Stewards Report

Albion Park 18/11/2025

Albion Park Harness Club

Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: R. McCrae (chairman) │ M. Greentree | M.Adams (800) │E.Aurisch

Officials: Dr. S. Flynn (Veterinarian) │A. Rayward (Judge) │D.Trindall (Assistant Judge) │J.Suli & J. Petersen (Starters) │K. Kilpatrick (Swab Official)

Race 1 –BECOME A CREEK MEMBER - JOIN NOW TROTTERS DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP 2138M

GAZ MAN NZ Galloped out at the start for a short distance and will be placed on its last chance in the standing draw.

KODA DA MODA Unsuccessfully challenged for the lead over the early stages of the event.

FIVE OCLOCK GERRY NZ Reared at the start and galloped for a short distance and will have a warning issued. Worked forward to the lead and withstood a short challenged for the lead by KODA DA MODA nearing the 1800 metre point of the event.

SUPER SERVICE Swung sideways at the start abruptly and a warning was issued. Inclined to over race when trailing.

AJAY VOLSTEAD Inconvenienced at the start by SUPER SERVICE. Broke gait leaving the home turn and a warning was issued.

General

Driver A.Garrard was reprimanded under AHR Rule 160 (1) for failing to warm up AJAY VOLSTEAD in the correct direction without gaining the stewards permission as required under the Australian Harness Rules.

Race 2 –I H CAPITAL TROTTERS RATING HANDICAP            2138M

DICKO DIXON Broke at the start and galloped for some distance; a warning was issued.

JUSTABITLIKESULLY Inclined to race roughly at various points throughout the run inconveniencing trailing runners.

VOLTAIN Stepped and led the event before surrendering the lead to SURPRISE BABY nearing the 1700 metre point.

NATTY PAGGER NZ Inconvenienced behind JUSTABITLIKESULLY nearing the 1100 metre point resulting in the Gelding having to shift wider to avoid JUSTABITLIKESULLY.

MORE SURPRISES Worked forward over the early stages of the event to obtain the lead nearing the 1700 metre point. Shifted in leaving the home turn contacting a marker peg.

GETOVERROVER Checked when NATTY PAGGER NZ was directed wider to avoid JUSTABITLIKESULLY the Gelding then became unbalanced and broke gait and no action was taken against the Gelding breaking gait.

DAIMYO Broke gait nearing the 600-metre point of the event and a warning was issued.

Race 3 –BURWOOD STUD 2YO MAIDEN PACE           1660M

OUR ULTIMATE BEATY Utilized the sprint lane in the run to the finish.

General

Trainer A.Johnson was reprimanded under AHR Rule 273(5)(b) for failing to have the correct gear as notified on FOURTY ONE GEE.

Race 4 – WOLF SIGNS PACE   1660M

BLUE BLOODZ Held up for clear running leaving the home turn for a short distance before obtaining clear running in the sprint lane.

BRACKEN WARRIOR Utilized the sprint lane in the run to the finish.

BUDDY PERFECT Inclined to over race when racing in the position outside of the leader.

Race 5 –TESKI CLEANING SERVICES PACE   2138M

MY ULTIMATE RUDI Failed to circle in the pre-race preliminary.

GRACENAVA Failed to circle in the pre-race preliminary circle prior to the start. Inclined to hang out entering the first turn when being restrained to a rearward trailing position.  

PROSPECTUS Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages of the event.

KEAYANG TARA Restrained at the start to a rearward trailing position.

ROYAL PRINCESS Restrained at the start to a rearward trailing position.

MAYWYNS KAREN Worked forward to the position outside of the leader nearing the 1600 metre point.

FULL OF CHARMPlaced back in the mobile draw after two successful consecutive mobile starts.

Race 6 –RACING & SPORTS.COM PACE         2138M

MAJOR GENERALJUJON Held up for clear running over the concluding stages of the event.

LULU LUCIFER Utilized the sprint lane in the run to the finish.

GENTLE GIANT NZ Left a one out rearward trailing position working forward three wide without cover to the position outside of the leader nearing the 1000 metre point.

General

Driver G.Bond was fined the sum of $100 under AHR Rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain he allotted position behind the barrier over the latter stages of the score up.

Race 7 –GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACERS BAND HANDICAP            2647M

GO THE RED Utilized the sprint lane in the run to the finish.

MIRACLE MOOSE NZ Galloped out at the start for a short distance and will continue to be drawn to the outside for future standing starts.

SEND IT Commenced a three wide run without cover leaving the 800-metre point of the event.

Race 8 –LADBROKES POPULAR SRM PACE  1660M

KALASA NZ Held up for clear running over the early stages of the home straight before obtaining clear running into the sprint lane.

OUR PRINCESS DI Held up for clear running over the early stages of the home straight.

ROCK SUPREME Restrained at the start to a rearward trailing position. Commenced a three wide run without cover leaving the 600-metre point.

DEMON BLUE NZ Raced three wide over the early stages of the event working forward to the position outside of the leader nearing the 1000 metre point.

JENSVILLE Restrained at the start to a rearward trailing position.

Swabs samples taken for analysis.

Pre-race

R1. Five Oclock Gerry NZ

R3. Maywyn Valentino

R4. Britts Mate NZ

R5. Royal Princess

R6. Luvn Osman

R7. Major Jellis NZ

Post-race

All Winners

Race day Summary.

Scratching

R1. Te Rapa NZ – L/S Vet

R3. Tommy Time – U/Bar

R3. Bettor Be Bodhi – L/S Vet

R3. Laceys Last – Acceptable

R5. John Snow – L/S Vet

R7. Azor Ahai NZ – L/S Vet

R8. Beachride – L/S Vet

Licensee Actions

R1. A.Garrard – AHR Rule 160 (1) – Reprimand

R3. A. Johnson – AHR Rule 273(5)(b) – Reprimand

R6. G. Bond – AHR Rule 162 (1)(j) - $100

Animal Actions

R5. Full of Charm – BMD

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