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Winton Harness Racing Club Inc

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Winton Harness Racing Club Inc at Central Southland Raceway
Weather
Overcast
Track
Slushy, Easy
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Wallis (Chairman), S Renault, P Meulenbroek
Veterinarian
Dr H J Busby
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General

General
Nil

Supplementary

Nil

Summary

Swabbing
PONTIFF, SHOOTFORTHESTARS, MAJOR BURNS, AMARULA FRANCO, RAMBLIN ROVER, JOANY BABY, HIJACK, BULLIT TRAIN, MR PRESIDENT, UTAH JAZZ, FOXING EASTON
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 2R Heads (ADA R J)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (2 days).
Suspended from 26/06/2026 until 12/07/2026 inclusive.
Fines
Race 9K Green (NEK DELIGHT)
[Rule 858(1)(i)] - Failing to maintain barrier position until dispatch. Fined $100.
Race 9M Hill (ROCKINGOOD)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner. Fined $250.
Warnings
Race 2T Buchanan (LIBBIE QWANTERROS)
[Rule Notification of Drivers Regs] - Late notification of driver.
Race 4O Thomas (ITHINKWEREALONENOW)
[Rule 858(1)(i)] - Failing to maintain barrier position until dispatch.
Race 5H Douglas (PACIFIC ARC)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground entering first bend when not sufficiently clear.
Race 5H Douglas (PACIFIC ARC)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 5G Goodman (RISE UP N DANCE)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner.
Race 6D O'Connell (AVEROSS MAJESTY)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner.
Race 8R McIlwrick (POPNROCK)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip on a runner when out of contention.
Epistaxis
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1CLASSIC SKYE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 2JUSTA CRUNCH - Warned Mobiles
Race 4JUST A GEM - Veterinary Clearance Received
Race 6SUPERFAST RONNIE - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 6SUPERFAST RONNIE - Ineligible Racing Performance - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 7CAPTAIN DASH - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles
Race 7MADDISON CRUNCH - Warned Mobiles
Race 8SEBASTIAN STARK - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 9BUCKIE DUNDEE - Warned Performance
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 26/06/2026 until 30/06/2026 inclusive (5 days):
FEARTHEDANCE

Race Comments

Race 1   APPARELMASTER MOBILE TROT
STAR INVASION - hung outwards throughout the running appearing indifferent in its gait. Shifted up the track exiting the final bend and then significantly throughout the run home despite the efforts of driver C Ferguson. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
CLASSIC SKYE - broke near the 1700m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.
KYLE LOCH - trotted roughly in the early stages.
ROSEANNA - over-raced in the early and middle stages.
Race 2   BRECKON FARMS MOBILE PACE
SWEET ESPRESSO - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
JUSTA CRUNCH - broke in the score up and was well out of position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
LIBBIE QWANTERROS - trainer T Buchanan was issued with a warning for the late notification of N Williamson as driver. Weakened leaving the final bend.
SHOOTFORTHESTARS - held up final bend.
ADA R J - junior driver R Heads, assisted by K Green, admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the early and middle stages of the run home. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Heads' junior driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today, 25 June up to and including 12 July 2026, 2 days.
LA FAMILIA - raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
Race 3   SOUTHLAND FARM MACHINERY LTD MOBILE PACE
CLOSE - held up final bend.
ABULL - weakened early in the run home.
RIGHTAZZ - broke briefly entering the first bend.
SIDOROVA - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
BETTOR N JOY - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
Race 4   MACCA LODGE FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
JUST A GEM - the required Veterinary Clearance was received.
ITHINKWEREALONENOW - out of position at dispatch when being restrained by junior driver O Thomas. Miss Thomas was issued with a warning for failing to maintain her barrier position until dispatch.
HAZEL GRACE - lay inwards late in the run home having to be corrected by driver N Williamson.
Race 5   SOUTHBUILD ITM JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
RISE UP N DANCE - junior driver G Goodman, assisted by B Gray, was issued with a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
DIAMONDSONMYSHOES - inconvenienced entering the first bend.
PACIFIC ARC - shifted down the track causing an inconvenience to DIAMONDSONMYSHOES entering the first bend. Junior driver H Douglas, who declined the assistance of a senior driver, was issued with a warning for shifting ground inwards when not sufficiently clear to do so. Mr Douglas was issued a further warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion leaving the final bend.
MATAI LIZZIE - raced wide early. Junior driver E Adams, assisted by M Williamson, was questioned in relation to the reason she failed to ease RAMBLIN ROVER down to the marker line when the opportunity presented itself for a distance passing the 1200m, thereby allowing her runner to obtain the one/one position. After considering her explanation, together with her relative inexperience Stewards advised her that greater judgement and tactical awareness would be expected in similar circumstances in the future, particularly where an opportunity exists to obtain a more advantageous racing position without placing her runner at a disadvantage.
PARTY UP DENARIO - held up final bend.
ULTIMATE PERFECTION - held up final bend.
Race 6   COX FAMILY MOBILE TROT
AVEROSS MAJESTY - driver D O'Connell was issued with a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
SUPERFAST RONNIE - slow through the early stages. Weakened considerably from the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have some low grade lameness in a hind leg. Connections were advised SUPERFAST RONNIE is stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before resuming racing.
Race 7   NIGHT 'N DAY WINTON MOBILE PACE
MADDISON CRUNCH - broke in the early stages hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend.
ALWAYS KILARNEY - paced roughly in the run home.
MACH A WISH - raced wide in the early stages. Weakened final bend.
SWAHILI - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages.
CAPTAIN DASH - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.
Race 8   MICO PLUMBING TROT
POPNROCK - weakened final bend. Driver R McIlwrick was issued with a warning for using his whip on a runner when out of contention.
GEENA'S GIFT - weakened final bend.
SEBASTIAN STARK - broke after 100m losing all chance. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts at the request of connections.
DONT LOOK KOBE - broke near the 700m losing all chance.
Race 9   BAXTER & NEILSON PLUMBERS MOBILE PACE
BUCKIE DUNDEE - weakened leaving the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.
DRUMMERSHAVTIME - held up rounding the final bend.
PARTYTIME - driver N Williamson reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
AMERICANA ELITE - broke near the 700m after hanging inwards and becoming awkwardly placed to the outside of NEK DELIGHT, losing all chance. Stewards questioned driver C Ferguson regarding the breaking of AMERICANA ELITE entering the relevant stage of the race. Mr Ferguson explained that his runner had commenced to hang inwards shortly after he activated the mare's removable gear and required correction at the same time as NEK DELIGHT (K Green) shifted outwards. He stated that, when he attempted to direct AMERICANA ELITE wider on the track, the mare was slow to respond to his efforts. Mr Ferguson further advised that, although he felt at the time NEK DELIGHT's shift outwards was abrupt, there had been no contact between the two runners and he did not believe Miss Green's outward movement, in isolation, had caused his runner to break. After reviewing the available race films and carefully considering Mr Ferguson's explanation and taking into account the manner in which AMERICANA ELITE responded to Mr Ferguson's driving, together with the absence of any contact between the runners, Stewards formed the opinion that Miss Green's outward movement was not the sole contributing factor to AMERICANA ELITE's break. Accordingly, no further action was deemed necessary.
RYLAN CHARLIE - hung inwards nearing the 1300m placing NEK DELIGHT in restricted room.
ROCKINGOOD - junior driver M Hill, assisted by N Williamson, 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 early and middle stages of the run home. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.
NEK DELIGHT - out of position at the start. Driver K Green was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to maintain her barrier position until dispatch. Placed in restricted room near the 1300m and contacted a track marker in consequence.
Race 10   RYAL BUSH TRANSPORT LTD MOBILE PACE
SAUCY DELIGHT - weakened from the 800m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
NUTCRACKER - hampered by a weakening runner passing the 800m. Weakened throughout the run home.
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