Stewards Report

Albion Park Harness

Date: Monday, 18th November 2024

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: N. Torpey (Chair) | M. Greentree | L. Bahr | E. Aurisch

Officials: Dr B. Morris (Veterinarian) │ A. Rayward (Judge) │ B. Wilson (Assistant Judge) │ J. Suli & G. Torpey (Starters) │ M. Rosewarne (Sample Collection Official)

Race 1 - TESKI CLEANING SERVICES MAIDEN PACE 1660M

JADEZ – Raced roughly for a short distance after the start.

FUNTIMES – Driver fined contacting a marker post on home turn.

AMBERS ALLSTAR – Raced roughly when under pressure over the final 400m.

CHARMAWAY – Broke gait when racing wide near the 1300m. Given the filly's previous record in this regard Charmaway will be placed on its last chance to race truly.

General: Angus Garrard (Funtimes) was fined $100 for allowing the sulky wheel to contact a marker post on the home turn. (AHR.163(1)(c).

     

Race 2 - BECOME A CREEK MEMBER - JOIN NOW PACE      2138M

No Racing incidents

Race 3 - LEADING EDGE SECURITY 1 WIN PACE (SKY 2)      1660M

WHOS WATCHING LILY – Left a one wide trailing position at the 1100m and worked forward to the position outside of the leader near the 900m. Became unbalanced and broke gait leaving the 300m. Given the horse's previous record in this regard the mare will be placed on its last chance to race truly.

MY SCIMITAR – Was restrained to the rear of the field after being caught wide in the early stages. Raced ungenerously when being restrained in the early stages.

POINT LOOKOUT NZ – Having not started in a race since May 2024 and in accordance with QRIC guidelines, the gelding was examined before and after the race by the veterinarian which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 4 - BURWOOD STUD PACE (SKY 2)       2138M

General: The start of this race was initially delayed as a result of repairs required to the gear of Rosarito after the gelding broke its offside connecting strap during the preliminary. However, a further delay was caused as a result of Deep Regret breaking the clip on the head-check necessitating a replacement. Each item of gear was inspected and found to be in satisfactory condition.

MISS HATTIE –Driver fined unapproved whip use.

JOGALONG COOP - Left a one wide trailing position at the 1700m and worked forward to the position outside of the leader near the 1400m.

DEEP REGRET   - Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. The gelding will continue to be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile events until Stewards are satisfied it can perform in the desired manner.

 General: Clint Sneddon (Miss Hattie) was fined $200 for using the whip in an unapproved manner in the early stages of the straight. (AHR. 156(2)).

Race 5 – WOLF SIGNS PACE (SKY 2)  1660M

GOTTA GO TORQUE – Hung in and contacted a marker post near the 300m.

AQUA CRUISER – Was restrained to the rear of the field near the 900 m after being caught wide in the early stages and over racing.

THE CASUAL GOOSE – Gave ground from the 800m to be beaten 137 metres. A subsequent veterinary examination found the gelding to be suffering with Atrial fibrillation. As the gelding had suffered from the same condition recently and acting under Q.R.I.C. policy guidelines The Casual Goose was stood down for a period of 28 days plus an ECG and veterinary report and the gelding must trial satisfactorily on two consecutive occasions.

Race 6 - GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE (SKY 2)           1660M

AMILLION PROMISES – Was restrained to the rear of the field after being caught wide in the early stages. Driver fined carless when shifting out.

BLUE SUEDE ROCKA – Near-side tyre deflated rounding the home turn. Tightened for room and raced roughly near the 100m.

General: Tom Ison (Amillion Promises) was fined $200  for being careless when shifting out near the 100m which caused Blue Suede Rocka (Jack Chapple) to become unbalanced and race roughly. (AHR 168(1)(a)).    

Race 7 – LADBROKES EASY FORM PACE (SKY 2)     2138M

ASHLEYS BLUE CHIP – Was restrained to the rear of the field after being caught wide in the early stages. Raced roughly near the 1800m when restrained to the rear. Held up for a clear run at a vital stage in the straight. Raced roughly approaching the finish.

BONNIES CAM – Raced wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader.

CALL ME KEITH NZ – After satisfying QRIC requirements the horse will be placed back in the draw in mobile events.

Swabs samples taken for analysis

Pre-race

R1        Light Up lovely

R1        Funtimes

R2        Nevada Yankee

R2        Jessiejames Shannon

R3        Whos Watching Lily

R4        Miss Hattie

R5        Gotta Go Torque

R6        Amillion Promises

R7        King Of Trumps

Post-race

Race day Summary

All winners

Scratchings

R1        French Bubbles             - Veterinary reasons

R4        Bettor Dream Sweet      - Veterinary reasons

R5        Tinsel Tiara                   - Change of ownership

R6        Lat Call                         - Veterinary reasons

R6        My Ultimate Victor         - Under Bar

R7        Milly An Eyre                 - Veterinary reasons (L/scr)

Licensee Actions

R1        Angus Garrard              - $100 fine – AHR 163(1)(c)

R4        Clint Sneddon               - $200 fine – AHR 156(2)

R6        Tom Ison                      - $200 fine – AHR 168(1)(a)

Animal Actions

R5        The Casual Goose        - Sd 28days + ECG & Vets + 2 trials (AF)

R7        Call Me Keith 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.