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Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Sunday, 5 May 2024

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc at Rangiora (All weather)
Weather
Fine
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
P Williams (Chairman), S Renault, R Quirk, K Carston
Veterinarian
Dr H A Doherr
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General

General
The start times for Races 7 and 8 were amended by the TAB to 2.55pm and 3.28pm.

Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Friday, 26th April 2024
Race 3 - KEVIN MCCORMACK DECORATING LTD PACE
Trainer B Weaver advised Stewards on 5 May that DANCE MONKEY has been treated for a virus since last racing.
NZ Metro TC - Wednesday, 1st May 2024
Race 3 - THE TYRE GENERAL (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
Junior driver R Harrison (BONO BROWN) assisted by J Dunn, admitted a breach of 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 viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Harrison's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 5 May up to and including 12 May 2024 (2 days).
NZ Metro TC - Friday, 3rd May 2024
Race 10 - GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
Driver J Morrison (ASIAN ELVIS) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in the early stages when shifting inwards and striking the sulky wheel of PLAYING WITH STARS which punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Summary

Swabbing
BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER, CHICAGO BEAR, A FINE PATRICK, CLONAKILTY, CLYDE, SONOMA TYRON, KAIRAKI CONFIDENTIAL, MY FRIEND LOUIE, KIWI HERO, EBURY STREET
Protests
Race 7JOAN'S RISING STAR (3rd Placing) vs DOUBLE QUICK (2nd Placing)
[Rule 869A(2)] - Interference in the run home. DOUBLE QUICK relegated to 3rd placing.
Suspensions
Race 7B Orange (DOUBLE QUICK)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving causing interference 50m (3 days).
Suspended from 11/05/2024 until 15/05/2024 inclusive.
Race 9R Cameron (JOSE QUIVERA)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (2 days).
Suspended from 09/05/2024 until 12/05/2024 inclusive.
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 4R Holmes (KEEPING IT KIWI)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting final track marker prior to the passing lane.
Race 5R Houghton (FLORENCE THE MACHINE)
[Rule 858(1)(m)] - Out of position at the candy pole.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2RUTHERFORD - Warned Mobiles
Race 2SHADOW CREEK - Warned Mobiles
Race 2SHADOW CREEK - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 3HAYLEY MHOR - Warned Stands
Race 3ROLLIE IN SHOT - Ineligible Standing Starts - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 4BELMONT REVOLUTION - Unruly Mobiles
Race 4ELEGANT ACHIEVER - Unruly Mobiles
Race 4MIDSUMMER DREAMING - Warned Performance
Race 4WAIKARI BARB - Unruly Mobiles
Race 5SILVERLININGS - Warned Racing Manners
Race 6LIVING THE MOMENT - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9SONG SUNG BLUE - Unruly Stands
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 3ROLLIE IN SHOT - Rule 213(1)(e) - Unsatisfactory manners prior to the start
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 06/05/2024 until 09/05/2024 inclusive (4 days):
SPIRIT OF ANARCHY
Ineligible from 06/05/2024 until 10/05/2024 inclusive (5 days):
SPECTATOR, KAIRAKI SPUR, BROTHER LOVE, SPEEDING SPIRIT, BLACK PEARL, EDDIE OSEI, SOCIAL DISTANCING, OBSESSION
Exceptional Circumstances:
WUDABUBBIT

Race Comments

Race 1   ANNE THOMPSON GRADUATION SERIES (HEAT 3) TROT
BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - the boring pole was removed prior the start due to the gelding warming up unfavourably.
SPOTLIGHT - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
ELLAMON - weakened from the 400m.
SOLEMN SON - broke at the start losing all chance.
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - slow to begin. Broke near the 1200m losing all chance.
Race 2   ANNE THOMPSON GRADUATION SERIES (HEAT 3) MOB PACE
KADA - over-raced middle stages.
PATIRO - raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
SHADOW CREEK - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Wilmott. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hung outwards badly passing the 1100m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
MY SKATJIE - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
KID GLOVES - hampered near the 1100m.
CHICAGO BEAR - driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.
RUTHERFORD - out of position at the start before breaking in the early stages losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered near the 1100m.
FULHAM JIVE - over-raced middle stages.
Race 3   ANNE THOMPSON GRADUATION SERIES (HEAT 4) TROT
HAYLEY MHOR - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke again passing the 1500m losing all chance.
MONKEYCMONKEYDOO - trotted roughly throughout the run home.
TOP OF THE HILL - driver J Cox reported the gelding had hung inwards rounding the final bend causing him some difficulty.
PYRAMID ROSE - hung inwards and struck a track marker near the 1400m and broke shortly after losing all chance.
ROLLIE IN SHOT - refused to come up into its position at the start losing all chance. Declared a non-runner by Stewards under Rule 213(1)(e) due to unsatisfactory manners prior to the start. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.
A FINE PATRICK - the boring pole was removed prior the start due to the gelding warming up unfavourably.
Race 4   ANNE THOMPSON GRADUATION SERIES (HEAT 4) MOB PACE
THE MANDALORIAN - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
ELEGANT ACHIEVER - lay outwards and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Raced wide from the 1000m.
BELMONT REVOLUTION - lay inwards and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver T Williams. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.
WAIKARI BARB - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Weakened final bend.
MIDSUMMER DREAMING - lay inwards passing the 1100m placing an inside runner in restricted room. Weakened from the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.
REIVER - weakened rounding the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
KEEPING IT KIWI - held up by a weakening runner final bend. Struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver R Holmes was issued with a warning.
LIGHT ME UP - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was very disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. The connections advised they would give consideration to sending the gelding for a spell.
UCANTHANDLETHETRUTH - placed in restricted room by an outside runner and struck a track marker near the 1100m.
DOVER TERRACE - weakened final bend.
FAREWELL SPIT - raced wide from the 1000m.
CLONAKILTY - raced wide from the 1100m.
KOTARE KELSO - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
Race 5   FIVE STAGS RESTAURANT & BAR MOBILE TROT
SILVERLININGS - hung inwards and trotted roughly through the early and middle stages. Broke near the 800m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
CAPPAHA - trotted roughly and hung inwards in the run home.
GINAS MAJESTY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m. Trotted roughly in the run home.
CLYDE - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer D Williamson advised the gelding had appreciated a drop back in class today compared to recent racing.
FLORENCE THE MACHINE - out of position at the candy pole. Driver R Houghton was issued a warning.
BOYZ INVASION - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver W House advised the gelding had appreciated a return to mobile racing and had been suited by the tempo of the race.
Race 6   ANGLERS ARMS HOTEL (JUNIOR DRIVERS ) TROT
LIVING THE MOMENT - began awkwardly. Broke passing the 500m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
MAJESTIC WHISPER - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a breaking runner passing the 500m and broke losing all chance.
EMILY - fractious prior to the start. Broke at the start losing ground.
SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke passing the 150m losing all chance.
ILLEGAL ALIEN - trainer B Hope advised the mare has had its joints treated since last racing.
SONOMA TYRON - over-raced middle stages.
Race 7   McCONCHIE BUILDERS LTD (FILLIES & MARES) MOBILE PACE
JOAN'S RISING STAR - locked wheels with DOUBLE QUICK near the 50m which shifted inwards in the run home. Promoted to 2nd placing following a protest.
SWEET DREAMS - hung inwards rounding the final bend and in the run home losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised he was disappointed with the effort and that the filly may not have handled the track.
DOUBLE QUICK - shifted inwards in the run home and locked wheels with JOAN'S RISING STAR near the 50m. A protest was lodged under Rule 869A(2) by junior driver S Hill (JOAN'S RISING STAR) placed 3rd, against 2nd placing being awarded to DOUBLE QUICK (B Orange) alleging interference in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from both drivers and Stewards, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest and DOUBLE QUICK was relegated to 3rd placing. Driver B Orange defended an associated charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when allowing his horse to shift inwards in the run home and lock wheels with JOAN'S RISING STAR. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Mr Orange and Stewards, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the charge and Mr Orange's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 10 May up to and including 15 May 2024 (3 days).
Race 8   DIESEL-TECH MACHINERY MOBILE PACE
SKY VALE - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver J Dunn advised the mare had been suited by the shorter distance and the drop back in grade of today's race.
HEY TONIGHT - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
MY FRIEND LOUIE - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the improved performance co-trainer B White advised the gelding had got too far back in the running at its previous start and had benefited from being able to race in a handier position today.
PALATABLE - paced roughly in the early stages.
FITZTHEBILL - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until late in the run home.
Race 9   HIGH SPEC PAINTERS LTD HANDICAP PACE
COUNTRY GOLD - broke after 100m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Returned to the assembly area with blood present in its mouth. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
KIWI HERO - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Hung inwards at various stages throughout. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
HAZER - over-raced throughout causing driver K Tomlinson difficulty.
HE'S A BAY - paced roughly shortly after the start.
SONG SUNG BLUE - stood on the mark checking a trailing runner losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.
JOSE QUIVERA - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages. Driver R Cameron 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 penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Cameron's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 8 May up to and including 12 May 2024 (2 days).
THE COALMAN - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages.
COMMANDER BEN - held up late in the run home.
ITSAMONEYMAKER - severely checked at the start and broke losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.
Race 10   KB ELECTRICS LTD CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE (HT 8) MOB PACE
ARCHIE - held up rounding the final bend.
ELEPHANTINTHEROOM - weakened final bend.
GET IT ON - raced wide early.
PHILADELPHIA FILLY - raced wide early.
HOPE FOR LOVE - raced wide early. Held up final bend and throughout the run home.
KENNEDY - over-raced early when racing wide on the track.
NOT OVER - raced wide early.
BETTERTHANDIVA - held up middle stages of the run home.
TIMBIMBOO - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
WRIGGLES RUFUS - held up rounding the final bend.
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