Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc
Friday, 4 April 2025
Stipendiary Stewards Report
- Club
- Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc at Cambridge Raceway
- Weather
- Showery
- Track
- Good, Easy
- Rail
- Not applicable
- Stewards
- N McIntyre (Chairman), S Mulcay, S Renault, C Lomey, O Westerlund
- Veterinarians
- Dr S P Christopher, Dr L R Holdaway
General
| General |
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| Pre-race blood testing was carried out. |
Supplementary
Nil
Summary
| Swabbing |
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| MAZEPPA, ANDRETTI(AUS), OHOKA ACHILLES, ROMEO FOXTROT, WITHOUT YOU, BETTORS ANVIL, QUEEN ELIDA, ARCEE PHOENIX, THE LOCOMOTIVE, MATAI PHIL, MERLIN, LEAP TO FAME, CHASE A DREAM, CRAZY |
| Protests | |
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| Nil |
| Suspensions | |
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| Race 7 | C Alford (QUEEN ELIDA) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (5 days). Suspended from 14/04/2025 until 19/04/2025 inclusive. Fined $500. |
| Race 9 | M Purdon (CHASE A DREAM) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner (7 days). Suspended from 23/04/2025 until 16/05/2025 inclusive. Fined $1600. |
| Race 10 | N Balle (CONRAD H) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner (4 days). Suspended from 05/04/2025 until 22/04/2025 inclusive. |
| Fines | |
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| Race 5 | P & V Blanchard (BEETASTIC) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented with blinds not notified. Fined $100. |
| Warnings | |
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| Race 1 | T Herlihy (TRAVELIN SOLDIER) [Rule 859(2)] - Started wider on track than allocated barrier position. |
| Race 4 | T Hanara (CASTANA) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. |
| Race 4 | B Purdon & S Phelan (HIGH ENERGY) [Rule Mudguards Regulation] - Failing to affix mudguards. |
| Race 7 | M Purdon (OSCAR BONAVENA) [Rule 869(3)(f)] - Manner drove rounding final bend. |
| Race 10 | N Chilcott (CRAZY) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs 4.4] - Crossed reins late in the run home. |
| Race 10 | C Hackett (TRIFOLIUM) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner. |
| Bleeders | |
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| Race 8 | DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - Stood down from 05/04/2025 until 04/05/2025 inclusive and 1 Trial. |
| Horse Action | |
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| Race 1 | RISE TO THE OCCASION - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 1 | RUBY RIDGE - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 1 | SANTAPAZIENZA - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 1 | TRAVELIN SOLDIER - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 4 | BOSS KENNY - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 5 | BEETASTIC - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 7 | IM READY JET - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 7 | NOT AS PROMISED - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 7 | OSCAR BONAVENA - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 8 | CLAUDE - Warned Stands |
| Race 8 | DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - Veterinary Clearance Required (Scope Required) |
| Race 10 | RUN FOREST RUN - Unruly Mobiles |
| Medical Certificate | |
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| Nil |
| Driver Changes | |
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| Nil |
| Late Scratchings | |
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| Race 6 | LINCOLN LOU - 8.21am - Sold |
| Scratching Penalties | |
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| Ineligible from 05/04/2025 until 09/04/2025 inclusive (5 days): MATTY A, LINCOLN LOU, SUGAR RAY LINCOLN, DONTSTOPMENOW, EAGLE HANOVER |
Race Comments
| Race 1 BRECKON FARMS MOBILE TROT | |
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| LUBY'S LUCK - when questioned regarding the performance Co-Trainer/Driver M Purdon advised that the filly had travelled well however failed to respond when placed under pressure. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days. | |
| RISE TO THE OCCASION - broke approaching the 1800m losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Weakened in the run home. | |
| SANTAPAZIENZA - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the horse's barrier manners. | |
| CRACKERJACK - lay outwards in the early stages of the run home despite the efforts of Driver P Ferguson. | |
| MAZEPPA - raced wide early. Shifted outwards early in the run home despite the efforts of Driver C Hackett. | |
| RUBY RIDGE - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. | |
| VORONOV - Driver L Chin reported that he didn't activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled. | |
| TRAVELIN SOLDIER - Driver T Herlihy was warned for shifting outwards late in the score up and starting wider than his allocated barrier position. Raced wide early. Veered out sharply and broke near the 300m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. | |
| Race 2 IRT DINNY JOHNSTONE 2YO JUVENILE MOBILE PACE | |
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| PRINCE LINCOLN - over-raced when being restrained near the 1300m. Raced roughly rounding the final bend when being shifted wider. | |
| Race 3 N40 RACING DOROTHY CUTTS LADIES INVITATIONAL MOBILE PACE | |
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| PROVISEUR - weakened in the run home. | |
| SPIRIT OF WAIHEKE - raced wide early. | |
| SAVARNA - raced wide early. Held up final bend. | |
| COLIN MCBRIDE - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 800m. | |
| SEA OF LOVE - held up final bend. | |
| ALWAYS FLYIN - raced wide early and middle stages before crossing to the parked position near the 1500m. | |
| Following this race the track was downgraded to Easy. | |
| Race 4 CHARLIE HUNTER NORTHERN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL HCP TROT | |
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| CASTANA - Driver T Hanara was warned for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. | |
| BOSS KENNY - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly through the back straight for a distance passing the 800m. Weakened final bend. Broke passing the 100m. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. | |
| SANS AU REVOIR - lay outwards after being shifted wider when weakening near the 300m hampering TAYLAD TO USE and AMERICAN MUSCLE. | |
| TAYLAD TO USE - hung inwards and was hampered by a weakening runner near the 300m having to be steadied resulting in a trailing runner being hampered. Driver T Macfarlane reported that he received a flat sulky tyre near the 300m. | |
| HIGH ENERGY - Co-Trainers B Purdon & S Phelan were warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. The near hind bandage came adrift during the running however no action was deemed necessary given the track conditions. | |
| AMERICAN MUSCLE - hampered near the 300m contacting the sulky wheel of TAYLAD TO USE. Lay inwards contacting a track marker approaching the 200m. | |
| Race 5 MAGNESS BENROW S/STAKES 3YO FILLIES SEMI-FINAL 1 MOB PACE | |
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| WITHOUT YOU - shifted outwards despite the efforts of Driver M Purdon passing the 50m briefly hampering ARAFURA. Driver C Ferguson (ARAFURA) advised his chances of finishing ahead of WITHOUT YOU had not been affected therefore did not proceed with a protest. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the off hind leg and was treated by the Veterinarian. | |
| ALWAYS B MAGIC - forced to race wide from the 800m. | |
| WINELIGHT - raced wide early. | |
| BEETASTIC - Co-Trainers P & V Blanchard were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the filly with blinds that were not notified. Broke near the 1200m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners. | |
| ARAFURA - hampered by WITHOUT YOU passing the 50m. | |
| DEBBIE LINCOLN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m. Weakened from the 700m. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days. | |
| BESIDE ME - Driver C Dalgety reported the filly had hung around the final bend and will be recommending gear changes. | |
| PRINCESS GRACY - paced roughly rounding the final bend. | |
| Race 6 GARRARDS SIRES STAKES 3YO C & G SEMI-FINAL 1 MOBILE PACE | |
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| GOT THE CHOCOLATES - raced wide from the 600m. | |
| MIDNIGHT MIKI - raced wide early. | |
| MEDIATOR - hampered near the 1050m. | |
| LINCOLN LOU - late scratching at 8.21am due to being sold. | |
| GREASED LIGHTNIN - hampered near the 1050m. | |
| BETTORS ANVIL - raced wide early. Raced greenly and shifted outwards near the 1050m having to be straightened by Driver T Williams hampering trailing runners. Again raced greenly and shifted outwards in the run home despite the efforts of the driver. | |
| CAPTAINS SECRET - lay outwards rounding the final bend and then had some difficulty obtaining a clear run throughout the run home. | |
| CAPTAIN SAMPSON - had to be steadied when there was an easing of the pace near the 1300m. | |
| Race 7 THE TAB TROT (MOBILE TROT) | |
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| IM READY JET - required the assistance of a Starting Attendant prior to the score up. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. Broke near the 800m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. | |
| QUEEN ELIDA - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards near the 1200m and 900m contacting several track markers. Lay inwards again rounding the final bend. Driver C Alford admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion rounding the final bend. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Alford's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 13 April up to and including 19 April 2025 (5 days) and imposed a fine of $500. | |
| OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Broke shortly after the start and was taken up the track to clear all runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the horse's barrier manners. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m. Weakened from the 400m. Driver M Purdon was spoken to regarding the manner in which he drove rounding the final bend. | |
| ARCEE PHOENIX - pre-race warmed. | |
| NOT AS PROMISED - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. | |
| Race 8 HAPPY HIRE THE RACE COUNTRY CUP HANDICAP PACE | |
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| CLAUDE - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1600m. Held up late in the run home. | |
| BARBAROSSA - begun awkwardly. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1600m. Held up early stages of the run home. | |
| ROCK BAND - paced roughly and broke for several strides rounding the first bend losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened in the run home. | |
| DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - over-raced early stages. Weakened from the 1600m hampering trailing runners and was retired from the event. Returned to the stabling area with blood present in both nostrils. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination confirmed that the mare had bled. Stood down for the mandatory period of 30 days with connections advised a veterinary clearance including the results of an endoscopic examination prior to a satisfactory trial would be required before the mare resumes racing. | |
| TWO EYE SEE - over-raced middle stages. Locked stays briefly with THE SURFER rounding the final bend. Weakened in the run home. | |
| THE SURFER - locked stays briefly with TWO EYE SEE rounding the final bend. | |
| ROUGH AND READY - broke briefly at the start. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1600m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| COS I CAN - fractious prior to the start. Begun awkwardly. | |
| Race 9 THE RACE BY betcha (MOBILE PACE) | |
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| DUCHESS MEGXIT - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance connections advised that the mare was unsuited to the strong tempo throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. | |
| REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed. | |
| DON'T STOP DREAMING - raced wide early. Commenced to weaken near the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver C Ferguson advised that working hard early had taken its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. | |
| PINSEEKER - held up final bend. | |
| MERLIN - raced wide early and middle stages before crossing to the parked position near the 1400m. | |
| LEAP TO FAME - raced wide early and middle stages before crossing to the parked position near the 1200m. | |
| CHASE A DREAM - pre-raced warmed. Driver M Purdon admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalties the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Purdon's driver's licence from the 23 April up to and including 16 May 2025 (7 days) and imposed a fine of $1600. | |
| Race 10 DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS MOBILE TROT | |
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| CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Lay inwards rounding the first bend contacting track markers. Driver N Chilcott was warned for crossing her reins and making a celebratory gesture late in the run home. | |
| TRIFOLIUM - broke early in the score up but was in position at the candy pole. Driver C Hackett was warned for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home. | |
| RUN FOREST RUN - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards contacting track markers near the 300m when weakening. | |
| CONRAD H - Junior Driver N Balle (assisted by D Balle) admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Balle's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 22 April 2025 (4 days). | |