Stewards Report

ALBURY HARNESS RACING CLUB

TUESDAY, 9^TH AUGUST 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

Stewards	T Quick (Chief Steward), K Lockwood, M Jasprizza
Starter	M Donoghue
Veterinarian	Dr R Bennett
Swab Official	Ms E Koch
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1770 metres

 

OUR SAMS HOME– Contacted the sulky wheel of SHOOIN entering the first turn, when that runner shifted-in, and was checked and broke gait.

ACHERON – Inconvenienced leaving the 1600 metres when OUR SAMS HOME broke gait.

JUSTROLLINGAROUND – Checked from behind the tiring MAJOR MONTY NZ approaching the 400 metres.

SHOOIN – Sulky contacted by OUR SAMS HOME entering the first turn. At a subsequent inquiry, Driver A Richardson pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference, in that entering the first turn, he made insufficient effort to prevent his runner from shifting in, when not sufficiently clear of OUR SAMS HOME, which was tightened for room, contacted his sulky wheel and was checked and broke gait. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account A Richardson’s guilty plea, his good driving record with regards to this rule and the particular circumstances of the incident. Driver A Richardson had his license to drive in races suspended for a period of 14 days, to commence at midnight the 12^th of August.

MAJOR MONTY NZ – Raced three wide from the start until working forward to obtain the position outside the leader near the 1200 metres. Continued to work forward to take over the lead from JUSTROLLINGAROUND near the 800 metres. Tired over the concluding stages of the race. Driver M Towers, with S Towers assisting her in the inquiry, was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding, in particular after racing three wide rounding the first turn until obtaining the position outside the leader near the 1200 metres, her continuing to work her runner forward to obtain the lead near the 800 metres. M Towers stated that prior to the race her intended tactics were to work forward from the start in an attempt to obtain a forward position, preferably the lead, as she was of the view the gelding races best when able to lead and felt in tonight’s field would be competitive if it was able to get to that position. She added she felt the gelding got to the position outside the leader under its own steam and continued to allow it to roll forward as she felt at the time that her runner was going to be able to sustain its run. S Towers further added that in hindsight, when able to review the times she had asked her runner to run during that stage of the race, she felt she had erred in continuing to progress forward to the lead, and that had resulted in her runner commencing to tire after leaving the 600 metres. Stewards were of the view that the drive was below the standard required, however given M Towers’ relative inexperience, this being just her 13^th race drive, issued a reprimand under Rule 149(2) for driving in a manner which in the opinion of the Stewards was unacceptable and referred her to the HRNSW Driver Mentoring Program.

HEZA CONMAN – Checked and broke gait leaving the 1600 metres when OUR SAMS HOME broke gait.

COVERED KYLIE– Pre-race swab sampled. Checked and raced roughly leaving the 1600 metres when OUR SAMS HOME broke gait. Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 2 – ALBURY WODONGA KITCHENS PACE – 1770 metres

 

HEIDI GO SEEK– Broke gait free of entering the first turn, for which a warning was issued. A post-race Veterinary examination, revealed the mare to have a deep laceration to the rear of its near fore lower leg which required treatment. Connections were advised that they would be required to provide a Veterinary certificate of fitness for the mareprior to its next race start.

METRO MAN – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, and was cleared to start.

SOKYS FALCON– Hung-in entering the first turn. Worked forward to the lead approaching the 1400 metres when HEIDI GO SEEK broke gait. Inclined to hang-in near the 1200 metres. Hung-out under pressure in the home straight.

ROCKS CAN ROLL– Inconvenienced leaving the 1600 metres when HEIDI GO SEEK broke gait. Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take up the position outside the leader near the 1400 metres. Post-race swab sampled.

GUY LOOKS GOOD – Out of position at the start and broke gait after the start for which a warning was issued.

TYGERPHINN– Checked and broke gait leaving the 1600 metres when HEIDI GO SEEK broke gait.

STYLISH IN BLACK– Checked and broke gait leaving the 1600 metres when HEIDI GO SEEK broke gait.

GOLDEN ZARA– Pre-race swab sampled. Inconvenienced leaving the 1600 metres when HEIDI GO SEEK broke gait.

 

RACE 3 – SIGNARAMA ALBURY PACE – 1770 metres

 

SPRING LINE– Pre-race swab sampled. Made a three wide mid race move to take over the position outside the leader near the 1000 metres.

BARWEN STORM– Post-race swab sampled.

ROLL ALONG JANE – Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take up the position outside the leader near the 1400 metres.

WHITE STAR PEEJAY – Caught racing three wide from the start before being restrained to take up a position on the marker pegs at the rear of the field near the 1200 metres. Tired over the concluding stages for which a warning was issued. Driver A Richardson advised Stewards it was the intention of the stable to send the gelding for a spell. Given the circumstances connections were advised that itwould be stood down from racing for a period of 28 days.

RENWAY REACTOR – Unable to obtain a clear run in the home straight.

HANOVER SUNSHINE – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

 

RACE 4 – CONGRATULATIONS MITCH BEER RACING SDRA TRAINERS PREMIERSHIP PACE – 1770 metres

 

WHAT A PLEASURE– Tightened for room when racing to the inside of COVEFFE HUSTLER entering the first turn, when that runner hung-in.

COVEFFE HUSTLER– Pre-race swab sampled. Hung-in entering the first turn. Worked forward to take over the lead from WHAT A PLEASURE near the 1400 metres.

MY MAGIC MERLIN– Hung-in entering the first turn, for which a warning was issued.

MOTU CULLEN NZ – Inconvenienced near the 400 metres when BILLYSBREDONE hung-out.

BILLYSBREDONE – Hung-out near the 400 metres, for which a warning was issued.

MONTANA FLASH– Trainer’s representative R Walters was fined $100 under Rule 273(6)(a) for presenting the gelding to race wearing the incorrect saddlecloth number. Tightened for room and raced roughly when racing to the inside of MY MAGIC MERLIN entering the first turn, when that runner hung-in. Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 5 – PINEY RANGE SHEARING PACE – 2170 metres

 

BORDER CROSS – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it has had over 200 race starts, and cleared to start.

POSTAL EXPRESS – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it has had over 200 race starts, and cleared to start. Caught racing three wide from the start before being restrained to take up a position in the running line at the rear of the field leaving the 1800 metres.

SOUTHERN GNP NZ – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it has had over 200 race starts, and cleared to start. Had a tendency to over-race during the middle stages of the event. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

WELL WELL– Post-race swab sampled.

MACARENA MADI– Pre-race swab sampled. Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take up the position outside the leader approaching the 1600 metres.

 

RACE 6 – BAXTERS CONCRETE PACE – 2170 metres

 

IDEAL INVESTMENT – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it has had over 200 race starts, and cleared to start.

NOSAER– Post-race swab sampled.

LA MINACCIA – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

CHIP GANASSI NZ – Raced three wide from the start before being restrained to obtain a position with cover in the running line near the 1600 metres.

RECKON IM SMART NZ – Hung-in during the score-up. Sustained a flat tyre during the race.

RUN VIV RUN– Out of position at the candy pole during the score-up. Driver R White was advised of his obligation to have his runner in position at that point.

OKTOLOVE– Pre-race swab sampled.

EASTBRO TEX – Had a tendency to over-race during the middle stages of the event.

CRAFTY MATCH – Made a three wide mid race move to take over the position outside the leader near the 1200 metres.

CONROD KENZE – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it has had over 200 race starts, and cleared to start.

 

RACE 7 – STEVE’S RENDERING AND TEXTURE COATING MAIDEN PACE – 2170 metres

 

MISSYLOU –Broke gait free of interference leaving the 2000 metres, given it was the filly’s first race start connections were advised that it would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

MY LUCKY ROCK– Inconvenienced after the start when HEZA STARMAN broke gait. Worked forward to the lead leaving the 2000 metres, when MISSYLOU broke gait.

HEZA STARMAN – Broke gait after the start for which a warning was issued. Inconvenienced near the 1800 metres when MISSYLOU broke gait.

ULTIMATE BELLA – Inconvenienced near the 600 metres when TERROR OFA SAINT hung-out. Tired over the concluding stages for which a warning was issued.

JUST CALL ME BILL– Hung-out at various stages throughout the race, for which a warning was issued.

BINNO MAJOR – Inconvenienced leaving the 2000 metres when MISSYLOU broke gait.

TERROR OFA SAINT– Checked and broke gait approaching the 2000 metres when HEZA STARMAN broke gait. Hung-out near the 600 metres. Inconvenienced leaving the 600 metres when JIMMYLESURF shifted out. Tired over the concluding stages, for which a warning was issued. Trainer R Gregory advised Stewards it was his intention to send the mare for a spell. Given the circumstances connections were advised that itwould be stood down from racing for a period of 28 days.

JIMMYLESURF– Pre-race swab sampled. Out of position at the start, for which a warning was issued. Inconvenienced after the start when HEZA STARMAN broke gait. Shifted out leaving the 600 metres, as a result TERROR OFA SAINT was inconvenienced. Driver P Brown was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances in future.

STRUTTY– Worked forward to take over the lead from MY LUCKY ROCK approaching the 1200 metres. Post-race swab sampled.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – M Towers – MAJOR MONTY NZ – Rule 149(2)
Fines	Race 4 – R Walters – $100 – MONTANA FLASH – Rule 273(6)(a)
Suspensions	Race 1 – A Richardson – 14 Days – SHOOIN – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – HEIDI GO SEEK – stood down Vet cert Race 3 – WHITE STAR PEEJAY – spell, stood down 28 days Race 7 – MISSYLOU – 1 re-qualifying trial Race 7 – TERROR OFA SAINT – spell, stood down 28 days
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil