Stewards Report

Albion Park Harness

Date: Friday, 11 October 2024

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: R. McCrae (chairman) │ J. Cremin | D. Trindall │A. Dowsett (Birdcage)

Officials: Dr. C.Wain (Veterinarian) │B. Wilson (Judge) │L. Bahr (Assistant Judge) │J. Suli & M. Greentree (Starters) M. Rosewarne (Training) │K. Warwick (Swab Official)

Race 1 - LADBROKES BET TICKER UP TO NR70 HEAT 3       1660M

MIKIBEQUICK Hung out in the latter stages of the score up at the same time as Joans Rising Star NZ hung in resulting in brief contact between the two runners however Mikibequick commenced to race roughly and subsequently break gait. Connections were advised the Gelding will be placed on it’s last chance in the draw.

WOW YOU CAN DANCE Raced wide without cover over the early stages of the event working forward to the position outside of the leader nearing the 1200 metre point.

Race 2 – STU VALENTINE FOR BLOODSTOCK INSURANCE PACE            2138M

JACCKA COOPER NZ Hung in and raced roughly rounding the home turn then broke gait. Connections were advised due to the geldings recent poor form in relation to breaking gait the Gelding will be required to complete one satisfactory requalifying trial prior to resuming racing.

LUKA DONCIC NZ Inconvenienced behind the tiring Arendelle rounding the home turn.

EAGLESPRIDE Held up for clear running leaving the home turn and raced roughly over the latter stages of the event.

GRIGORA Caught wide over the early stages of the event and was restrained to a rearward trailing position. Held up behind B Mac C NZ leaving the home turn.

SCRUFFY NZ Raced wide over the early stages working forward to the position outside of the leader before obtaining cover from Arendelle nearing the 1100 metre point.

ARENDELLE Raced wide through the early and middle stages working forward to the position outside of the leader nearing the 1100 metre point.

MOMENTUM SWING Broke gait over the early stages of the score up for a short distance.

Race 3 - PSP FRIDAY FRENZY PACE  1660M

SPELLMAKERS CHARM Hung out entering the home turn when placed under pressure a warning was placed on the Filly.

MAN OF ACTION NZ Caught wide over the early stages of the event before being restrained to a rearward trailing position.

ROYAL STUDLEIGH Caught wide over the early stages of the event working forward to the position outside of the leader.

Race 4 - THE LADBROKES ULTIMATE DRIVER 21 & 22 FEBRUARY PACE   1660M

WE ALWAYS HAVE FAITH NZ Raced wide over the early stages of the event working forward to the position outside of the leader nearing the 1100 metre point.

WESTERN ARTERRA Broke under pressure leaving the home turn. Connections were advised the Gelding will be placed on it’s last chance to race truly.

MIDNIGHT CALM Restrained at the start to a rearward trailing position. Held up for clear running over the concluding stages of the event.

Race 5 – GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE           2138M

SOMEONES WATCHING Broke gait shortly after the start and will now be drawn to the outside for future mobile starts.

KIWI ROYALTY Held up for clear running entering the home turn.

ALWAYS BE A TORQUE Commenced a three wide run without cover working forward to the position outside of the leader nearing the 1400 metre point of the event.

COULD IT BE ME Inconvenienced at the start when Some ones Watching broke gait.

WILLIEWA LIGHTNING Broke gait leaving the 1900 metre point of the event. Connections were advised the Gelding will be placed on it’s last chance to race truly.

General

Driver C. Butler was reprimanded under AHR Rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain position behind the barrier arm over the latter stages of the score up.

Race 6 - LEADING EDGE SECURITY PACE     1660M

No Racing Incidents

Race 7 - BECOME A CREEK MEMBER - JOIN NOW PACE      1660M

BORSELLINO Surrendered the lead over the early stages of the event. Held up for clear running over the concluding stages of the event.

TAURUS BROMAC NZ Raced in the position outside of the leader and was inclined to over race when racing without cover.

JESSEJAMES SHANNON Worked forward to the lead nearing the 1300 metre point.

CYCLONE TONY Broke at the start of the event and will now to be drawn to the outside for future mobile starts. Commenced a three wide run without cover leaving the 600 metre point. Unable to secure clear running over the concluding stages of the event.

OCTOBER RACKETEER Held up for clear running over the early stages of the home straight.

Race 8 – PACE WITH MATES MAIDEN PACE  1660M

ITS HYDROMATIC Showed gate speed over the early stages of the event then restrained into a trailing position with cover on the pegline.

MAIARA Broke free of interference leaving the first turn. Connections were advised the Filly will be placed on it’s last chance to race truly.

GOT THE GLOW placed back in the mobile draw after two successful consecutive mobile starts.

General

Driver D.Graham was fined the sum of $200 under AHR Rule 156 (2) for utilizing his whip in an unapproved manner.

Driver T.Hodges was fined the sum of $200 under AHR Rule 156 (2) for utilizing his whip in an unapproved manner.

Swabs samples taken for analysis

Pre-race

R2 Arendelle

R3 Heavenly Wisdom

R4 Kerbang

R5 Kiwi Royalty

R6 Betting Star

R7 Cyclone Tony

Post-race

All Winners

Race day Summary

Scratchings

R6 Feelin Flirty – L/S Vets

R6 Leave it to Lucy – L/S Vets

Licensee Actions

R5 C.Butler – Reprimand – AHR Rule 162(1)(j) – failed to maintain position.

R8 T. Hodges - $200 – AHR Rule 156(2) – Unapproved Whip

R8D.Graham - $200 – AHR Rule 156(2) – Unapproved Whip

Animal Actions

R2 JACCKA COOPER NZ – SD1T

R5Someone’s Watching – ODM

R7Cyclone Tony – ODM

R8- Got the Glow - BMD 

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