Winton Harness Racing Club Inc
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Stipendiary Stewards Report
- Club
- Winton Harness Racing Club Inc at Central Southland Raceway
- Weather
- Overcast/Showery
- Track
- Good
- Rail
- Not applicable
- Stewards
- S Wallis (Chairman), S Renault, R Haley
- Veterinarian
- Dr H J Busby
General
| General |
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| Nil |
Supplementary
Nil
Summary
| Swabbing |
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| HAVARTI ARDEN, WATTLE HILL, MESHINO, BY CHANCE, SHEZASTRANGER, COLD PURSUIT, ALWAYS BE BOOTIE |
| Protests | |
|---|---|
| Nil |
| Suspensions | |
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| Nil |
| Fines | |
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| Race 5 | M Hurrell (GARONNE) [Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Striking a track marker final bend. Fined $150. |
| Race 8 | B Gray (ANITA MARY) [Rule 865(2)] - Presenting runner with blinds which were not notified. Fined $100. |
| Race 8 | B Gray (HAVTIMEWILLFLY) [Rule 865(2)] - Presenting runner without the notified blinds. Fined $150. |
| Warnings | |
|---|---|
| Race 1 | R Austin (ROCKIN ROMAN) [Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. |
| Race 1 | R Austin (ROCKIN ROMAN) [Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip on a runner out of contention. |
| Race 1 | R Gutsell (THIRD PARTY) [Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. |
| Race 1 | N Kyle (TASHS BAD GIRL) [Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Loose reining. |
| Race 1 | N Kyle (TASHS BAD GIRL) [Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. |
| Race 1 | N Williamson (HAVARTI ARDEN) [Rule 869(4) & Passing Lane Regs #6.] - Shifting into the passing lane when having an unimpeded run to the finish line. |
| Race 4 | D Anderson (JACCKA HENRY) [Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner. |
| Race 5 | M Shirley (RYDGEMONT'S HEIR) [Rule 865(2)] - Presenting runner without the notified pacifier. |
| Race 7 | O Thomas (MAJOR BURNS) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground entering first bend placing an inside runner in restricted room. |
| Race 7 | N Williamson (BETTER TIME) [Rule 869(2) & Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. |
| Race 8 | B Williamson (RACK'EM UP) [Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. |
| Epistaxis | |
|---|---|
| Nil |
| Horse Action | |
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| Race 2 | DON'T STOP BELIEVING - Warned Stands |
| Race 2 | REMEMBER BEV - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 3 | FATHER KELLY - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 4 | LOVE MEISTER - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 5 | ANDY HALL - Warned Stands |
| Race 5 | HOT SAUCY BETTY - Warned Stands |
| Medical Certificate | |
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| Nil |
| Driver Changes | |
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| Nil |
| Late Scratchings | |
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| Nil |
| Scratching Penalties | |
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| Ineligible from 09/11/2026 until 13/11/2026 inclusive (5 days): CHEER UP N DANCE, SMILEY MILEY | |
| Exceptional Circumstances: ELLAGATOR AL |
Race Comments
| Race 1 TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD MOBILE PACE | |
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| RAKAMICK - shifted up the track exiting the final bend. | |
| HAZER - raced wide early. Held up throughout the run home. Driver K Tomlinson advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. | |
| DIAMONDSONMYSHOES - briefly placed in restricted room passing the 125m when attempting a run to the inside of HAVARTI ARDEN having to be steadied. | |
| JENNY GUMP - held up throughout the run home. Driver M Hill advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. | |
| ARMA FOREST - raced wide throughout. | |
| ROCKIN ROMAN - raced four wide until reaching the parked position near the 1000m. Weakened over the concluding stages. Driver R Austin was issued warnings for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home and also for using his whip on a runner out of contention. | |
| RAKADIAMONDS - raced wide early. | |
| HAVARTI ARDEN - shifted into the passing lane early in the run home despite having an unimpeded run to the finish line, momentarily placing DIAMONDSONMYSHOES in restricted room. Driver N Williamson was issued with a warning and reminded that, when having an unimpeded run to the finish line, he must maintain a straight course and leave the passing lane clear for trailing runners. In determining this course of action, Stewards were satisfied that DIAMONDSONMYSHOES would not have finished ahead of HAVARTI ARDEN had the interference not occurred. | |
| ARINITTI - had difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the run home. Driver M Hurrell advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. | |
| TASHS BAD GIRL - junior driver N Kyle, who declined the assistance of a senior driver, was issued warnings for extending her hands in a manner that lengthened the reins, thereby allowing her to loose rein over the concluding stages and also for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. | |
| THIRD PARTY - raced wide throughout. Driver R Gutsell was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. Driver R Gutsell advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled. | |
| THREEBEERSDEEP - held up early in the run home. | |
| Race 2 RYAL BUSH TRANSPORT HANDICAP TROT | |
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| TICKTOCK MCGLAUGHLIN - checked and broke near the 1700m losing all chance. | |
| SONNY JIM - checked near the 1700m losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1300m. | |
| REMEMBER BEV - trotted roughly and broke near the 1700m checking trailing runners losing ground. Broke again near the 1300m hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Weakened from the 900m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. | |
| THE BRUISER - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1300m. Broke near the 300m losing ground. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed replays and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. | |
| KYLE LOCH - weakened final bend. | |
| DON'T STOP BELIEVING - broke after 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. | |
| Race 3 SOUTHLAND FARM MACHINERY MOBILE PACE | |
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| CAPTAIN ROBYN - over-raced and hung outwards in the middle stages. Hampered near the 350m losing ground. | |
| LAZULI - hampered near the 350m losing ground. | |
| BETTER CLASS - lay inwards and locked wheels with FEARTHEDANCE which lay outwards simultaneously near the 350m losing ground. | |
| FATHER KELLY - paced roughly final bend before breaking near the 350m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. | |
| AZGOODAZITGETZ - raced wide early. | |
| FEARTHEDANCE - hung outwards and locked wheels with BETTER CLASS which lay inwards simultaneously near the 350m hampering trailing runners losing ground. | |
| ROBYN ROCKS HEAVEN - hampered near the 350m losing ground. | |
| MOON LIGHT TERROR - paced roughly near the 500m. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 350m. Shifted up the track throughout the run home losing ground. | |
| Race 4 ALL-LAY CARPETS & DRAPES MOBILE PACE | |
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| JACCKA HENRY - junior driver D Anderson, who declined the assistance of a senior driver, was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. | |
| LOVE MEISTER - paced roughly in the early stages losing ground. Broke early in the run home losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. | |
| MAGIC SIGN - weakened final bend. | |
| Race 5 BAXTER & NEILSON TROT | |
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| The All Clear was delayed to allow Stewards to speak with Starter Mr N Popham regarding the timing of the start, particularly his decision to effect the start when several runners were behind their allocated positions. After hearing from Mr Popham, reviewing all available films and taking into account their own observations along with no driver reporting that their chances of a fair start had been materially prejudiced the All Clear was subsequently given. No further action was deemed necessary other than to advise Mr Popham of Stewards' expectations for future starts. | |
| CALL DUDLEY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 200m. | |
| WAY COOLA - connections advised the mare would be racing in season. Trotted roughly and broke when leading passing the 200m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. | |
| ROSEANNA - junior driver R Black was spoken to advisedly regarding driving with his foot removed from the sulky footrest in the run home and reminded of his obligation to return his foot to the sulky footrest at the earliest opportunity. | |
| GARONNE - struck a track marker rounding the final bend when weakening. Driver M Hurrell admitted a charge under Rule 869(7A)(a) in that he allowed his runner to strike a track marker and after viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $150. | |
| RYDGEMONT'S HEIR - trainer M Shirley was issued a warning for presenting the gelding without the notified pacifier. Raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend. | |
| ALI JACCKA - broke at the start losing all chance. | |
| ANDY HALL - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| MARKTHEWARRIOR - weakened leaving the final bend. | |
| HOT SAUCY BETTY - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. | |
| Race 6 BRECKON FARMS MOBILE PACE | |
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| SHEZASTRANGER - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Williamson advised that the filly had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. | |
| CLASSIC DAISY - raced wide early. | |
| BETTER KAST - raced wide early. | |
| Race 7 SINCLAIR FAMILY MOBILE PACE | |
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| MONEY IN THE TILL - held up final bend. | |
| NEK DELIGHT - had to be restrained racing into the first bend when placed in restricted room to the inside of MAJOR BURNS. | |
| BETTER TIME - driver N Williamson was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. | |
| MAJOR BURNS - shifted down the track entering the first bend, briefly placing NEK DELIGHT in restricted room and causing that runner to be restrained. Junior driver O Thomas, assisted by K Green, was issued with a warning to ensure she allows sufficient clearance when crossing other runners in future. | |
| CLAASEE - raced wide from the 800m. | |
| Race 8 PARAMOUNT MOTEL MOBILE PACE | |
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| BOWLEM OVER - weakened from the 500m. | |
| ANITA MARY - trainer B Gray was issued a $100 Minor Infringement for presenting this runner with blinds which were not notified. | |
| RACK'EM UP - driver B Williamson was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. | |
| HAVTIMEWILLFLY - trainer B Gray admitted a charge under Rule 865(2) in that presented this runner without the notified blinds and after hearing submissions on penalty was fined $150 by the Adjudicative Committee. | |