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Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc

Saturday, 16 March 2024

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc at Young Quinn Raceway
Weather
Overcast/Raining
Track
Easy
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
V Munro (Chairman), N McIntyre (Remote), B Burke
Veterinarian
Dr H J Busby
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out at today's meeting.

Supplementary

Gore HRC - Sunday, 18th February 2024
Race 5 - ABERNETHY CONTRACTING HANDICAP TROT
Trainer R Wilson advised Stewards on 13 March that SPEEDING SPIRIT has had its hocks treated since last racing.

Summary

Swabbing
HUCKLEBERRY, ASK ME LOU, FRANCO EZRA, BOMBAY GLACIER, LOUIES GIRL, FERNLEIGH BLACKBIRD, SALLY LINDENNY, CHARLIE BROWN, CAPTAIN MEISTER, DAWSON, WARD LAMON, MONTAGE
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 9R Gutsell (STILL ROCKIN)
[Rule 869(3)(g)] - Drove in a manner capable of diminishing his chances (7 days).
Suspended from 26/03/2024 until 27/04/2024 inclusive.
Race 10M Hurrell (DAWSON)
[Rule 869(4) and Home Straight Regs] - Shifting into passing lane in home straight causing interference 60m (2 days).
Suspended from 17/03/2024 until 28/03/2024 inclusive.
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 1S Armour (ACTION PACKED)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented without the notified blinds.
Race 8T Dewe (SOUTH SEAS ROCK)
[Rule 865(1)] - Late notification of gear.
Race 12B Norman (COSMIC AURUM)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1SONNY JIM - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 2FORTY WIVES - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 3BY CHANCE - Warned Mobiles
Race 8TACT MCLEOD - Warned Stands
Race 9MR PRESIDENT - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Race 10BOBBIES ROCK - Warned Racing Manners
Race 11RED ROCK - Warned Mobiles
Race 12LEDGER'S MAID - Unruly Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 17/03/2024 until 21/03/2024 inclusive (5 days):
MAMMA MIA, QUEEN OF SWORDS
Ineligible from 17/03/2024 until 30/03/2024 inclusive (14 days):
I'M WATCHING YOU, FIREFOREFIDDLE, SWITCH ON

Race Comments

Race 1   MARSHALL'S EXCAVATING LTD / WYNDHAM WORKOUTS TROT
HUCKLEBERRY - driver N Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
DIGNIFY - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.
FATHER ON DOWN - over-raced middle stages.
WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE - trotted roughly first bend. Broke just inside the 50m and failed to settle. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
COCHISE - broke at the start losing its chance.
ACTION PACKED - trainer S Armour was warned for presenting the gelding without the notified blinds which were fitted prior to the race. Broke passing the 200m.
SONNY JIM - broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Again broke passing the 1100m losing all chance. Stood down to complete one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
HENNESSY - raced greenly through the early stages when objecting to the grit.
Race 2   LAMB DRIVE & CATTLE GRAZIERS MOBILE PACE
MATAI HARRY - raced three wide without cover throughout. Weakened from the 700m. Stewards questioned driver A Milne regarding the tactics he adopted when racing wide throughout before weakening. Mr Milne explained that after beginning well his intention was to go forward however the gelding had dropped the bit and would not progress. Mr Milne added he was reluctant to restrain to the rear at this point as this would have meant going back several lengths so he opted to remain racing three wide in the hope that he would flush another runner out ahead and obtain cover, however this had failed to eventuate. After hearing from Mr Milne Stewards adjourned the matter to give it further consideration.
CAST A SHADOW - held up for a distance final bend.
FORTY WIVES - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. Underwent a post-race Veterinary examination at the request of connections which revealed the gelding to have a minor laceration to the right hind fetlock which has been treated. Connections were advised FORTY WIVES was stood down pending a Veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
EMERALD ABBEY - held up leaving the final bend.
Race 3   MACCA LODGE KINDERGARTEN STAKES 28 MARCH MOBILE PACE
COBA CHARGED - raced in restricted room over the concluding stages when ALWAYS DREAMING lay inwards. Following the race driver R Close viewed the footage of the concluding stages before deciding not to proceed with a protest.
RAKAMICK - raced wide from the 500m.
BY CHANCE - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
ALWAYS DREAMING - lay inwards over the concluding stages despite the efforts of driver N Williamson placing COBA CHARGED in restricted room.
Race 4   GT CHAMBERLAIN BUILDERS LTD MOBILE PACE
JAZZY STYX - held up early in the run home. When asked to comment on the performance driver W House could offer no tangible explanation.
CLAASEE - raced wide early.
ROBYNS HUSTLER - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
ROBYNS ART - raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.
WARRIOR EASTON - over-raced middle stages.
HALEY ROBYN - raced wide from the 900m.
SUPERFAST - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up over the concluding stages.
Race 5   MACCA LODGE/NEVELE R STUD SOUTHERN OAKS (HEAT 4) MOBILE PACE
MELODY BANNER - raced wide early. When asked to comment on the performance driver T Williams advised that the race was not run to suit with the filly sitting parked on a fast tempo.
Race 6   SOUTHERN S'BRED BREEDERS SOUTHERN BELLE SERIES MOBILE PACE
BEACH DAY - held up throughout the run home. Driver M Hurrell reported he did not release the removable deafeners as a consequence.
KAHLUA FLYBYE - briefly paced roughly near the 900m having to be steadied. When asked to comment on the performance driver T Williams advised he was disappointed in the effort adding the mare had every chance.
Race 7   DANNY CRENGLE SHEARING HANDICAP TROT
KRACKALING - held up final bend.
OUR SUPERFUND - broke shortly after the start losing ground.
AFTERBURNER - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.
IMPERIAL MAN - broke at the start losing all chance.
Race 8   MLT WYNDHAM CUP (HANDICAP PACE)
HACKSAW RIDGE - broke at the start.
BEACH FLYBYE - broke at the start.
SOUTH SEAS ROCK - trainer T Dewe was warned for being late to notify the gelding would race without blinds. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.
JORDY - broke at the start.
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - forced to race wide from the 900m.
TACT MCLEOD - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
DA VINCI - broke briefly at the start.
ONE CHANGE - tangled away. Connections reported the off-front shoe shifted during the running.
Race 9   CRAIG FERGUSON RACING STABLES MOBILE PACE
NETHERTON FRANCO - over-raced when leading in the early stages.
RAKAMURPH - weakened final bend. When asked to comment on the performance trainer/driver N Williamson could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with Mr Williamson in the coming days.
ROBYNS PLAYBOY - over-raced when being restrained in the early stages.
OUTBACK MAN - over-raced early and middle stages.
STILL ROCKIN - Stewards questioned driver R Gutsell regarding the tactics he adopted in the early stages, in particular when persisting in a challenge for the lead from the 1600m for a distance of 1000m and not giving his runner any respite. After hearing the explanation tendered Stewards issued Mr Gutsell with a charge under Rule 869(3)(g), which was admitted, in that he drove in a manner capable of diminishing the chances of the gelding finishing in its best possible position. After viewing the replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Gutsell's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 25 March up to and including 27 April 2024 (7 days.)
MR PRESIDENT - fractious and reared prior to the score up with the overcheck becoming displaced as a consequence, resulting in a false start being declared. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend.
CAPTAIN MEISTER - driver K Green reported that despite her efforts the removable deafeners would not release due to the cord becoming entangled.
Race 10   REGAN TODD RACING STABLES MOBILE PACE
DAWSON - driver M Hurrell admitted a charge under Rule 869(4) and the Home Straight Regulations in that he allowed the gelding to shift into the passing lane in the home straight resulting in interference being caused to BOBBIES ROCK near the 60m. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hurrell's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 28 March 2024 (2 days.)
HERB - improved wide from the 600m. When asked to comment on the performance driver R Close stated he was disappointed with the way the gelding had finished the race off. Trainer R Todd advised he would have blood tests conducted on HERB in the coming days which Stewards will follow up the results.
BOBBIES ROCK - over-raced middle stages. Over-raced again near the 400m and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of FLYING BIRD and when shifting out contacted the sulky wheel of that runner. In assessing this matter Stewards took into account that BOBBIES ROCK was over-racing at the time and took no further action other than to place a warning on the racing record of the gelding. Had to be steadied near the 60m when DAWSON shifted inwards. Following the race confirmation of placings was withheld until driver K Green had viewed the films in relation to a protest. After viewing the films and taking into consideration the margin at the post Miss Green elected not to proceed and placings were duly authorised.
Race 11   KUBALA SEEDS MOBILE PACE
ON THE BEACH - raced wide early stages.
LOURETTA - raced greenly for a distance passing the 1500m.
RED ROCK - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver M Hurrell. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened rounding the final bend.
HOIST - weakened rounding the final bend.
GEMS DELIGHT - weakened rounding the final bend.
Race 12   LINTON CONTRACTING / ASK BUILDING LTD MOBILE PACE
TOP POCKET CHANCE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
BILL MO - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
COSMIC AURUM - driver B Norman was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
LEDGER'S MAID - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver T Nally. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts.
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