Stewards Report

Office of Racing Integrity

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

STEWARDS REPORT

CLUB		TASMANIAN TROTTING CLUB
DATE		29TH NOVEMBER 2024
WEATHER		OVERCAST
TRACK		GOOD
STEWARDS PANEL	CHAIR	M. Castillo
PANEL		B Hind (Data)
CHECK IN/INSPECTIONS		C Ellson & R Simpson
SWAB		A McDermott
SWAB ASSIST		I Bray
STARTER		R Brown

 

 

RACE 1 – CAVALOR EQUICARE PACE –  1609 M -  MOBILE

IDEN REGAL WAVE- Showed gate speed to lead the event. Had a tendency to lay outwards at various stages throughout the event. Withstood a double protest following the running of the event.

FANCY ANOTHER- Utilised the sprint lane in the home straight for the run to the finish

BOLT OF CABARGO- Showed gate speed and unsuccessfully challenged for the leading position. Sat outside the leader throughout. Unsuccessfully lodged a protest against the winner.

OHANA BY THE SEA- Out of position at the start. Driver reminded of his obligations given his good record.

The announcement of all clear was delayed when driver Ricki Duggan (OHANA BY THE SEA) advised the all clear steward that he wished to lodge a protest against the winner IDEN REGAL WAVE for alleged being forced wider in the run to the finish.

Stewards after hearing all the evidence and viewing the official patrol films and acting on their own observations believed the material extent of the interference suffered to OHANA BY THE SEA came from a shift from the inside from BOLT OF COBARGO (Olivia Weidenbach) rather from the winner. Stewards dismissed the protest and gave all clear on the judge’s numbers.

The announcement of all clear was further delayed when the driver of the third place Olivia Weidenbach advised the all clear steward that she wished to lodge a protest against the winner IDEN REGAL WAVE (M Yole) for allegedly being forced wider in the back straight on the final occasion. Stewards after considering the evidence tendered during the protest hearing and taking into consideration the margin between the two runners at the finish were satisfied that the interference was minimal and did not warrant changing the judge’s placings. Stewards dismissed the protest and gave all clear on the judge’s numbers.

Stewards questioned driver Olivia Weidenbach following the running of this event into the comments made on leaving the stewards room following the decision on the double protest. Stewards after taking evidence from Olivia Weidenbach and acting on their own observations charged Ms Weidenbach under provisions of rule 231 (2).

The particulars of the charge were that on leaving the inquiry room she misconducted herself by using foul language on exiting the inquiry room. Ms Weidenbach pleaded guilty to the charge and had her driver’s licence suspended for 4 race dates and fined a sum of five hundred dollars. The monitory amount of $500.00 was invoked as it had been suspended over her following an incident last week after a breach of the same rule. The suspension will commence following the completion of the race meeting on Sunday 01-12-2024 in Launceston.

RACE 2  –  SMITHAWARDS PACE –  2090M – MOBILE

ALAPHILIPPE- Showed gate speed to lead the event.

HURRICANE ROCK- Showed gate speed to gain the position outside the leader and restrained to obtain a trailing position racing to the back straight of the first occasion on the leaders back.

MACH ANGELO- Restrained at the start.

GOBSMACKED- Restrained at the start.

RACE 3  –  RACING CONNECT PACE –  2090M- MOBILE

HAY MIKI- Showed gate speed. Pulled hard at various stages during the event. Raced roughly and broke gait entering the back straight on the first occasion. Given the geldings previous good record was placed on its last chance to race truly. Driver suspended for carelessness.

VELOCITY STRIDE- Showed gate speed to lead the event.

OUR RUBY ROSE- Caught racing wide in the early stages and obtained a trailing position shortly after.

LALIBELA NZ- Left a trailing position in the front straight to receive the bell to lead the three wide line thereafter.

SAPPHIRE GAMBLER- Was caught racing wide in the early stages and progressed forward to gain the position outside the leader.

Stewards questioned driver Grace Jones (HAY MIKI) accompanied by Claiming driver advocate Neville Webberley and driver Mark Yole (SAPPHIRE GAMBLER) into an incident racing off the back straight on the final occasion. After taking evidence from all parties and stewards acting on their own observations issued a charge under provisions of Rule 168 (1). The particulars of the charge is racing off the back straight on the final occasion HAY MIKI was moved wider to gain a clear run and made slight contact to the legs of SAPPHIRE GAMBLER who was racing on its outside. Driver Gace Jones pleaded guilty to the charge and had her license suspended for a period of 2 race dates. Stewards took into account on assessing the penalty her good record and experience at this stage in her career.

RACE 4  –  TASMANIAN HORSE TRANSPORT PACE –  2090M- MOBILE

SOHO UNDERTAKER- Showed gate speed to lead the event and surrendered that position shortly thereafter.

NANCYS HOPE- Commenced to give ground over the final 800m. A post race veterinarian examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer Bronte Miller was advised that NANCYS HOPE will be required to trial to the satisfactory of stewards prior to being nominated to race. Trainer B Miller advised stewards that the mare would be going for a spell.

RESURGENT WARRIOR- Showed gate speed and progressed forward to sit outside the leader. Obtained a trailing position in the middle stages. Stewards questioned trainer Mr. Ashwood in relation to the under par performance of the gelding. Mr Ashwood explained that the gelding had to work too hard early to eventually gain the position outside the leader and this did not suit the geldings normal race pattern. A post race veterinarian examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer was advised that the gelding was placed on its last chance to race competitively.

GOTTA LOCKHEED- Showed gate speed and was caught racing wide in the early stages and gained the position outside the leader.

KEAYANG KEVIN- Raced roughly after the start and broke gait and as a result trailed the field throughout. Trainer was advised that the gelding will be placed out of the draw in mobile events.

RACE 5  –  LADBROKES EASY FORM PACE –  1609M - MOBILE

AREYAWATCHINGTHIS- Broke in the early part of the score up however was in position at the start.

DEADLY ASSASSIN- Had a tendency to lay inwards throughout. Gained a position outside the leader and obtained a trailing position in the middle stages.

CARUSO STAR- Hung inwards making the final turn into the straight.

MISS COLLANN- Showed gate speed to lead the event. Stewards questioned trainer Paul Ashwood into the improved performance of the filly.

Mr Ashwood explained that the filly has shown gate speed previously and from the barrier elected to use it to lead the event and further advised stewards that the filly had suffered interference previously and expected an improved performance. Stewards noted his comments for future reference.

I WANT IT ALL NZ- Restrained at the start. Held up for a clear run in the early part of the home straight and shifted out under pressure in the run to the finish.

PISTOL QUEEN- Restrained at the start.

HELLO SWEETHEART- Restrained at the start.

GROVE DALE- Out of position at the start. Driver reminded of his obligations to ensure that he has his horses in position at the candy pole.

KIAVINO STRIDE- Raced wide in the early stages and progressed forward and gained the position outside the leader at the 800m.

RACE 6  –  MORE CONFIDENCE CONSULTING PACE –  1609M - MOBILE

FIVE STAR SHARK- Showed gate speed to lead the event.

PUNTARNO STRIDE- Failed to obtain a clear run over the vital stage of the event.

YARECKON IM SWEET- Raced wide in the early stages and unsuccessfully challenged for the lead and gained the position outside the leader. Failed to gain a clear run over the vital stages of the event.

MONEYS NO ISSUE- Caught racing wide in the early stages of the event and restrained to the rear of the event.

DEBT TILL WE PART- Raced three wide over the latter stages of the event.

IDEN BLACK PRINCE- Raced three wide in a trailing position over the latter stages.

RACE 7  –  FEHLBERGS PRODUCE SPRINTLANE PACE –  2090M - MOBILE

TIGERLICIOUS- Hung in and contacted marker pegs making the home turn.

ARTS CLASSIC- Showed gate speed and was held up for a clear run in the early part of the home straight.

ELENNA- Showed gate speed to lead the event.

ROCK ON PLAYBOY- Showed gate speed to gain the position outside the leader.

DAPPER NZ- Restrained at the start.

                                                      RACE MEETING SUMMARY

	RACE	DETAILS	AHRR
SUSPENSIONS	1.	Olivia Weidenbach- Suspension 4 meetings.	AR 231 (2)
	3.	Grace Jones – Suspension 2 meetings.	AR 168 (1)
FINES	1.	Olivia Weidenbach - $ 500.00	AR 231 (2)
REPRIMANDS		NIL
HORSE ACTIONS	4.       4.	NANCYS HOPE- Stood down 1 trial.  Poor Performance. KEAYANG KEVIN- Broke after the start.
PRE-RACE SWABS	1      3      4      5      6      7	BOLT OF COBARGO OUR RUBY ROSE RESURGENT WARRIOR CARUSO STAR DONNY IN PARIS DAPPER NZ
POST RACE SWABS	1       2       3       4       5       6       7	IDEN REGAL WAVE HURRICANE ROCK HAY MIKI GOTTA LOCKHEED MISS COLLANN IDEN BLACK PRINCE STRAWBERRY BLING
ADJOURNED/PENDING INQUIRIES		NIL