Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc
Thursday, 7 September 2023
Stipendiary Stewards Report
- Club
- Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc at Young Quinn Raceway
- Weather
- Overcast
- Track
- Easy
- Rail
- Not applicable
- Stewards
- N McIntyre (Chairman), P Williams, B Burke
- Veterinarian
- Dr M J Reidie
General
| General |
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| Pre-race blood testing was carried out. |
Supplementary
| Invercargill HRC - Sunday, 23rd April 2023 |
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| Race 1 - CRAIG HEYRICK AT HARCOUTS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE |
| Trainer T Dewe advised Stewards on 5 September that following this race JUDITH GWENDA was sent for a spell. |
Summary
| Swabbing |
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| PERFECT POTION, KENNY'S CHARM, HUKI FELLA, THE JAFA EXPRESS, DEM BONES DEM BONES, AARDIE'S EXPRESS, AVEROSS MAJESTY, LUCYS DELIGHT, LOU'S DEAL |
| Protests | |
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| Nil |
| Suspensions | |
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| Nil |
| Fines | |
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| Nil |
| Warnings | |
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| Race 4 | T Nally (I'M WATCHING YOU) [Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start. |
| Race 8 | O Kite (MR CASH MAN) [Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start. |
| Race 8 | M Williamson (STEP IT UP A NOTCH) [Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start. |
| Race 9 | B Barclay (MYDADTHETERROR) [Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacted track marker 1900m. |
| Bleeders | |
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| Nil |
| Horse Action | |
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| Race 1 | HUNTER ROBYN - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 1 | PERFECT POTION - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 2 | CONTESSA'S PRIDE - Ineligible Standing Starts - Stood Down 1 Trial |
| Race 3 | ALWAYS ON SALE - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 4 | FRANCO HUNTINGTON - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 4 | RAKE - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 4 | SWEET TREAT - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 5 | SON OF THE CLEANER - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 6 | AARDIE'S EXPRESS - Veterinary Clearance Received |
| Race 8 | FRANCO CORNEL - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 8 | WRECKING BALL - Warned Mobiles |
| Medical Certificate | |
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| Nil |
| Driver Changes | |
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| Nil |
| Late Scratchings | |
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| Nil |
| Scratching Penalties | |
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| Ineligible from 08/09/2023 until 12/09/2023 inclusive (5 days): CHICK MAGNET, JUDICATE, ITOJE |
Race Comments
| Race 1 MLT / THREE RIVERS HOTEL FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE | |
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| ARTMORE - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the filly had travelled well however failed to respond when placed under pressure in the straight. Stewards will follow up with trainer T Stratford in the coming days. | |
| STEEL LEDGER - hung inwards rounding the bends throughout and again rounding the final bend striking track markers. Trainer A Paisley advised that he will be making gear changes for future racing and the filly would also be examined by an equine dentist. | |
| FUN TO LOVE - held up in the initial stages of the run home and then had difficulty obtaining clear racing room over the concluding stages. | |
| HUNTER ROBYN - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Larsen. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. | |
| PERFECT POTION - hung outwards in the latter part of the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. | |
| Race 2 WYNDHAM WORKOUTS TROT | |
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| HIGHLIGHT - fractious prior to the start and was out of position as a result after driver A Milne attempted to rectify this and was very slow to begin. Broke after 100m losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend. Stewards withheld payment of dividends until driver A Milne had confirmed his chances of a fair start had not been denied. | |
| YUKON'D ME - over-raced middle stages. Hung inwards for a distance rounding the final bend and in the initial stages of the run home. | |
| MAJESTIC CHALLEN - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend. | |
| CONTESSA'S PRIDE - broke at the start. Stood down to complete one standing start trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming. Broke again passing the 2000m losing all chance. | |
| ACTION PACKED - trotted roughly in the run home. Driver N Williamson reported he was unable to fully drive the gelding out as a consequence. | |
| KISS ME KATE - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend. | |
| Race 3 FEAR THE DRAGON AT MACCA LODGE MOBILE PACE | |
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| COLD PURSUIT - hampered by a weakening runner near the 1200m. | |
| RAMBLIN ROVER - checked near the 100m when the runner to the outside shifted in. When questioned regarding this driver B Barclay advised his chances of finishing in front of ALWAYS ON SALE were not affected, therefore he elected not to protest. | |
| MATAURA B B - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Held up in the initial stages of the run home. | |
| AARDIE'S CAPTAIN - hampered by a weakening runner near the 1200m. Weakened rounding the final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. | |
| THE MAESTRO - raced wide early. Weakened quickly from the 1200m hampering trailing runners. Broke briefly near the 800m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with trainer P Andrews in the coming days. | |
| GUNNER ANDY - weakened from the 500m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with trainer M Brinsdon in the coming days. | |
| CARBON COPY - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. | |
| ALWAYS ON SALE - lay inwards abruptly near the 100m checking RAMBLIN ROVER momentarily despite the efforts of driver B Williamson. Raced erratically over the concluding stages. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. | |
| CAPTAIN MEISTER - slow to leave the pre-race circle and was back from the Unruly position at the start. Raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. | |
| Race 4 MLT / PIONEER TAVERN MOBILE PACE | |
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| The start was delayed approximately 4 minutes due to pre-race Veterinary examinations being required for two runners. | |
| SWEET TREAT - underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home. | |
| RAKE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Orange. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| FRANCO HUNTINGTON - underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. | |
| I'M WATCHING YOU - out of position at the start. Stewards questioned junior driver T Nally in the presence of senior horseman P Hunter in relation to his position at the start. After hearing from Mr Nally and Mr Hunter, Mr Nally was issued with a warning to make a better effort to ensure he maintains his position until the start. | |
| MUCHO FUERTE - weakened rounding the final bend. | |
| Race 5 NEXT RACE MEETING 12TH OCTOBER TROT | |
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| SON OF THE CLEANER - broke passing the 800m losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 100m. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. | |
| SWITCH ON - over-raced middle stages. | |
| ANDOVER THE KEYS - trotted roughly through the early stages. Weakened final bend. | |
| Race 6 PERFECT STING AT MACCA LODGE MOBILE PACE | |
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| AARDIE'S EXPRESS - the required Veterinary Clearance was received. Driver T Williams reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. | |
| Race 7 MARSHALL'S EXCAVATING LTD HANDICAP TROT | |
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| AVEROSS MAJESTY - slow through the early stages. Over-raced middle stages. | |
| MIXED FAITH - lay outwards in the run home. When asked to comment regarding the performance trainer/driver B Williamson advised the mare was reluctant to take the passing lane when hanging outwards in the run home and he did not release the removable deafeners as a consequence. Mr Williamson further advised he was not overly disappointed and the mare would derive considerable benefit from the run. | |
| KRACKALING - held up in the initial stages of the run home. | |
| ONE MORE MOMENT - lay inwards over the concluding stages. | |
| MAD JACK - driver B Barclay reported a sulky tyre had deflated during the running. | |
| Race 8 PEBBLE BEACH NEW AT ALABAR MOBILE PACE | |
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| JONIQUE - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home. | |
| FRANCO CORNEL - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Orange. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| INSARCHATWIST - held up in the initial stages of the run home. | |
| MR CASH MAN - out of position at the start. Driver O Kite was issued with a warning. | |
| STEP IT UP A NOTCH - out of position at the start. Driver M Williamson was issued with a warning. Improved wide from the 400m. | |
| WRECKING BALL - over-raced throughout the score up causing driver A Milne considerable difficulty and was unable to take up its correct position of one on the second line at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| Race 9 HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY MALCOLM MCKELVIE MOBILE PACE | |
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| CLASSIC MISSION - forced to race wide from the 600m. Driver K Tomlinson reported she was unable to release the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled. | |
| LOU'S DEAL - when asked to comment on the improved performance trainer R Heads advised the gelding had appreciated a more economical trip today. | |
| STILLYOURSHOT - connections reported the gelding has been treated for foot soreness and has also had a change in shoeing since last racing. Over-raced middle stages. Held up over the concluding stages. | |
| MYDADTHETERROR - struck a track marker near the 1900m. Driver B Barclay was issued with a warning. | |
| REFINE - weakened rounding the final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with trainer T Dewe in the coming days. | |