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Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Friday, 8 November 2024

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc at Rangiora (All weather)
Weather
Fine
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
N McIntyre (Chairman), P Williams, M Szukiel, S Renault
Veterinarian
Dr H A Doherr
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General

General
Nil

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Friday, 25th October 2024
Race 5 - THE GREG PRENDERGAST MOBILE PACE
Trainer H Cullen advised Stewards on 8 November WE WALK BY FAITH has been treated for a virus since last racing.
Methven TC - Friday, 1st November 2024
Race 1 - SPEIGHT'S TROT
Driver B Borcoskie defended a breach of Rule 868(3) alleging he failed to drive TESSAMAE out to the end of the race when having a reasonable chance of finishing 1st. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Borcoskie, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the charge and suspended Mr Borcoskie's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 14 November up to and including 1 December 2024 (7 days).
Race 5 - LIQUORLAND TINWALD MOBILE PACE
Trainer G Smith advised Stewards on 8 November STAR MAGIC has been treated for a respiratory infection since last racing.
Race 9 - STRAPPER'S SYNDICATE MOBILE TROT
Junior driver R Harrison (JASPRIT TROUBLE) assisted by B Orange, admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly late in the run home by allowing her horse to shift outwards checking JORDAN ANNE. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.
Kaikoura TC - Monday, 4th November 2024
Race 5 - LOBSTER INN / KAIKOURA NIGHT 'N DAY HANDICAP TROT
Trainer G Smith advised Stewards on 8 November BROTHER LOVE has been treated for a respiratory infection since last racing.

Summary

Swabbing
ODINA, KAIRAKI DELIGHT, MOET SHARD, RACHMANINOV, SACETAS, THE CHASE, MAJOR HENRY, LILAC LUXURY, GRETTYMAC, COUNTRY GOLD
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 5D Taylor (UNCLE PETE)
[Rule 864(2)(d)] - Failed to affix hopple side carrier so as not to come adrift. Fined $100.
Warnings
Race 1P Borcoskie (ELLAMON)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting final track marker prior to the passing lane.
Race 4J Morrison (RACHMANINOV)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting final track marker prior to the passing lane.
Race 10J Cox (HES SANTAS EXCUSE)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Striking a wheel 250m.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1CHESTER GOLD - Warned Mobiles
Race 1NATIVES CULLERDAMOON - Warned Mobiles
Race 2SHAPELY - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3EXECUTIVE BANNER - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3HARRY BELAFONTE - Warned Mobiles
Race 4KING OF DIAMONDS - Unruly Mobiles
Race 4MISS GRACIE - Ineligible Mobiles - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 5IMPRESSIVE SHARD - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 7CHANGEFORTHEBETA - Warned Stands
Race 9KOWHAI SUMMIT - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9NATIVES INFERNO - Warned Mobiles
Race 9OSMIUM - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 3BIG MAMA MORRIS - at 9.10am on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 09/11/2024 until 13/11/2024 inclusive (5 days):
BELMONT VALOR, BIG MAMA MORRIS, BETTOR OFF, HOLLY K

Race Comments

Race 1   WARWICK KIRWAN PLUMBERS MOBILE TROT
CHESTER GOLD - broke shortly after the start losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
GERALDINE CLOWERS - broke after 200m losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.
THE GARDENER'S PRIDE - weakened final bend.
NATIVES CULLERDAMOON - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
ELLAMON - hung inwards near the 400m. Driver P Borcoskie was issued a warning for striking the final track marker prior to the passing lane.
TINKERBELLE - trotted roughly through the middle stages. Again trotted roughly in the run home.
Race 2   R GRANT ELECTRICAL MOBILE PACE
The start was delayed due to the gear on SHAPELY requiring attention.
VERMEER LUSTRE - hung inwards through the middle stages. Connections advised they would be making gear changes prior to the gelding racing next.
GIMMESOMELOVIN - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.
GOOD TIME BETTY - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.
SHAPELY - broke rounding the first bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
ART JORDAN - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Weakened final bend.
ZARLINI - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.
PERPETUAL MOTION - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.
STATE TROOPER - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Raced wide from the 700m.
Race 3   McCONCHIE BUILDERS MOBILE PACE
The start was delayed due to LORD MUDRICK requiring farrier attention.
INTERPOL - checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend losing all chance. The end of the hopple connecting strap loosened during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be in good condition.
FRANCO TIM - held up rounding the final bend.
HILDA MAUD - connections advised the mare would be racing in season. Raced wide early and middle stages.
HOPE FOR LOVE - raced wide early.
EXECUTIVE BANNER - weakened final bend before breaking and checking a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
BIG MAMA MORRIS - late scratching at 9.10am on Veterinary advice.
TIMBIMBOO - held up early in the run home.
HARRY BELAFONTE - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
LORD MUDRICK - over-raced early stages. Raced wide for a distance from the 1500m.
Race 4   MARTIN LARTER MOBILE TROT
KING OF DIAMONDS - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.
RACHMANINOV - struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane which was dislodged. Driver J Morrison was issued a warning.
LOVE POTION - hung inwards at various stages throughout.
TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - raced wide early and middle stages.
KAWHI - raced wide early.
LIVING THE MOMENT - raced wide from the 800m. Trotted roughly rounding the final bend and in the run home and was unable to be driven out.
PEAKNMONKEY - hung outwards for a distance from the 700m when attempting to improve wide.
MISS GRACIE - broke at the start losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.
Race 5   KEITH WOOLLEY FENCING MOBILE PACE
A false start was declared due to the side hopple carrier coming adrift on UNCLE PETE.
IMPRESSIVE SHARD - hung inwards shortly after the start and lost contact with the field despite the efforts of driver M Williamson losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
CAPTAIN CAN CAN - hung outwards and paced roughly shortly after the start. Weakened final bend.
UNCLE PETE - paced roughly rounding the first bend. Trainer D Taylor was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to affix the hopple carrier so as not to come adrift.
Race 6   DAWE CONTRACTING (JUNIOR DRIVERS) HCP TROT
ILLEGAL ALIEN - weakened rounding the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small superficial abrasion to a hind heel.
A LATE LATE PRESSY - weakened rounding the final bend.
DIAMOND HARBOUR - broke after 100m losing all chance and was retired from the race.
BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed.
BONNIE BAGRIE - lay inwards rounding the final bend.
Race 7   CHAPMAN FENCING / JARED CHAPMAN PACE
BLUE ROCK DANCER - held up early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Hope advised the race had not been run to suit after being shuffled back on the inner and he was not disappointed with the effort and believed the horse would derive benefit from the race.
EDDIE JAMES - weakened final bend.
CHANGEFORTHEBETA - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
FERGALICIOUS - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the mare had been required to work hard during the running with the effort taking its toll.
GOORAMBAT ART - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
THE NIGHT FOX - driver C Dalgety was advised to make a greater effort to be in his correct barrier position at the start.
MAJOR HENRY - broke briefly at the start.
Race 8   THANK YOU RICHARD WIXON (FILLIES & MARES) MOBILE PACE
DULCINEA - held up early in the run home.
ANYTIME AT ALL - broke in the early stages of the score up however was in position at the start.
TOUCH N GO - raced wide early.
SOFIA ROSE - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 900m.
HI HOPES - weakened early in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
ZIA BROMAC - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised that despite racing wide he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
BAILEYS BAY - broke in the early stages of the score up however was in position at the start.
LILY'S A STAR - held up early in the run home.
JUDINE - held up early in the run home.
LILAC LUXURY - raced roughly near the 600m. A side carrier broke during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.
Race 9   BARB & KEV CHAPMAN RACING MOBILE TROT
OSMIUM - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
SCHOEMAKER - lay outwards rounding the final bend.
KOWHAI SUMMIT - raced wide early. Trotted roughly near the 1000m. Broke near the 400m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
NATIVES INFERNO - trotted roughly late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
GRETTYMAC - raced wide early.
STEELINTHEHEEL - raced wide from the 800m.
Race 10   RHRC RACES AGAIN 20 NOVEMBER MOBILE PACE
HES SANTAS EXCUSE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Shifted ground outwards near the 250m and made contact with the sulky wheel of SIR MONTY. Driver J Cox was issued a warning for the manner in which he drove when shifting ground. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects.
MAJOR HAPPY - raced wide early and when attempting to lead near the 2000m raced greenly resulting in the mare having to sit parked for a distance.
SIR MONTY - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
LOGAN ROCK - weakened final bend.
COUNTRY GOLD - raced wide from the 800m.
FLYAWAY - raced wide from the 1200m.
REGGIE GOLIGHTLY - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.
SOCIAL DISTANCING - over-raced early and middle stages. Held up final bend.
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