Stewards Report

DUBBO HARNESS RACING CLUB

FRIDAY, 18^th NOVEMBER 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	C. Jasprizza (Chairman), N. Doulman
Starter	M. Jasprizza
Veterinarian	Dr D. Crosby
Swab Official	A Hall
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – THE SHIRE BAR & GRILL PACE - 2120metres

RAINBOW TITAN – Stewards questioned Driver J. Davis in regards to the driving tactics adopted on the colt in the early stages of the event in particular the reasons for not continuing to work forward to the lead when racing in advance of ITSALLABOUTNED. J. Davis stated that after beginning well he was able to obtain an advantage over ITSALLABOUTNED in approaching and rounding the first turn however when that runner continued to hold its position to his inside he elected to take hold of the colt as he was of the opinion he would have to work to hard to find the lead. Stewards noted the comments. Near the 1550 metres became unbalanced and galloped.  A warning was issued.

BETTOR KEPPEL – Inconvenienced near the 1700 metres when RAINBOW TITAN broke. Post-race swab sample.

VALENTEENO – Pre-race blood sample.

REASON TO PARTY – Inconvenienced near the 1700 metres when RAINBOW TITAN broke.

RACE 2 – COBBITTY EQUINE FARM NSWSOA LADYSHIP PACE – 1720metres

WEONA MISS FORTUNE – Post-race swab sample.

POM PAY – Pre-race blood sample. Held up for clear running over the concluding stages of the event.

MISS PAU – Near the 1500 metres became unbalanced and galloped. A warning was issued.

SWEET ANNIE NZ – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

RACE 3 – CARNIVAL OF CUPS 16 DECEMBER PACE – 1720metres

DAWSON SHARD NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Broke after the start. A warning was issued. Near the 900 metres became unbalanced and galloped. In view of the gelding’s record it will be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial.

HAZZA IS WATCHING – Inconvenienced rounding the first turn when DAWSON SHARD NZ.

TOUGH TALKS – Inconvenienced rounding the first turn when DAWSON SHARD NZ.

MISTER MANAGER - Inconvenienced rounding the first turn when DAWSON SHARD NZ. Post-race swab sample.

WILLIES DOLLAR – Broke after the start. Will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile starts. Inconvenienced rounding the first turn when DAWSON SHARD NZ. Driver J. O’Shea was reminded of his obligations in regards to driving his runners right out to the end of the event.

RACE 4 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1720metres

TULHURST WRITER – Near the 50 metres had its off side sulky wheel contacted and as a result that tyre deflated near the finish line.

DUKKAH – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

SUBSTITOOTH – Near the 50 metres when held up for clear running made slight contacted with the off side sulky wheel of TULHURST WRITER. Driver J. O’Shea was reprimanded under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving.

RACE 5 – PETSTOCK DUBBO PACE – 1720metres

EAGLE COMMANDER – Pre-race blood sample.

PIPPO NIEN – Post-race swab sample.

CARLO GAMBINO NZ – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Stewards intend to question Driver A. Turnbull in regards to the driving tactics adopted on the gelding from the 1200 metres.

OUR PRINCESS KENNEDY NZ – Stewards questioned Driver I. Ross in regards to the driving tactics adopted on the mare in particular the reasons for the leaving a position with cover in the running line to challenge for the lead between the 1500 metre and 1200 metres. I. Ross stated that the mare has performed best when driven in a forward position and when GABBYS REASON found the lead she was of the opinion that the tempo of the event would steady. I. Ross stated that leaving the 1500 metres she elected to move three wide and challenge for the lead however when GABBYS REASON was able to muster speed to her inside she was obliged to work harder then she would have liked to find the lead and in her opinion she may have erred by challenging for a little longer then she would have liked. I. Ross added that once finding the lead she was able to steady the tempo however when placed under pressure from the 400 metres failed to respond to her driving from that point. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Stewards after giving consideration to the evidence advised Driver I. Ross that in their opinion she may have erred in her driving tactics by challenging for the lead for longer than required however were of the opinion it fell below the requisite standard for Rule 149(2) and therefore noted the comments.

RACE 6 – CLUB DUBBO PACE – 1720metres

MAJOR MONDO – Pre-race blood sample.

ROSE OF JULIANA – Near the 600 metres shifted in marginally and as a result the near side sulky wheel was contacted by PEAKSART and as a result that tyre deflated and was retired from the event near the 100 metres. Driver A. Clancy was reprimanded under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving.

DYNAMITE DEE – Out of position at the start. Due to the speed of the mobile no action was taken.

BROOKLYN BANDIT – Post-race swab sample.

OUR SAILOR – Out of position at the start. Due to the speed of the mobile no action was taken.

RACE 7 – 2DU PACE – 1720metres

POPPY FRANCO – Pre-race blood sample.

MITTY THREE ACES – Post-race swab sample.

BELLRIVERGIRL – Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. Will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile starts.

FIGHT FOR FALBY – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Tired over the concluding stages of the event. Will now be re-included in the mobile barrier draw.

RACE 8 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720metres

QUEEN ELISA – Post-race swab sample.

SOLDTOYOUSIR – Broke after the start. A warning was issued.

AQUABABE – Fractious in the early stages of the score up. A warning was issued.

TENEACHWAY – Pre-race blood sample. Inconvenienced rounding the first turn when SOLDTOYOUSIR broke.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 4 – J. O’Shea – Rule 168(1)(a) – Careless driving – SUBSITITOOTH Race 6 – A. Clancy – Rule 168(1)(a) – Careless driving – ROSE OF JULIANA
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 7 – FIGHT FOR FALBY - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 3 – DAWSON SHARD NZ – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil