Stewards Report

Albion Park Harness

Date: Saturday, 30 March 2024

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: D. Farquharson (Chairman), S. Shinn, R. McCrae, A. Dowsett

Officials: Dr. S. Flynn (Veterinarian), B. Wilson (Judge), A. Rayward (Assistant Judge), J. Suli & J. Petersen (Starters), K. Williams & K. Warwick (Swab Officials)

Race 1 - AQWA CONSTRUCTIONS UP TO NR70 FINAL           1660M

Bonnies Dance (Adam Sanderson) caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field. Severely checked at the 350 metres when Sista Bliss NZ galloped in advance.

Baz NZ (Nathan Dawson) galloped in the early stages of the score up but was in position when the start was affected.

Sista Bliss NZ (Shane Graham) broke free of interference at the 350 metres and lost valuable ground. After considering a good record in this regard, connections were advised the mare would be placed on its last chance to race truly.

Race 2 – LADBROKES YARD COMMENTS BAND 4 / BAND 2 PACE            1660M

Windy Hill Wally (Nathan Rothwell) inclined to hang out after the start was affected.

Lanai (Adam Sanderson) caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

Scotch En Ice (Angus Garrard) inconvenienced approaching the 1400 metres when racing tight between Lanai which was being restrained and Targaryen NZ which was progressing through in the one wide line. Hung in approaching the 700 metres and contacted a marker peg. Held up for clear running in the concluding stages.

Rock Bottom NZ (Shane Graham) held up for clear running in the latter stages of the race.

Race 3 - A ROCKNROLL DANCE AT SOMERSET FARMS QUALIFYING PACE   2138M

Carter Grant (Nathan Dawson) inclined to hang in during the latter stages of the score up.

Leithen Burn NZ (Chloe Butler) steadied at the 1600 metres when the pace in the one wide line eased.

Nicks Pick (Angus Garrard) pulled hard in the early stages of the race, in particular when caught three wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

Race 4 - PRYDE'S EASIFEED EASILYTE BAND 5 PACE          1660M

Alta Magacian NZ (Taleah McMullen) broke at the start and will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile starts.

Tiger By The Tail (Narissa McMullen) broke in the latter stages of the score up but quickly filled its gait. Connections were advised the gelding will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile starts.

Stormtide (Nathan Rothwell)shifted out under pressure in the run to the finish.

Obi One NZ (Chloe Butler) checked after the start when Alta Magacian NZ galloped.

Race 5 – WOLF SIGNS UP TO NR70 CONSOLATION  1660M

Luxury Lad (Gary Whitaker) hung in on entrance to the back straight on the final occasion and contacted a marker peg.

Bonnies Cam (Dayl March) checked on the final turn and held up for clear running when trailing the tiring Luxury Lad.

Sergios Rocket (Shane Graham) checked on the final turn and held up for clear running when trailing the tiring Luxury Lad.

Race 6 - GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND MARES OPEN PACE 1660M

San Marea (Shane Graham) broke after the start and connections were advised the mare will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile starts.

Miss Mucho NZ (Narissa McMullen) inclined to pull hard during the run.

Classic Mix Up (Brendan Barnes) held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

Race 7 - PELICAN WATERS RESORT QUALIFYING PACE (B DIV)            2138M

Maywyn Troubadour (Kelli Dawson) caught wide in the early stages before restraining to a rearward trailing position.

Rosberg NZ (Mathew Neilson) caught wide in the early stages before restraining to a rearward trailing position.

Race 8 – CHANGEOVER @ BURWOOD STUD MARES QUALIFYING PACE   1660M

No racing incidents.

Race 9 – VISIT SULKY.APP - THE FUTURE OF FORM TROTTERS DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP  2647M

Nortie Nortie NZ (Gary Whitaker) broke at the start and lost considerable ground taking no competitive part in the race. After considering a good record in this regard, a warning only was issued.

Tam Oshanter (Shane Graham) broke after the start and lost ground but quickly settled back into a trot. In view of a good record a warning only was issued.

My Ultimate Eddie (Narissa McMullen) broke gait for no apparent reason at the 1400 metres and lost ground. Galloped again free of interference in the run to the finish losing further ground. After considering previous offences in this regard, my ultimate Eddie was stood down from racing for a period 14 days and will be required to successfully trial on two consecutive occasions before racing again.

Adelle NZ (Nathan Dawson) The Stewards inquired into the driving tactics used during the race, particularly regarding the decision to move the mare from the one out two back position at the 500 metres to racing along the inside, which resulted in Adelle NZ being held up on the entrance to the home straight. The mare was able to utilise the Sprint Lane and finish in third place, 3.8 meters behind the winner Majestic Lavros. Nathan Dawson explained that he took into consideration the mare's recent form, which was not at its best, and the fact the mare was handicapped off 30 metres, and so made the decision to stay on the inside rather than racing wide around the final turn. He stated that he saved ground by improving along the marker pegs and further benefitted when Indefensible shifted one wide, providing him with a trail up behind the leader and the first opportunity to utilise the sprint lane. Mr. Dawson also expressed disappointment with Dontouchtheduco's performance, as the gelding failed to run on as expected from the 200 metres. He added that Adelle NZ recorded a personal mile rate of 1.59.4 for the 2647 metres, which equated to a track record. The Stewards took note of Mr. Dawson's explanation.

Race 10 - CHANGEOVER @ BURWOOD STUD MARES BAND 5 PACE            1660M

Vindicate NZ (Chloe Butler) inclined to pull hard when positioned outside the leader.

Bettys Gold Class (Shane Graham) hung in and contacted a marker peg at the 200 metres.

Last Call (Mathew Neilson) caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to a rearward trailing position.

Swabs samples taken for analysis

Pre-race

            R2        Romanee NZ 

            R4        Glover NZ

            R5        Regulus

            R7        Datittude

            R9        Tam Oshanter

            R10      Orchid Stride

Post-race

            All winners

Race Day Summary

Scratchings

           R3        Pyrrhic Dancer - Vets

           R4        Art Jester – Acceptable reasons

           R5        Whata Roller - Vets

           R5        Rocknroll Times - Spell

Licensee Actions

            Nil

Animal Actions

            R4        Alta Magacian NZ – BAS ODM

            R4        Tiger By The Tail – BAS ODM

            R6        San Marea – BAS 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.