Stewards Report

Office of Racing Integrity

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

STEWARDS REPORT

CLUB		TASMANIAN TROTTING CLUB
DATE		19 APRIL 2024
WEATHER		FINE
TRACK		GOOD
STEWARDS PANEL	CHAIR	M. Castillo
PANEL		R. Brown
PANEL ASSIST& DATA ASSIST		C. Ellson
DATA		B. Hine
INSPECTIONS		R. Simpson
SWAB		E. Dunbabin
STARTER		A. Emery
VETERINARIAN		Dr M. Buckerfield
MEDICAL PROVIDER		Medical Edge

 

General: Due to driver Nathan Ford becoming ineligible to fulfill his engagements the following driver changes were approved by Stewards:

Race 1- AD MAIORA- Phillip Ford

Race 4 – STRONGHOLD- Phillip Ford

Race 5 – SNEAKY PEAK- Tiarna Ford

RACE 1  –  PRYDES EASIFEED PACE–1609m  Mobile

IMHOOKED- Tightened at the 400m resulting in the driver having to restrain. Contacted marker pegs.

KERMADEC- Broke on the home turn after jumping a dislodged marker peg.

AD MAIORA- Showed gate speed to lead the event. Driver counselled regarding his whip action over the concluding stages. Stewards in not applying a penalty were mindful that driver Ford had had recent limited race drives and that this was a late driving change made approximately 2 hours before the race due to driver Nathan Ford ineligible to fulfill his engagement.

TO THE LOOKOUT-Showed gate speed to gain the position outside the leader early. Driver fined for shifting tightening the room of another runner.

FURY DAN- Restrained at the start. Left a trailing position in the middle stages to race three wide before obtaining a position outside the leader.

BRIAN WHO- Restrained at the start.

General - Stewards questioned drivers Hannah Van Dongen, (TO THE LOOKOUT), supported by Driver Robert Walters and Jacob Duggan, (IMHOOKED) supported by trainer Adrian Duggan into an incident racing off the back straight on the final occasion. After taking evidence from all parties, viewing the official patrol films and acting on steward’s observations, Miss Van Dongen was found guilty of a charge under provisions of AHRR168(1)(a) - Careless. The particulars of the charge were that racing to the 400m Miss Van Dongen shifted outwards from the position on the pegs to the one wide line which presented an inside run for Jacob Duggan. Miss Van Dongen then elected to shift back to the position she vacated resulting in Jacob Duggan having to significantly check his horse. Miss Van Dongen was fined a sum of $200.

RACE 2  –  TASMANIAN HORSE TRANSPORT PACE.  –  1609m  Mobile

SWEET AS LOU- Showed gate speed to lead the event.

ORAVOIR- Gate speed early and gained the position outside the leader. Obtained a trailing position in the middle stages.

DARE YOU TO MOVE- Left a trailing position in the middle stages to be positioned leading the one out line.

ORTEM MISS- Restrained at the start. Reinstated in the mobile barrier draw.

RACE 3  –  CAVALOR EQUICARE PACE–  1609m  Mobile

ALL FOR DAVE- Showed gate speed to lead the event. Driver fined for failing to be in position at the candy pole.

YARECKON IM SWEET- Gained the position outside the leader.

ROYAL APPOINTMENT- Restrained at the start.

FIGHTING FIRE- Restrained at the start.

FIESTA STRIDE- Restrained at the start.

General - Stewards questioned driver Robert Walters, (YARECKON IM SWEET) regarding the tactics and performance of the mare. Mr Walters explained that the way the race was run did not suit the mare given the quarters and is better suited when she is able to secure the lead position in her races. After viewing the official patrol films, stewards noted the explanation, informing Mr Walters stewards will monitor future drives. Trainer W Yole was advised on returning to the stables should the mare show any abnormalities he must report to stewards as soon as possible.

RACE 4  –  LADBROKES HUB PACE–  2090m  Mobile

NINE DIAMONDS- Showed gate speed.

SUTTER STAR- Showed gate speed to lead the event. Hung inwards racing off the back straight and contacted  marker pegs. Gave ground over the final stages of the event. Was placed on its last chance to race truly given its previous record.

SHAUN TO THE MAX-Raced three wide in a trailing position in the final lap.

ROYAL REACTOR- Restrained at the start.

STRONGHOLD- Driver reprimanded for failing to come into position at the start. Restrained at the start.

CARDINAL SIN NZ- Showed gate speed and was caught racing wide early before progressing forward to gain the position outside the leader in the back straight.

CLASSY COUNTESS- Restrained at the start.

RACE 5  –  RACIING CONNECT PACE–  2090m  Mobile

MAYLEEJAE EAGLE- Showed gate speed before leading the event, surrendered this  position in the back straight on the first occasion.

MONEYS NO ISSUE- Showed gate speed and gained the position outside the leader and progressed forward to lead the event.

SNEAKY PEAK- Left a trailing position in the middle stages to gain the position outside the leader. Gave ground over the final 300m and was placed on its last chance to race competitively.

MR KIWI NZ- Driver reprimanded for not coming fully into position as the start was affected.

GOBSMACKED- Hung in and contacted marker pegs in the score up.

RACE 6  –  SMITHAWARDS PACE–  2090m  Mobile

LORIMERTYRRELL-Showed gate speed.

DEBT TILL WE PART- Showed gate speed and gained the position outside the leader.

NO NUKES SKIPPER NZ- Showed gate speed and lead the event. Had a tendence to pull hard throughout.

RACE MEETING SUMMARY

	RACE	DETAILS	AHR Rule
SUSPENSIONS:		NIL
FINES:	1.	HANNAH VAN DONGEN- FINE- $200.00- Careless driving.	168(1)(a)
	3.	MARK YOLE FINE - $100- Out of position candy pole.	162(1)(i)
REPRIMANDS:	4. 5.	PHILLIP FORD – Out of position at start ROBERT WALTERS – Out of position at start	162(1)(h) 162(1)(h)
HORSE ACTIONS:	2	ORTEM MISS - BMD
PRE-RACE SWABS: 10	1	ALL RUNNERS
	3	FIGHTING FIRE
	4	NINE DIAMONDS
	5	JACK JAMES
	6	DEBT TILL WE PART
POST RACE SWABS: 6		ALL WINNERS
ADJOURNED/PENDING INQUIRIES:  0		NIL