Stewards Report

HARNESS RACING VICTORIA

STEWARDS REPORT FOR CHARLTON

Monday 14 October 2024

	Nick Murray Grant Adams Wayne Smith Emma Johnson (Starter) Dr Greg Hargreaves (Vet)
	Track:    Good	Weather:	Overcast

 

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

RACE 1 – WIMMERA MALLEE TOURISM TROTTERS HANDICAP (2100 SS)

General

The start of this race was delayed due to Tamworth thoroughbreds being behind schedule.

POPPY POPSTAR– trotted roughly rounding the first turn.

BAARLINEE– galloped clear of interference shortly after the start and will be placed outside the standing start barrier draw.

 

RACE 2 - CHARLTON NOV 13 SPRINT LANE AUCTION PACE (1609 MS)

General

Stewards considered a protest lodged by trainer and driver Ashley Ainsworth (THE DEMOCRAT – 4th place) against JOEYS HANGOVER (Liam Older – 2nd place) alleging interference rounding the final turn and again in the home straight. On the evidence available it was established that rounding the final turn passing the 300m THE DEMOCRAT was directed wider to the inside of JOEYS HANGOVER however as that runner had an advantage on THE DEMOCRAT and furthermore due to both SILVER DOMINO and NO EMOTION also shifting slightly wider, where at the same time JOEYS HANGOVER hung in, THE DEMOCRAT was then placed in restricted room and momentarily paced roughly. Further, approaching the 100m, THE DEMOCRAT was disappointed for a clear run between NO EMOTION and JOEYS HANGOVER which both shifted ground marginally. As Stewards were comfortably satisfied that any inconvenience suffered to THE DEMOCRAT was not greater than the 5.7m margin, the protest was dismissed and all clear was declared on the Judge’s placings. Due to the minimal movements involved and that no driver was careless in their actions, no further action was deemed necessary.

THE INTERCEPTOR NZ – galloped during the score up, was out of position at the start and trailed the field throughout. Will be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

MARKLEIGH CAZ – due to the mare having competed in more than 200 races, was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

NO EMOTION– trainer Michael Gadsden was cautioned for presenting the gelding in gear which was not correctly declared. Shifted out slightly approaching the 200m and again in the home straight. Driver Luke Dunne was spoken to advisedly in relation to the required whip action.

JOEYS HANGOVER- due to the gelding having competed in more than 200 races, was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race which revealed no apparent abnormalities. The racebook failed to indicate the driver as Liam Older. Hung in for a short distance passing the 300m.

THE DEMOCRAT- due to the gelding having competed in more than 200 races, was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer Ashley Ainsworth was cautioned for presenting the gelding in gear which was not correctly declared. Tightened for room and paced roughly approaching the 200m. Inconvenienced in the home straight when disappointed for a run between NO EMOTION and JOEYS HANGOVER which both shifted ground marginally.

THE TOOTH FAIRY- trainer Mark Riseley was fined $50 under rule 273 (6)(b) for presenting the mare in gear which was not correctly declared. Mr Riseley had recently been cautioned for this offence.

 

RACE 3 – GMG FINANCIAL GROUP PACE (1609 MS)

SALSBOY – galloped clear of interference at the entrance to the home straight and was placed on its last chance to race truly.

TRYAGAINFREDDY– tired (59m) over the concluding stages and has now been stood down from racing until the satisfactory completion of one (1) trial.

FOUR MENS FOLLY - due to the gelding having not raced since October 2023, was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

BUDD SIDEWINDER- due to the gelding having competed in more than 200 races, was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

PERFECT PEACH– trainer Zac Steenhuis was cautioned for presenting the filly in gear which was not correctly declared. Galloped during the early part of the score up and will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 4 - WELCOME PROBUS CLUBS PACE (1609 MS)

SHAWAMI LASS – driver Ashley Manton was fined $100 under rule 156 (3) for using the whip in an unapproved manner in that the whip was applied on more occasions than permitted inside the 200m. Mr Manton was further fined $200 under rule 156 (2)(a) for using the whip with more than a wrist only flicking action over the concluding stages.

PLAYNICE – trainer Terry French was cautioned for presenting the gelding in gear which was not correctly declared.

HAND WRITER– inconvenienced when steadied into the first turn as RONZEL SONNY shifted in simultaneously.

RONZEL SONNY– trainer Noel Walsh was cautioned for presenting the gelding in gear which was not correctly declared.

RIVIERA ROSE– hung out racing down the back straight on the final occasion.

 

RACE 5 – CHARLTON CARAVAN PARK PACE (2100 MS)

ONE OFF NZ– inconvenienced rounding the final turn as SIR CANDY CLOUD galloped.

OH NO NEVER AGAIN– paced roughly and then broke gait clear of interference shortly after the start. Will be placed outside the mobile barrier draw. Hung in and contacted marker pegs when leading around the final turn.

FRED NED– checked and broke gait shortly after the start, trailed the field thereafter.

SIR CANDY CLOUD– hung in and broke gait clear of interference near the 400m and was placed on its last chance to race truly.

GEMAEDDE- trainer Aaron Dunn was cautioned for presenting the filly in gear which was not correctly declared.

PETE MITCHELL- trainer Mick Carbone was cautioned for presenting the gelding in gear which was not correctly declared.

 

RACE 6 – VALE MAY CHESTER PACE (2100 MS)

BUS STOP– held up for a clear run rounding the final turn and in the early part of the home straight.

FEEL THE REIGN- due to the rig having competed in more than 200 races, was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

HOT ROCKS– held up and unable to obtain a clear run in the home straight.

BETTORPATCHMEUP– galloped clear of interference passing the 200m and was placed on its last chance to race truly.

 

RACE 7 – COMMUNITY BANK CHARLTON & DISTRICT PACE (1609 MS)

General

Prior to all clear Stewards reviewed the available footage with Aaron Dunn, trainer and driver of NEATNTIDY (4th past the post) in relation to the gelding’s gait approaching the winning post. In accordance with VLR 155A(1) as Stewards were satisfied NEATNTIDY had broken gait when reaching the winning post and was covered by TALLARAS SHADOW, NEATNTIDY was relegated to 5th place and TALLARAS SHADOW was promoted to 4th place. All clear was then declared on the amended placings: 6,4,5,10 & 2.

NEATNTIDY– paced roughly and then broke gait at the winning post at the conclusion of the event. Placed on its last chance to race truly. Post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a superficial laceration to the left foreleg, however after minor first aid was administered no further veterinary embargo was required.

BETA THAN LOVE NZ– held up for a clear run over the concluding stages.

TALLARAS SHADOW– promoted to 4th place in accordance with VLR 155A (1) – see General.

 

 

Nick Murray

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 – Sertorius NZ; Race 4 – Hand Writer; Race 5 – Pete Mitchell; Race 7 – Another Nien.
		Post-Race: Race 3 – Budd Sidewinder; Race 5 – Kitsune.
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 2	M Riseley		R273(6)(b)	$50
Race 4	A Manton		R156(3)	$100
Race 4	A Manton		R156(2)(a)	$200
Cautions
Race 2	M Gadsden		T/CG
Race 2	A Ainsworth		T/CG
Race 3	Z Steenhuis		T/CG
Race 4	T French		T/CG
Race 4	N Walsh		T/CG
Race 5	A Dunn		T/CG
Race 5	M Carbone		T/CG
Horse Actions
Race 1	Baarlinee		ODS
Race 2	The Interceptor		ODM
Race 3	Perfect Peach		CODM
Race 3	Tryagainfreddy		SD1T
Race 5	Oh No Never Again		ODM
Late Scratchings
Nil

Follow Ups

Nil

Adjourned Inquiries

Nil

Sulky Fund Claims

Nil