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Winton Harness Racing Club Inc

Thursday, 17 November

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Winton Harness Racing Club Inc at Central Southland Raceway
Weather
Overcast
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
V Munro (Chairman), S Renault, B Burke, R Haley (Remote)
Veterinarian
Dr H J Busby
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Tuesday, 8th November 2022
Race 10 - AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE
Trainer N Williamson advised Stewards on 17 November that GET UP N DANCE has had its fetlocks treated since last racing.

Summary

Swabbing
BETTA WATCH OUT, ANDOVER THE KEYS, ROLLON SUMMER, TOP POCKET CHANCE, ABBY MAY, GOTTA ELECT BILL, WESTAR LAD, MIKI KNOWS, TARTAN RAIDER, DRESS CODE
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 1L Pearson (SWEET SOUTHERN LASS)
[Rule 849(2)] - Presented with incorrect number.
Race 4D McLachlan (RUBY SEDDON)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented with removable deafeners instead of notified fixed deafeners.
Race 6N Williamson (RIGHTAZZ)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacted track marker leaving final bend.
Race 7A Kyle (TASHS BAD GIRL)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip in a continuous manner.
Race 8K Green (BRANXHOLME LASS)
[Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 8A Kyle (ASK ME LOU)
[Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 8R McIlwrick (THE DARK KNIGHT)
[Rule 869(3)(g)] - Drove in a manner capable of diminishing his chances.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2AARDIE'S CAPTAIN - Warned Stands
Race 2REWIRI HILL - Warned Stands
Race 2REWIRI HILL - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 2SUPERFASTSUPERSTAR - Warned Racing Manners
Race 2THE FIERY COUNTESS - Warned Stands
Race 3COCK A HOOP - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Race 3COCK A HOOP - Warned Racing Manners
Race 4TOP POCKET CHANCE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 8WARRIOR EASTON - Warned Mobiles
Race 10BLACK OPS - Ineligible Mobiles - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 10CARRERA DANCE - Warned Mobiles
Race 10CARRERA DANCE - Warned Racing Manners
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 10BLACK OPS - Declared a non-runner - Unsatisfactory manners prior to the start [Rule 213(1)(e)]
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 18/11/2022 until 22/11/2022 inclusive (5 days):
CHICK MAGNET

Race Comments

Race 1   MARSHALL INDUSTRIES MOBILE PACE
SWEET SOUTHERN LASS - Trainer L Pearson was issued with a warning for presenting this filly with the incorrect number.
LAWYER GIRL - paced roughly at various stages throughout the run home.
BETTA WATCH OUT - lay out final bend and throughout the run home having to be straightened by Driver N Williamson.
Race 2   GOODMAN PLUMBING TROT
THE FIERY COUNTESS - fractious prior to the start with the filly refusing to move, requiring assistance from a Starter's Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
REWIRI HILL - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts at the request of Trainer B Gray.
SUPERFASTSUPERSTAR - weakened from the 1000m and was retired from the race. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding had got its tongue over the bit and choked down. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
FLYING WITHOUT WINGS - broke at the start losing all chance.
AARDIE'S CAPTAIN - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
THE POWER BROKER - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Broke again racing into the first bend losing all chance.
ANDOVER THE KEYS - trotted roughly in the early stages.
THE BRONX BOMBER - held up early stages of the run home.
Race 3   RYAL BUSH TRANSPORT FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
A false start was declared when COCK A HOOP broke in the score up checking a trailing runner. Driver K Larsen elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
PRIDES CONTESSA - checked and broke rounding the final bend.
NOWUCMENOWUDON'T - connections advised Stewards the mare has been served since last racing.
COCK A HOOP - broke rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly. Driver K Larsen reported that the filly had been striking its knees throughout and he will be making gear adjustments in an effort to rectify this tendency.
PRIDES BELLISSIMA - hung inwards at various stages throughout causing Driver J Bennett some difficulty. Raced wide throughout. Checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
CONQUER CLARE - raced wide early. When spoken to regarding the improved performance Trainer M Shirley advised the mare had been improving in recent starts and racing without luck. Mr Shirley added that the horse had benefited from a change of driver and he was not surprised by the effort today.
SOUTHERN STARR - raced three wide with cover throughout. Checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
MAGIE DO - checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
MAJOR FIRE - checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
THE MATRIARCH - checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
OH MICKY - checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
Race 4   MICO PLUMBING HANDICAP TROT
RUBY SEDDON - Trainer D McLachlan was issued with a warning for presenting the mare to race with removable deafeners instead of the notified fixed deafeners. Slow to begin. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages and was unable to be fully driven out by Driver M Hill.
KYLE LOCH - broke near the 1900m losing all chance.
TOP POCKET CHANCE - Trainer C Buchan advised Stewards the gelding has been treated for ulcers since last racing. Broke near the 500m. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Trainer C Buchan advised Stewards on 1 December the gelding has had its hocks treated since last racing.
IMPERIAL MAN - broke near the 700m hampering trailing runners.
KING CASSIDY - trotted roughly at various stages throughout.
AVEROSS MAJESTY - slow to begin.
HURRICANE HILL - hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m.
SIMONE LINDENNY - trotted roughly late in the run home and had to be steadied.
Race 5   SOUTHLAND FARM MACHINERY LTD FILLIES & MARES MOBILE TROT
The start of this race was delayed due to MIXED FAITH requiring gear adjustments.
MISS JESSICA - weakened final bend.
NIGHT WATCH - hung out and trotted roughly in the run home.
LAURIES LEGACY - the murphy blind was removed prior to the start due to the mare warming up unfavourably. Trotted roughly throughout the run home and was unable to be driven out by Driver N Williamson, before breaking just short of the finish line. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards had viewed replays and were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
Race 6   BRECKON FARMS MOBILE PACE
MYDADTHETERROR - weakened final bend.
RIGHTAZZ - shied near the 700m and shifted outwards locking wheels with HENRY MAGUIRE. Driver N Williamson was issued with a warning for contacting a track marker leaving the final bend.
HENRY MAGUIRE - paced roughly in the score up. Locked wheels with RIGHTAZZ near the 700m.
Race 7   PLUMBING WORLD MOBILE PACE
TASHS BAD GIRL - over raced middle stages. Driver A Kyle was issued with a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
TANGIER TANGO - held up final bend and until late in the run home.
TAD LINCOLN - over raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.
MAJOR DOLMIO - raced wide early.
JACCKA OPA - raced wide early. Over raced middle stages. Weakened leaving final bend.
EMERALD ABBEY - held up final bend.
NYLA - raced wide early. Shifted outwards leaving the final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards questioned Driver C Ferguson regarding the manner he drove leaving the final bend when his runner shifted outwards which enabled the trailing FULL OF DESIRE to improve to his inside prior to the passing lane. Mr Ferguson explained that his mare had hung outwards when leading through the middle stages and in particular inside the final 400 metres when placed under pressure. Mr Ferguson added that the mare had proved difficult to steer and shifted outwards despite his efforts to prevent this from occurring. After considering Mr Ferguson's explanation which was confirmed on the replays, Stewards took the matter no further.
Race 8   CREATION SIGNS MOBILE PACE
SLY TRICKS - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
SMART I AM - raced wide early. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1600m. Trainer B Shirley advised stewards on 30 November that the horse has had its joints treated since last racing.
THE DARK KNIGHT - weakened final bend. Stewards questioned Driver R McIlwrick regarding the tactics he adopted during the running, in particular the manner he drove from the 1000 metres when establishing a considerable lead. After hearing from Mr McIlwrick, Stewards adjourned the matter for further consideration. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be showing signs of a respiratory infection. Trainer R Swain advised on 13 December the gelding has been treated for a respiratory infection since last racing.
TIMBIMBOO - raced wide early. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1600m.
ONELOVEONELIFE - held up by a weakening runner final bend. Held up again in the early and middle stages of the run home.
ROCKNROLL LOVER - Driver C Ferguson reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
WARRIOR EASTON - out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1600m. Held up by a weakening runner final bend and again until late in the run home.
ASK ME LOU - out of position at the start. Driver A Kyle was issued with a warning.
BRANXHOLME LASS - out of position at the start. Driver K Green was issued with a warning. Raced wide early. Held up by a weakening runner final bend and early in the run home.
Stewards concluded an investigation into the tactics adopted by Driver R McIlwrick (THE DARK KNIGHT). Of particular concern to the Stewards was the manner in which Mr McIlwrick drove from the 1000m when establishing a considerable lead before weakening rounding the final bend. After considering Mr McIlwrick's explanation and taking into account a subsequent Veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to be showing signs of a respiratory infection, Stewards issued Mr McIlwrick with a warning for his lack of judgement and was advised that he must not drive in a manner which leaves himself open to query.
Race 9   E H BALL ITM MOBILE PACE
HURRICANE BANNER - held up final bend.
FIREFOREFIDDLE - raced wide early.
JABALI - over raced when racing wide early.
MAGNETIC BECKERS - held up final bend and throughout the run home.
MUCHO MACHO MAN - over raced early and middle stages. Held up final bend and throughout the run home.
BIZZIE LOU - held up final bend.
INSARCHATWIST - raced wide early.
Race 10   NEXT MEETING HERE THURSDAY 8TH DECEMBER MOBILE PACE
WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
MR MCLAREN - over raced middle stages.
AIRWAVES - weakened final bend.
CARRERA DANCE - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again near the 500m losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding.
BLACK OPS - refused to leave the pre-race formation losing all chance. Declared a non-runner under Rule 213(1)(e) due to unsatisfactory manners prior to the start. Stood down to complete one mobile trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
Trainer D Baynes advised Stewards that DRESS CODE had been served on 20 January 2023.
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