Stewards Report
Albion Park 25/10/2022
Albion Park Harness
Date: Tuesday, 25 October 2022
Track: Good
Weather: Fine (Stormy Races 6-7)
Stewards Panel: W. Barr (Chairman) │ N. Torpey (400) │S. Shinn (200) | O. Legg (Birdcage) |
Officials:K. Sharman (Veterinarian) │A. Rayward (Judge) │ B. Wilson (Assistant Judge) │G. Torpey & J. Suli (Starters) │L. Chaplin (Swab Official)
Race 1 - BURWOOD STUD 2YO MAIDEN PACE 1660M
Moretta (Brendan Barnes) Gate speed then surrendered lead early.
Canaa Downunder (Shane Graham) Redrawn to EOD
Mynamesevan (Dannielle Veivers) Hung out score up then hung out start.
Lucky Jim (Trent Dawson) Inconvenienced at start when Mynamesevan hung out.
Keith Will Do (Matt Elkins) Inconvenienced when Lucky Jim was inconvenienced at start from Mynamesevan hung out.
Go The Red (Mathew Neilson) Led one (1) wide line throughout.
Sporting Legend (Nathan Dawson) Gate speed to lead.
General: Driver Shane Graham (Canaa Downunder) was questioned regarding the reason his left foot slipped from the rest approaching the turn into the front straight in the final lap. Mr. Graham explained that the cord became entangled with his shoe. Stewards noted the explanation.
Race 2 - GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND TROTTERS RATING HANDICAP 2138M
Leesa Castleton NZ (Pete McMullen) Utilised the sprint lane in the run to the finish.
Bourbonontherocks (Matt Elkins) Stepped and led before surrendering the lead in the back straight in the first lap.
Kar Manor NZ (Riley Butt) Broke after the start and will continue to be drawn wide in future standing start events.
Matatoki NZ (Mathew Neilson) Galloped at the start and a warning was issued.
Im The Commando NZ (Shane Graham) Galloped at the start and a warning was issued.
Father Christmas NZ (Brendan Barnes) Worked forward to lead at approximately 1600 metres.
Stress Factor NZ (Trent Moffat) Led one (1) wide line then gave ground over the concluding stages.
Race 3 - 1EQUINE HEALTHY HORSE PROBIOTIC TROTTERS RATING HANDICAP 2138M
Just Call Me Molly NZ (Mathew Neilson) Broke gait after the start losing all competitive chance. A last chance draw was placed on the mare
Marley Nova NZ (Brendan Barnes) Worked forward to lead in the early stages before surrendering lead with approximately 1000 metres remaining.
Missy Nova NZ (Riley Butt) Broke gait on the turn out of the front losing competitive chance.
Flyin First Class (Narissa McMullen) Broke approaching the turn out of the front straight on the first occasion and a last chance to race truly was placed on the mare. Flyin First Class will be excluded from the barrier draw in future standing start events at trainers request.
Mikemaro NZ (Lachie Manzelmann) Worked forward middle stages to lead at the bell. Hung out in the back straight allowing an inside run.
My Rumour Has It NZ (Pete McMullen) Broke at the start and will continue to be drawn right out of the draw in standing start events.
General: Mikemaro NZ which hung out in the back straight when leading allowing an inside run to Marley Nova NZ will be required to trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before racing again. The course veterinary surgeon inspected Mikemaro NZ after the event and advised of no significant findings.
Race 4 - AQWA CONSTRUCTIONS PACE 1660M
Whata Journey (Taleah McMullen) Obtain trail early.
Goalkicker (Pete McMullen) Gate speed to lead.
Rancho Man (Narissa McMullen) Restrained after the start to a position.
Sista Bliss NZ (Shane Graham) Restrained after the start to a position.
Fast Tracker (Mathew Neilson) Restrained after the start to a position.
Franco Nathan NZ (Alanah Richardson) Restrained after the start to the rear of the field.
Mi Furioso Toro NZ (Brendan Barnes) Raced wide early to lead the one (1) wide line.
Race 5 - SUNSHINE STARS YEARLING SALE PACE 2138M
Blue Shard (Nathan Dawson) Gate speed to lead.
Gozo Sunshine (Paul Matis) Worked forward to lead the one (1) wide line. Gave ground over the concluding stages.
General: Driver Pete McMullen (Turbo Bromac NZ) was reprimanded for when crossing to lead on the turn out of the back straight in the final lap being careless when crossing to the marker pegs in advance of Blue Shard (Nathan Dawson) which contacted a marker peg when shifting in after this incident. Stewards considered Mr. McMullen’s driving record in penalty consideration.
Race 6 - FOR A REASON AT COBBITTY EQUINE FARM UP TO NR85 PACE 2138M
Artful Maid (Dayl March) Gate speed to lead.
Le Tissier NZ (Narissa McMullen) Restrained after the start to a position. Gave ground over the concluding stages.
Hittheroadjack NZ (Luke Whittaker) Worked forward early then broke gait at approximately 1800 metres. A last chance to race truly was placed on the gelding.
Soextra (Chloe Butler) Raced wide in the back straight in the first lap to lead the one (1) wide line from approximately 1400 metres.
Keayang Marven (Riley Butt) Restrained after the start to the rear of the field.
General: Driver Bryse McElhinney (Admiral Bronski) was fined $200 for using the whip in a continuous manner in the run to the finish. (AHRR 156 (3)).
Race 7 - ATLAS COPCO UP TO NR70 PACE 1660M
First String (Bree Evans) Gate speed to lead.
Saving Major Percy (Shane Graham) Raced wide middle stages before yielding ground
Goelitz (Narissa McMullen) Unsuccessful challenge lead.
The High Commander NZ (Pete McMullen) Broke gait at the start and will be drawn wide in future mobile events.
Copperfield NZ (Alanah Richardson) Restrained after the start to the rear of the field.
Leithen Burn NZ (Chloe Butler) Restrained after the start to the rear of the field.
General: Trainer Ricky Thurlow (First String) was queried in relation to the seemingly improved performance of the gelding today. Mr. Thurlow explained that First String has benefited from an ease up and was having its third run back and has appreciated the junior driver concession and barrier draw based conditions. As such Mr. Thurlow was confident of a forward showing. Stewards noted the comments.
Race 8 - TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY VETERANS PACE 1660M
General: Driver Adam Richardson (Mister Freeze) was fined $200 for utilising the whip in a continuous manner in the front straight in the run to the finish. (AHRR 156 (3)
Swabs samples taken for analysis
Pre-race:
Race 5. Turbo Bromac NZ
Race 6. Artful Maid
Race 7. Theresachance
Post-race:
All Race Winners
Race day Summary:
Scratchings:
Race 5. Shez All Style
Race 5 Recipe For Dreaming NZ
Licensee Actions:
Race 5. P. McMullen (Turbo Bromac NZ) Remimanded (AHRR 168 (1) Careless Tightening
Race 6. Bryse McElinney (Admiral Bronski) Fined $200 (AHRR 156(3)) Continuous Whip Use
Race 8. Adam Richardson (Mister Freeze) Fined $200 (AHRR 156 (3)) Continuous Whip Use
Animal Actions:
Race 3. Mikemaro NZ Stood down 1 Trial.
Race 3. Minnie Bow Tique BSD
Race 3. Flying First Class ODS (by request)
Race 4. Franco Nathan NZ BMD
Race 7. The High Commander NZ ODM
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