Stewards Report

HARNESS RACING VICTORIA

STEWARDS REPORT FOR CRANBOURNE

SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2025

	Christopher Simpson Adrian Crowther Kylie Harrison David Young (Starter) Dr Nick Branson (Vet)
	Track:    Rain Effected	Weather:	Showery

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

RACE 1 – MARK GURRY & ASSOCIATES TROT (2080 MS)

SHEZALOVER – Broke gait free of interference in the early stages of the score-up and was out of position when the start was initiated. As a result, SHEZALOVER will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start races. Surrendered the lead to PLEASE LAYLA approaching the 1700 metre mark. Commenced to tire leaving the 400 metre mark to be beaten 42.0 metres.

PLEASE LAYLA – Raced three wide without cover from the start before progressing forward to obtain the lead approaching the 1700 metre mark. Surrendered the lead to TE AMO approaching the 1200 metre mark before utilising the sprint lane in the home straight.

SILENT REVERIE – Broke gait free of interference after the start. As a result, SILENT REVERIE will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start races.

SPIRITED LASS – Broke gait free of interference in the early stages of the score-up and was out of position when the start was initiated. As a result, SPIRITED LASS will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start races. Raced three wide without cover from the 900 metre mark, then broke gait free of interference approaching the 500 metre mark.

SABIHALIL – Was out of position when the start was initiated and broke gait free of interference shortly after the start before trailing the field. As a result, SABIHALIL will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start races.

JOEY BEE – Commenced to tire leaving the 500 metre mark to be beaten 58.8 metres. A warning was placed against the gelding’s performance.

JAKEE BOY – Broke gait free of interference after the start before trailing the field. As a result, JAKEE BOY will continue to be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start races.

TE AMO – Was out of position when the start was initiated. As a result, TE AMO will continue to be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start races. Raced three wide without cover from the 1700 metre mark before progressing forward to obtain the lead approaching the 1200 metre mark.

RACE 2 – KRUZEY TIPS PACE (2080 MS)

SPEEDY HEALEY – Broke gait free of interference after the start. As a result, SPEEDY HEALEY will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start races. Raced three wide with cover from the 800 metre mark.

WINGATE GUY – Due to having competed in more than 200 lifetime races and in accordance with HRV policy, was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race, which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Utilised the sprint lane in the home straight.

TOPHUT JOHNY – Due to having competed in more than 200 lifetime races and in accordance with HRV policy, was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race, which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Over-raced throughout the race after obtaining cover shortly after the start.

THE MOUNTAIN – Over-raced throughout the race while racing outside the leader.

OUR TRUE COLOURS – Was out of position when the start was initiated. Driver John Caldow was cautioned for his positioning in the latter stages of the score-up.

MAYWYNS JEWEL – Had to be steadied after the start when SPEEDY HEALEY broke gait free of interference. Raced three wide without cover from the 800 metre mark and was inclined to hang in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

BETTORSWEETVICTORY – Was fractious and broke gait in the early stages of the score-up. A last chance in the mobile barrier draw was placed against the mare.

LOOKING FROM ABOVE – Broke gait free of interference after the start. As a result, LOOKING FROM ABOVE will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start races. Raced roughly before breaking gait free of interference approaching the 400 metre mark. A last chance to race truly was placed against the gelding.

RACE 3 – NZB STANDARDBRED PACE (1690 MS)

NETRA NZ – Had to be steadied approaching the 200 metre mark when ROLINGINTHEDEEP broke gait free of interference, shifted out, and locked wheels with AUCKLAND RED, which in turn locked wheels with FOXYONTHERUN.

ROLINGINTHEDEEP – Raced three wide without cover from the start before progressing forward to race outside the leader approaching the 1100 metre mark. Broke gait free of interference approaching the 200 metre mark and locked wheels with AUCKLAND RED, which in turn locked wheels with FOXYONTHERUN. A last chance to race truly was placed against the gelding.

OLIVIA ROSE – Raced four wide without cover from the start and began to over-race, then continued three wide without cover from the 1200 metre mark for the remainder of the race. The mare hung in and raced roughly on numerous occasions while racing without cover and over-racing. Driver Blake Pace reported that after beginning well, he was unable to settle the mare in the early stages or obtain a position in the running line. As a result, the mare proved difficult to restrain to the rear of the field, and he elected to remain three wide, explaining that the mare is normally put into the race from the 600 metre mark when racing with cover. Stewards were satisfied with Mr Pace’s explanation and took the matter no further.

FOXYONTHERUN – Was severely checked and locked wheels with AUCKLAND RED approaching the 200 metre mark.

INDI PARTY MOOD – Had to be steadied approaching the 200 metre mark when ROLINGINTHEDEEP broke gait free of interference, shifted out, and locked wheels with AUCKLAND RED, which in turn locked wheels with FOXYONTHERUN.

OLLIES MEDAL – Contacted the barrier arm in the latter stages of the score-up and broke gait free of interference after the start. As a result, OLLIES MEDAL will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start races. Utilised the sprint lane in the home straight.

ROCKNROLL ROCKET – Raced roughly before breaking gait free of interference approaching the 1000 metre mark. A last chance to race truly was placed against the gelding.

AUCKLAND RED – Had to be steadied approaching the 1000 metre mark when ROCKNROLL ROCKET broke gait free of interference. Was severely checked and locked wheels with ROLINGINTHEDEEP when that runner broke gait and shifted out approaching the 200 metre mark, and subsequently broke gait.

MONTANA PRIDE – Had to be steadied approaching the 200 metre mark when ROLINGINTHEDEEP broke gait free of interference, shifted out, and locked wheels with AUCKLAND RED, which in turn locked wheels with FOXYONTHERUN.

RACE 4 – DECRON HORSE CARE PACE) (1609 MS)

THE MAJORS GIRL – Was held up for clear running entering the home straight when SASSCILIAN commenced to tire and contacted marker pegs. Driver Monique Burnett was cautioned for contacting marker pegs.

LOTAKEVI – Due to having competed in more than 200 lifetime races and the gelding being 13 years of age, was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race in accordance with HRV policy, which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Raced roughly before breaking gait free of interference approaching the 1100 metre mark and trailing the field. A last chance to race truly was placed against the gelding.

FEEL THE BUZZ – Due to having competed in more than 200 lifetime races and the gelding being 13 years of age, was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race in accordance with HRV policy, which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

SASSCILIAN – Surrendered the lead to MONSIEUR FLAMEL approaching the 1000 metre mark. Commenced to tire leaving the 250 metre mark to be beaten 41.9 metres.

TEX GOES BANG – Pulled hard throughout the score-up.

MIKI MARK – Was out of position when the start was initiated. No action was taken against the gelding. Had to be steadied approaching the 1100 metre mark when LOTAKEVI broke gait free of interference. Raced three wide without cover from the 800 metre mark.

SHALLOW BEACH – Was out of position when the start was initiated. No action was taken against the rig.

MONSIEUR FLAMEL – Raced four wide without cover from the start, then three wide without cover from the 1200 metre mark before progressing forward to obtain the lead approaching the 1000 metre mark.

RACE 5 – HYGAIN MAIDEN PACE (1609 MS)

TARZINA – Hung out after the start, then broke gait free of interference approaching the 1400 metre mark. A last chance to race truly was placed against the filly.

LIKE A GAZELLE – Had to be steadied approaching the 1400 metre mark when TARZINA broke gait free of interference.

ELIZAJANE – Raced three wide without cover from the start before progressing forward to obtain the lead approaching the 1200 metre mark. Surrendered the lead to ROMEO approaching the 900 metre mark.

NORMANS GIRL – Had to be steadied approaching the 1400 metre mark when TARZINA broke gait free of interference, then raced three wide without cover before progressing forward to race outside the leader approaching the 1000 metre mark.

ROMEO – Raced four wide without cover from the start, then three wide with cover from the 1400 metre mark before progressing forward to obtain the lead approaching the 900 metre mark.

COLMAN SIGN – Jostled for a position shortly after the start with HAPPENSTBABEACHBOY. Was held up for clear racing room in the home straight.

STYLISTIK – Was fractious in the score-up and broke gait free of interference in the early stages of the score-up and was out of position when the start was initiated. As a result, STYLISTIK will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start races.

HAPPENSTBABEACHBOY – Jostled for a position shortly after the start with COLMAN SIGN before breaking gait and trailing the field.

RACE 6 – HIP POCKET WORKWEAR & SAFETY MORNINGTON MAIDEN TRO (1609 MS)

MILLY METER – Had to be steadied approaching the 200 metre mark when SEBS GAL broke gait free of interference.

SEBS GAL – Broke gait free of interference approaching the 200m mark.

WALKING ON WATER – Paced and broke gait free of interference in the early stages of the score-up and was out of position when the start was initiated. As a result, WALKING ON WATER will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start races. Took no competitive part in the race. The filly was subsequently stood down from racing until the completion of one (1) satisfactory trial.

LARAS DREAM – After being caught wide in the early stages, was restrained to the rear of the field.

ADELAIDE RED – After being caught wide in the early stages, was restrained to the rear of the field. Raced three wide with cover from the 800m mark.

FRIKSHYN – Broke gait free of interference in the early stages of the score-up. As a result, FRIKSHYN will continue to be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start races. Raced three wide without cover from the start before progressing forward to race outside the leader approaching the 1200 metre mark. Broke gait under pressure approaching the 30 metre mark.

APACHEVALLEY – Over-raced throughout the race.

COOPER KAI – Raced three wide without cover from the 800 metre mark before breaking gait free of interference approaching the 500 metre mark and again approaching the 150 metre mark. A last chance to race truly was placed against the gelding.

RACE 7 – CRANBOURNE FENCING PACE (2080 MS)

THEROUX – Withstood an early challenge for the lead from HEZAFLASHONE before surrendering the lead to RAZOR HORIZON approaching the 1500 metre mark.

HEY GIGI – Broke gait free of interference in the latter stages of the score-up, causing interference to trailing runners and resulting in a false start being declared. As a result, HEY GIGI will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start races. Over-raced throughout the race. Raced roughly under pressure and commenced to tire leaving the 500 metre mark to be beaten 93.0 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. The mare was placed on its last chance to race competitively.

HEZAFLASHONE – Unsuccessfully challenged for the lead in the early stages before being restraining into a position.

TOMMYS LOOKOUT – After being caught wide in the early stages, was restrained to the rear of the field. Commenced to tire leaving the 700 metre mark to be beaten 155.1 metres. Driver Chris Alford expressed disappointment in the entire’s performance and could only suggest that it did not appreciate the rain-affected track. The entire was subsequently stood down from racing until the completion of one (1) satisfactory trial.

RAZOR HORIZON – Raced three wide without cover from the start before progressing forward to obtain the lead approaching the 1500 metre mark.

ROCKNLENA – Over-raced throughout the race after obtaining cover shortly after the start. Was held up for clear running entering the home straight before utilising the sprint lane.

MASTER MIKI – Hung in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

WHITE LION – Over-races at various stages of the race.

RACE 8 – WORLDS BEST HOOF OIL PACE (1609 MS)

The all clear was delayed to allow driver Ashley Manton (BULLDOG KHAN), which finished second, an opportunity to view all available footage of the concluding stages. After viewing the replays, driver Ashley Manton lodged a protest against the winner, EMILY VINCENT, driven by James Herbertson. After hearing evidence from both drivers and reviewing all available footage, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that any interference which may have occurred over the final 200 metres had affected the result, and accordingly the protest was dismissed. The all clear was then given on the Judge’s placings.

LE BETTY – Was held up for clear running entering the home straight before utilising the sprint lane.

GALAXY LASS – Was held up for clear running entering the home straight before utilising the sprint lane.

DEUCE COUPE NZ – Was held up for clear racing room in the home straight and was not fully tested to the finish.

BULLDOG KHAN – Driver Ashley Manton was fined $400 under AHRR 156(2)(a) A driver shall only apply the whip and/or the rein in a wrist only flicking motion whilst holding a rein in each hand with the tip of the whip pointed forward in an action which does not engage the shoulder. In determining penalty, Stewards took into account that this was Mr Manton’s second offence within a 28-day period.

TARA VICTORY NZ – Raced three wide without cover from the start before progressing forward to race outside the leader approaching the 1300 metre mark.

UBETTA KNOT – Raced three wide with cover from the start before continuing three wide without cover from the 1300 metre mark, then progressed forward to race outside the leader approaching the 1100 metre mark.

CRIME WRITER – Raced three wide without cover from the 900 metre mark.

SCHEMING – Was examined by the veterinarian prior to the race, which revealed no apparent abnormalities, and was subsequently cleared to take its place in the field.

EMILY VINCENT – Raced three wide with cover from the start until the 1100 metre mark before continuing three wide without cover, then progressed forward to race outside the leader approaching the 1000 metre mark. Hung in when placed under pressure over the final 200 metres.

RACE 9 – ALDEBARAN PARK TROT (1690 MS)

CHARLESTON AVENUE – Over-raced throughout the race after obtaining cover shortly after the start. Was held up for clear running entering the home straight before utilising the sprint lane.

TOUGH MATE – Broke gait free of interference in the latter stages of the score-up, causing interference to trailing runners and resulting in a false start being declared. As a result, TOUGH MATE will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start races. Broke gait free of interference approaching the 1400 metre mark.

BLANCO CANYON – Raced three wide without cover the entire race. Commenced to tire leaving the 500m mark and was beaten 50.9m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards questioned driver Allan Lousada regarding the driving tactics adopted throughout the race. In particular, Stewards were concerned that after racing three wide without cover for the entirety of the race, Mr Lousada failed to restrain his drive when it was not realistically possible to obtain a forward position, which in the opinion of the Stewards was unacceptable. Mr Lousada pleaded guilty to a charge under AHRR 149(2), which states that a person shall not drive in a manner which, in the opinion of the Stewards, is unacceptable. Mr Lousada’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of three (3) weeks, commencing at midnight on 16 November 2025. In determining penalty, Stewards took into account Mr Lousada’s guilty plea, record under this rule and his overall record as a licensed participant.

LET IT BE ME – Hung in when placed under pressure entering the home straight, then again hung in approaching the 150 metre mark. A warning was placed against the gelding’s racing manners.

THAT’S MY CARDIGAN – Broke gait free of interference after the start. As this occurred in the second attempt following the false start, the gelding was placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw. Broke gait free of interference approaching the 1400 metre mark and again approaching the 250 metre mark. A warning was placed against the gelding’s racing manners.

JAKARTA NZ – Pulled hard throughout the score-up.

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT – Raced three wide without cover from the 900 metre mark.

FAITH FULL – Was held up for clear running entering the home straight.

Christopher Simpson

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 – MAYWYNS JEWEL; Race 3 – AUCKLAND RED; Race 4 – TEX GOES BANG; Race 5 – STYLISTIK;
	Post- Race: Race 3 – IMAGINATION ORO; Race 6 – ADELAIDE RED;
Suspensions
Race 9	Allan Lousada	149(2)	3 Weeks
Fines
Race 8	Ashley Manton	156(2)(a)	$400.00
Cautions
Race 2	John Caldow	D/CSU
Race 4	Monique Burnett	D/CCMP
Horse Actions
Race 1	SHEZALOVER	ODM
Race 1	SILENT REVERIE	ODM
Race 1	SPIRITED LASS	ODM
Race 1	SABIHALL	ODM
Race 1	JAKEE BOY	CODM
Race 1	TE AMO	CODM
Race 2	SPEEDY HEALEY	ODM
Race 2	LOOKING FROM ABOVE	ODM
Race 3	OLLIES MEDAL	ODM
Race 5	STYLISTIK	ODM
Race 6	WALKING ON WATER	ODM
Race 6	WALKING ON WATER	SD1T
Race 6	FRIKSHYN	CODM
Race 7	HEY GIGI	ODM
Race 7	TOMMYS LOOKOUT	SD1T
Race 9	TOUGH MATE	ODM
Late Scratching’s	NIL
Follow Ups	NIL
Adjourned Inquiries	NIL
Sulky Fund Claims	NIL