Stewards Report

Stewards	S. Ewen (Chief Steward), I. Devitt & J. Williams (Trainee)
Starter	D. Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr D. Sims
Weather	Fine
Track	Good

Trainers with multiple runners in any one race provided stewards with their intentions prior to the event.

Stewards approved the late driver changes of all M. A. Smiths drives for today’s race meeting, due to the unavailability of M.A. Smith. Stewards advised M.A. Smith of their intention to open an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his unavailability and in accordance with AHRR 183(d) his licence has been suspended until the conclusion of the inquiry.

RACE 1 – 1800-GOT-JUNK? PACE – 1609MS

LUNCHINHEAVEN – Broke gait free of interference near the 950 metres, a warning was issued.

CARRAMAR SANCHEZ – Gave ground from the 400 metres to eventually be beaten 69.0 metres, placed on its last chance to race competitively.

CELESTIAL NEBULAE – At the request of connections, re-instated in the mobile barrier draw.

MOTHER OF PEARL – Raced roughly in the score up and then broke gait after the start was effected, will be drawn wide in future mobile start events.

RACE 2 – CLUSE BROS TYREPOWER PACE – 1609MS

LA PIERRE – Had difficulty finding a clear run over the final 400 metres of the event, and never fully tested in the final straight.

CAULOINA PLAYBOY – Hung in slightly near the 350 meters and brushed the sulky wheel on LADY VEE and raced roughly for a short distance as a consequence.

RACE 3 – ANGLE VALE HARDWARE FODDER & LANDSCAPING PACE – 1609MS

LEVI JIMMY – Gave ground over the final 300 meters of the event, due to its recent racing history, the gelding was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory re-qualifying trial.

MAJOR MAD – Driver J. Kittel was reminded of his obligations with regard to occupying a true racing position.

MONSIEUR STEEL – Out of position when the start was effected, driver B. Page was reprimanded under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to come up into position. Stewards questioned driver B. Page regarding the tactics she adopted, in particular her decision to remain in a trailing position near the 600 metres, when there was an opportunity to move wider on the track and then being held up on the back of MAJOR MAD, from the 600 until the 400 and lost valuable ground as a consequence. B. Page stated that she had intended to move prior to GIANT JACKSON moving up on her outside, however she believed MAJOR MAD was going to move wider, as MAJOR MAD had started to move toward a three wide line, however, commenced to trail a wheel for some distance, shortly thereafter MAJOR MAD remained in the one wide line and she was unable to shift GIANT JACKSON wider from that point on. B. Page also stated that she had been asked by the trainer not to give MONSIEUR STEEL a “gut buster”, first up from a spell, which had influenced her decision not to move three wide prior to the 600 metres. Stewards noted her explanation.

RACE 4 – PODIATRY CARE GAWLER TROTTERS HANDICAP– 2070MS

A false start was declared at the first attempt due to STINGOFAWASP jumped sideways just prior to the tapes being released and then causing SO VOGUE and HORSE OF COURSE to shift sideways and not be facing the barrier strands, just as the starter released the tapes.

WHITE STAR WHIZZ – Led the event, however, driver G. Pullicino elected to take a trail on the back of ALDEBARAN GWEN near the 1600 metres.

ALDEBARAN GWEN – Shifted out under pressure in the final straight, driver G. Rogers was reprimanded under Rule 162(1)(www) for not making more effort to maintain his position on the marker pegs.

HORSE OF COURSE NZ – Broke gait free of interference near the 800 metres, due to its recent racing history, the gelding was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory re-qualifying trial.

STINGOFAWASP – Fractious at the barrier and then paced and broke gait shortly after the start was effected, taking no competitive part in the race, a warning was issued.

HAYOAK – Obtained an inside run in the final straight when ALDEBARAN GWEN shifted out under pressure.

MAJESTIC SUMMER – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected, a warning was issued.

RACE 5 – LADBROKES BLACKBOOK PACE – 1609MS

CELESTIAL ZODIAC – Showed gate speed but was tightened shortly after the start was effected, when LOCHINVAR LORENZO hung in.

LOCHINVAR LORENZO – Hung in after the start, despite the efforts of the driver, a warning was issued.

STAR MAN – Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and the 200 metres but when clear, was fully tested in the final straight.

RACE 6 – LYNDOCH MOTORS PACE – 1609MS

SPY MAJOR – Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and the 200 metres but when clear, was fully tested in the final straight.

RACE 7 – MUSCLE M UP USA @TRUMP BLOODSTOCK EMERGING STARS TROTTERS SERIES (HEAT 5) – 2070MS

JANES GEM – Inconvenienced near the 500 metres when WILLIS GRAHAM NZ commenced to give ground when racing in advance of her. Driver D. Smith was reprimanded under Rule 162(1)(u) for driving in a manner that may cause interference when he attempted to move into a position that he was not clear to do so and as a consequence locked wheels with ATOUT.

THE CLIPPER – Showed gate speed and worked forward to the position outside the leader and then commenced to over-race when in that position.

WILLIS GRAHAM – Gave ground from the 500 metres to eventually be beaten 76.0 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding was suffering a respiratory issue and it was recommended further investigation should be conducted by the trainer and his veterinarian, but no stand down was required. A warning was issued regarding its performance.

IM SHIPPING STEEL – As the field raced into the first turn the gelding cast its off hind plate and then broke gait, under the circumstances, no action was taken.

ATOUT – Locked wheels with JANES GEM near the 300 metres, drive D. Hill attempted to free her sulky from the other sulky by applying pressure, with her forearm, on the shaft of the other sulky. As her action was one based around safety, Stewards elected to take no action.

ALGORITHIM – At the request of connections, re-instated in the mobile barrier draw.

RACE 8 – LOWE FARMS FARMGATE FODDER PACE – 1609MS

SUPERCHARGED – Was slow to begin when the start was effected, causing interference to MAJORHOLEINMYPOCKET which was drawn behind it.

SUTTER MAN – As per HRSA policy for horses aged 12 years or older, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to run.

SNAPPER ROCKS – As per HRSA policy for horses aged 12 years or older, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to run.

MAJORHOLEINMYPOCKET – Inconvenienced after the start when SUPERCHARGED was slow to begin.

RACE 9 – DF & E KEMP & SON PACE – 1609MS

MAKALIA – Raced three wide for the entirety of the event, due to the fact the mare over-raced and was unable to be restrained.

MAGIC CRAFT – Gave ground from the 700 metres, a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare had suffered an atrial fibrillation, due to the fact it was its second episode, MAGIC CRAFT was stood down for 28 days, an ECG report and two satisfactory re-qualifying trials.

Pre-Race Swabs	Race 3 – I RUNFORMUM (Blood & Urine), Race 4 – WINSOME RUBY (Blood & Urine), Race 5 – KEYANG BALBOA, Race 6 – MOHS EM DOWN NZ, Race 7 – IM SHIPPING STEEL, Race 9 – BEAUTY ABOVE
Post-Race Swabs	Race 2 – TUFFTIGER, Race 5 – OH SWEET CREATURE, Race 6 – MOHS EM DOWN NZ
Reprimands	Race 3 – B. Page, Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to come up into position. Race 4 – G. Rogers, Rule 162(1)(www) allow runner to shift up the track. Race 7 – D. Smith, Rule 162(1)(u) shift ground in a manner which may cause interference.
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Stand Down/Trials	Race 3 – LEVI JIMMY, stood down one satisfactory trial. Race 9 – MAGIC CRAFT, stood down 28 days, ECG and 2 trials.
Barrier Information	Race 1 – MOTHER OF PEARL, excluded from the mobile barrier draw. Race 7 – ALGORITHIM, re-instated in the mobile barrier draw
Adjourned Inquiry	Nil