Stewards Report

Albion Park Harness

Date: Friday, 8th November 2024

Track: Good

Weather: Partly cloudy

Stewards Panel: N. Torpey (Chair) | R. McCrae | S. Borg | E. Aurisch

Officials: Dr G Silvestri (Veterinarian) │ A. Rayward (Judge) │ P. Chilton (Assistant Judge) │ J. Suli & G. Torpey (Starters) │ K. Warwick (Sample Collection Official)

Race 1 - LADBROKES ODDS SURGE PACE    1660M

BLUE SUEDE ROCKA – Was caught wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader. Gave ground over the final 400m.

SWEET GEORGIA BROWN NZ – Driver fined contacting a marker post rounding the home turn.

MY ROCKY ROMANCE NZ   - Shifted in and contacted marker posts leaving the 300m. Held up for a clear run to the finish.

General: All clear on the race was delayed after Dannielle McMullen (Im Boo NZ) placed 2nd, requested the opportunity to view the footage to determine if Sweet Georgia Brown NZ (Angus Garrard) gained an unfair advantage regarding shifting inside marker posts leaving the 300m. After review Ms McMullen advised she did not wish to proceed and all clear was given on the numbers as semaphored.

Angus Garrard (Sweet Georgia Brown NZ) was fined $100 for contacting a marker on the home turn. (AHR. 163(1)(c)

Race 2 - PRYDE'S EASIFEED BIOMARE MARES NO BAND PACE            1660M

SHES IN LINE NZ – Inconvenienced when caught behind the tiring Ashley Blue Chip leaving the 400m.

ASHLEYS BLUE CHIP – Was caught wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader. Gave ground from the 400m.

BETTING JEWEL – Hung and contacted marker posts leaving the 1400m.

Race 3 - GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND NO BAND CONDITIONED PACE   1660M

BRETTS RED – Was restrained to the rear of the field after being caught wide in the early stages. Held up for a clear run at a vital stage in the straight.

MOMENTUM SWING – Overraced and pulled hard during the event.

Race 4 - PSP FRIDAY FRENZY PACE  1660M

THE TIGER ARMY – Driver suspended unapproved whip use.

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

General: Jordon Topping (The Tiger Army) was found guilty of the contravention of AHR 156(2) by using the whip in an unapproved manner between the 400 and 200 metre section of the race. As this was Ms Topping’s third whip breach withing a 56 day period and in accordance with Q.R.I.C. policy guidelines Ms Topping’s driver’s licence was suspended for 14 days. At the request of Ms Topping Stewards stayed the imposition of the penalty until midnight on Wednesday, November 13.

Race 5 – THE LADBROKES ULTIMATE DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP FEATURING DEXTER DUNN PACE      1660M

DEEP REGRET – Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. The gelding will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile events until Stewards are satisfied it can perform in the desired manner.

MAJOR TRALEE – Shifted out under pressure in the run to the finish.

HEAVENLY WISDOM – Was restrained to the rear of the field after being caught wide in the early stages.

ROYAL STUDLEIGH – Raced wide in the early stages before working forward initially to the position outside of the leader.

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

Race 6 - SUNSHINE STARS $25,000 & UNDER 2YO SALES RACE PREVIEW         1660M

OUR AUNTY BELMA – Broke gait after the start. The filly will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile events until Stewards are satisfied it can perform in the desired manner.

ULTIMATE ARK – Checked and broke after the start when Our Aunty Belma broke gait.

Race 7 – PACE WITH MATES PACE    1660M

AARDIES MONEY NZ – Raced wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader.

ROCK IT BABY – Inclined to race roughly during the event. 

Race 8 – 2024 SUNSHINE STARS YEARLING SALE CLASSIC HEATS - 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS        1660M

VICTREE CHARLIE – Was restrained to the rear of the field after being caught wide in the early stages.

LORD JAYDO – Fractious leaving the pre-race circle resulting in the gelding being out of position at the candy pole. The gelding will be placed on its last chance in the draw. Hung in and contacted marker posts near the 1200m and again near the 300m.

Race 9 – 2024 SUNSHINE STARS YEARLING SALE CLASSIC HEATS - 2YO FILLIES    1660M

SEASIDE GLORY – Hung out rounding the home turn.

COOL AND CLASSY – Raced wide in the early stages before working forward to the position in the leader near the 1000m. Inclined to shift in in the run to the finish. A warning was issued.

Race 10 – SELECTIVE MOTORS ALBION PACE          1660M

BASILISK BOB – Broke gait when racing wide near the 700m. In view of the gelding’s record Basilisk Bob was stood down pending two (2) trials performed on consecutive occasions.

LONDON LADY – Overraced and pulled hard during the event.

Swabs samples taken for analysis

Pre-race

R1        Im Boo NZ

R1        Studleigh Mark

R2        Racing Paula

R3        Tossies Son NZ

R4        Brookfields Beauty

R5        Major Tralee

R6        Got The Glow

Post-race

All winners

Race day Summary

Scratchings

R1        Betting Origin                - Veterinary reasons (L/scr)

R1        Playa Blanca                 - Veterinary reasons

R7        Mister Diamond             - Veterinary reasons (L/scr)

Licensee Actions

R1        Angus Garrard              - $100 fine – AHR 163(1)(c)

R4        Jordon Topping             - 14 days suspension – AHR 156(2)

Animal Actions

R5        Deep Regret                 - ODM

R6        Our Aunty Belma           - ODM

R10      Basilisk Bob                  - Sd 2 trials (broke in running)

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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.