Stewards Report

Albion Park Harness

Date: Saturday, 16 March 2024

Track: Good

Weather: Overcast (

Stewards Panel: D. Farquharson (Chairman), S. Shinn, D. Trindall, W. Wain, A. Dowsett

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

Race 1 - LADBROKE IT! BAND 4 / BAND 2 PACE        2138M

Braedos Lad (Chloe Butler) hung in leaving the 800 metres and contacted a marker peg.

Hy Voltage (Angus Garrard) caught wide early and raced roughly at the 1900 metres when being restrained to the rear of the field to gain a rearward trailing position.

Big Shadow (Brendan Barnes) broke in the early stages of the score up and was exerted by its driver to be fully in position at the start. Connections were advised Big Shadow will be placed on its last chance in the barrier draw.

Race 2 – VALE SLIPNSLIDE BAND 5 PACE     1660M

No racing incidents.

Race 3 - CONGRATS CHAMPION LEAP TO FAME QUALIFYING PACE            2138M

R Eleven Art NZ  (Angus Garrard) settled in a position one out two back early in the race and led the three wide line from the 800 metres but failed to run on in the concluding stages and finished in seventh position beaten 16 metres. Driver Angus Garrard advised he was not disappointed with the performance outlining the quick sectionals of 27.4 and 27.4 for the last 800 metres were the main contributing factor for the gelding not finishing closer. He advised he was obliged to move out three wide leaving the 800 metres when the three wide line improved and he did not want to risk being placed in a pocket at that point. He said the gelding maintained its ground when racing wide in the quick final half and given the circumstances he felt the gelding performed satisfactorily.

Race 4 - GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND BAND 5 PACE           1660M

Miss Mucho NZ (Narissa McMullen) held up and checked behind Kadar leaving the 500 metres when that gelding was losing ground rapidly. 

Key Largo (Angus Garrard) inconvenienced leaving the 500 metres when held up behind Kadar which was commencing to lose ground.

Kadar (Chloe Butler) raced three wide in the early stages when challenging for the position without cover. Commenced to lose ground rapidly from the 500 metres and finished a distant last beaten in excess of 195 metres. Stewards directed a veterinary examination be carried out on the gelding which revealed a laceration to the off side foreleg which required no standdown period. Driver Chloe Butler advised Stewards the gelding was irregular in its breathing during the race. Kadar was subsequently barred from racing until a satisfactory trial is performed.

Race 5 – A ROCKNROLL DANCE AT SOMERSET FARMS QBRED NR60-75 PACE 2138M

Captains Pick (Trista Dixon) checked in the back straight when held up behind the tiring Luxury Lad.

Race 6 - 2024 OUR OVERANOVA TROTTERS MARATHON     3157M

Adelle NZ  (Chloe Butler) slow to muster speed at the start.

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Race 7 – AQWA CONSTRUCTIONS PACERS BAND HANDICAP            2138M

Tairlaw Toll NZ (Narissa McMullen) stood flat-footed at the start and galloped out for a few strides. Connections were advised Tairlaw Toll NZ will be placed on its last chance in the standing start draw.

Commodore Jujon (Grant Dixon) galloped out for a short distance at the start and a warning was issued.

Miracle Moose NZ (Trista Dixon) swung sideways at the start and galloped out. Connections were advised the gelding would be placed on its last chance in the standing start draw.

L L Cool J NZ (Shane Graham) inconvenienced at the start when avoiding the galloping Commodore Jujon.

Send It (Kelli Dawson) checked at the start when Miracle Moose NZ shifted out.

Northview Hustler NZ 

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

Pocket Book NZ (Angus Garrard) broke gait free of interference at the 200 metres resulting in the mare losing valuable ground. Connections were advised the mare will be placed on its last chance to race truly.

Fias Charm (Trent Dawson) back in the mobile draw after two successful consecutive starts.

Dance Addition (Adam Sanderson) hung in on entrance to the back straight and brushed two marker pegs.

Diamond Bikini (Kelli Dawson) hung out on entrance to the back straight on the final occasion and raced roughly losing ground. Connections advised the mare broke a tongue-tie which may have contributed to the behaviour. A warning was issued.

Race 9 – PRYDE'S EASIFEED RACING CUBE MARES BAND 5 PACE            1660M

General

Pete McMullen (Awholelotofpretty) was fined $100 under AHR rule 170(2) for allowing his body to protrude outside the confines of the sulky in the final 300 metres.

Swabs samples taken for analysis

Pre-race

            R1        OK Boomer NZ

            R2        Stormtide

            R3        R Eleven Art

            R4        Windy Hill Wally

            R5        Scotch En Ice

            R6        Tam Oshanter

            R6        Gus NZ

Post-race

            All winners

Race Day Summary

Scratchings

R1        Cardlesfromheaven – Vets

R2        Emmas Boy – Vets

R4        Much Bettor NZ - Vets

R6        Defensive Guy - Vets

Licensee Actions

            R9        Pete McMullen (Awholelotofpretty) fined $100 AHR rule 170(2) body outside sulky

Animal Actions

            R4        Kadar – TIRE VXAR CR SD1T PP

            R8        Fias Charm – BMD

            9/3/24   Majestic Lavros NZ – BMD

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.