Stewards Report

HARNESS RACING VICTORIA

STEWARDS REPORT FOR BENDIGO

FRIDAY 5 AUGUST 2022

	Grant Adams Brett Day Des Benger Michael Ross (Starter) Dr Megan Thomas (Vet)
	Track:    Good	Weather:	Overcast /Showery

 

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

 

RACE 1 – HYGAIN VICBRED PACE (1650 MS)

Jasperine (barrier 9) broke gait during the score up, was out of position at the start and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

Jasperine gave ground over the final 400m to finish in 9th position beaten 60.6m. No action was taken with regards to the mare’s performance given the distance lost at the start.

Gozo Courage was held up for clear running for the entire length of the home straight and was not fully tested.

Treacherous Times shifted ground when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.

RACE 2 – SCHWEPPES VICBRED PACE (1650 MS)

Shortly after the start Dallas Charlie and Caesar Moon locked wheels momentarily when Dallas Charlie shifted wider.

RACE 3 – SHEAHAN PLUMBING 3YO TROT (2150 MS)

Brad Angove, the driver of Stingofawasp (barrier 7), was cautioned for his starting position when out of position he crossed down prior to the start being affected.

Near the 1300m Alfie Always shied at which point trotted roughly and shifted wider inconveniencing Spanomarli and Amandine.

Near the 500m Amandine broke gait free of interference.

Damian Wilson, the driver and trainer of Spanomarli, was questioned as to the performance of the filly which weakened over the concluding stages to finish in 7th position beaten 60.5m. Mr Wilson explained that his filly, which was second up, was up in class and grade and had performed to its individual mile rate similar to its last start win at Bendigo on 26 July 2022. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed the filly to be suffering a delayed recovery in addition to a laceration to its left side mouth and given the veterinarians findings and recommendations Spanomarli was stood down for a period of 7 days.

RACE 4 – TLC CARPENTRY 3YO PACE (2150 MS)

Leigh Sutton, the driver of Venetian (barrier 7) was cautioned for his starting position when restraining prior to the starting point.

Connor Clarke, the driver of Broadways Girl, was cautioned for shifting ground in that nearing the 700m when directing his filly wider he inconvenienced Venetian which had been improving.

Lochinvar Charm was held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight prior to utilising the sprint lane.

Mark Pitt, the driver of Abettawaytodoit ($1.55 fav), was questioned as to the performance of the filly which finished in 5th position beaten 9.3m. Mr Pitt explained that his filly failed to pace comfortably over the final lap and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed the filly to be displaying a delayed recovery.

RACE 5 - J & A MAZZETTI PAINTING PACE (2150 MS)

Allan McDonough, the driver of Blitzern (barrier 8) was cautioned for his starting position when out of position at the starting point.

Major Watson NZ pulled hard throughout the event.

Mark Pitt, the driver of Allshookup, was questioned as to his driving over the concluding stages when remaining in the running line before being taken wider rounding the final turn to improve. Mr Pitt explained that when settling in a rearward position racing to the winning post with a lap remaining he was reluctant to improve three wide given his assessment of Allshookup, which in his opinion is more suited when driven for one run. Mr Pitt explained that when running to improve to the three wide Monsieur Delacour and Captain Confetti NZ he was placed in a pocket and was taken back to the rear of the field and was then able to shift wider on the entry to the home straight at which point Allshookup let down well. A post-race veterinarian examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 6 – AVIVA COMMUNITIES BENDIGO TROT (2150 MS)

 

Be My Star (barrier 1) broke gait during the score up, was out of position at the start, trailed the field throughout and will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

Prettylilangus (barrier 3) broke gait during the score up, began badly when galloping away, trailed the field throughout and will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

Alpha Male (barrier 10) began badly when galloping away, trailed the field throughout and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

Near the 1300m You Really Got Me NZ broke gait free of interference and trailed the field throughout.

Michael Bellman, the driver of Cyclone S Adams NZ ($7.50), was questioned as to the performance of the gelding which failed to run on from the 800m after trotting roughly to finish in 7th position beaten 134.8m. Mr Bellman was at a loss to explain the performance noting that as the gelding trotted roughly Cyclone S Adams NZ failed to run on thereafter. A post-race veterinarian examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Given the poor performance and beaten margin stewards ordered that Cyclone S Adams NZ be stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.

RACE 7 – PRYDE'S EASIFEEDS PACE (2150 MS)

On the entry to the home straight Ima Wingate shifted in and contacted a number of marker pegs prior to utilising the sprint lane.

David Miles, the driver of Storm Stride, ($8.50) was questioned as to the performance of the gelding which finished in 7th position beaten 23.6m. Mr Miles was unable to offer any explanation as to the performance noting that in his opinion the gelding performed below expectation given the run in transit. A post-race veterinarian examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 8 – TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE (2160 MS)

Rocks Arnt Pets was held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

Florenceofkintail was held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight prior to utilising the sprint lane.

Renko NZ pulled hard during the early and middle stages.

Secret Identity, which improved three wide during the early stages, failed to run on over the concluding stages to finish in 10th position beaten 63.8m. A post-race veterinarian examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. When questioned regarding the performance driver Leigh Sutton explained that he was required to work harder than anticipated to obtain a position outside the leader given Secret Identity failed to begin as well as expected, in addition to Renko NZ, which had improved from the second line over-racing to his inside.

Daryl Douglas, the driver of Whata Journey, was questioned as to his decision to improve three wide during the middle stages and obtain a position outside the leader from the 800m. Mr Douglas explained that he was not party to the early speed and given the work that Secret Identity had done during the early stages to obtain the position outside the leader he saw an opportunity to improve as the tempo in the event slackened. Mr Douglas added that he was confident that his mare would still perform well in this position given that connections were satisfied with the mare’s lead up into tonight’s event.

RACE 9 – ROTHACKER STOCKFEEDS 2YO PACE (2150 MS)

The official racebook was amended to correct the time change to 9.42 pm.

Chris Svanosio, the trainer of Better Brother, was cautioned for failing to have the registration assessment certificate presented for inspection.

Hy Filante (barrier 2) was declared a late scratching at 9.45 pm due to unnecessarily delaying the start when being fractious and failed to participate in the pre-race formation. Given the gelding’s manners stewards ordered that Hy Filante be stood down until it completes one requalifying trial and will further be excluded from the mobile barrier draw. Driver Kate Gath advised stewards post-race that the gelding would now likely be sent to spell.

Near the 450m First Responder broke gait free of interference and was placed on its last chance to race truly.

RACE 10 – SOUTHERN CROSS OFFICE EQUIPMENT (SCOE) PAC (2150 MS)

The official racebook was amended to correct the time change to 10.14 pm.

Between the 1300m and 1200m Sweet Miracle, which had been improving three wide, paced roughly at which point it was taken back to the rear of the field prior to yielding ground over the concluding stages to finish in 9th position beaten 141m. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed the mare to have suffered a wound to its right fore leg which required treatment. Acting under veterinarian advice stewards ordered that Sweet Miracle be stood down until a veterinarian certificate of fitness is provided.  Driver Mark Pitt explained that when improving his mare commenced to strike itself and therefore he was unable to obtain the position outside the leader and following this the mare failed to run on.

RACE 11 – GOLD CENTRAL VICTORIA MAIDEN TROT (1650 MS)

The official racebook was amended to correct the time change to 10.42 pm.

Wipe The Canvas (barrier 10) broke gait shortly after the start, trailed the field throughout and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

Bundalong Bruiser trotted roughly at various stage throughout the event.

French Ta Lai broke gait free of interference on the entry to the home straight.

Lady Madge Lewis was held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight prior to utilising the sprint lane at which point broke gait when placed under pressure for which a warning was issued.

Grant Adams

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 – Dallas Charlie; Race 7 – Platinum Prince NZ; Race 8 – Wingate Guy; Race 9 – First Responder; Race 10 – Island Rocknroll; Race 11 – French Ta Lai;
		Post-Race: Race 2 – Mytime; Race 4 – Venetian; Race 7 – Mac Cheddar; Race 8 – Renko NZ; Race 10 – Chooz Reactor;
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Cautions
Race 3	B Angove		D/CSP
Race 4	L Sutton		D/CSU
Race 4	C Clarke		D/CSG
Race 5	A McDonough		D/CSU
Race 9	C Svanosio		T/CNAC
Horse Actions
Race 1	Jasperine		CODM
Race 3	Spanomarli		SD7D
Race 6	Be My Star		ODM
Race 6	Prettylilangus		ODM
Race 6	Alpha Male		CODM
Race 6	Cyclone S Adams NZ		SD1T
Race 9	High Filante		SD1T/ODM
Race 10	Sweet Miracle		SDVC
Race 11	Wipe The Canvas		CODM
Late Scratchings
Race 9	Hy Filante		9.45 pm	Causing Delay