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Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc

Sunday, 2 May

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc at Ascot Park Raceway
Weather
Overcast
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Renault (Chairman), V Munro, R Haley
Veterinarians
Dr H J Busby, Dr G A M Reed
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Waikouaiti TC - Sunday, 28th February 2021
Race 12 - WAIKOUAITI AUTO & ENGINEERING/YARDLEY LO MOB PACE
Junior Driver M Hurrell (ULTIMATE SASSENACH) with the assistance of Driver J Cox admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(g) in that he drove in a manner capable of diminishing his horses chances by failing to ease his drive on three occasions during the race prior to the 800 metres, which would thereby enable the mare to finish off the race in the most competitive manner possible. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from the Stewards, Drivers M Hurrell and J Cox the Judicial Committee imposed a suspension of Mr Hurrell's licence to drive from 9 May up to and including 21 May 2021 (7 days).
Winton HRC - Friday, 23rd April 2021
Race 10 - JIM McCONNELL / VIE OVERTON MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
Driver N Williamson (IDEALISM) defended a charge pursuant to Rule 869(7A)(a)&(b) in that he allowed this gelding to shift inside track markers in the home straight and thereby gain a run to which he was not entitled. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from the Stewards, Drivers N Williamson and A Beck (BLACK OPS) the Judicial Committee reserved their decision.

Summary

Swabbing
CHANGEAROUND, OHOKA AGENT, ULTIMATE STRIDE, YANKEE SHARD, FRANCO INDIE, YOU'RE SO FINE, FANNY HILL, MISS MUCHO, LIFES A BEACH, BETTOR TALK ART, YOROKOBI, RAGAZZO MACH, ZACCY MAC, PEMBROOK PLAYBOY, CHUCKLES
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 7R Austin (CALICO HILL)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in home straight (3 days).
Suspended from 03/05/2021 until 22/05/2021 inclusive.
Race 8S McNally (BETTER'S TART)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving easing the pace 1100 metres (3 days).
Suspended from 03/05/2021 until 09/05/2021 inclusive.
Fines
Race 1A Beck (SAINT TROPEZ)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein. Fined $200.
Race 7T Dewe (ART COURAGE)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented runner without the notified anti-choke device. Fined $100.
Race 9K Barclay (KASE)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start. Fined $100.
Race 12C Ferguson (CHUCKLES)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented runner without the notified anti-choke device. Fined $100.
Warnings
Race 1T Nally (I'M WATCHING YOU)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 5C Barron (RAKAJED)
[Rule 849(2)] - Presented runner with incorrect number.
Race 5S Walkinshaw (WOODLEA BEAVER)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip free of the rein.
Race 8B Barclay (LEER)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Manner shifted ground near the 2200 metres.
Race 8R Dunn (WITH GRACE)
[Rule 823(3)] - Failed to lodge Horse Movement Notification.
Race 8N Williamson (BETTASTAR)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 9P Hunter (PORT AU PRINCE)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 9B Orange (ALTA SENSATION)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1BIZZIE LOU - Warned Racing Manners
Race 1I'M WATCHING YOU - Veterinary Clearance Required (ECG Required)
Race 2CELTIC ABBEY - Warned Racing Manners
Race 2ONELOVEONELIFE - Warned Mobiles
Race 2ONELOVEONELIFE - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 2ROCK MY MIND - Warned Mobiles
Race 2THE OTHER BROTHER - Warned Mobiles
Race 4WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE - Ineligible Mobiles - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 6HORACE HORSE - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 8WITH GRACE - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 10FRANCO JUNE - Warned Mobiles
Race 12BEAUDIENE HUSTLER - Warned Racing Manners
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 8WITH GRACE - on Veterinary advice at 2.18pm
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 03/05/2021 until 07/05/2021 inclusive (5 days):
WITH GRACE, CALYPSO ROCK
Ineligible from 03/05/2021 until 16/05/2021 inclusive (14 days):
INDULGENCE

Race Comments

Race 1   THANK YOU BRENT BALLANTYNE MOBILE PACE
KAGEE VC - paced roughly leaving the final bend.
SO ART I - raced wide in the early stages until reaching the parked position near the 1500 metres.
SAINT TROPEZ - raced wide rounding the first bend. Driver A Beck reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking. The cord was inspected and found to be in previous good condition. Mr Beck admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) & Whip and Rein Regs in that he used his whip free of the rein rounding the final bend and in the early stages of the home straight. After viewing replays and hearing penalty submissions the Judicial Committee imposed a fine of $200.
I'M WATCHING YOU - out of position at the start. Driver T Nally was issued with a warning. Weakened from the 800 metres. When spoken to regarding the performance Driver T Nally advised the gelding had felt lethargic throughout. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance including an ECG prior to racing next.
MIDNIGHT IN MEMPHIS - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home with Driver B Orange reporting that he did not release the removable deafeners applied to the gelding.
PETE'S DASH - held up in the early stages of the run home.
BIZZIE LOU - raced wide in the early stages. Broke passing the 1900 metres. Again broke passing the 900 metres when improving wide on the track losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.
Race 2   WAIKIWI TAVERN MOBILE PACE
THE OTHER BROTHER - broke in the early stages of the score-up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
ONELOVEONELIFE - broke in the score-up losing ground then broke again racing into the first bend losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the colt. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the colt to be lame in the off hind leg. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance.
BRIGADIERS SON - hung inwards throughout. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have superficial abrasions to the off hind leg.
FATHER QUINN - raced wide in the early stages.
SUPERFAST - held up for clear racing room until late in the run home.
GET UP N DANCE - raced wide in the early stages. Hung inwards throughout the run home.
ROCK MY MIND - broke in the score-up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
CELTIC ABBEY - paced roughly on various occasions during the running and broke passing the 150 metres. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
WONTHAVTIME - paced roughly rounding the final bend.
JACCKA OPA - improved wide without cover from the 700 metres and was under pressure leaving the final bend. When spoken to regarding the performance Driver B Barclay could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding with Trainer B Gray in the coming days.
Trainer B Gray advised Stewards on 8 May that JACCKA OPA had recovered well following its disappointing performance and would continue on with the current campaign. Mr Gray added the gelding had become agitated in the float en-route to Ascot Park last week and this may have been a contributing factor.
Race 3   OLPHERT CONTRACTING LTD HANDICAP TROT
CRUSHER COLLINS - briefly crowded near the 500 metres.
GET LUCKY - briefly crowded an inside runner near the 500 metres when hanging inwards. Driver B Williamson was spoken to and advised to exercise greater care when in similar circumstances. Continued to hang inwards rounding the final bend.
SUNDONS WISH - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start. Again broke near the 250 metres. Authorisation of 5th placing was withheld until the Stewards confirmed the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
SMOKIN BANDAR - pre-race warmed. Broke near the 300 metres.
ULTIMATE STRIDE - Driver M Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
CHINESE WHISPER - pre-race warmed. Hung inwards and broke passing the 750 metres losing all chance. Stewards questioned Driver N Williamson regarding the tactics he adopted in the middle stages. Mr Williamson explained that after starting from a 30 metres handicap he had attempted to improve his position with cover from the 1100 metres however several runners had shifted outwards in advance of him resulting in his mare remaining at the rear of the field. Mr Williamson added that he elected to shift inwards near the 800 metres in an attempt to save ground due to the strong tempo of the race however CHINESE WHISPER had hung inwards despite his efforts and broke after contacting track markers. After hearing from Mr Williamson, Stewards took the matter no further.
Race 4   MCMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS MOBILE PACE
YANKEE SHARD - when spoken to regarding the improved performance Co-Trainer B Willis advised the gelding had been working well in the lead up to racing today and had benefitted from an inside draw and favourable run throughout.
ULTIMATE SASSENACH - raced wide without cover from the 600 metres.
ROBYNS SHADOW - raced wide in the early stages. When spoken to regarding the performance Driver C Ferguson could offer no tangible explanation. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding in the coming days.
TULSA JACCKA - held up for the majority of the home straight.
MAAHES - raced wide in the early stages.
AMERICAN MAC - raced wide from the 700 metres before being forced very wide on the final bend.
WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE - hung inwards and broke in the score-up losing ground. Stood down to complete one satisfactory trial prior to racing next. Held up briefly rounding the final bend.
FIREFOREFIDDLE - when spoken to regarding the improved performance Driver M Williamson advised the gelding had over-raced in previous starts however today had settled well due to the fast tempo of the race and received an economical run throughout.
ALEXY - Stewards questioned Driver D O'Connell regarding the manner he drove in the early stages of the home straight when driving with his foot out of the sulky footrest for some distance. Mr O'Connell advised he had attempted to activate the removable deafeners with his foot however they had been slow to release causing him considerable difficulty. Notwithstanding this Mr O'Connell was reminded of his obligations to return his foot to the sulky footrest at the earliest opportunity.
Co-trainer R Wilson advised Stewards on 6 May that ROBYNS SHADOW has been sent for a spell.
Race 5   DIAMOND CREEK FARM 2YO CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE)
DUKE OF CORNWALL - hung inwards and paced roughly rounding the final bend losing ground. When spoken to regarding the performance Driver B Barclay advised the horse had received every opportunity and could offer no explanation.
WOODLEA BEAVER - Driver S Walkinshaw was warned for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion near the 700 metres. Trainer T Twidle advised Stewards on 12 May that the filly has had a caslick procedure since its last race.
GOTTA ELECT BILL - paced roughly in the early stages and had to be restrained losing considerable ground.
RAKAJED - Trainer C Barron was warned for presenting this gelding with the incorrect number. Weakened from the 700 metres.
ROCKMYSTER - weakened from the 700 metres.
FRANCO INDIE - raced wide in the early stages. Lay inwards and paced roughly throughout the final straight.
REPUBLICAN PARTY - shifted inwards rounding the final bend briefly crowding an inside runner. Driver B Orange was spoken to and advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. When questioned regarding the performance of the colt Mr Orange could offer no explanation.
YOU'RE SO FINE - raced greenly near the 1700 metres. Briefly crowded by an outside runner rounding the final bend and had to be steadied.
Race 6   CRAIG HEYRICK AT HARCOURTS HANDICAP TROT
STEVE - broke at the start losing all chance.
TOLKIEN - broke at the start losing all chance.
IT'S SUMMERTIME - broke at the start losing all chance.
HORACE HORSE - weakened from the 700 metres. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off hind leg and displaying signs of colic after cooling down. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance prior to racing next.
PRINCE ENVY - broke passing the 1800 metres losing ground. Again broke passing the 900 metres losing all chance. Driver J Morrison reported the gelding had been striking his sulky wheels.
MISS BAMBOOCHA - broke leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner.
GALLEONS FUTURE - hung inwards and broke passing the 1800 metres losing considerable ground. Again broke passing the 900 metres losing all chance.
IN SEQUENCE - hampered by breaking runners at the start. Broke racing into the first bend losing all chance.
HARRY H - hampered by breaking runners at the start.
FANNY HILL - when spoken to regarding the improved performance Trainer L Pearson advised the mare had been unlucky at its last start and had been working well leading in to today's race. Ms Pearson added the mare had responded well to the addition of sliding blinds.
KING OF THE NORTH - briefly hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages of the run home.
Race 7   CADUCEUS CLUB OF SOUTHLAND/SSBA MOBILE PACE
RAKARIPPA - weakened rounding the final bend.
INSARCHATWIST - held up by the tiring LILAC STAR leaving the final bend and made contact with that runner's sulky wheel despite the efforts of Driver M Williamson. Continued to be held up throughout the run home.
CALICO HILL - Driver R Austin admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion rounding the final bend and in the early and middle stages of the home straight. After viewing replays and hearing penalty submissions the Judicial Committee imposed a suspension of Mr Austin's licence to drive from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 22 May 2021 (3 days).
PAY ME SPEEDY - raced wide in the early stages.
ART COURAGE - Stable representative T Dewe was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after presenting the mare without the notified anti-choke device which was fitted prior to the start. Held up by a tiring runner leaving the final bend.
LILAC STAR - raced wide without cover from the 800 metres. Weakened rounding the final bend.
DACHY - hung inwards and broke near the 500 metres.
MISS AUCKLAND - held up leaving the final bend.
Race 8   MACCA LODGE/NEVELE R STUD SOUTHLAND OAKS FINAL (MOB PACE)
LEER - over-raced rounding the first bend when being restrained to obtain cover. Driver B Barclay was warned for the manner he drove near the 2200 metres when shifting ground inwards crowding an inside runner. Hung inwards final bend.
DONT LIE TO ME - over-raced in the early stages. Checked near the 1100 metres after an easing of the pace and lost ground.
TAC MAC - crowded near the 2200 metres and had to be steadied. Hampered and lost ground near the 1100 metres after an easing of the pace. When spoken to regarding the performance driver M Williamson advised the filly had lost ground after being hampered near the 1100 metres and had found it difficult to improve its position thereafter due to the fast tempo of the race. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
BRAEVIEW KELLY - raced wide in the early stages. Weakened final bend.
BETTASTAR - Driver N Williamson was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the early stages of the run home.
WITH GRACE - Trainer R Dunn was warned for failing to lodge a Horse Movement Notification. Late scratching on Veterinary advice at 2.18pm. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance prior to racing next.
BELMONT DIVA - checked and broke briefly near the 1100 metres after an easing of the pace and lost ground. Weakened final bend. When spoken to regarding the performance Driver C Thornley advised the filly was checked and lost ground near the 1100 metres and in his opinion her inexperience and the extra distance of today's race may have contributed to the disappointing effort. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the filly to have an elevated heart rate. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the filly in the coming days with Trainer S McRae.
BETTER'S TART - raced wide without cover from the 800 metres after being forced wider on the track by an inside runner. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Driver S McNally could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the filly to be suffering from mild dehydration. Driver S McNally defended a charge issued under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that he drove carelessly near the 1100 metres when heavily restraining his filly to obtain cover resulting in a significant easing of the pace with several trailing runners being checked. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from Stewards, Mr McNally and Driver J Cox (DEBUTANTE PARTY) who was trailing, the Judicial Committee found the charge proved and imposed a suspension of Mr McNally's licence to drive from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 9 May 2021 (3 days).
Trainer S McRae advised Stewards that BELMONT DIVA has been treated for a high white cell count after its performance at Invercargill last week with Mr McRae adding that the filly will do its future racing in Australia.
Race 9   ALABAR SOUTHERN SUPREMACY STAKES FINAL (MOBILE PACE)
RAGAZZO MACH - Driver N Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
PORT AU PRINCE - Driver P Hunter was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the home straight.
KASE - out of position at the start. Driver K Barclay was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.
LEITHEN BURN - over-raced through the early and middle stages when in the parked position.
KEEP ON DREAMING - weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Driver B Williamson advised the gelding had worked hard in the middle stages and considering the rise in class from recent racing he was not overly disappointed with the effort.
ALTA SENSATION - out of position at the start. Driver B Orange was issued with a warning.
Race 10   FOVEAUX COMMUNICATIONS LTD MOBILE PACE
THE HORNET - raced wide in the early stages. Briefly lost contact with the body of the field near the 800 metres. Held up final bend.
WRECKING BALL - raced wide in the early stages.
KERALA STAR - weakened rounding the final bend.
VINTAGE ROSE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the home straight.
EMERALD ABBEY - paced roughly entering the first bend and had to be steadied when racing to the inside of LYNRYD SKYNRYD. Stewards questioned drivers P Hunter and K Tomlinson (LYNRYD SKYNRYD) regarding this. After hearing from both drivers it was established that EMERALD ABBEY had paced roughly free of interference and accordingly Stewards took the matter no further.
LYNRYD SKYNRYD - over-raced in the early and middle stages. Driver K Tomlinson will be spoken to regarding the manner she used her whip in the home straight.
FRANCO JUNE - slow to leave the pre-race formation and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Junior driver K Tomlinson (LYNRYD SKYNRYD) was spoken to advisedly for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion over the concluding stages.
Race 11   REGENT CAR COURT SOUTHERN CUPS FINAL (HCP PACE)
SAGWITCH - weakened rounding the final bend.
I'MALLABOUTTHEBASE - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced in the middle stages.
JOHNNY MAC - held up by a tiring runner entering the final bend.
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE - broke briefly at the start. Hung inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend.
Race 12   FASTTRACK INSURANCE MOBILE PACE
BEAUDIENE HUSTLER - hung outwards near the 700 metres despite the efforts of driver M Williamson and shifted up the track hampering an outside runner. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing record.
HAZER - over-raced through the early and middle stages.
ESPECIAL - raced four wide without cover from the 600 metres.
CHUCKLES - Trainer C Ferguson was issued a Minor Infringement Notice and fined $100 when presenting this gelding without the notified anti-choke device. When questioned regarding the improved performance Mr Ferguson advised the horse had been suffering from a virus after its last start which had previously been notified and races best when able to lead and control the tempo of the race.
INVALUABLE - hampered near the 600 metres and forced wider on the track.
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