Stewards Report

Albion Park 29/10/2024

Albion Park Harness

Date: Tuesday, 29th October 2024

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: N. Torpey (Chair) | W. Barr | L. Bahr | S. Borg

Officials:Dr M. Mc Garry (Veterinarian) │ A. Rayward (Judge) │ P. Chilton (Assistant Judge) │ J. Cremin & M. Greentree (Starters) │ A. Challen (Sample Collection Official)

Race 1 - RACING & SPORTS.COM TROTTERS 0 TO 4 WIN HANDICAP            2138M

MORE SURPRISES – Inclined to hang in at stages during the event.

PHOENIX RED – Shifted in and contacted a marker post near the 1300m and again near the 800m. A warning was issued.

GOOD HEART - Broke gait on the turn out of the front straight near the 1900. A warning was issued.

Race 2 - CONGRATULATIONS MARK MCNEE TROTTERS RATING HANDICAP       2138M

SUPPLANTER – Gave ground over the final 700m.

BUN IN THE OVEN NZ – Raced wide in the early stages and worked forward to lead the one-wide line.

Race 3 - PSP 2024 PEAK OF THE CREEK HEAT 1       1660M

MOMENTUM SWING -Broke gait in the early stages of the score up. Raced roughly after the start resulting in the gelding loosing momentum. Caught racing wide in the early stages before working forward initially to lead the one-wide line.

ELEGANT GROOVES - Left a one-wide trailing position near the 1200m and worked forward to the position outside of the leader near the 1000m. Inclined to race roughly during the final lap.

Race 4 - PSP 2024 PEAK OF THE CREEK HEAT 2       1660M

MIKIBEQUICK – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.

BARRETT – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.

LONESTAR LAD – Checked near the 800m when Pumpkin Pat galloped.

AMAMI – Raced wide in the early stages before pressing forward to the lead near the 1200m.

PUMPKIN PAT – Broke gait leaving the 800m. Given the horse's previous record in this regard the mare will be placed on its last chance to race truly.

CHICAGO BART - Left a one-wide trailing position near the 1100m and worked forward to the position outside of the leader near the 900m

Race 5 – PSP 2024 PEAK OF THE CREEK HEAT 3      1660M

ROCKIN IN PARADISE – Raced ungenerously and shifted out near the 1000m when the pace steadied. Broke gait near the 400m. After review of the geldings recent record Rockin In Paradise was stood down for a period of two (2) weeks plus two(2) satisfactory trials.

PLAYA BLANCA – Was caught wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader.

TOMAHAWK BART – Overraced and shifted out near the 1000m when the pace of the race steadier. Held up for a clear run at a vital stage in the straight. Driver questioned re driving tactics over the final 400m. Explanation noted.

General: Brittany Graham (Tomahawk Bart) was questioned regarding her decision to remain on the marker post line leaving the 400m rather that progress forward wider on the track. It was noted that after making up ground approaching the home turn and in an endeavour to obtain clear running the gelding was moved to the outside where it only obtained clear running in the latter stages.  Ms Graham advised that the gelding was not travelling well leaving the 400m and as it does not travel well when racing wide she elected to remain on the marker posts. After considering the matter Stewards noted the explanation.

Race 6 - PSP 2024 PEAK OF THE CREEK HEAT 4       1660M

BORELLA NZ – Gave ground after leading the event finishing in 9th position beaten 28 metres. Trainer questioned regarding performance. An examination by the veterinarian found no abnormalities.

KELLOSHIEL – Momentarily inconvenienced near the 1300m when Borella NZ shifted out.

BETTING ORIGIN – Caught wide in the early stages before working forward and obtaining a midfield position eventually on the marker posts. Had to be steadied near the 300m after improving up onto the back of Laure Dee.

SHARDS MATRIX NZ – Was restrained to the rear of the field after being caught wide in the early stages.

LUVBITE – Caught racing four-wide in the early stages before restrained to the rear of the field.

CHAMONIX – Gave ground over the final 500m finishing in last position beaten 71.6 metres. An examination by the veterinarian subsequent to the race found no abnormalities at time of examination. The gelding will be placed on its last chance to race competitively.

General: Trainer Riley Butt was questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Borella NZ ($2.00 Fav) which after getting to the lead gave ground finishing the 9th position beaten 28 metres. Mr Butt confirmed his disappointment with the performance as the gelding had worked well during the week and he was confident of a forward showing. He advised Stewards that it would now be his intention to have blood tests carried out to identify an underlying issue. Mr Butt was advised to notify Stewards of such test results.

Race 7 – TESKI CLEANING SERVICES PACE  2138M

LANCELOT BROMAC NZ – Held up for a clear run to the finish.

CHARLEVOIX – Was restrained to the rear of the field after being caught wide in the early stages.

POCKET BOOK NZ – Raced wide over the final 800m.

THE HARRIS HAWK – Left a one-wide trailing position near the 1500m and worked forward wide until obtaining the position outside of the lead near the 1200m.

Race 8 – GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE           1660M

BATMAN BART – Checked and broke after the start when Maywyn Karen galloped.

MAYWYNS KAREN – Broke gait after the start. The filly will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile events until Stewards are satisfied it can perform in the desired manner.

LA SABINA NZ – Hung out during the score resulting in the mare being out of position at the start. La Sabina NZ will be placed on its last chance in the draw.

SO BOBS YOUR UNCLE NZ – Was restrained to the rear of the field after being caught wide in the early stages.

YANKEE C J NZ – Checked and broke after the start when Maywyn Karen galloped.

Race 9 – LADBROKES BET TICKER NR70-99 VETERANS PACE            2138M

TAIRLAW TOLL NZ – Was caught wide in the early stages before working forward to the position leading the one wide line. Under pressure from the 500m giving ground to finish at the rear of the field beaten 19.9 metres. An examination by the veterinarian subsequent to the race found no abnormalities at time of examination. Driver Pete McMullen was of the view that the field was of a better quality today and was of the view that the gelding races best when racing on a weekly basis and the fact it did not race last week was in his opinion a contributing factor. Stewards noted the comments.

OUR MAJOR DAY – Overraced and pulled hard during the event.

KICKATINALONGPONY- Pulled hard and hung out during the score up.    

Swabs samples taken for analysis

Pre-race

R2        Tumult

R3        Kash Us Back

R3        Elegant Grooves

R4        Barrett

R4        Pumpkin Pat

R5        Defence Attorney

R6        Attachment

R7        Borella NZ

R7        Shards Matrix NZ

Post-race

All winners

Race day Summary

Scratchings

R2        Majestic Sunday NZ      - Veterinary reasons (L/Scr)

Licensee Actions

Animal Actions

R5        Rockin In Paradise        - Sd 2 weeks and 2 trials (broke in running)

R8        Maywyns Karen            - ODM

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. 

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