Stewards Report

Albion Park Harness

Date: Saturday 15th June 2024

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: D. Farquharson (Chairman), R. McCrae, W. Barr, A. Dowsett

Officials: Dr C. Wain (Veterinarian), B. Wilson (Judge), D. Trindall (Assistant Judge), J. Suli & J. Petersen (Starters), K. Williams & K. Warwick (Swab Officials)

Supplementary Report:

Stable inspections were carried out at the premises of trainers with horses engaged in tonight's race meetings.

Race 1 - LADBROKES EASY FORM BAND 5 PACE     2138M

Amami (Gemma Hewitt) slightly back from its allotted position at the start.

Emmas Boy NZ (Shane Graham) held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

General

Gemma Hewitt was reprimanded under AHR rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain position until reaching the start.

Race 2 – LEADING EDGE SECURITY BAND 4 PACE   2138M

The Tax Cullector (Pete McMullen) raced roughly approaching the 1800 metres when being restrained and caught wide on the track. Was noted the gelding raced wide for the first 700 metres before being restrained to a rearward trailing position.

Miracle Moose NZ (Jonah Hutchinson) back from its allotted barrier position at the start.

Mymatepog (Doug Hewitt) inconvenienced at the 800 metres when Don Hugo shifted to a position in advance.

Don Hugo (Luke McCarthy) hung in when commencing a three wide run at the 900 metres and momentarily tightened the racing room of Mymatepog when crossing to the position without cover at the 800 metres. A warning was issued and connections of Don Hugo were advised to take corrective measures.

General

Jonah Hutchinson (Miracle Moose NZ) was fined $100 under AHR rule 162 (1) (j) for failing to maintain position behind the starting gate until reaching the start.

Race 3 - RACING & SPORTS.COM DIVIDED OPEN PACE        2138M

No racing incidents.

Race 4 - PRYDE'S EASIFEED EASIPERFORMANCE TROTTERS MOBILE           2138M

Instant Delight NZ (Angus Garrard) galloped at the start resulting in the mare losing valuable ground. Connections were advised Instant Delight NZ will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile starts.

Andover Sun (Ryan Veivers) broke at the starting point resulting in the gelding losing considerable ground. Connections were advised Andover Sun will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile starts.

Top Of The Moment NZ (Matt Elkins) galloped free of interference on entrance to the home straight in the run to the finish. After considering a good record in this regard, connections were advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s race behaviour.

Koda Da Moda (Shane Graham) inconvenienced at the start when Instant Delight NZ galloped.

Adelle NZ (Nathan Dawson) shifted away from the galloping Andover Sun resulting in the mare becoming unbalanced and breaking gait. Stewards deemed that Adelle NZ was severely checked and no further action was taken.

Gus NZ (Pete McMullen)back in the draw after two consecutive successful starts.

Race 5 – GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND MARES OPEN PACE            1660M

Girl From Oz (Pete McMullen) failed to gain clear running in the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

Bettor Romance (Chloe Butler) held up for clear running in the latter stages of the race.

Vindicate NZ (Adam Richardson) failed to gain clear running in the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

Not To Be Denied (Luke McCarthy) worked forward from the start to gain the lead approaching the 1000 metres. Failed to run on as expected in the concluding stages and finished in fourth position beaten 4.9 metres. Stewards directed a veterinary examination be carried out on the mare which revealed no significant findings. Trainer Luke McCarthy advised Not To Be Denied when successful at its previous start was first up from a spell but was disappointed with the mare failing to run on in tonights race. He said the mare may have not backed up from its race win on 8 June and it would be his intention to space the race starts of Not To Be Denied further apart. Stewards noted the explanation.

Orchid Stride (Nathan Dawson) dropped an off side knee boot during the race which may have placed the mare at some disadvantage.

Race 6 - A ROCKNROLL DANCE AT SOMERSET FARMS QUALIFYING PACE   1660M

No racing incidents.

Race 7 – KELATO ANIMAL HEALTH MARES QUALIFYING PACE (B DIV)     1660M

Betting Star (Adam Richardson) raced roughly at the start and was slow to muster speed.

Shes In Line NZ (Taleah McMullen) unsuccessfully contested the one wide position leaving the back straight on the first occasion and was obliged to race three wide until progressing forward at the 1100 metres to race outside the leader. It was noted the mare race keenly when driver Taleah McMullen was restraining in an attempt to gain cover.

General

Stewards inquired into an incident which occurred on the first turn in which Betting Star and Shes In Line NZ competed for a one wide position from the 1400 metres. After taking evidence from drivers Adam Richardson and Taleah McMullen, Stewards could not be satisfied that a breach of the rules occurred and deemed this incident as two drivers equally contesting for the one wide position.

Race 8 - CHANGEOVER @ BURWOOD STUD MARES QUALIFYING PACE   1660M

Sky Blu (Luke McCarthy) contacted a marker peg at the 300 metres when racing tight to the inside of Pandaia NZ.

Pandaia NZ (Ricky Alchin) hung in under pressure on the final turn when racing to the outside of Sky Blu.

Robyn X NZ (Pete McMullen) raced in a rearward trailing position and was moved three wide at the 1000 metres to progress forward however commenced to yield ground from the 400 metres and failed to run on, finishing in last position beaten 20.1 metres. Stewards directed a veterinary examination be carried out on the mare which revealed no significant findings other than a slow post race recovery. Pete McMullen advised Stewards the mare progressed forward three wide but failed to make ground and raced disappointingly. Mr McMullen was at a loss to explain the disappointing performance of Robyn X NZ other than to note the mare was second up from a short spell and will derive benefit from tonight’s performance.

Race 9 - WOLF SIGNS MARES BAND 5 PACE 1660M

Eye Keep Smiling (Luke McCarthy) raced roughly at the start and was slow to muster speed.

Miss Ex (Adam Sanderson) raced three wide in the early stages before progressing forward to obtain a forward one wide position with cover.

Race 10 - ULTIMATE TOOLS 3YO PACE          2138M

Cosmic Flyer (Narissa McMullen) pulled hard when racing in a position three back on the marker pegs.

Nashville Bart (Luke McCarthy) galloped at the start and lost valuable ground. Connections were advised the gelding will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile starts.

Air Express (Jonah Hutchinson) raced wide in the early stages before working forward to race outside the leader.

Quik Change (Layne Dwyer) checked by its driver at the 1500 metres when the pace in the one wide line eased momentarily.

Swabs samples taken for analysis.

Pre-race

            R1        Red Right Hand NZ

            R4        Rogue Gentleman

            R7        Kowhai Blaze

            R8        Robyn X NZ

            R9        Eye Keep Smiling

            R10      Major Hot NZ

Post-race

            All winners

Race Day Summary.

Scratching

            R3        Classie Wahington NZ - Vets

            R3        Lanai - Vets

            R9        Carly Morgan - Vets

Licensee Actions

            R1        Gemma Hewitt (Amami) reprimanded AHR rule 162(1)(j) start position

            R2        Jonah Hutchinson (Miracle Moose NZ) fined $100 AHR rule 162 (1) (j) start position

Animal Actions

            R4        Instant Delight NZ – BAS ODM

            R4        Andover Sun – BAS ODM

            R4        Gus NZ – BMD

            R10      Nashville Bart – BAS ODM

 

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.