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Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc

Thursday, 30 July

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc at Ascot Park Raceway
Weather
Overcast
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
R Haley (Chairman), N Ydgren, V Munro, M Davidson
Veterinarian
Dr H J Busby
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General

General
Pre race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Invercargill HRC - Thursday, 23rd July 2020
Race 7 - THE HOMESTEAD RESTAURANT MOBILE PACE
Co-Trainer R Wilson advised Stewards on 29 July that ROBYNS SHADOW has been treated for an abscess to a foot and will be given a brief freshen up prior to resuming.

Summary

Swabbing
MR OLYMPUS, MATRIKA, TO RI CAITLIN, LA LA LAND, MAJOR MEISTER, ROCKNROLL KING, FLIGHT CREW
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 4S O'Reilly (JABALI)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground 500 metres checking inside runner.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 6LONGUEVAL - Warned Mobiles
Race 7FRANCO HUNTINGTON - Veterinary Clearance Required (ECG Required)
Race 9GERSHWIN - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9IMRAN KHAN - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 10FLIGHT CREW - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 5WONTHAVTIME - at 9.46 am on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 31/07/2020 until 04/08/2020 inclusive (5 days):
MY GEORGIE BOY, CUDDLY TROUBLE, DREAMINSOVER, ART PROFILE, WONTHAVTIME, CHUCKLES, WINNING BONES, SWEET ANNIE

Race Comments

Race 1   UPPER CUTS BUTCHERY LTD TROT
MR OLYMPUS - when questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance driver R McIlwrick advised the gelding had benefited from an economical run.
IT'S SUMMERTIME - trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Driver J Douglas was questioned regarding the lack of vigor he displayed in the home straight. Mr Douglas advised the mare had trotted roughly and broken on occasion in recent starts and given this he was reluctant to apply any significant pressure. Mr Douglas further added that due to the mare's history of breaking he felt it would be more beneficial to have IT'S SUMMERTIME trot safely to the finish line, adding he would be removing the whip for upcoming starts, and would also be adding back the over-check to assist with the horse trotting. Stewards noted Mr Douglas' comments.
SOUTH PARK - broke near the 1700 metres.
CROOKED HILLARY - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground.
RANDOM JUDE - broke leaving the final bend.
RANDOM SPUR - broke passing the 500 metres.
ANDIAMO - broke rounding the first bend.
MARANATHA ATLAS - trotted roughly and broke passing the 1100 metres.
THE ARTFUL DODGER - raced wide without cover from the 1300 metres. Broke briefly passing the 600 metres.
Race 2   SHEET METALCRAFT LTD MOBILE PACE
CHLOE'S JOY - shifted out shortly after the start crowding an outside runner. Weakened from the 500 metres. Junior driver J Morrison reported he had sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 1700 metres.
MAJOR PUNTER - crowded shortly after the start.
CHANGEAROUND - over-raced in the middle stages. Hung outwards when racing keenly near the 1700 metres and made contact with the sulky wheel of CHLOE'S JOY resulting in the tyre deflating.
MATRIKA - lay inwards rounding the bends. When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance stable representative J Douglas advised the gelding had benefited from an adjustment in feeding and increased workload training regime and also today met a field which in his opinion was of a lower calibre than recently encountered.
DALLAS GRIMES - paced roughly in the score-up and was out of position at the start.
LOCK IT IN EDDIE - held up by a tiring runner rounding the final bend.
KAGEE VC - paced roughly near the 900 metres being forced wider on the track as a result.
Race 3   BRENDAN FRANKS FARRIER TROT
LAURA BUSH - over-raced in the middle stages. Trotted roughly on various occasions during the running.
FUNKY MONKEY - hampered at the start. Broke racing into the first bend losing all chance.
SPOTLIGHT THE VALLEY - shifted inwards at the start hampering an inside runner.
RUBY SEDDON - weakened rounding the final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. When questioned regarding the horses performance trainer N Williamson could only advise he had been disappointed with the effort of the mare and it was his intention to now spell RUBY SEDDON.
MISS BAMBOOCHA - broke at the start losing all chance.
Race 4   REGENT CAR COURT MOBILE PACE
JABALI - shifted outwards to a four wide position near the 500 metres then was restrained and brought inwards checking TARGARYEN and placing TAD LINCOLN in restricted room. Junior driver S O'Reilly was issued with a warning in that she drove carelessly at this point. In taking this action Stewards were mindful of the evidence of K Larsen who reported that his horse had hung inwards and contributed to the incident.
MIGHTY GEORGE - raced wide in the early stages.
TAD LINCOLN - broke briefly near the 500 metres when placed in restricted room.
TARGARYEN - checked near the 500 metres with driver K Larsen becoming unbalanced in the sulky, resulting in an inside runner being placed in restricted room.
MAAHES - hung inwards on various occasions during the running.
Race 5   AB LIME MOBILE PACE
ON TICK - under pressure from the 1400 metres and weakened from the 800 metres. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have an elevated heart rate however recovered well.
ROCKNGOODTIME - over-raced in the middle stages and continued to over-race on occasions thereafter before breaking leaving the final bend, hampering MISS IVY.
MISS IVY - hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend.
A ROCKNROLL MAID - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Broke passing the 1750 metres.
LYNRYD SKYNRYD - raced wide in the early stages. When questioned regarding the performance junior driver S Tomlinson expressed disappointment however could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
JONIQUE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Raced wide in the early stages.
MAC ATTACK - broke rounding the first bend. Over-raced near the 1300 metres.
UNSURPASSABLE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Weakened rounding the final bend. Trainer/driver N Williamson reported he was disappointed with the effort and he would be returning the gelding to the trials prior to racing next.
HAYDEN BROMAC - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.
Race 6   DRAINAGE & EXCAVATION SERVICES LTD MOBILE PACE
BETTER GALLEON - briefly held up leaving the final bend.
LONGUEVAL - broke in the score-up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up in the middle stages of the home straight with driver N Williamson reporting that due to this he did not activate the removable deafeners applied to the gelding.
Race 7   E H BALL ITM MOBILE PACE
LITE PERCUSSION - driver M Williamson reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners applied to the gelding due to the cord becoming entangled.
FRANCO HUNTINGTON - paced roughly on various occasions during the running and momentarily lost contact with the body of the field passing the 1400 metres. Weakened from the 700 metres. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have suffered an atrial fibrillation. Connections were advised FRANCO HUNTINGTON was stood down pending a post strenuous exercise Veterinary Clearance which must include a clear ECG.
Race 8   YALDHURST HOTEL HANDICAP PACE
SHEEZA SPORT - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
ROBYNS PLAYBOY - reared and swung sideways as the start was effected losing ground.
STYLISH MEMPHIS - held up for racing room in the middle stages of the home straight. Stewards questioned driver R May regarding his decision to shift inwards leaving the final bend resulting in him being held up. Mr May explained that his horse had to chase throughout from it's handicap and was in the middle stages giving up, what he estimated to be, about 70 metres. He said that at the 400 metres his runner was beginning to show some signs of pressure and began laying inwards which he felt was due to the horses condition giving out due to it being fresh up from a lengthy spell. Mr May added that had his runner been travelling better he had intended to shift around ROBYNS PLAYBOY however felt it best not to fight his filly and allow her to take up the position behind SEE YA WRITE who Mr May felt would win easily from its position. After considering the explanation and reviewing films the comments of Mr May were accepted.
Race 9   CRAIG AT HARCOURTS CONGRATULATES KERRYN TOMLINSON HCP TROT
FANNY HILL - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
CHINESE WHISPER - pre-race warmed. Broke briefly at the start losing some ground. Driver N Williamson reported he did not activate the removable deafeners applied to the gelding due to having the field covered.
GERSHWIN - trotted roughly then broke passing the 2200 metres. Again broke passing the 1750 metres. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
IMRAN KHAN - weakened from the 500 metres. Lost a front racing plate during the running. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be showing signs of lameness in all four limbs. Connections were advised IMRAN KHAN was stood down pending a Veterinary Clearance.
Race 10   SCRUFFY BUTT MEMORIAL FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
INSARCHATWIST - lay inwards rounding the final bend.
ARCO - raced three-wide throughout after an unsuccessful attempt to reach the parked position in the middle stages. Weakened rounding the final bend.
RIDE IN A CONCORDE - raced wide in the early stages.
ZIRCON LASS - lay inwards and was out of position at the start.
WATTLEBANK LASS - driver P Hunter dropped his whip near the 100 metres.
SHADZEE - struggled to maintain contact with the field from the 1400 metres until the 300 metres. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
FLIGHT CREW - pre-race warmed. Cleared from the Unruly for upcoming mobile engagements.
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