Stewards Report

Albion Park Harness

Date: Friday, 12th July 2024

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: S Shinn (Chair), R McCrae, M Greentree.

D Trindall (Birdcage).

Officials: S Flynn (Veterinarian), B Wilson (Judge), A Rayward (Assistant Judge), J Suli & J Petersen (Starters), J Crompton (Swab Official).

Race 1 - PRYDE'S EASIFEED THREE TROTTERS MOBILE (UP TO NR65)  2138M

Milly An Eyre NZ surrendered the lead near the 1800 metres.

Mega Spurworked forward from outside the leader to the lead from the 1800 metres. Hung out under pressure in the run to the finish a warning was issued. 

King Of Love NZ worked forward here wide to take over the position leading the one wide line near the 1750 metres. Gained a one out one back trail near the 1300 metres.

My Ultimate Eddi, the ultimate winner, commenced a three wide run from midfield near the 1700 metres to work forward to take over the position leading the one wide line near the 1300 metres. Held back for post-race blood samples (TCO2) to be taken. 

Itsallandover was out of position when the start was effected - driver Jack Chapple was fined $100 under the provisions of AHRR162(1)(j) for failing to maintain his correct position until the start. In determining this penalty Stewards were cognisant that Mr Chapple had been reprimanded under the same rule on June 22nd 2024. Broke free of interference in the front straight with a lap to travel – a warning was issued. The gelding underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed it to have a laceration to its near side coronet.

Tumult was well out of position when the start was effected – will continue to be placed out of the draw in mobile barrier races.

Indefensible 

Son Of A Sun NZ broke stride shortly after the start was effected – placed out of the draw in mobile barrier races.

Race 2 - TESKI CLEANING SERVICES 1 WIN PACE    1660M

Where The Boys Are NZ surrendered the lead racing into the first turn.

Scoresbroke stride shortly after the start was effected – placed out of the draw in mobile barrier races. 

Tomahawk Bart worked forward to the lead from the start.

Nashville Bart broke free of interference near the 800 metres – having considered the gelding’s recent record Stewards ordered him stood down from racing until his satisfactory completion of two consecutive satisfactory trials.

Badlander utilised the sprint lane to finish second.

Whata Legacy was inconvenienced behind a galloping runner shortly after the start was effected.

Race 3 - LEADING EDGE SECURITY TROTTERS MOBILE  2138M

Tam Oshanter withstood a short early challenge for the lead. Surrendered the lead

Red Castleton NZ issued a short unsuccessful early challenge for the lead prior to dropping in behind the leader.

Constantinoplecommenced a three wide run near the 1300 metres to work forward to the lead approaching the 1000 metres. 

Adelle NZ was out of position when the start was effected – a warning was issued.

Van Sank broke free of interference near the 400 metres – a warning was issued.

Race 4 - PSP FRIDAY FRENZY PACE  2138M

Smokeshow utilised the sprint lane to win.

Weona Sir Vivor withstood a strong early challenge for the position leading the one wide line.

Lets Go Bailey mounted an unsuccessful challenge for the position leading the one wide line over the first 300 metres prior to being restrained to the rear of the field.

Eye Can Try hung in contacted and dislodged a marker peg on the first turn – a warning was issued. Utilised the sprint lane to finish third.

Much Bettor NZhad difficulty obtaining a clear until the latter stages of the home straight - finished well once clear.

Mikibequick commenced a three wide run from the rear of near the 800 metres then quickly progressed forward wide on the track to challenge the leaders into the turn near the 450 metres. Placed back in the draw in mobile barrier raced having satisfied the QRIC requirements.

General

Stewards questioned Scott Hewitt driver of Mikibequick, Narissa McMullen driver of Aphrodite, and Paula Sapio driver of Sargeant, regarding Mikibequick commencing a three wide run from the rear of the field near the 800 metres then racing four wide, shortly thereafter, into the back straight on the final occasion. After taking evidence from the drivers, viewing the official race videos and giving regard to their own observations, Stewards established that as Mr Hewitt commenced to shift three wide near the 800 metres Mikibequick dropped the bit at which time Mr Hewitt offered the gelding some encouragement. Simultaneous to this Narissa McMullen had commenced to shift three wide two runners ahead of him. As Mikibequick had responded to encouragement and picked up the bit Mr Hewitt elected to take the gelding wider on the track to progress towards the leaders rather than take hold and be delayed by Aphrodite. Stewards deemed no action was necessary to be taken against any horse or driver and noted the incident.

Race 5 - RACING & SPORTS.COM PACE   1660M

Defence Attorneysurrendered lead near the 1000 metres. Utilised the sprint lane to win.

Snow Hunter commenced a three wide run from midfield near the 1300 to work forward to the lead near the 1000 metres.

Kash Tin led the one wide line prior to gaining a one out one back trail near the 1250 metres.

Robyn X NZworked forward three wide to lead the one wide line from the 1250 metres. 

Race 6 - KELATO ANIMAL HEALTH NO BAND PACE  1660M

Arkin Wicked utilised the sprint lane to finish third.

Apollo Dreamz led the one wide line prior to gaining a one out one back trail near the 1000 metres.

Reds Star Deal was caught racing three wide for the first 400 metres whilst being restrained to the rear of the field.

Always Locksley pulled very hard in the score up.

Midnight Calm commenced a three wide run from midfield near the 1300 metres to lead the one wide line from the 1000 metres.

Race 7  -  SELECTIVE MOTORS ALBION MARES BAND 5 PACE  1660M

Girl From Oz surrendered the lead near the 1400 metres. Utilised the sprint lane to finish second.

Dance Additionworked forward to the lead near the 1400 metres. 

Awholelotofpretty raced three wide early to lead the one wide line then  

Madrigal NZ had difficulty gaining a clear run to the finish – not fully tested.

Sergios Rocket commenced a three wide run from midfield near the 1300 metres to take over the position leading the one wide line near the 1000 metres.

Race 8 - GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND UP TO NR75 PACE   2138M

Bettor Romanceled the one wide line prior to gaining a one out one back trail near the 1600metres.  

Ambiguouspulled very hard throughout the middle stages. 

Steam Cleaned had difficulty gaining a clear run to the finish – not fully tested.

Shoulda Passed hung in and contacted a marker peg on the first turn – a warning was issued.

Collect A Dime commenced a three wide run from midfield near the 1800 metres to lead the one wide line from the 1600 metres.

Lanai placed ODM from RODM having satisfied the QRIC requirements.

Race 9 - LADBROKES RACING CLUB PACE   2138M

Nurburgring NZ surrendered the lead near the 1400 metres. Hung in and contacted/wheel inside/dislodged marker pegs – a warning was issued.

Braedos Lad raced three wide until taking over the position leading the one wide line from the 1400 metres.

Targaryen NZ was held up for clear running until the latter stages of the home straight – finished strongly once clear – not fully tested.

Pacifico Dreamcommenced a three wide run from a rearward position near the 900 metres. 

Northview Hustler NZ was three wide one back from the 900 metres. Underwent a post race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request which revealed the gelding to be . The gelding was administered veterinary treatment by the on track veterinarian and is stood down from racing for seven days. Trainer Al Barnes advised the Stewards that Northview Hustler NZ will now be spelled.

Send It was able to work forward from the second line to work forward and take over the lead from the 1400 metres.

Race 10 - BECOME A CREEK MEMBER - JOIN NOW PACE    1660M

Gina Del Ray surrendered the lead near the 1400 metres.

Rockon Rocky worked forward to the lead near the 1400 metres

Vodka En Ice was left leading the one wide line near the 1400 metres then gained one out one back trail near the 1200 metres.

Studleigh Markcaught racing three wide early, eventually worked forward to take over the position leading the one wide line near the 1200 metres. Had a tendency to over race throughout the middle stages. 

Race 11 - WOLF SIGNS PACE (SKY 2)   1660M

Deep Regret was disadvantaged when his near side head pole became adrift in the early stages of the race. Shifted three wide to the inside of Macs A Dude obliging that runner four wide - driver suspended

Macs A Dudewas obliged by the runner to its inside to race four wide prior the ease out pole. 

General

The driver’s licence John Stariha, driver of Deep Regret, was suspended for 12 days, Mr Stariha having pleaded guilty to a charge issued under the provisions of AHRR163(1)(b). Details of the charge were that Mr Stariha has obliged another runner, Macs A Dude, to race wider on the track, this occurring prior to the ease out pole in the last lap. In determining the penalty Stewards took into account Mr Stariha’s guilty plea, his good record under this rule, and the QRIC penalty guidelines. At Mr Stariha’s request his suspension will commence midnight July 16, 2024. He will eligible to resume driving on July 29, 2024.

Race day Summary.

Swabs samples taken for analysis.

Pre-race

R1 Mega Spur

R3 Constantinople

R4 Eye Can Try

R5 Defence Attorney

R7 Dance Addition

R8 Collect A Dime

Post-race

All Winners

Scratching

R1 Burkhardt NZ – L/Scr Gained run in feature 13/07/2024

R4 Call To Order – Vets

R8 Misty Creek – Vets

R11 Getaloadathisbro - Vets

Licensee Actions

R1 Jack Chapple – AHRR162(1)(j) - $100 fine – fail to maintain position to the start.

R11 John Stariha – AHRR163(1)(b) – 12 days suspension – oblige another runner wider before ease out pole. Midnight 16th July 2024 through July 28th 2024.

Animal Actions

R1 Son Of A Sun NZ – ODM

R2 Scores – ODM

R2 Nashville Bart – SD2T – BIR (poor record)

R4 Mikibequick – BMD

R8 Lanai – now ODM from RODM

R9 Northview Hustler NZ – SD7Days – treated.

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.