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Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc

Sunday, 21 January 2024

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc at Waterlea Raceway (Grass)
Weather
Fine
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
M Sole (Chairman), N McIntyre, P Williams
Veterinarian
Dr D A Howes
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Alcohol testing of drivers was conducted with all supplying clear results.

Supplementary

Marlborough HRC - Friday, 19th January 2024
Race 6 - GROVE TAVERN MOBILE PACE
Driver C Butt (MIDFREW LUCRE) admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Butt's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 21 January up to and including 26 January 2024 (2 days).
Race 7 - CABINS2UNZ HANDICAP PACE
Junior driver A Cameron (HES FAST AND FURIOUS), assisted by R May, admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Cameron's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 21 January up to and including 28 January 2024 (3 days).
Race 12 - THANKS TO VOLUNTEERS & MARLBOROUGH HRC COMMITTEE TROT
Driver I Cameron (GINAS MAJESTY) admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Cameron's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 21 January up to and including 28 January 2024 (2 days).

Summary

Swabbing
DIEDRE FRANCO, CARRERA KAHU, MILEY ACE, SARASOTA SUNSET, SODS LAW, PHILADELPHIA FILLY, JIMMY ARMA, MUSCLE BANK, TOKYO ROSE, DOUBLE TIME, MILLWOOD INDIE, MM SUNSHINE
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 4J Dunn (JUDINE)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. Fined $300.
Race 4T Walsh (SARASOTA SUNSET)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. Fined $300.
Race 11S & A Telfer (DELIGHTFUL REALITY)
[Rule 834(2)(a)] - Failed to notify scratching by required time. Fined $200.
Warnings
Race 1P Davis (BEVRON)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 4J Geddes (RAZORS EDGE)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 10B Butt (GET UP N DANCE)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented without notified anti choke device.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1POPNROCK - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3GOT YA NOW - Warned Mobiles
Race 3IFYOUCOULDCWHATIC - Unruly Mobiles
Race 5MAKE MY DAY - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 5SODS LAW - Cleared From Unruly Stands
Race 10CHRIS KYLE - Unruly Stands
Race 12NOTASBADASILOOK - Warned Stands
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 9ACENTO - at 11.15am on Veterinary advice
Race 11DELIGHTFUL REALITY - at 8.25am
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 22/01/2024 until 26/01/2024 inclusive (5 days):
ACENTO, DELIGHTFUL REALITY

Race Comments

Race 1   ASURE SUNDOWNER MOTEL TROT
POPNROCK - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
CASITA BELLA - weakened final bend.
PORTELLI - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
BEVRON - driver P Davis was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
MIDNIGHT DIAMOND - broke after 100m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
DIEDRE FRANCO - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
SOLEMN SON - lay inwards and struck a track marker racing into the first bend before breaking and losing all chance.
EASY MCCARTNEY - hampered and switched to a pace after 100m and had to be broken up losing all chance.
MOA MOJITO - broke near the 300m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. Driver J Morrison advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running.
KOWHAI SUMMIT - hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Again hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
Race 2   KIWI SEED MOBILE PACE
CARRERA KAHU - held up early in the run home.
ROCKCENT - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised in his opinion the mare had not backed up after racing on Friday.
RAKERO LIGHTNING - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
MEMORIES N HEAVEN - raced wide early.
DEAN JAMES - raced wide early.
VISCOUNT BANNER - raced wide throughout.
MY SWEET BELLA ROSE - raced greenly near the 1100m losing ground.
FREDASTAIRE - over-raced early stages. Improved four wide from the 500m.
Race 3   WINEWORKS MOBILE PACE
GOT YA NOW - broke shortly after the start hampering trailing runners, losing ground and over-raced shortly after. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened over the concluding stages.
SPIRITED LOU - raced wide early.
SAMVASA - raced wide early. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
IFYOUCOULDCWHATIC - broke in the score up losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.
DOVER TERRACE - held up middle stages of the run home.
GOTTA TICKET - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
CHAL VEE POWER - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
ITZ ALL FIRED UP - raced wide from the 700m. Lay inwards in the run home.
Race 4   WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL MOBILE PACE
RHYME N REASON - permission was granted for the mare to race without the notified deafeners.
THE HIGHLANDER - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
APATCHOFGOLD - raced wide early. A side carrier strap broke during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be taped and in previously good condition.
VINCENT VEGA - raced wide early.
JUDINE - driver J Dunn admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.
RAZORS EDGE - driver J Geddes was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
WRIGGLES RUFUS - raced wide from the 1200m.
SARASOTA SUNSET - driver T Walsh admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.
WHITE STAR ORLANDO - raced wide early.
Race 5   THE MEMORIAL TROT
OUR PEGASUS PEARL - broke near the 100m losing its chance.
REINDEER TROUBLE - lay inwards in the run home and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of COSMIC ANGEL which was shifting ground outwards near the 450m.
MAKE MY DAY - broke near the 1800m losing ground. Broke again near the 700m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
SODS LAW - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
Race 6   WALLACE DIACK ACCOUNTANTS MOBILE PACE
WATCH THAT MAN - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
TANE J J - held up early in the run home.
QUICKSMART - raced wide early.
GLENGARRY MOONLIGHT - over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Placed in restricted room near the 100m when TANE J J (K Butt) shifted inwards. Stewards questioned driver T Williams (GLENGARRY MOONLIGHT) in relation to this and after hearing his explanation and viewing the films, Stewards were satisfied that Miss Butt's movement had commenced simultaneously to GLENGARRY MOONLIGHT taking up the position to the inside and no further action was warranted.
HEY TONIGHT - raced wide early.
HOPE FOR LOVE - over-raced early and raced wide throughout.
Race 7   SUPER LIQUOR GROVE ROAD & SPRINGLANDS HANDICAP PACE
EBURY STREET - held up over the concluding stages. Driver H Sail reported the removable deafeners were not activated in consequence.
STYLE COUNCIL - held up until late in the run home.
MARY LOU - lay inwards at various stages of the run home having to be steadied by driver J Cox and briefly came together with TIMES ARE A CHANGIN late in the run home.
HES FAST AND FURIOUS - broke at the start losing ground. Briefly jostled for a position with TIMES ARE A CHANGIN near the 2100m and momentarily locked wheels.
MICHAEL EYRE - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.
TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - briefly jostled for a position with HES FAST AND FURIOUS near the 2100m and momentarily locked wheels. Raced wide from the 1100m. Briefly came together with MARY LOU which lay inwards late in the run home.
FOURTH AMENDMENT - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.
Race 8   SEDDON SHIELDS SERIES MARLBOROUGH TROTTERS CUP (HCP TROT)
IDLE STUARTIA - over-raced middle stages. Improved wide from the 500m.
GAZZA BEATT - weakened leaving the final bend.
BOYZ INVASION - began awkwardly.
MAKE MY SUNDON - weakened leaving the final bend.
ANNA'S BOY - weakened leaving the final bend. Driver B Hope advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running.
MUSCLE BANK - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
Race 9   KAM TRANSPORT MOBILE PACE
ACENTO - late scratching at 11.15am on Veterinary advice.
TOKYO ROSE - driver S Ottley reported the sliding blinds were not activated due to having the field covered.
MAYSON SHARD - held up early in the run home.
Race 10   CABINS2U NZ (CANTERBURY) MARLBOROUGH PACERS CUP (HCP PACE)
DOUBLE TIME - held up early in the run home.
CHRIS KYLE - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Over-raced early stages.
BOUDICA - held up early in the run home.
LESTER - lay inwards leaving the final bend and early in the run home hampering an inside runner and having to be steadied by driver K Butt.
DASHING MAJOR - hampered by an outside runner leaving the final bend. Driver T Williams was questioned regarding his decision to shift ground outwards near the 350m instead of waiting for a run in the passing lane. Mr Williams advised the gelding had lay outwards on the point of the bend and instead of attempting to shift back inwards and lose momentum he continued to allow the horse to shift wider. Mr Williams added that he was aware the outside horses were improving sharply and he was conscious of being held up however once into the open the horse had been hampered shortly after and failed to respond to his urgings and proved disappointing. Stewards noted Mr Williams explanation and took the matter no further.
HOMEBUSH LAD - over-raced middle stages.
GET UP N DANCE - trainer B Butt was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified anti choke device. Paced roughly and lay inwards in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
DONMARO - broke at the start losing ground. Improved wide from the 500m.
MOSSDALE BEN - paced roughly in the run home.
Race 11   BLENHEIM SUN MOBILE PACE
ARDEN'S PURSUIT - held up early in the run home. Driver R Harrison advised the sliding blinds were not activated in consequence.
DELIGHTFUL REALITY - late scratching at 8.25am. Co-trainer S Telfer was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to scratch by the required time.
FRANCO TIM - held up early in the run home.
SOCIAL DISTANCING - over-raced middle stages. Weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
MILLWOOD INDIE - driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
Race 12   BLENHEIM PRINT TROT
GINAS MAJESTY - trotted roughly near the 1700m. Held up early in the run home.
BELLA LINDENNY - broke at the start losing all chance.
SON OF PATRICK - broke at the start losing ground.
NOTASBADASILOOK - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
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