Stewards Report

HARNESS RACING VICTORIA

STEWARDS REPORT FOR BALLARAT

WEDNESDAY 09 NOVEMBER 2022

	Kylie Harrison Nick Murray John Packer Peter Lamb (Starter) Dr Cyrus Ho (Vet)
	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 – INTER HEATS @ BALLARAT 26/11 TROT (1710 MS)

Algorithm galloped during the early stages of the score up and was out of position at the start, will continue right out of the draw in future mobile start races. Algorithm trailed the field thereafter.

Uncle Al galloped as the start was affected and was placed out of the draw for future mobile start races.

It was noted that the leader Mumstheword shifted out slightly when the ear plugs were activated in the home straight resulting in trailing runner Mystic Chip improving into a restricted run on the peg line which never fully eventuated over the latter stages.

Driver Glenn Conroy (Aldebaran Gwen) was issues with a caution for loose reining when driving out over the concluding stages.

RACE 2 – FLYING HORSE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE TROT (1710 MS)

Michael Bellman failed to appear in the race book as the driver of Surprise To Me.

Buslin Brody was permitted to race without half hopples at the request of the trainer.

Buslin Brody galloped during the score up, was out of position at the start and will continue out of the draw in future mobile start races. Buslin Brody trailed the field thereafter.

Dicko Dixon was out of position at the start and will continue out of the draw in future mobile start races.

Mulberry Pie galloped when racing under some pressure while leading at the 500m.

James Herbertson, driver of Tetra was cautioned for a lack of control after the mare commenced to shift out under pressure while under driving in the home straight.

Jordans Mate tired in the home straight to be beaten 70m. a post-race veterinarian examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. A warning was issued for a poor performance.

RACE 3 – IZUSU UTE BALLARAT TROT (2200 MS)

Aldebaran Belle NZ will continue to be drawn wide in mobile start races at the request of the trainer.

Calders Day Out and Baarlinee galloped during the middle stages of the score up and were out of position at the start. Both runners will continue to be drawn wide in future mobile start races.

Driver Luke Dunne (Calders Day Out) was queried regarding his tactics in particular his decision to improve three wide from the 1300m to race outside the leader after galloping and losing considerable ground at the start. Calders Day Out commenced to give ground from approximately the 400m to be beaten 49m in second last placing.  Mr. Dunne explained that connections had a high opinion of the mare and felt that Calders Day Out would be competitive despite the ground lost at the start. Mr Dunne added that he elected to place the mare in a forward position after the pace slackened during the first quarter however was required to work harder than desired as the pace quickened during the second quarter. Upon review of the available replays and considering the ground lost at the start, Mr. Dunne was reminded to insure he drives the mare within its capabilities in future and was issued with a caution for his lack of judgement on this occasion.

Drivers Tina Ridis (Barcardi Jess), Jason Ainsworth (From The West), Luke Dunne (Calders Day Out) and Glenn Conroy (Aldebaran Belle NZ) were questioned regarding an incident rounding the final turn, where Barcardi Jess was checked and galloped. After taking evidence from all driver’s and viewing the available replays it was established that Aldebaran Belle NZ improved off the peg line as Calders Day Out was giving ground to its outside. Calders Day Out then shifted out under pressure resulting in From The West being slightly inconvenienced and shifting out to Barcardi Jess resulting in slight contact and the mare galloping. Given all the circumstances and contributing racing manners of both Calders Day Out and From The West no action was taken other than to record the incident. 

RACE 4 –CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES 2YO PACE (1710 MS)

Sophisticated Franco was a late scratching at 10.12am on veterinary advice.

Holdem Or Foldem contacted its own sulky wheels during the early stages before giving ground over the latter stages to be beaten 45m.

Hurrikane Franco raced ungenerously and hung in, in the home straight while leading resulting in the gelding contacting a marker peg. Hurrikane Franco continued to race erratically and shift in approaching the finish despite the efforts of its driver. A warning was issued against the gelding racing manners.         

RACE 5 -TARNA VALLEY FARM PACE (1710 MS)

A false start was declared at the first attempt due to Four Star Saint veered outwards while in a gallop during the early stages of the score up resulting in trailing runner Gottahaveahobbie being unable to fulfill its barrier position. A further delay to the start resulted after Four Star Saint required gear alterations after breaking its near side rein bur which was removed prior to the restart. Four Star Saint was placed outside the draw in future mobile start races.

RACE 6 – ROYAL HOTEL SNAKE VALLEY 3YO PACE (1710 MS)

Tooby Gold hung in when improving to the inside of Betonbetty approaching the 200m and contacted a marker peg. Trailing runner Our Ultimate Layla also hung in and contacted marker pegs prior to entering the home straight.

It was noted Tooby Gold was held up and was unable to obtain a clear run until the latter stages of the home straight.

The winner Carramar Solomona was detained on course until approximately 10.15pm for post-race blood sampling.

RACE 7 – GRAB-A-BITE TAKEAWAY VICBRED PACE (2200 MS)

Both Milloo Gunslinger and Illawong Awesome were held up for a clear run over the latter stages and were unable to be fully tested in the home straight.

Driver Ellen Tormey (Wonga Lake) was fined $200 under Rule 156(2)(a) for her unapproved whip use, after she applied the whip to her drive with more than a wrist only flicking action when driving out over the concluding stages.

RACE 8– ESSNJAY ACCOUNTING TROTTERS HANDICAP (2200 SS)

The start of this race was slightly delayed due to Sertorius NZ requiring the farrier prior to the start.

Mielicki will continue to be drawn wide in future standing start races at the request of the trainer.

Off Your Faceski began badly resulting in trailing runner Homonym NZ being checked after the start. Off Your Faceski trailed the field for the remainder of the race. Off Your Faceski was placed out of the draw for future standing start races.

You Really Got Me NZ began badly. Trailing runner Mielicki was inconvenienced shortly after the start. You Really Got Me NZ was placed outside the draw for future standing start races.

Approaching the 1300m You Really Got Me NZ galloped clear of interference. Considering the geldings recent record, a warning was issued.

Driver Emmett Brosnan (Homonym NZ) was queried regarding his tactics after electing to race on the peg line throughout. Homonym NZ was held up and unable to obtain clear running over the concluding stages. Mr Brosnan explained that after Homonym NZ was checked at the start, the mare did not travel well and required urging to regain contact with the field therefore settled with a trailing position on the pegline. Mr Brosnan further explained that he shifted wider in the back straight on the final occasion however a run appeared to present on the pegline as Aldebaran Jaytee moved wider momentarily. Mr Brosnan then committed back to the inside at the 500m as Homonym NZ felt under some pressure, and he removed the ear plugs from the mare. Mr Brosnan further explained that although Homonym NZ finished the race without a clear run, the mare was never travelling strongly and he was not confident she would have improved her position wider on the track. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

Wagering analysis will be conducted on this race.

RACE 9– BALLARAT COUNTRY VETS MAIDEN PACE (2200 MS)

Jack Laugher was accepted as a late driver change on Cantseeme.

Pre and post race veterinary examinations were conducted on Jilliby Jive under the HRV horse welfare policy due to the mare not racing for more than 12 months. Both examinations cleared the mare of any obvious abnormalities.

Cantseeme pulled hard during the middle stages.

Pixiu hung out under pressure rounding the final turn after racing without cover throughout.

Quiet Storm improved strongly over the concluding stages after being restrained at the start and racing in a rearward position. Driver Annalise Scott and trainer Xavier O’Connor explained that due to the gelding’s inexperience and wide barrier draw, connections had decided not to ask the gelding to work forward early in the race. Ms Scott added that Quiet Storm did race roughly on entering the back straight on the first occasion and had raced greenly at various stages throughout and considered the gelding should derive some benefit from the experience.

Zero Doubt tired to be beaten 142m and was stood down due to a poor performance.

Sir Floyd tired to be beaten 71m and a warning was issued for a poor performance.

McArdom tired to be beaten 56m. No action was taken given the winning margin of 18m.

 

RACE 10– THE BUTCHER CLUB DELACOMBE PACE (1710 MS)

Pre and post-race veterinary examinations were conducted on River Patrol NZ under the HRV horse welfare policy due to the gelding racing on more than 200 previous occasions. Both inspections failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A false start was declared at the first attempt when Jay Bee galloped during the score up causing interference to Calypso Mistress. Jay Bee was placed outside the draw for future mobile start races.

Driver Sean O’Sullivan (Gauci) was fined $100 under Rule 162(1)(y) for failing to adhere to the sectional times requirement while leading during the second quarter which was run in 33.4 seconds, which is 1.4 seconds outside the requirement.

Areuohkay was held up and was unable to obtain a clear run rounding the final turn and during the early stages at the home straight.

Approaching the turn out of the back straight on the first occasion Up And About galloped clear of interference. Up And About galloped again at the 200m and was stood down until a completion of one satisfactory trial.

Rockybomba was held up and was unable to obtain a clear run rounding the final turn and during the early stages at the home straight.

It was reported that driver Brent Murphy (Iamawingate) accidentally dropped his whip over the concluding stages.

RACE 11– DECOGLAZE PACE (2200 MS)

Pre-race and post-race veterinarian examination on Mach Charm under the HRV horse welfare policy due to the gelding racing on more than 200 previous occasions with no abnormalities detected.

Robert Walters was accepted as a late driver change on Metro Man.

That Luvin Feelin which raced outside the leader throughout tired over the latter stages to be beaten 63m. A warning was issued for a poor performance.

Trainer Adam Stevens (Silver Domino) was questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding which failed to improve over the concluding stages from a trailing position beaten 27.6m in second last placing. A post-race veterinary examinations of the gelding revealed a slower than normal recovery rate Mr. Stevens was at a lost to explain the performance however felt that the gelding may not have handled the changing weather conditions. Mr Stevens further advised that in reflection he was of the opinion the gelding may have got its tongue over the bit and would look to make the necessary gear changes prior to racing again. Stewards intend to follow up with Mr Stevens regarding the recovery of Silver Domino in the coming days.

 

Driver Robert Walters pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving. Leavig the back straight on the final occasion Mr Walters initiated a jostle when applying significant outward pressure to Dancin With Elvis (Jackie Barker) which resulted in Metro Man making contact to the near side sulky wheel of Ms Barkers drive and racing roughly. Taking into consideration the degree of carelessness, Mr Walters guilty plea and good driving record in relation to this rule, Mr Walters was issued with a fine of $200.

RACE 12– TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE (2200 MS)

The pre and post-race veterinary examinations were conducted on Baccarat under the horse welfare policy due to the gelding racing on more than 200 previous occasions with both inspections clearing Baccarat of any obvious abnormalities.

This race was delayed slightly due to gear alterations required on Citysiren.

Some Glitzsomewhere began badly and will be placed outside the draw for future mobile start races.

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 2 – Jordans Mate; Race 5 – Wyattflynn; Race 7 – Swiss Lightning; Race 8 – Show Me The Moolah; Race 10 – River Patrol NZ.
		Post-Race: Race 2 –Tetra; Race 4 – Miss Bay King Cole; Race 6 – Carramar Solomona (S)(B); Race 7 – Wonga Lake; Race 11 –Atego Shades.
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 7	E Tormey		R156(2)(A)	$200
Race 10	S O’Sullivan		R162(1)(Y)	$100
Race 11	R Walters		R168(1)(A)	$200
Cautions
Race 1	G Conroy		D/CLR
Race 2	J Herbertson		D/CLC
Race 3	L Dunne		D/CLJ
Horse Actions
Race 1	Uncle Al		ODM
Race 1	Algorithm		CRODM
Race 2	Dicko Dixon		CODM
Race 2	Buslin Brody		CODM
Race 3	Aldebaran Belle NZ		TRCODM
Race 3	Baarlinee		CODM
Race 3	Calders Day Out		CODM
Race 5	Four Star Saint		ODM
Race 8	Mielicki		TRCODS
Race 8	You Really Got Me NZ		ODS
Race 8	Off Your Faceski		ODS
Race 9	Zero Doubt		SD1T
Race 10	Up And About		SD1T
Race 10	Jay Bee		ODM
Race 12	Someglitzsomewhere		ODM
Late Scratchings
Race 4	Sophisticated Franco		VetsAdvice	10.12am