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Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc

Saturday, 10 April

Stipendiary Stewards Report

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

General
Pre-race blood testing was conducted.

Supplementary

Wyndham HRC - Thursday, 1st April 2021
Race 9 - MLT WYNDHAM CUP (HANDICAP PACE)
Trainer C Ferguson advised Stewards on 7 April that CHUCKLES is being treated for a virus.
Race 10 - MLT / THREE RIVERS MOBILE PACE
Trainer C Ferguson advised Stewards on 7 April that NEW YORK MAN is being treated for a virus.
Driver J Douglas (YANKEE SHARD) defended a charge of Careless Driving near the 150 metres when making contact with the sulky of BENIO BEN and breaking in consequence. After hearing evidence from the Stewards and Mr Douglas the Judicial Committee found the charge proved and following penalty submissions imposed a suspension of Mr Douglas' licence to drive from the 11th April up to and including 23rd April (3 days)
Stewards concluded their investigation into WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE breaking early in the home straight. After interviewing Drivers R McIlwrick (MISS AUCKLAND) and J Morrison (WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE) and viewing the films in summary Mr McIlwrick advised he had shifted back into the Passing Lane to avoid BENIO BEN when he realised that horse was stopping quickly and as a result briefly placed WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE in tight quarters, resulting in that horse breaking. In evidence Mr Morrison advised that the actions of Mr McIlwrick had little influence on his horse breaking. Mr McIlwrick was issued with a warning for the manner he shifted ground.

Summary

Swabbing
BEAUTY BARRY, ALTA SENSATION, BLACK OPS, NORTHVIEW PEG, CLASSY DANCER, CRUSHER COLLINS, THAT'S THE STORY, TAC MAC
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 1R Swain (THE NAENAE EXPRESS)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 6G Gibson-Smith (STONEYROYD)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented runner without the notified Blinds.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1NOOSA BEACH - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3BEAUDIENE HUSTLER - Warned Mobiles
Race 4ART COURAGE - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 4BELLE'S BOY - Warned Racing Manners
Race 4BIZZIE LOU - Warned Racing Manners
Race 4ROBYNS SHADOW - Warned Mobiles
Race 4THE HORNET - Warned Mobiles
Race 4WATTLEBANK STAR - Warned Mobiles
Race 6MAXWELL ROBYN - Warned Mobiles
Race 6ROCKMYSTER - Warned Mobiles
Race 6STONEYROYD - Warned Mobiles
Race 7TWEEDLEDEE - Warned Mobiles
Race 7WAI KEY WEE - Warned Mobiles
Race 9BUCK - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9SWEET ANNIE - Ineligible Racing Performance - Stood Down 1 Trial
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 4ART COURAGE - on Veterinary advice at 8.09am
Race 4TULSA JACCKA - on Veterinary advice at 9.00am
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 11/04/2021 until 15/04/2021 inclusive (5 days):
ALEXIS ROCKET, ART COURAGE, TULSA JACCKA, EMDEEGEE, ZEALOUS SPUR, INDULGENCE

Race Comments

Race 1   REGENT CAR & COMMERICAL MOBILE PACE
CAUTIOUS GALLEON - held up rounding the final bend.
I HAD A DREAM - briefly hampered by a breaking runner near the 500 metres.
NOOSA BEACH - broke passing the 500 metres losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
FATHER QUINN - lay inwards rounding the first bend and contacted several track markers. Held up throughout the final straight.
THE NAENAE EXPRESS - out of position at the start. Driver R Swain was issued with a warning.
ALITTLEBITGOOD - Driver C Ferguson dropped his whip passing the 125 metres.
Race 2   MAGNUM AUTOMOTIVE/WANAKA AUTO ELEC & MECHANICAL MOB PACE
JOHNNY MAC - held up for clear racing room in the early to middle stages of the home straight.
Race 3   AUTOSURE NEW ZEALAND MOBILE PACE
FIREFOREFIDDLE - paced roughly on various occasions during the running.
BEAUDIENE HUSTLER - broke in the score-up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
TONY THE PONY - improved three-wide with cover from the 1500 metres then remained three-wide and parked from the 1100 metres.
ALTA SENSATION - held up for clear racing room through the middle stages of the home straight.
TAIRLAW TOLL - out of position at the start. Over-raced in the middle stages.
MISS AUCKLAND - raced three-wide with cover from the 1400 metres.
Race 4   REGENT CAR COURT MOBILE PACE
VINTAGE ROSE - raced wide into the first bend.
BELLE'S BOY - raced three-wide then lay inwards passing the 1300 metres with Driver J Morrison unable to steer the gelding at this point. Restrained to rear of the field to obtain cover passing the 1000 metres. Lay inwards rounding the final bend and contacted track markers. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
WATTLEBANK STAR - lay inwards in the score-up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Unable to obtain clear racing room over the concluding stages.
THE HORNET - out of position at the start despite the efforts of Driver B Orange. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly rounding the final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
BETTER GALLEON - briefly held up in the early stages of the home straight.
BIZZIE LOU - broke over the concluding stages. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.
ROBYNS SHADOW - out of position at the start despite the efforts of Driver S Tomlinson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay inwards in the early stages of the home straight.
Race 5   REGENT ROUNDABOUT MARES MOBILE PACE
Following the running of this race Starter Mr B Ward was shown the films of the start and spoken to regarding the speed of the mobile barrier in the lead up to the dispatch point.
PRIDES BELLISSIMA - held up leaving the final bend and in the early stages of the home straight.
CANNON OF GOLD - over-raced when being restrained to obtain cover shortly after the start.
ROCK MY MIND - raced greenly near the 600 metres. Hung inwards passing the 80 metres crowding an inside runner and had to be corrected. Stewards spoke with Driver C Ferguson regarding the manner in which he drove over the final 50 metres when he did not appear to pressure his runner. Mr Ferguson explained that the mare had sat parked through its first start and in his opinion was not entirely suited to the easy track conditions. He added that his runner had lay inwards for the majority of the run and specifically on the final bend and in the middle stages of the run home when under pressure. He said that ROCK MY MIND had locked on the outside rein after being corrected at the 80 metres until after the finishing line. After reviewing the films and hearing from Mr Ferguson Stewards accepted the explanation tendered however reminded Mr Ferguson of his obligations under Rule 868 (3).
AH MACH - when questioned regarding the tactics adopted on his mare in the back straight Trainer/Driver N Williamson advised AH MACH had struggled to make the bends on the tight track and was not able to be improved until balanced up in a straight line. He said that he had hoped ROCK MY MIND would be able to take him further into the race but when that runner was not able to go with the leader he had shifted outwards at the 500 metres which had not suited his runner who lay inwards and had to be steadied. Mr Williamson added that it was his intention to add a rein pricker to the horses gear and where possible his intention would be to restrict the mare to racing on bigger tracks.
Race 6   REGENT SOUTH MOBILE PACE
SO ART I - held up for the majority of the home straight only receiving clear racing room over the concluding stages with Driver S Ottley reporting that due to this she did not release the removable deafeners applied to the filly.
ASK ME LOU - weakened from the 700 metres. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
MAXWELL ROBYN - paced roughly late in the score-up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Continued to pace roughly through the early stages.
ROCKMYSTER - broke in the score-up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the colt.
BRIGADIERS SON - improved three-wide without cover from the 1300 metres until receiving cover near the 800 metres. Weakened rounding the final bend.
STONEYROYD - Trainer G Gibson-Smith was issued with a warning when presenting this gelding without the notified Blinds. Hung outwards in the early stages of score-up and was then momentarily hampered by the breaking ROCKMYSTER, with the gelding then continuing to hang outwards and being out of position at the start as result. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Race 7   SOUTHLAND BATTERIES/ALL PURPOSE ENGINEERING MOBILE TROT
ZONED SCARLETT - lay outwards on various occasions during the running. Lay outwards and shifted up the track under pressure near the 750 metres when weakening. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
WAI KEY WEE - broke in the score-up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
TWEEDLEDEE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of Driver S Ottley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Race 8   FINAL TOUCH/DOMINION ELECTRIC JUNIOR DRIVERS TROT
MISS JESSICA - broke racing into the first bend.
STEVE - stood on the mark then bounded away. Broke leaving the final bend.
AMABEDE - Driver S Tomlinson reported she was unable to release the removable deafeners applied to the gelding due to the cord becoming entangled.
T BONE RAWHIDE - broke entering the final bend and was unable to be restrained by Driver C Faithful.
KING OF THE NORTH - briefly hampered rounding the final bend by a breaking runner.
PRINCE ENVY - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Broke passing the 70 metres and continued in a break across the finish line.
Trainer B Gray advised on 17 April that PRINCE ENVY has had both hocks injected since it last raced.
Race 9   STIRLING AUTO REPAIRS/CLEAN-BIZ MOBILE PACE
PORT AU PRINCE - over-raced in the middle stages. Driver P Hunter will be spoken to in the coming days regarding his whip use in the early stages of the home straight.
HANS IDEAL - raced wide in the early stages. Weakened rounding the final bend.
SWEET ANNIE - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1300 metres. Weakened from the 650 metres. Stood down to trial to the Stewards satisfaction on one occasion prior to racing next.
CALICO HILL - over raced middle stages.
BUCK - briefly placed in tight quarters by an outside runner passing the 1800 metres. Broke racing into the final bend hampering trailing runner. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
MAAHES - shifted inwards passing the 1800 metres crowding an inside runner. Driver K Barclay will be spoken to in the coming days.
LINCOLN MOMENT - hampered rounding the final bend by a breaking runner.
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