Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc

Thursday, 1 February 2024

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club: Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc at Ascot Park Raceway
Weather: Overcast
Track: Good
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: R Haley (Chairman), V Munro, B Burke
Veterinarian: Dr H J Busby

General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Methven TC - Sunday, 28th January 2024
Race 11 - ASHBURTON CLUB MOBILE PACE
Trainer M Smolenski advised Stewards on 1 February that LOUIS has been treated for dehydration since last racing.

Summary

Swabbing
DURRANT, AMERICAN MAC, ADVANCE PARTY, HALEY ROBYN, FIRST LIGHT, MAJESDIX, BLUTO, DUKE OF SCOTLAND

Protests
Nil

Suspensions
Nil

Fines
Nil

Warnings
Race 1	N Williamson (WARRIOR EASTON) [Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting a track marker near the 750m.
Race 4	B Norman (SUPERFAST) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented without the notified blinds.

Bleeders
Nil

Horse Action
Race 5	DEMI DARLING - Warned Mobiles
Race 5	HIGHT PATROL - Warned Racing Manners
Race 6	QUERCUS RUBRA - Warned Racing Manners
Race 8	BILL MO - Warned Mobiles

Medical Certificate
Nil

Driver Changes
Nil

Late Scratchings
Nil

Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 02/02/2024 until 06/02/2024 inclusive (5 days): LEDGER'S MAID

Race Comments

Race 1 ZILCO PRODUCTS MOBILE PACE	Show Video
gVZHcmJbWHA TASHS BAD GIRL - over-raced through the middle stages.
LORTON VALE - weakened final bend.
WARRIOR EASTON - raced wide early. Struck and dislodged a track marker near the 750m. Driver N Williamson was issued with a warning.
NYLA - lay in rounding the bends.
WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE - paced roughly late in the score up and shortly after the start losing ground.

Race 2 KINGS LOG TRANSPORT MOBILE PACE	Show Video
R51YZ0IR7hw JENNY GUMP - lay in rounding the final bend striking track markers. Authorisation of this runner's 2nd placing was withheld until the Stewards had reviewed the films and were satisfied the mare had not gained an advantage. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer D McLachlan advised that the mare had been working well in the lead up to racing today and he was not surprised by the better effort.
VAN LIBERTY - weakened over the concluding stages.

Race 2 KINGS LOG TRANSPORT MOBILE PACE

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JENNY GUMP - lay in rounding the final bend striking track markers. Authorisation of this runner's 2nd placing was withheld until the Stewards had reviewed the films and were satisfied the mare had not gained an advantage. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer D McLachlan advised that the mare had been working well in the lead up to racing today and he was not surprised by the better effort.

VAN LIBERTY - weakened over the concluding stages.

Race 3 VETSOUTH EQUINE SOUTHERN BELLE SERIES (HT 2) MOBILE PACE	Show Video
pS8Yg66mqVs IDEAL DOUBLE - connections advised the mare has had a hock treated since last racing.
TAYLA ME - over-raced when being restrained to take cover rounding the first bend.
WOODLEA JEWEL - when questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised that the mare was racing up in grade on a short backup and had received a tough run.
MOONLITE DREAM - raced wide early.

Race 4 ELEGANCE AT 148 ON ELLES RESTAURANT MOBILE PACE	Show Video
Ay0_4WvwkAg I'M WATCHING YOU - driver P Hunter reported the sliding blinds were not activated due to cord becoming entangled.
MYDADTHETERROR - lay in rounding the final bend.
SUPERFAST - trainer B Norman was warned for presenting the mare without the notified blinds.
SHERWOOD MAGGIE - over-raced when being restrained to take cover leaving the first bend.
SLY TRICKS - raced wide early.

Race 5 BEAUDIENE BREEDING - SEE YOU AT THE SALES MOBILE PACE	Show Video
aPUDa_RWRgI VANESSA MARIE - held up for clear racing room in the early to middle stages of the run home and briefly locked sulky stays with OH MICKY passing the 120m. Driver M Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners as a consequence of being held up.
BETTER BE WATCHING - held up leaving the final bend and early in the run home.
FIRST LIGHT - driver C Ferguson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
DEMI DARLING - out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Raced three wide without cover throughout before weakening rounding the final bend. Driver M Hurrell advised that DEMI DARLING had been striking the wheel discs during the running.
OH MICKY - briefly locked sulky stays with VANESSA MARIE passing the 120m.
HIGHT PATROL - broke after 150m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Driver R McIlwrick reported he would be recommending gear changes.

Race 6 CRAIG AT HARCOURTS GOLD CHIP FINAL (HANDICAP TROT)	Show Video
fxCOA5kNcOY MADISON'S MOON - broke leaving the first bend losing all chance.
QUERCUS RUBRA - broke rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
MAJESDIX - lay in rounding the final bend.
GET ALONG - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

Race 7 BEAUDIENE BREEDING - SEE YOU AT THE SALES MOBILE PACE	Show Video
io5K-meMTqs FIREFOREFIDDLE - over-raced middle stages.
BROOKIES PLAYER - raced wide early.

Race 8 McLEAY JEWELLERS MOBILE PACE	Show Video
cKe7oJFPS2M LADY BUG - weakened from the 800m. When questioned regarding this driver R McIlwrick could offer no explanation other than the mare had raced greenly at stages. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
VINCENT PRINCE - paced roughly at various stages throughout.
ROBYNS ART - broke after 150m losing ground.
BILL MO - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver M Hurrell. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Hurrell advised that the gelding had been striking a knee during the running and resented the grit.