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Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc

Friday, 22 April

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc at Ascot Park Raceway
Weather
Overcast
Track
Easy, Slushy
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
V Munro (Chairman), R Haley, S Renault (Remote)
Veterinarian
Dr G A M Reed
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Wyndham HRC - Thursday, 14th April 2022
Race 12 - WYNDHAM HRC CENTENNIAL 2023 MOBILE PACE
Trainer C Ferguson advised Stewards on 21 April that YOROKOBI had recovered well since last racing and the gelding will continue with the current preparation.

Summary

Swabbing
BEACH BALL, IMPERIAL MAN, TIGERS WATCHING, DANANGUS FELLA, RIGHTAZZ, WARLOCH, BRIGADIERS SON, AINT NO ANGEL, BRAEVIEW KELLY
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 3R McIlwrick (CHOGI)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Manner eased the pace 1600 metres.
Race 5K Barclay (BOO)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)&(b)] - Contacted and raced inside track markers in home straight.
Race 6M House (SANTANNA MACH)
[Rule Notification of Drivers Regs] - Late notification of driver.
Race 8A Stuart (MOONLITE DREAM)
[Rule 452(2)] - Presented runner with incorrect colours.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2ACTION PACKED - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 3COURAGE REACTOR - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3TSUNAMI - Warned Mobiles
Race 4ANDIAMO - Warned Stands
Race 4JASMINE JACCKA - Warned Stands
Race 5BETTERTHANAROCKET - Warned Mobiles
Race 7LOCK IT IN EDDIE - Warned Mobiles
Race 9AMERICAN MAC - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 10BROOKIES PLAYER - Warned Racing Manners
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 23/04/2022 until 23/04/2022 inclusive (1 days):
FRIENDLY EYRE
Ineligible from 23/04/2022 until 27/04/2022 inclusive (5 days):
ART PROFILE, MOGUL
Exceptional Circumstances:
MACANDREW NAVIGATOR, THE OTHER BROTHER

Race Comments

Race 1   ALABAR SOUTHERN SUPREMACY STAKES HEAT (MOBILE PACE)
HURRICANE HENDRIX - paced roughly passing the 1400 metres. Paced roughly again near the 300 metres and broke when being shifted wider on the track with a hopple connecting strap breaking and the gelding losing all chance. The gear was subsequently inspected and found to be in previous good condition.
MATT MAJOR - raced greenly throughout the run home having to be corrected on several occasions by driver T Williams.
Race 2   ZILCO PRODUCTS TROT
WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE - broke after 100 metres losing all chance.
JOEDIUM - trotted roughly on the final bend losing ground. Driver N Williamson reported the removable deafeners had failed to release due to the cord becoming entangled.
TEASE MY TARTAN - broke briefly at the start.
THE BRONX BOMBER - broke briefly shortly after the start. Weakened from the 500 metres.
ACTION PACKED - lay inwards rounding the final bend contacting track markers. Broke passing the 150 metres. Stood down to complete one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
YUKON RIVER - broke passing the 1200 metres losing all chance.
FATHER ON DOWN - over-raced in the middle stages. Raced wide without cover from the 700 metres.
Race 3   LEVEL ONE RESTAURANT & BAR FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
POP DENARIO - raced wide through the middle stages. Briefly hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1600 metres. Weakened on the final bend.
COURAGE REACTOR - over-raced through the early and middle stages. Hampered near the 1600 metres by an easing of the pace. Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1550 metres when MAJOR FIRE raced wider on the track when positioned to the outside of COURAGE REACTOR. Driver S Ottley (COURAGE REACTOR) explained the filly had been striking the sulky wheels which caused the horse to over-race. Miss Ottley added that when CHOGI had eased the speed ahead of her runner, she had been placed in considerable difficulty and had to shift wider on the track for safety reasons. After considering the matter, Stewards accepted Miss Ottley's explanation and placed a warning on the racing record of COURAGE REACTOR.
BETTOR BACK OFF - when asked to comment on the improved performance driver C Ferguson advised that he was not surprised after the mare had finished on well last week and benefitted from an economical run today.
R U WATCHING ME - raced wide from the 1700 metres. Briefly hampered near the 1600 metres after making contact with the sulky wheel of POP DENARIO when there was an easing of the pace. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
CHOGI - raced wide early. Weakened from the 600 metres. Stewards questioned driver R McIlwrick regarding the manner he eased the pace near the 1600 metres resulting in several trailing horses being hampered. Mr McIlwrick advised that he had attempted to take the lead however the filly had raced greenly when being urged so he opted to restrain to obtain cover. After considering his explanation and viewing the replays, Mr McIlwrick was issued with a warning for the manner he eased the pace at this stage of the race. In taking this course of action Stewards were mindful of the racing manners of several trailing runners which had contributed to the incident.
SHERWOOD MAGGIE - raced wide with cover early. Over-raced through the middle stages. When asked to comment on the performance junior driver S O'Reilly advised the mare had worked too hard through the early stages and had not settled.
TSUNAMI - broke in the score-up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
MAJOR FIRE - shifted four-wide passing the 1500 metres to allow COURAGE REACTOR which was racing fiercely out into clear running. Paced roughly and broke on the final bend losing ground.
TASHS BAD GIRL - Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1750 metres when R U WATCHING ME raced wider on the track. After viewing the replays it was established that A Kyle (TASHS BAD GIRL) had commenced his outwards movement prior to R U WATCHING ME reaching his sulky wheel with no further action required.
Race 4   COATS & SCHUCK JEWELLERS HANDICAP TROT
ANDIAMO - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Trotted roughly in the run home.
DANANGUS FELLA - trotted roughly through the middle stages.
JASMINE JACCKA - stood on the mark losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
DONT ASK - weakened over the concluding stages. When asked to comment on the performance driver B Williamson advised that the mare had received every opportunity and failed to respond when placed under pressure.
STEVE - when asked to comment on the performance driver N Williamson advised that after getting back the mare had found it difficult to make ground today.
Race 5   WAIKIWI RUGBY SENIOR TEAM 1990'S REUNION MOBILE PACE
FOXFIRE EASTON - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1100 metres. Junior driver S O'Reilly reported the removable deafeners had failed to release due to the cord becoming entangled.
COSMIC AURUM - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1100 metres.
BOO - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1100 metres. Held up by a weakening runner on the final bend. Raced inside track markers in the run home. Driver K Barclay was issued with a warning.
DURRANT - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1100 metres and broke briefly in consequence.
MY PLEASURE - raced wide early until reaching the lead passing the 1400 metres. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1100 metres. Held up by a weakening runner on the final bend.
NGAROMA - hampered by an easing of the pace and paced roughly near the 1100 metres.
JACCKA OPA - paced roughly racing into the first bend. Broke briefly passing the 800 metres and paced roughly for a distance, then raced wide without cover thereafter.
BETTERTHANAROCKET - broke in the score-up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced greenly after reaching the lead near the 1100 metres causing a slight easing of the pace. Weakened on the final bend hampering trailing runners. Driver C Ferguson reported he had sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running.
SIR LANCELOT - broke briefly rounding the first bend. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800 metres.
Race 6   REGENT CAR COURT HANDICAP PACE
SANTANNA MACH - trainer M House was issued with a warning for the late notification of driver. Broke briefly at the start losing ground.
IDEALISM - junior driver O Kite was shown the films and reminded of his obligations after starting wider on the track than his allocated position.
Race 7   LADIES WIN A DIAMOND RING VALUED AT $4200 D DAY MOBILE PACE
BRIGADIERS SON - when asked to comment on the improved performance driver J Morrison advised that the gelding had benefitted today from a drop in class and the addition of sliding blinds.
ATARAH - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1300 metres. Held up by a weakening runner on the final bend.
LOCK IT IN EDDIE - broke shortly after the start hampering several runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide in the middle stages.
JAFFIE J - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
MIDNITETRAINTOGEORGA - raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages. Weakened on the final bend. Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule when MR MCLAREN raced wider on the track near the 1250 metres. After viewing the replays it was established that C Ferguson (MIDNITETRAINTOGEORGA) had commenced his outwards movement prior to MR MCLAREN reaching his sulky wheel with no further action required.
SO ART I - raced wide in the middle stages.
I'M WATCHING YOU - held up on the final bend.
MR MCLAREN - Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule when TANGIER TANGO briefly raced wider on the track near the 1300 metres. After viewing the replays it was established that K Larsen (MR MCLAREN) had commenced his outwards movement prior to TANGIER TANGO reaching his sulky wheel with no further action required. Raced wider on the track near the 1250 metres.
THE MIGHTY MONDO - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Held up on the final bend.
TANGIER TANGO - lay inwards on the bends. Briefly raced wider on the track near the 1300 metres. Weakened on the final bend.
WHITE DIAMOND GOLD - raced wide in the middle stages.
Race 8   NEVELE R STUD/MACCA LODGE SOUTHERN OAKS HEAT (MOB PACE)
MOONLITE DREAM - trainer A Stuart was issued with a warning for presenting this filly with the incorrect colours.
DANNEMORA - raced wide early and was restrained to the rear to obtain cover.
Race 9   TOM & ERROLYN TAANE MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
CARRERA DANCE - lay inwards on the final bend and throughout the run home.
SAGWITCH - weakened on the final bend.
BRAEVIEW KELLY - raced wide early. Over-raced in the middle stages.
QUADDIE VC - briefly lay inwards leaving the final bend having to be corrected by its driver.
BEAUTY BARRY - weakened on the final bend.
ANYTHING GOES - raced wide early.
PORT AU PRINCE - over raced in the score-up.
AMERICAN MAC - broke passing the 1600 metres and was retired from the race. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have suffered an injury to the right hind suspensory ligament and was treated accordingly. Connections were advised the gelding was stood down pending a Veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
Race 10   DIAMONDS DAY 30TH APRIL MOBILE PACE
THE BIG LEBOWSKI - held up rounding the final bend and early in the home straight. Again held up over the concluding stages of the run home.
TISBURY ROCKS - held up throughout the run home.
EMERALD ABBEY - raced wide early.
HOKONUI SAM - raced wide early.
RAKANOTTA - held up late in the run home.
BROOKIES PLAYER - lay out rounding the bends. Held up throughout the run home. Driver C Ferguson was shown the films and spoken to regarding the manner he drove near the 1800 metres when BIZZIE LOU raced wider on the track. Mr Ferguson explained that his gelding had hung outwards and over-raced causing him difficulty and due to his horses manners he elected to shift off the fence passing the 1800 metres which briefly forced BIZZIE LOU wider on the track. In light of this the Stewards accepted Mr Ferguson's explanation and placed a warning on the racing record of the gelding.
BIZZIE LOU - raced wider on the track near the 1800 metres.
ASIAN ELVIS - raced wide without cover from the 900 metres.
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