Stewards Report

HARNESS RACING VICTORIA

STEWARDS REPORT FOR ARARAT

WEDNESDAY 6 JULY 2022

	Kylie Harrison Brett Day John Packer Nathan Moy (Starter) Dr Greg Hargreaves/ Dr Nick Branson (Vets)
	Track:    Good	Weather:	Fine

 

Trainers with multiple horses engaged in any given race were questioned as to the intended driving tactics to be adopted. 

 

RACE 1 – WILLAURA BAKERY 3YO TROT (2195 MS)

Everybodyluvskenny was out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of its driver before improving later in the score up to fulfil its position at the start. A warning was issued against the colt’s barrier manners.

Majestic Em galloped as the start was affected and will now be placed out of the draw for future mobile start races.

Montana Chevelle galloped during the early and latter stages of the score up and was out of position at the start. The filly will now be placed out of the draw for future mobile start races.

While trailing the field, Montana Chevelle galloped at the 1800m and again at the 1400m and was placed on its last change to race truly.

RACE 2 – RICH RIVER GOLF CLUB PACE (2195 MS)

The start time of 12.04 pm was incorrectly advertised in the racebook.

No race incidents to report.

RACE 3 – ARARAT FORD 3YO MAIDEN PACE (2195 MS)

The start time of 12.42pm was incorrectly advertised in the racebook.

A false start was declared at the first attempt due to Goodtime Jesse hanging out in the score up resulting in interference to Flowertop Mountain which was unable to fulfil its barrier position. Goodtime Jesse was placed out of the draw for future mobile start races.

Driver David Barbetti (Hello I Tea) was questioned regarding his driving tactics and the performance of the gelding after withstanding a challenge from Jilliby Rippa during the early stages to lead. Hello I Tea then gave ground in the back straight on the final occasion to be beaten 71m. Mr Barbetti stated that Hello I Tea commenced quickly then shortly after the start he indicated his intention to relinquish the lead and restrained for cover from Jilliby Rippa however the gelding commenced to over race and Jilliby Rippa desisted with its challenge. Mr Barbetti added that Hello I Tea then settled and was able to run through a moderate first half of the last mile before giving ground in the back straight on the final occasion. Mr Barbetti added that the gelding was first up from a spell however had trailed well prior to the race. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. Given the beaten margin, a warning was placed on Hello I Tea for a poor performance.

Khans Creed hung in under pressure while being driven out in the home straight on the final occasion.

RACE 4 – THANK YOU DOT & NEIL TURNER PACE (1790 MS)

Realy Under Fire underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations under the HRV horse welfare policy due to the geldings age and amount of previous race starts. Both examinations cleared the gelding of any obvious abnormalities.

Highview Freddy NZ began badly and will now be drawn wide in future mobile start races. Considering the ground lost at the start, no action was taken against the gelding after being beaten 58m.

Both Tic Tact and Security Check were held up for clear running in the back straight and rounding the final turn. Both horses were able to obtain clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

RACE 5 - GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE (2195 MS)

Driver Connor Clarke (Imawingate) was issued with a caution for tightening the racing room of Bettorbewright (Codi Rauchenberger) shortly after the start when crossing that runner before progressing to the lead rounding the first turn.

Classicmajor pulled hard during the early stages and improved forward three wide to race outside the leader. Classicmajor continued to pull hard before improving to the lead at the 1400m.

Imawingate was held up for a clear run on the peg line rounding the final turn before improving in the sprint lane over the latter stages.

RACE 6 – VISIT ARARAT TROTTERS HANDICAP (2165 SS)

Sarahleonie Bow was re-handicapped to start on the outside of the 20m barrier following its win at Maryborough 1 July 2022 after acceptances for this race.

Sarahleonie Bow galloped as the start was affected and trailed the field thereafter. This mare was placed out of the draw for future mobile start races.

Dream Over galloped when challenged for the lead by Di Li rounding the first turn then proved difficult to restrain into its correct gait, galloping excessively for approximately 300m. Dream Over then trailed the field for the remainder of the race. A warning was issued against the gelding racing manners.

Victree Hill galloped clear of interference rounding the first turn. Taking into consideration the geldings recent racing manners Victree Hill was placed on its last chance to race truly.

RACE 7 – ARARAT & STAWELL CHIROPRACTIC PACE (1790 MS)

Pre and post race veterinary examinations were conducted on Johnny Redcoat under the HRV horse welfare policy due to the gelding racing on more than 200 previous occasions. Both examinations cleared the gelding of any obvious abnormalities.

Asmileandawink was held up for a clear run rounding the home turn and during the early stages of the home straight.

RACE 8 – THANK YOU SHARON RALPH PACE (1790 MS)

Pre and post-race veterinary examinations were conducted on Rosarito Beach which was returning after a near foreleg suspensory ligament injury and Days End under the HRV horse welfare policy. Both runners had not started for more than 12 months. These examinations cleared both runners of any obvious abnormalities.

The race start time was amended to begin at 3.39pm at the request of Sky Channel due to the Richmond greyhound races being abandoned.

Rock Phone hung in during the latter part of the score up prior to showing gate speed. Rock Phone then raced outside the leader throughout before giving ground over the latter stages to be beaten 49m.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. Driver Bailey McDonough stated that the gelding was first up from a spell and appeared to not handle the tight track. Mr McDonough also added that the fast mile rate recorded while racing outside the leader had contributed to the performance.

Cyrilisious tired to be beaten 67m and a warning was issued for a poor performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding was displaying a slower than normal recovery rate and recommended a stand down period of 6 days.

Driver Glen Craven (Itzamajorsuprise) was fined $100 under rule 156(3) for his unapproved whip used after applying the whip to his drive on more occasions than permissible over the final 200m.

Jackierabbit recorded a new track record over the 1790m of 1.56.1 MR. A post-race swab sample was collected.

RACE 9 – MOUNTAIN VIEW STUD 2YO PACE (2195 MS)

The race start time was amended to begin at 4.14pm at the request of Sky Channel due to the Richmond greyhound races being abandoned.

Both Violet Rock hung in and Midnight Music hung out in the score up and made contact resulting in Violet Rock galloping briefly. Both Violet Rock and Midnight Music will be given one last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

Ernielovenboy galloped clear of interference leaving the back straight on the first occasion and again at approximately the 1200m before trailing the field for the remainder of the race. Ernielovenboy was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial.

Midnight Music tired to be beaten in excess of 150m and was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial for a poor performance.

Driver Ryan Sanderson (Rumbles Stride NZ) was cautioned for careless driving in that approaching the 250m, Rumbles Stride NZ contacted the right side sulky wheel of The Huntress resulting in the filly receiving a flat tyre. In not taking more severe action stewards were mindful of the racing manners of both Rumbles Stride NZ, which hung in and didn’t respond as desired as Mr Sanderson attempted to direct that runner wider on the track. Stewards also took into consideration the limited experience of the horses only being 2 year old and that The Huntress had commencing to give ground rapidly at that stage.

Driver Bailey McDonough (The Huntress) was queried regarding his tactics on this filly when after racing without cover for the majority of the race he applied pressure to the leader Miss Bay King Cole from the 600m and attempted to cross to the lead. The Huntress was unsuccessful in that challenge before giving some ground over the latter stages to finish in 5th placing beaten approximately 31m. Mr McDonough explained that he observed the leader race roughly and felt that this was a good opportunity to improve to the lead however Miss Bay King Cole was able to rebalance and maintain its position. Mr McDonough’s comments were supported on the available replays and his explanation was noted.

RACE 10 – THANK YOU DAVE & GAYE PACE (1790 MS)

The race start time was amended to begin a 4.53pm at the request of Sky Channel due to the Richmond greyhound races being abandoned.

No race incidents to report.

 

 

Kylie Harrison

Chair

 

‘This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at the sole discretion of the Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards as races are reviewed as per the ‘HRV Stewards Internal Review Process’.

 

Raceday Summary

Swabs		Pre-Race: Race 1 – Everybodyluvskenny; Race 4 – River Patrol NZ; Race 6 – Our Safari Sun, Fling It Rainbow; Race 10 – Swiss Lightning
		Post-Race: Race 2 – Ronzel Sonny; Race 5 – Village Voice; Race 6 – Victree Hill; Race 7 – Razs Veyron; Race 8 - Jackierabbit;
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 8	G Craven		R156(3)	$100
Cautions
Race 5	C Clarke		D/CT
Race 9	R Sanderson		D/CCD
Horse Actions
Race 1	Majestic Em		ODM
Race 1	Montana Chevelle		ODM
Race 3	Goodtime Jessie		ODM
Race 4	Highview Freddy NZ		ODM
Race 6	Sarahleonie Bow		ODS
Race 8	Cyriliscious		SD6D
Race 9	Midnight Music		SD1T
Race 9	Ernielovenboy		SD1T
Late Scratchings
Nil