Nelson Harness Racing Club Inc
Friday, 12 January 2024
Stipendiary Stewards Report
- Club
- Nelson Harness Racing Club Inc at Richmond Park
- Weather
- Fine
- Track
- Good
- Rail
- Not applicable
- Stewards
- P Williams (Chairman), S Renault, M Sole
- Veterinarians
- Dr W Mitchell, Dr B S Tennent-Brown
General
| General |
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| Pre-race blood testing was carried out. |
Supplementary
Nil
Summary
| Swabbing |
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| WALLFLOWER, READY SET JET, MARY LOU, WOODLEA JEWEL, ALL YOU NEED IS ME, RUAKAKA, BRYCE'S MEDDLE, SUNNYS SISTER, ALTA METEOR, CHRIS KYLE, ROCK BAND |
| Protests | |
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| Race 8 | BOYZ INVASION (7th placing) [Rule 859(3)] - Started in advance of correct barrier position. Dismissed. |
| Suspensions | |
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| Nil |
| Fines | |
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| Nil |
| Warnings | |
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| Race 4 | M & K Gill (HES FAST AND FURIOUS) [Rule 849(2)] - Incorrect saddlecloth. |
| Race 5 | R Close (PARTNERS IN WINE) [Rule 853(1)] - Failing to check in. |
| Race 7 | S Tomlinson (CLASSIE LINC) [Rule 853(1)] - Failing to check in. |
| Bleeders | |
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| Nil |
| Horse Action | |
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| Race 1 | CARRERA KAHU - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 1 | HI LIFE - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 1 | MOUTON CADET - Warned Performance |
| Race 2 | HEARTBREAK HOTEL - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request |
| Race 3 | I'M ROCKIN - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request |
| Race 3 | KAYSANS ROCK - Warned Stands |
| Race 3 | LAMARLI - Warned Stands |
| Race 3 | LUCKY MONEY - Ineligible Racing Performance - Stood Down 1 Trial |
| Race 3 | MILLWOOD GODDESS - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 3 | TAKE A SELFIE - Warned Stands |
| Race 3 | TAKE A SELFIE - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 5 | LOCHIEL LAD - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 6 | FEEL THE MOMENT - Warned Stands |
| Race 6 | RUAKAKA - Cleared From Unruly Stands |
| Race 7 | TIDE AND TIME - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 8 | ALMIGHTY FEAR - Warned Stands |
| Race 8 | BOYZ INVASION - Warned Stands |
| Race 8 | TE RAPA - Warned Stands |
| Race 10 | BLUE ROCK DANCER - Warned Stands |
| Race 11 | JUDGEMENT BAY - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 11 | MAJOR HAPPY - Warned Mobiles |
| Medical Certificate | |
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| Nil |
| Driver Changes | |
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| Nil |
| Late Scratchings | |
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| Race 3 | VITORIA - at 2.20pm on Veterinary advice |
| Race 3 | I'M ROCKIN - Rule 213(1)(j) - Denied a fair start |
| Race 11 | MAJOR HAPPY - Rule 213(1)(e) - Unsatisfactory manners prior to the start |
| Scratching Penalties | |
|---|---|
| Ineligible from 13/01/2024 until 17/01/2024 inclusive (5 days): CRACKASKY, VITORIA, MAKE MY SUNDON, TOPAZ | |
| Ineligible from 13/01/2024 until 26/01/2024 inclusive (14 days): DONEGAL LUTHER |
Race Comments
| Race 1 BMTT / DESIGN ART MOBILE PACE | |
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| SCARLETT'S LEGACY - over-raced middle stages. | |
| CARRERA KAHU - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Paced roughly in the early stages. Paced roughly again passing the 700m when awkwardly placed close to the sulky of BONO BROWN. | |
| GATECRASHER - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| MOOSE MOROWSKI - driver R Close reported that the gelding had hung throughout and will be recommending gear changes. | |
| MOUTON CADET - hung outwards through the middle stages before weakening near the 1000m. Driver W House reported that the gelding had been striking a knee during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding. | |
| REIVER - weakened leaving the final bend. Driver J Cox advised the colt was showing signs of muscle tie up following the race. | |
| FLOSSY REIGN - locked wheels with HI LIFE shortly after the start losing ground. Weakened from the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed slight lameness to the near fore-leg. | |
| HI LIFE - hung inwards shortly after the start despite the efforts of driver K Newman and locked wheels with FLOSSY REIGN then broke losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. | |
| RAKERO SCOTTY - hampered shortly after the start. | |
| Race 2 TOWN & COUNTRY VETS TROT | |
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| KERRALLY - began awkwardly. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. | |
| ORLANDO EXPRESS - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. | |
| POPNROCK - broke rounding the first bend hampering trailing runners. Broke again near the 550m losing all chance. Co-trainer/driver A Tomlinson reported the gelding had trotted roughly rounding the bends and she will be making gear changes prior to the horse racing on Sunday. | |
| MISS NELSON - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened from the 600m. | |
| JUST RICKY - hampered and broke at the start losing ground. Weakened from the 600m. | |
| CASITA BELLA - broke racing into the first bend losing considerable ground. Weakened from the 500m. Trotted roughly in the run home. | |
| HEARTBREAK HOTEL - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer G Smith. | |
| NATIVES BLAZIN SON - broke after 100m losing all chance. | |
| HARMONIA - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Hampered again by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. | |
| IDLE LILLY - hampered and broke shortly after the start. Weakened final bend. | |
| Race 3 PALMS MOTEL PACE | |
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| LAMARLI - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. | |
| MARY LOU - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1450m. When asked regarding the improved performance trainer M Pash reported that the mare had been unsuited to racing on grass tracks in recent weeks and had trialed well in preparation for today's race. | |
| LUCKY MONEY - weakened from the 1100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer D Morrison advised that the mare will be sent for a spell. Stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial. | |
| BROMAC TIMES - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide early. | |
| TAKE A SELFIE - broke at the start checking a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke again near the 500m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Driver B Butt reported that the mare had raced greenly at various stages throughout. | |
| GEM N EM - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Weakened final bend. | |
| MILLWOOD GODDESS - broke near the 1450m losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m. Paced roughly passing the 100m having to be steadied. Driver J Dunn advised the mare had paced roughly throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. | |
| ROCKCENT - weakened near the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the filly had been unsuited to racing in the parked position for a considerable distance through the middle stages with the effort taking its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. | |
| KAYSANS ROCK - reared just prior to the start and shifted outwards hampering an outside runner. Broke after 100m losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied that the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages. | |
| I'M ROCKIN - hampered just prior to the start when an inside runner reared resulting in the gelding being back from position. Broke after 100m losing all chance. Declared a non-runner under Rule 213(1)(j) due to being denied a fair start. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer R Todd. | |
| VITORIA - late scratching at 2.20pm on Veterinary advice. | |
| Race 4 SPEEDO ROBINSON MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE | |
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| LETS GET TROPICAL - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. | |
| MELANDO CHIEF - raced wide early. Held up early in the run home. | |
| OLDE OAK EMMA - held up leaving the final bend. | |
| BUDDY REIGN - weakened leaving the final bend. | |
| KNOCKSHANBALLY - hung inwards and paced roughly in the early stages. Had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home. | |
| KILLINCHY KID - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. | |
| ROCKNROLL DIVA - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| HES FAST AND FURIOUS - co-trainers M & K Gill were warned for presenting the gelding with an incorrect saddlecloth. | |
| BALTIMORE JILL - weakened final bend. | |
| FLO MOTION - weakened final bend. | |
| Race 5 REDWOOD STABLES HOLIDAY PARK MOBILE PACE | |
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| AMALFI - paced roughly for a distance passing the 900m before weakening final bend. | |
| RAKERO LIGHTNING - over-raced middle stages. | |
| ON TOP OF THE WORLD - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| KAWATIRI CREEK - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised she was disappointed and could offer no explanation. | |
| OCEAN BREEZE - weakened final bend. | |
| TWISTA - raced wide early and middle stages. | |
| LOCHIEL LAD - broke briefly racing into the first bend. Broke again near the 1800m losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. | |
| PARTNERS IN WINE - driver R Close was warned for failing to check in after the race. | |
| BET ON POLLY - paced roughly and had to be steadied rounding the first bend. | |
| Race 6 TOMMY BEHRNS TROT | |
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| REINDEER TROUBLE - hung inwards near the 300m striking track markers. | |
| GOTTA TICKET - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. | |
| FEEL THE MOMENT - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| LOVEY DOVEY NOVA - weakened from the 500m. | |
| SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 400m losing all chance. | |
| MAKE MY DAY - broke after 200m losing ground. Broke again rounding the first bend losing all chance. | |
| MAJESTIC WHISPER - broke at the start losing considerable ground. | |
| RUAKAKA - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts. | |
| Race 7 HOANI JACK CUP MOBILE PACE | |
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| FRANCO HOFFMAN - over-raced middle stages. | |
| TIDE AND TIME - over-raced middle stages. Broke leaving the final bend checking outside runners. Stewards questioned driver R Close regarding this incident and after hearing his explanation it was established that TIDE AND TIME had become awkwardly placed close to sulky of BEACH FLYBYE which had commenced to weaken and had been slow to respond to Mr Close's effort to shift wider on the track resulting in TIDE AND TIME making contact with the sulky seat of BEACH FLYBYE with TIDE AND TIME breaking. After considering the matter Stewards placed a warning on the racing record of TIDE AND TIME. Mr Close advised the gelding had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Mr Close also reported that TIDE AND TIME lost its near fore shoe during the running. | |
| JACK TAR - weakened from the 500m. | |
| OOGA CHAKA - checked by a breaking runner near the 300m. | |
| BEACH FLYBYE - weakened leaving the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation. | |
| CLASSIE LINC - hampered leaving the final bend by a breaking runner. Driver S Tomlinson was warned for failing to check in following the race. | |
| WATERMELON SUGAR - over-raced middle stages. | |
| Race 8 THE TRATHEN HANDICAP TROT | |
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| TE RAPA - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened from the 600m. | |
| BONNIE BAGRIE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 700m when being shifted wider on the track by an inside runner losing all chance. | |
| BOYZ INVASION - broke at the start losing all chance. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 859(3) alleging the gelding had started in advance of its correct barrier position. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards, Starter R Donnelly and driver W House the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| MUSCLE BANK - trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out. | |
| ALMIGHTY FEAR - stood on the mark losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| Race 9 NELSON PINE INDUSTRIES NELSON CUP (HANDICAP PACE) | |
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| FERNETTI - broke at the start losing ground. Hung inwards throughout causing driver C Dalgety some difficulty. Weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. | |
| EVANGALIST - hampered by a weakening runner passing the 700m. | |
| LONE WOLF - fractious prior to the start. Raced wide early. | |
| LIVE ON LEGEND - trainer K Austin advised the gelding has been treated for a blood disorder since last racing. Raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner. Driver J Cox advised that the gelding had got its tongue over the bit and may have choked down and he would be recommending gear changes prior to racing on Sunday. | |
| HOMEBUSH LAD - briefly crowded near the 200m. | |
| MIGHTY LOOEE - briefly locked wheels with DONMARO near the 300m. Lay outwards in the run home briefly crowding an outside runner near the 200m. Driver K Newman was spoken to advisedly to ensure he makes a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home. | |
| DONMARO - hung outwards near the 300m briefly locking wheels with MIGHTY LOOEE. | |
| Race 10 DAVE & JAN BIRDLING SPORTS TRUST PACE | |
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| BLUE ROCK DANCER - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| CARDWELL BAY - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised that he was disappointed and could offer no explanation. | |
| ARNOLD LAYNE - held up early in the run home. | |
| CHRIS KYLE - broke briefly at the start. When asked to comment on the improved performance driver S Thornley advised the gelding's recent racing had been from mobile starts and had benefited from a return to standing start racing. Mr Thornley added the horse also appreciated being able to dictate the terms of the race when leading. | |
| BONDI LUSTRE - raced wide early. Raced wide without cover from the 900m. | |
| ARCHIE - weakened leaving final bend. | |
| GOD OF THUNDER - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend. | |
| Race 11 DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS MOBILE PACE | |
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| MAJOR HAPPY - refused to leave the pre-race formation despite the efforts of driver K Newman and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Declared a non-runner by Stewards under Rule 213(1)(e) due to unsatisfactory manners prior to the start. | |
| SARASOTA SUNSET - hampered by a weakening runner. | |
| JUDGEMENT BAY - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Over-raced middle stages. Raced four wide from the 700m. | |
| SOCIAL DISTANCING - driver R Close will be spoken to in the coming days regarding the manner in which he used his whip in the run home. | |
| FULL OF DESIRE - raced wide early. Raced four wide from the 700m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend. | |
| DELIGHTFUL REALITY - weakened from the 500m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. | |
| HI HOPES - raced wide without cover from the 700m. Weakened leaving the final bend. | |
| MORE GOODA - shifted inwards when activating gear passing the 200m. Driver S Ottley was spoken to advisedly to ensure she makes a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home. | |
| KIRKMAN - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. | |