Stewards Report

Albion Park Harness Club

Date:     Friday 21st November 2025

Track:       Good

Weather:     Fine

Stewards Panel: N Finnigan (Chairman) R McCrae W Barr E Aurisch M Greentree and D Trindall

Officials: Drs C Bowden-Betts & S McGuiness (Veterinarians) P Chilton & L Barr (Judges) J Suli & J Petersen (Starters) K Warwick & M Adams (Swab Official)

Race 1 –2025 LADBROKES SUNSHINE STARS YEARLING SALE CLASSIC FINAL - 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS   1660m   Mobile

OHOKAREDROBINJUJON (Em 1) – Emergency scratching, not required

STAY FOOLISH – Began well to lead the event, faded over the concluding stages, beaten 23.5 metres with an individual mile rate of 1:54.6.

RACE FOR RICHES – Raced wide and worked forward from the start, positioned leading the one-out line from the 1300. Faded over the final stages beaten 15.3 metres with an individual mile rate of 1:54.0.

HAPPY AS CAN BE – Held up until well into the home straight for the run to the finish.

VICTREE CHARLIE – Held up until well into the home straight for the run to the finish.

MY ULTIMATE FELIX – Broke gait racing toward the first turn.

General: Stewards questioned drivers M Neilson (ULTIMATE ARK), G Dixon (RACE FOR RICHES) and A Garrard (MY ULTIMATE FELIX) into the reason why MY ULTIMATE FELIX broke gait racing toward the first turn. Stewards after hearing from the drivers, reviewing the official race footage and after considering their own observations, charged driver Dixon for carelessly causing a tightening to MY ULTIMATE FELIX which when in restricted room broke gait. Stewards in issuing the charge were mindful that there were a number of mitigating circumstances, including but not limited to ULTIMATE ARK when being eased may have shifted wider marginally and driver Dixon prior to MY ULTIMATE FELIX breaking gait had begun to ease wider. Driver Dixon pled not guilty to the charge, reiterating his belief that driver Garrard had also contributed to the incident by placing his gelding in restricted room. Stewards on considering all the evidence in its entirety believed they could sustain the charge and thereby found driver Dixon guilty as charge. Stewards, when considering penalty took into account all mentioned above together driver Dixon’s driving record which shows over 4700 drives since his last suspension, weighing this up against the fact that the incident had occurred in a 3YO Classic Final, and fined him the sum of $400

Race 2 –2025 SOMERSET FARMS THE DARRELL ALEXANDER TROTTING CHAMPIONSHIP - Round 2  Heat 1            2138m   Stand

MCGEE – Reared and was subsequently slow to muster speed after the strands were released, a warning was issued. Placed on its last chance to race truly after breaking gait free of interference approaching the 1800.

GRACIAS NZ – Stood down to trial after breaking gait free of interference approaching the 300. In considering penalty were mindful GRACIAS NZ had been given a final warning at its most recent start.

HEAD EM UP NZ – Stood down to trial after breaking gait free of interference approaching the 1900. In considering penalty were mindful HEAD EM UP NZ had been given a final warning at a recent start.

MASTERLY NZ – Inconvenienced after the start when MCGEE began waywardly.

ZEALOUS SPUR NZ – Inconvenienced after the start when MCGEE began waywardly.

Race 3 –2025 LADBROKES SUNSHINE STARS YEARLING SALE CLASSIC FINAL - 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS   1660m   Mobile

MIGHTY CRUNCH (Em 1) – Emergency scratching, not required

General: Stewards reminded driver R Alchin of his obligation when applying his whip, in particular, the continuous aspect.

Race 4 – 2025 SOMERSET FARMS THE DARRELL ALEXANDER TROTTING CHAMPIONSHIP - Round 2  Heat 2            2138m    Stand

KODA DA MODA – Broke gait free of interference near the 200, for which a warning was issued.

CALL ME TROUBLE NZ – Stood down to trial after breaking gait free of interference approaching the 300. In considering penalty were mindful CALL ME TROUBLE NZ  had been given a final warning at its most recent start.

Race 5 –GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE      1660m     Mobile

No Racing Incidents

Race 6 –2025 LADBROKES SUNSHINE STARS YEARLING SALE CLASSIC FINAL - 3YO FILLIES     1660m    Mobile

No Racing Incidents

Race 7 –2025 LADBROKES SUNSHINE STARS YEARLING SALE CLASSIC FINAL - 2YO FILLIES      1660m    Mobile

MALARKY – Raced rough after the start

Race 8 – 2025 QUEENSLAND TROTTERS DERBY (GROUP 3)   2138m   Mobile

BUSTER DAN – Tightened on the latter stages of the final turn, carrying it in resulting its sulky wheel striking markers.

SQUAMISH – Stood down to trial after breaking gait free of interference on two(2) occasions, firstly approaching the 1800 and again midway through the home straight for the run to the finish.

CARPOPHORUS – Hung in on the latter stages of the final turn, tightening the racing room of BUSTER DAN 

Race 9 – 2025 QUEENSLAND TROTTERS OAKS (GROUP 3)    2138m    Mobile

JUSTABITLIKETHIS – Hung out in the score-up resulting in the filly being back from its allotted position at the start. Trotted rough at times. Finished the event with a broken breastplate.

Race 10 - 2025 LADBROKES SUNSHINE STARS YEARLING SALE CLASSIC FINAL - 2YO MIXED SEX      2138m      Stand

KICKING HORSE – Issued with a warning for failing to begin in the required manner, galloping away when the strands were released, tailing out, effectively taking no competitive part in the event.

General: Trainer R Alchin was fined $100 for presenting DESIRING DIAMONDS to race not wearing its correct registered gear [AHR Rule 273(5)(b)].

General: Trainer S Grimsey was reprimanded for presenting AFRICAN GALA to race not wearing its correct registered gear [AHR Rule 273(5)(b)].

SWABS SAMPLES TAKEN FOR ANALYSIS.

Pre-race

R1 – STAY FOOLISH   RACE FOR RICHES   FAKISTA   FIGHT TO THE END   VICTREE CHARLIE   MY ULTIMATE FELIX

R2 – ZEALOUS SPUR NZ   GOLDEN SUNSET

R3 – MARRANZANO   PURE GRUNT   BENNYDASOOK   TIMMYTEO   SITTING ON EIGHT

R4 – KOKA DA MODA   MUFASA METRO NZ

R6 – FIFTY EACH WAY   LONDON BABY   SEASIDE GLORY   COOL AND CLASSY   THE LADY DIOR   RUBY RULES

R7 – QUEEN TIDE   MALARKY   STAY DANCING   SUMMER PUNCH

R8 – MAROON BELLS   ASPIRING VICTREE

R9 – DOWN SOUTH DAISY   LAYDOWNLUNA

R10 – DESIRING DIAMONDS   AFRICAN GALA   KICKING HORSE   SMOKEY BEAR

Post-race

All Winners, in addition, 2nd & 3rd placings in R1,3,6 & 7 and 2nd place in R10

RACE DAY SUMMARY.

Scratchings

R1 – OHOKAREDROBINJUJON – Emergency, not required – No penalty imposed

R3 – MIGHTY CRUNCH – Emergency, not required – No penalty imposed

Licensee Actions

R1 – G Dixon – Careless Driving – Fine $400 – AHR Rule 168(1)(a)

R10 – R Alchin – Incorrect Gear – Fine $100 – AHR Rule 273(5)(b)

R10 – S Grimsey – Incorrect Gear – Reprimand – AHR Rule 273(5)(b)

Animal Actions

R2 – GRACIAS NZ – Stood Down 1 Trial – Broke in Running

R2 – HEAD EM UP – Stood Down 1 Trial – Broke in Running

R4 – CALL ME TROUBLE NZ – Stood Down 1 Trial – Broke in Running

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.