Stewards Report

Albion Park Harness

Date: Saturday, 9th July 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: D. Farquharson (Chairman), L. Wilson, N. Torpey, R. McCrae, N. Finnigan, F. Hartford, O. Legg

Officials: Dr S. McGuinness, Dr M. McGarry (Veterinarians), A. Rayward (Judge), J. Brown (Assistant Judge), G. Torpey & J. Petersen (Starters), K. Warwick & L. Chaplin (Swab Officials)

Race 1 - GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND BAND 4 / BAND 2 PACE  2138M

Aphorism (Shane Graham) inclined to hang out particular on the final turn.

It Aint The Money NZ (Cameron Hart) broke gait when challenging for the lead at the 1600 metres and lost valuable ground. Paced roughly on entrance to the front straight and galloped shortly after losing further ground before being retired from the race. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off side hind leg. The Stewards adopted the veterinary surgeon’s recommendation that It Aint The Money NZ not be permitted to race until a veterinary clearance is tendered by connections.

Sam Is Perfection (Brendan Barnes) held up for clear running in the latter stages of the race.

Race 2 - TAB CONSTELLATIONS BAND 5 PACE  2138M

Courageous Saint (Adam Sanderson) checked at the 600 metres when held up behind the tiring Pelosi.

Delightful Dude NZ (Will Rixon) hung in at the 800 metres and contacted marker pegs before being corrected by its driver.

Pelosi (Alan Donohoe) gave ground in the concluding stages. A veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

General

Stewards questioned Alan Donohoe (Pelosi) into the driving tactics adopted. After settling in a position one out two back, Alan Donohoe moved the mare out three wide at the 1600 metres and gained the position without cover at the 1400 metres. Pelosi remained in that position until commencing to yield ground rapidly in the back straight and finished in last position beaten 67.9 metres. Alan Donohoe explained the mare had been racing well and recording fast final sectionals without luck in its previous starts. He said the connections gave instructions to race the mare more forward. Mr Donohoe further explained he anticipated Crime Writer to move forward at some stage and race without cover and thus provide him with a trail. Trainer Anna Woodmansey was disappointed with the mare’s performance and intends to have bloods analysed from Pelosi during the next week. Stewards requested Ms Woodmansey report any adverse findings in this regard.

Race 3 - CANADIAN CLUB QUALIFYING PACE  1660M

General Montana NZ (Adam Sanderson) raced roughly at the 1400 metres but quickly settled by its driver.

Cala Jane (Doug Hewitt) hung in at the 1400 metres and contacted marker pegs.

General

Brendan Barnes (Perfect Cut NZ) was fined $200 under AHR 156 (3) for applying the whip in a continuous manner in the concluding stages.

Race 4 - 2022 STALLIONS AUSTRALASIA DARRELL ALEXANDER TROTTING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL (G1)  2647M

Riley Moment NZ (Pete McMullen) galloped out at the start and lost considerable ground. After considering a good record in this regard, a warning only was issued.

Sobomba (Matt Elkins) galloped out at the start and lost ground. In view of previous offe3nces in this regard, Stewards advised connections Sobomba will be excluded from the barrier draw in future standing starts.

Justabitnoisy (Leonard Cain) inconvenienced for clear running at the 300 metres when held up behind the tiring Melpark Magic

Race 5 - KELATO ANIMAL HEALTH NR60-75 FEATURE  2138M

Twentyeightblack (Chris Geary) bled from both nostrils. Acting under the provisions of AHR rule 101, Twentyeightblack will be barred from racing for 3 months and a veterinary clearance will be required from connections. Twentyeightblack will be required to trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards at the conclusion of this embargo before racing again.

Teddy Feels Good (Shane Graham) inclined to race roughly on the first turn when positioned outside the leader.

Race 6 - 2022 GOLD COAST TURF CLUB MR FEELGOOD OPEN (G3)  2138M

Deus Ex NZ (Brendan Barnes) gave ground appreciably from the 400 metres and finished in last position beaten 68.6 metres. Connections advised the gelding worked hard in the early stages of the race to gain a forward position and when beaten at the 400 metres was allowed to drop out.

L L Cool J NZ (Adam Sanderson) held up for clear running in the concluding stages of the race.

Rockin Marty (Brad Hewitt) broke gear during the initial score up causing a false start to be declared. This was verified by officials and further action was taken.

Race 7 - 2022 COBBITTY EQUINE FLEUR DE LIL LADYSHIP STAKES (G3)     1660M

Town Echo NZ (Cameron Hart) checked at the 300 metres when The Honey Queen NZ broke gait.

The Honey Queen NZ (Luke McCarthy) galloped free of interference at the 300 metres and lost all chance. After considering a previous offence in this regard, the mare was barred from competing at licence meetings until such time it can requalify.

Race 8 - 2022 AQWA CONSTRUCTIONS THE RISING SUN (G1)  2138M

Ripp (Doug Hewitt) pulled hard when racing behind the leader and tired badly in the concluding stages to finish in last position beaten 100 metres. Trainer Bernie Hewitt advised the gelding pulled very hard which contributed to the poor performance. A veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Beyond Delight (Jack Callaghan) sustained an offside flat tyre at the winning post with a lap remaining when the pace in the one wide line eased.

Ideal Dan (Cameron Hart) inconvenienced at the winning post with a lap remaining when the pace of the one wide line eased.

Manila Playboy (Angus Garrard) severely checked from the 400 metres when taken back through the field by the tiring Ripp.

General

Michelle Phillips (Sebs Choice) was fined $400 under AHR rule 156(2) for engaging the shoulder and elbow when applying the whip. Michelle Phillips was reprimanded under AHR rule 162(1)(u) for the manner in which she eased the pace in the one wide line at the winning post with a lap remaining.

Race 9 - 2022 AQWA CONSTRUCTIONS THE RISING SUN CONSOLATION (G3)  2138M

General

Rhys Nicholson (Alby Two Chains) was fined $400 under AHR rule 156 (2) for applying the whip with shoulder and elbow action in the concluding stages.

Race 10 - SUNSHINE STARS YEARLING SALE 3YO PACE  2138M

No racing incidents

Swabs samples taken for analysis

Pre-race

            R1        It Aint The Money, My Ultimate Star

            R2        Crime Writer

            R3        Hez Dusty

            R4        Riley Moment NZ, Global Flight NZ, Majestic Harry NZ, Lotamuscle NZ,

                        Doff Your Cap NZ, Red Castleton NZ

            R5        Cantfindabettorman NZ

            R6        Spirit Of St Louis NZ, Cruz Bromac NZ, I Cast No Shadow NZ, Triple Eight NZ

            R7        Town Echo NZ, Maajida, The Honey Queen NZ, B K Swy NZ

            R8        Ripp, Leap To Fame, Ladies In Red, Sebs Choice, Ideal Dan, Better Eclipse

            R9        Bettor Isolate, Alby Two Chains

            R10      My Ultimate Ronnie

           

Post-race

            All winners

Race Day Summary

Scratchings

            R1        Tommy Lincoln NZ – Emergency not required

            R2        Rockin With Elvis - Vets

            R4        Ymbro Wasted – Emergency not required

            R5        Lamandier – Sold

            R6        Malcolms Rhythm – Emergency not required

            R7        Rubies For Tash  – Emergency not required

            R8        Tims A Trooper – Emergency not required

            R9        Girl From Oz – Vets

            R10      We Always Have Faith NZ - Spell          

Licensee Actions

            R3        Brendan Barnes – fined $200 AHR rule 156(3) continuous whip use

            R8        Michelle Phillips – reprimanded AHR rule 162(1)(u) reduce pace

            R8        Michelle Phillips – fined $400 AHR rule 156(2) whip action

            R9        Rhys Nicholson – fined $400 AHR rule 156(2) whip action

           

Animal Actions

            R1        It Aint The Money NZ – PU Sore SD2W SDVETS

            R5        Twentyeightblack – BLED 1 SD3M SDVETS SD1T

            R7        The Honey Queen – B SD1T

 

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