
T BONE RAWHIDE - broke passing the 400 metres.
SPURS OF WAR - broke passing the 1050 metres.

Race 9 MLT THREE RIVERS HOTEL WYNDHAM CUP (HANDICAP PACE)	Show Video
gLqqywojE6A There was a 4 minute delay to the start of this race when ROBYNS PLAYBOY was returned to the stables to replace the sulky due to the dust sheet having broken.
NOTA BENE DENARIO - broke at the start.
PEMBROOK PLAYBOY - broke at at the start and settled near the back of the field. Shifted inwards near the 150 metres hampering ROBYNS PLAYBOY and FRANCO SANTINO. N Williamson was spoken to advisedly for the manner he shifted ground.
PARAMA - lay inwards throughout the home straight briefly tightening inside runners near the 100 metres.
BORN TO BOOGIE - broke at the start and settled near the back of the field. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
FRANCO SANTINO - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the final straight.

Race 10 DANNY CRENGLE SHEARING HANDICAP PACE	Show Video
-LiH11o0Tw0 MAKASAR BOY - broke at the start.
MY GEORGIE BOY - broke at the start.
ROCKIN ROD - broke shortly after the start losing ground.
SEAMARK - broke at the start. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room over the final stages.
TARTAN TRILOGY - held up throughout the run home with driver N Williamson advising that due to this he did not activate the removable deafeners applied to the gelding.

Race 11 LAMB DRIVE/CATTLE GRAZIERS MOBILE PACE	Show Video
L1Pow0Mfvas LILAC BECKY - shifted ground outwards abruptly near the 150 metres checking the tiring CHEDDAR MADE BETA. Junior driver E Barron was issued with a warning for the manner she shifted ground.
MELODY'S MISCHIEF - received a punctured sulky tyre near the 200 metres.
CHEDDAR MADE BETA - weakened rounding the final bend. Checked and blundered near the 150 metres.
PEARL HARBOUR - out of position at the start. Driver N Williamson was issued with a warning. Raced wide rounding the final bend.
LOUIS LITT - raced wide from the 900 metres.
DARK RAGE - hung inwards near the 200 metres and struck the outside sulky wheel of MELODY'S MISCHIEF resulting in the tyre deflating. Junior driver K Newman was advised to exercise care when shifting ground.
MACH'S BACK - raced keenly in the middle stages.