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Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc

Saturday, 30 April

Stipendiary Stewards Report

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

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Nil

Summary

Swabbing
ONLY ONE WAY, MOONLITE DREAM, VAN LIBERTY, MOSSDALE TERRY, PYRAMID MYSTIC, WITH A BANG, SAND WAVE, THE BLACK FLASH, DON'T STOP DREAMING, IDEALISM, AARDIE'S EXPRESS, MONACO GRACE
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 6A Milne (WRECKING BALL)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving shifting ground 200 metres (3 days).
Suspended from 01/05/2022 until 21/05/2022 inclusive.
Fines
Race 2R Close (MOONLITE DREAM)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs 4.4] - Crossed reins late in the run home. Fined $200.
Warnings
Race 9R McIlwrick (PERONI)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 9B Williamson (IDEALISM)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs 4.4] - Crossed reins late in the run home.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2CELTIC ABBEY - Warned Racing Manners
Race 2CHOGI - Unruly Mobiles
Race 2TSUNAMI - Unruly Mobiles
Race 5ANDIAMO - Ineligible Standing Starts - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 5CODY BANNER - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 5UNIQUE MARSHALL - Warned Racing Manners
Race 6WAVETHEBILL - Warned Mobiles
Race 7MATT MAJOR - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9KERRI MAGUIRE - Warned Stands
Race 9PERONI - Warned Stands
Medical Certificate
 K Larsen - Medical Clearance required
Driver Changes
Race 5T Larsen replaced K Larsen on ANDIAMO
 Injured
Late Scratchings
Race 3HE'S A MEISTER - on veterinary advice at 8.31am
Race 4MR MCLAREN - on veterinary advice at 1.00pm
Race 9MACANDREW AVIATOR - on veterinary advice at 8.59am
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 01/05/2022 until 05/05/2022 inclusive (5 days):
SPRINGBANK MASON, BETTOR BACK OFF, HE'S A MEISTER, BEACH BALL, HURRICANE HENDRIX, MACANDREW AVIATOR, DANGEROUS

Race Comments

Race 1   CRAIG HEYRICK AT HARCOURTS HANDICAP TROT
SIMONE LINDENNY - slow to begin. Hung outwards and trotted roughly on various occasions during the running. Held up through the early and middle stages of the run home.
LOVE N THE PORT - when asked to comment on the performance driver M Williamson advised the gelding was unsuited to racing parked with the fast tempo of the race.
PEREGRINE - held up on the final bend.
ONLY ONE WAY - hung inwards near the 1250 metres striking a track marker. Over-raced through the middle stages when leading.
Race 2   COATS & SCHUCK JEWELLERS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
CHOGI - broke in the score-up losing all chance. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts.
MOONLITE DREAM - driver R Close reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. Driver R Close admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip & Rein Regulations in that he crossed his reins late in the run home when performing a celebratory gesture. After viewing replays and considering penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.
CELTIC ABBEY - paced roughly on various occasions during the running. Broke near the 500 metres hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
COURAGE REACTOR - raced wide early. Over-raced through the middle stages. Weakened on the final bend. When asked to comment on the performance driver S Ottley advised the filly had been striking the wheel discs and over-raced as a consequence. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a high heart and respiratory rate with a poor recovery.
YOU SAID IT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 500 metres.
MAJOR FIRE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 500 metres.
PRINCESS POPSICLE - weakened on the final bend.
SHERWOOD MAGGIE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 500 metres. Held up on the final bend.
WHO'S BETTOR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 500 metres.
TSUNAMI - broke in the early stages losing all chance. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts.
TASHS BAD GIRL - hampered by a breaking runner near the 500 metres.
EVERYWHERE - raced wide early.
Race 3   PENINSULAR RESORT/BEACH ROAD HOLIDAY PARK MOB PACE
WATTLEBANK ARNIE - weakened over the concluding stages. When asked to comment on the performance driver T Williams advised the gelding had worked too hard through the early stages.
MACANDREW NAVIGATOR - forced to race wide without cover from the 800 metres.
ART LINCOLN - weakened on the final bend. When asked to comment on the performance driver M Williamson advised the gelding had worked too hard through the early stages.
HE'S A MEISTER - late scratching on veterinary advice at 8.31am.
ROCKNROLL LOVER - raced wide early. Broke near the 1450 metres losing ground. Held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home.
ALWAYS B THERE - hung inwards and paced roughly shortly after the start. Raced wide early.
BUBBA SCRUB - held up on the final bend.
FOVEAUX STRAIT - raced greenly approaching the 800 metres.
OLLY - held up on the final bend.
ROCKMYSTER - held up by a weakening runner on the final bend.
SIR LANCELOT - held up early in the run home.
Race 4   BETAVET MOBILE PACE
A false start was declared when MR MCLAREN hung outwards in the score-up and contacted the outside fence dislodging driver K Larsen from the sulky. Mr Larsen was examined by St John Paramedics and treated for abrasions and significant bruising. Mr Larsen was stood down from his remaining driving engagement and advised a medical clearance would be required prior to him driving next. MR MCLAREN was declared a late scratching on Veterinary advice at 1.00pm and treated for abrasions to the hind legs.
The start of the race was initially delayed approximately 11 minutes and was then further delayed due to SO ART I requiring a sulky change.
SO ART I - weakened on the final bend.
TISBURY ROCKS - held up on the final bend and early in the run home.
THE BIG LEBOWSKI - raced wide early.
HENRY MAGUIRE - over-raced in the middle stages. Hung inwards and paced roughly rounding the final bend.
VINTAGE ROSE - weakened on the final bend.
CHANGEAROUND - over-raced throughout.
JABALI - raced four-wide from the 700 metres.
THE MIGHTY MONDO - paced roughly as the start was effected and had to be steadied. Over-raced in the middle stages. Held up on the final bend and until late in the run home.
Race 5   CADUCEUS CLUB OF SOUTHLAND HANDICAP TROT
The start time of this race was rescheduled to 1.30pm due to the significant delay in the previous race.
MISS BAMBOOCHA - shifted outwards marginally at the start and locked wheels with UNIQUE MARSHALL for a short distance.
UNIQUE MARSHALL - locked wheels with MISS BAMBOOCHA for a short distance at the start. Broke near the 750 metres and continued on in a break for the remainder of the race when proving uncontrollable despite the efforts of junior driver S O'Reilly. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
DREAMSINTHE MIST - trotted roughly when leading through the middle stages and over-raced.
CODY BANNER - trotted roughly through the middle stages. Broke near the 500 metres. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
DANANGUS FELLA - trotted roughly on various occasions during the running. Broke passing the 1600 metres. Again broke near the 1100 metres losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 750 metres.
ANDIAMO - junior driver T Larsen was an authorised late driver change replacing K Larsen. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards from a standing start on one occasion prior to resuming.
KING OF THE NORTH - broke briefly rounding the final bend.
AFTERBURNER - connections reported the gelding has been treated for a virus since last racing. Held up leaving the final bend.
Race 6   FOVEAUX COMMUNICATIONS LTD MOBILE PACE
WRECKING BALL - driver A Milne admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he shifted ground inwards near the 200 metres resulting in SAGWITCH and FRANCO HUNTINGTON being checked. After viewing replays and considering penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Milne's licence to drive from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 21 May 2022 (3 days).
NYLA - under pressure from the 700 metres losing ground. When asked to comment on the performance driver M Williamson expressed disappointment and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
SAGWITCH - checked and broke near the 200 metres.
FRANCO HUNTINGTON - raced wide early. Checked near the 200 metres with driver J Morrison becoming unbalanced in the sulky.
FRIENDLY EYRE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 150 metres.
WAVETHEBILL - out of position at the start despite the efforts of junior driver S O'Reilly. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. When asked to comment on the performance junior driver S O'Reilly advised she was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. Stewards will follow up with trainer S Adlam in the coming days.
EMERALD ABBEY - weakened on the final bend.
CARRERA DANCE - raced wide early.
BRIGADIERS SON - lay inwards on the final bend.
Trainer S Adlam advised Stewards on 11 May that WAVETHEBILL has been treated for a virus since last racing.
Race 7   ALABAR SOUTHERN SUPREMACY STAKES FINAL (MOBILE PACE)
MATT MAJOR - hung outwards through the back straight on the final occasion causing driver T Williams some difficulty. Continued to hang outwards on the final bend and ran off near the 200 metres losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Co-trainer S Telfer advised they would have MATT MAJOR undergo a further veterinary examination in the coming days which Stewards will follow up.
Stable representative T Williams advised Stewards on 13 May that MATT MAJOR will be sent for a lengthy spell.
Race 8   DIAMOND CREEK FARM 2YO CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE)
DA VINCI - over-raced in the middle stages.
A MAJOR STARR - broke shortly after the start and settled at the rear of the field.
Race 9   REGENT CAR COURT SOUTHERN CUPS FINAL (HANDICAP PACE)
KERRI MAGUIRE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
IDEALISM - driver B Williamson was issued with a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home when performing a celebratory gesture.
TAIRLAW TOLL - weakened on the final bend. When asked to comment on the performance driver M Williamson advised that the gelding had felt flat throughout and in his opinion may have been feeling the affects of recent racing. Connections reported they would give consideration to sending TAIRLAW TOLL for a spell.
PERONI - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver R McIlwrick was issued with a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE - tangled away.
WARLOCH - tangled away.
MACANDREW AVIATOR - late scratching on veterinary advice at 8.59am.
Race 10   NEVELE R STUD/MACCA LODGE SOUTHERN OAKS FINAL (MOBILE PACE)
MONACO GRACE - over-raced in the middle stages.
ALWAYS B MY HONEY - raced wide early. Held up by a weakening runner on the final bend.
JOES ROCK - driver B Orange reported the removable deafeners had failed to release due to the cord becoming entangled.
PLAY PHILLY - raced wide early.
FEELTHEJOY - weakened on the final bend.
Race 11   OLPHERT CONTRACTING LTD MOBILE PACE
CLASSY DANCER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
BETA THAN LOVE - over-raced in the middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.
AIRWAVES - raced wide without cover from the 700 metres.
QUADDIE VC - raced wide early.
MACH QUILLAN - raced wide early. When asked to comment on the performance driver B Williamson advised that the gelding had worked hard in the early stages to obtain the lead with the effort taking its toll.
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