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Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Stipendiary Stewards Report

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

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Invercargill HRC - Friday, 22nd November 2024
Race 1 - AMERICAN IDEAL 'THE LEGACY LIVES ON FOREVER' MOBILE PACE
Trainer N Williamson advised Stewards on 27 November that blood tests conducted on PACIFIC ARC did not reveal any abnormality and it was his intention to send the gelding for a freshen up.
Race 4 - WOODLANDS STUD 'SUPPORTS FILLIES & MARES' MOBILE PACE
Co-trainer C Graham advised Stewards on 26 November that FABRICATE had recovered well and would be sent for a freshen up prior to racing next.
Race 9 - WOODLANDS STUD THANKS SOUTHERN BREEDERS MOBILE PACE
Trainer N Williamson advised Stewards on 27 November that blood tests conducted on MIRACULOUS did not reveal any abnormality and it was his intention to send the gelding for a freshen up.

Summary

Swabbing
AH DINNAE KEN, HOGIE, BY CHANCE, HAZER, SIDOROVA, CHICAGO SKY, RAKNRUIN, SPELLS OF LOVE, BOBBIES ROCK
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 1R McIlwrick (FATHER ON DOWN)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving striking a wheel final bend. Fined $250.
Warnings
Race 2R Austin (CALIFORNIA DREAMING)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 2H Douglas (DALLAS DALE)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Contacted a sulky wheel 200m.
Race 2B Morris (FLASHBYTHESEASIDE)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 5B Orange (TRENDY VAN GOGH)
[Rule 867] - Used whip with foot removed from sulky footrest in run home.
Race 8S Thornley (DANCING GLENIS)
[Rule 867] - Used whip with foot removed from sulky footrest shortly after start.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1IRISH SUN - Warned Stands
Race 1MADISON'S MOON - Warned Stands
Race 1MADISON'S MOON - Warned Racing Manners
Race 1SHEEP - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 2KENSI - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Race 2KENSI - Unruly Mobiles
Race 3RAKAMICK - Warned Mobiles
Race 4DARE DEVIL - Veterinary Clearance Required (ECG Required)
Race 4DARE DEVIL - Ineligible Racing Performance - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 8CODY BANNER - Warned Stands - Caused False Start
Race 8CODY BANNER - Unruly Stands
Race 8CODY BANNER - Warned Racing Manners
Race 8RUBY SEDDON - Veterinary Clearance Received
Race 8RUBY SEDDON - Veterinary Clearance Required
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 3HERE'S JOHNY - On veterinary advice at 8.39am
Race 8RUBY SEDDON - On veterinary advice at 8.04pm
Race 9AINT NO ANGEL - On veterinary advice at 4.13pm
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 28/11/2024 until 02/12/2024 inclusive (5 days):
HERE'S JOHNY, TOP OF THE HILL, AINT NO ANGEL
Exceptional Circumstances:
DRAGON POWER

Race Comments

Race 1   SELLING? CALL CRAIG HEYRICK AT HARCOURTS HANDICAP TROT
SONNY JIM - trotted roughly through the middle stages. Broke leaving the final bend losing all chance.
SHEEP - fractious prior to the start. Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer S Payne.
FATHER ON DOWN - broke rounding the final bend after making contact with the sulky wheel of MODE losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. Driver R McIlwrick defended a subsequent charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and after considering submissions on penalty imposed a fine of $250.
MADISON'S MOON - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Broke again passing the 1150m losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the filly.
IRISH SUN - connections advised the mare would be racing in season. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
BIRCH - broke passing the 700m losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
JUSTINE JACCKA - lay in leaving the final bend contacting track markers then broke passing the 200m losing all chance.
AH DINNAE KEN - driver M Hill reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
Race 2   HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOELINE O'CONNOR MOBILE PACE
A false start was declared when KENSI broke in the score up checking second line runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Driver S Ottley elected to move to the Unruly position for the restart where the filly will remain for future mobiles.
CALIFORNIA DREAMING - raced wide early. Held up rounding the final bend until obtaining clear running passing the 200m. Driver R Austin was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
FLASHBYTHESEASIDE - driver B Morris was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
HAROLD HANOVER - lay in at various stages during the running and throughout the run home having to be corrected by driver M Williamson and was unable to be fully driven out in consequence.
RACIE DALE - held up for clear racing room over the concluding stages.
DONALD TROT - driver R McIlwrick reported only one removable deafener released due to the cord becoming entangled.
DALLAS DALE - made contact with the sulky wheel of KENSI near the 200m. H Douglas was issued with a warning.
Race 3   BOOK NOW - CHRISTMAS RACES 20TH DECEMBER MOBILE PACE
RAKAMICK - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
MOON LIGHT TERROR - weakened final bend.
FERNCO NEL - paced roughly passing the 1400m.
HERE'S JOHNY - late scratching on veterinary advice at 8.39am.
Race 4   NEVILLE CLEAVER FISHING PACE
NEK DELIGHT - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
SAGWITCH - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.
DARE DEVIL - weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner and was retired from the event. Driver K Tomlinson reported she felt something to be amiss with the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed DARE DEVIL had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG before completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
TASHS BAD GIRL - raced wide from the 900m.
Race 5   McLEAY JEWELLERS & ENGRAVERS MOBILE PACE
TRENDY VAN GOGH - driver B Orange was warned for using the whip with his foot removed from the sulky footrest on one occasion in the run home.
MATAI HARRY - weakened final bend.
SULTAN OF SWING - weakened final bend.
ALWAYS ON SALE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Driver E Barron reported she did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
DISCO INFERNO - weakened final bend.
Following the race Stewards spoke with the Starter Mr N Popham regarding the speed of the mobile in the score up.
Race 6   LADIES FASHION IN THE FIELD 20TH DECEMBER MOBILE PACE
GINERVA - weakened final bend.
RASPALIA - raced wide on the track racing into and rounding the first bend when BETTER BE QUICK shifted out. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule however after viewing replays it was established that RASPALIA had never been racing closer in than three wide and BETTER BE QUICK had shifted out to fill the vacant position in the running line. Accordingly, no further action was necessary.
SHOWCASE - paced roughly rounding the final bend. Briefly locked sulky wheels with SHEZABETTORGIRL near the 300m and paced roughly for a short distance thereafter. Observed to have blood present on the right hind leg on return to the birdcage enclosure with a post-race veterinary examination revealing the filly to have a superficial wound which did not require treatment.
SHEZABETTORGIRL - raced wide early. Briefly locked sulky wheels with SHOWCASE near the 300m.
ADA R J - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. Driver J Cox reported the filly had been wind sucking during the running.
Race 7   PETER HEYRICK MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
FIREFOREFIDDLE - held up for clear racing room through the early to middle stages of the run home.
BETTER BE WATCHING - raced wide early. Returned to the birdcage enclosure with blood present on the off side front leg. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a superficial wound which did not require treatment.
RAKADEAKS - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 1000m.
ARTMORE - raced four wide early.
TEN DA TOUCH - raced wide early.
SPORTY CHARLIE - raced wide early. Raced wide again from the 1000m.
EMERALD ABBEY - raced four wide from the 700m.
AIRWAVES - raced wide early.
SUPERFAST - raced three wide with cover from the 1700m until reaching the parked position near the 1100m. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
NO ADDED SUGAR - raced wide through the middle stages until reaching the parked position near the 1000m. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
Race 8   ELEGANCE AT 148 ON ELLES RESTAURANT HANDICAP TROT
A false start was declared at the first attempt when CODY BANNER charged the 20-metre tape. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Sent to the Unruly by the Starter where the gelding will remain for future stands. Broke briefly rounding the first bend losing ground.
RUBY SEDDON - the required veterinary clearance was received. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination following its preliminary and was found to be showing signs of lameness subsequently being declared a late scratching at 8.04pm. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
DANCING GLENIS - driver S Thornley was warned for using the whip on several occasions with his foot removed from the sulky footrest shortly after the start.
SWITCH ON - held up rounding the final bend.
CODY BANNER - broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Broke again over the concluding stages losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
SUPERFAST RONNIE - shifted in early stages of the run home having to be straightened by driver S Ottley.
Race 9   CRAIG AT HARCOURTS MOBILE PACE
THE ORANGE ROUGHY - lay in on the bend near the 1300m contacting several track markers with one being dislodged. Weakened rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner.
WARD LAMON - held up rounding the final bend by a weakening runner.
MATAURA B B - broke passing the 800m losing ground. Weakened over the concluding stages. Stewards spoke with drivers J Cox (MATAURA B B) and M Hurrell (NYLA) regarding the incident near the 800m where MATAURA B B broke. It was established that when Mr Hurrell pushed Mr Cox wider on the track at this stage, MATAURA B B had lay in simultaneously to NYLA laying out with both drivers immediately taking corrective action, however the sulky wheel of NYLA touched the near hind leg of MATAURA B B which broke in consequence. After interviewing both drivers and reviewing the footage Stewards could not apportion fault to any one horse or driver and accordingly took the matter no further.
AINT NO ANGEL - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the tie-up stalls which revealed swelling to the left side of its neck which required treatment, with the mare being declared a late scratching at 4.13pm.
GLENGARRY MOONLIGHT - over-raced middle stages. Held up leaving the final bend and early stages of the run home.
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