Stewards Report

Albion Park Harness Club

Date: Thursday 4th December 2025

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: N. Torpey (Chair) │ W. Barr | M. Greentree | S. Borg

Officials: Dr. C. Bowden-Betts (Veterinarian) │ A. Rayward (Judge) │ P. Chilton (Assistant Judge) │ J. Suli (Starter) │ J. Petersen (Asst Starter) | L. Bobeszko (Sample Collection Official)

Race 1 – BURWOOD STUD 2YO TROTTERS HANDICAP         2138M

THE RED MENACE – Galloped at the start. A Warning was issued. Shifted in and contacted a marker post near the 1200m.           

DINGANE – Fractious before the start. Galloped at the start. The gelding will be placed on its last chance in the draw.     

NONIS GOLD CLASS   - Broke gait approaching the 1900m. Driver was of the opinion the filly shied at a mark on the track. Hung in and contacted marker posts near the 200m. A warning was issued.

AFRICAN GALA – Galloped at the start. A Warning was issued 

Race 2 – WOLF SIGNS 2YO 0 TO 1 WIN PACE 1660M

            

TOMMY TIME – Broke gait near the 200m. After review of the geldings record Tommy Time was stood pending two (2) satisfactory trials.

CALL KELLY – Broke gait near the 1300m and again near the 300m. The filly was stood down pending a satisfactory trial.

I AM CAESAR  - Inconvenienced near the 1300m when Call Kelly galloped

Race 3 – LEADING EDGE SECURITY 0 TO 1 WIN TROTTERS HANDICAP             2138M

SQUAMISH – Galloped at the start. The gelding will be placed on its last chance in the draw.          

ITS ALL RIGHT NOW – Inclined to hang in on the turns.

CARPOPHORUS – Fractious delaying the start. The gelding will continue to be drawn wide in standing start events.      

JUSTABITLIKETHIS – Was uncompetitive in the event finishing 89.3 metres from the winner. The filly will be placed on its last chance to race competitively.            

Race 4 – TESKI CLEANING SERVICES PACE 1660M

UNCLE CRAIGO – No clear run at a vital stage in the straight.   

Race 5 – PSP TIP-TOP THURSDAY PACE       1660M

TOMMY BLIGH –Was caught wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader.           

MISTER DELWIN – Was restrained to the rear of the field after being caught wide in the early stages

BEACH MAGIC- Held up for clear running at a vital stage in the straight.

            

Race 6 – GARRARDS  & HOUND PACE           1660M

            

PECUNIOUS NZ – Broke gait neat the 1300m. In view of the mare’s recent record Pecunious was stood down pending a satisfactory trial.  

LOCHINVAR JEWELLS – Was caught wide in the early stages and after an unsuccessful attempt for a position in the one wide line was obliged to race wide for the majority of the event which tolled on the horse’s stamina over the final 400m. After satisfying the requirements the mare will be placed back in draw for mobile events. 

Race 7 – LADBROKES POPULAR SRM PACE 1660M

LITTLELIONELJAMES  - Shifted in and contacted marker posts shortly after the start. Tightened for room after the start resulting in contact with marker posts near the 1400m.                    

COMPETE – Jibbed leaving the pre-race circle resulting in the gelding taking no competitive part in the race. Compete was declared ineligible to compete in mobile events until it trials satisfactorily and upon return to racing will be placed right out of the draw in mobile events.         

EXCLUSIVE HUSTLER – Raced wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader.

General: Stewards opened an inquiry into an incident near the 1400-metre mark involving Littlelioneljames (Leonard Cain), which appeared to be tightened for racing room when positioned to the inside of Blackjack Crippa (Grant Dixon) and Art Jester (Matt Elkins).

After reviewing all available race footage and taking evidence from the drivers, it was established that Art Jester, driven by Matt Elkins, shifted down the track when insufficiently clear of Blackjack Crippa, which in turn caused that runner to move inward and tighten Littlelioneljames.

Matt Elkins acknowledged his actions and pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR 168(1)(a) for driving carelessly and causing a tightening. In determining penalty, Stewards considered Elkins’ guilty plea, his driving record, and the degree of interference caused. He was subsequently fined $200.

Swabs samples taken for analysis.

Pre-race

R1        Black Viper

R2        Call Kelly

R3        Majestic Breeze NZ

R3        No Remorse

R4        Son Of The Shark

R5        Victree Charlie

R6        Im Boo NZ

R6        Lenny Lincoln

R7        Blackjack Crippa

Post-race

All Winners

Race day Summary.

Scratchings:

Nil

Licensee Actions:

R7        Matt Elkins                      - $200 fine

Animal Actions:

R2        Tommy Time                  - Sd 2 trials (broke in running)

R2        Call Kelly                        - Sd 1 trial (broke in running)

R6        Pecunious NZ                - Sd 1 trial (broke in running)

R6        Lochinvar Jewells          - BMD

R7        Compete                         - Sd Mob + RODM

The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its website.
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.