Stewards Report

WAGGA HARNESS RACING CLUB AT RIVERINA PACEWAY

TUESDAY, 14^TH JUNE 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

Stewards	T Quick (Chief Steward), T Sharwood, K Lockwood
Starter	M Donoghue
Veterinarian	Dr S Willis
Swab Official	K Swift
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

RACE 1 – STEEL SUPPLIES PACE – 2270 metres

 

SPORTS BOUNTY– Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

FAMOUS THREE– Over-raced during the early and middle stages of the event, for which a warning was issued.

THE CLOCK WINDER – Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take up the position outside the leader leaving the 1800 metres. Driver S Hallcroft reported that the gelding carried a flat tyre from near the 600 metres.

CRAFTY MATCH – Stewards permitted the late Driver change of David Druitt for the gelding, due to Joe Druitt being held up at his work resulting in him being unable to fulfil his engagement. Out of position at the start, for which a warning was issued. Made a three wide mid race move to take over the position outside the leader approaching the 1200 metres.

SHELDON ROCK – Hung-out at various stages throughout the event, for which a warning was issued. Trainer M Day reported that he would adjust the gelding’s gear in an endeavour to stop it hanging. Held up for clear running over the concluding stages of the race. Driver J Painting was questioned regarding him dropping his foot from the sulky rest leaving the 200 metres, he stated that with the gelding hanging-out he was unable to use his hand to pull the deafener chord and had difficulty getting them to release with his foot. Given the circumstances, no action was taken, other than to remind J Painting of his obligations under the rules when using his foot to activate gear.

MY GIRL LUCY – Was inclined to hang-out at various stages throughout the event.

 

RACE 2 – HARNESS TRADING RING AUSTRALIA PACE – 2270 metres

 

LONDON LADY – Tired over the concluding stages of the event.

JUSTA WEE NEEDY – Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take up the position outside the leader near the 1800 metres.

SPRING LINE– Post-race swab sampled.

NINA SIMONE NZ– Pre-race swab sampled. Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take up the position outside the leader leaving the 1800 metres.

FORGED IN FIRE – Placed back in the draw for future mobile start races.

 

RACE 3 – VILLAGE JOLT @ LOCHEND STUD PACE – 1740 metres

 

SASHA – Broke gait after the start for which a warning was issued.

SMASH IT – Pre-race swab sampled. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

MOVIN ON UP– Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, after Driver B Jones had concerns with its action during the early part of its preliminary, and was cleared to start. Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take up the position outside the leader leaving the 1400 metres.

MISTER COLE– Post-race swab sampled.

MAJORESS JUJON – Had a tendency to over-race during the middle stages of the event. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

 

RACE 4 – CONQUEST POOLS PACE – 2270 metres

 

QUICK STEP NZ– Over-raced during the middle stages of the event, resulting in Driver A Pitt having difficulty restraining the mare. Tired over the concluding stages and was beaten by a considerable margin. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to be suffering from a poor post-race recovery. Trainer/Driver A Pitt reported that she was surprised that the mare over-raced like she did tonight, but in hindsight may have given her too easy a time between runs. Connections were advised that the mare would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial prior to its next race start.

MY MAGIC MERLIN– Pre-race swab sampled. Raced three wide from the start before working forward to lead the running line leaving the 1800 metres. Tired over the concluding stages of the race.

SARAH ANNE– Made a three wide mid race move to take over the lead from SHES A CARIBBEAN near the 1400 metres. Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 5 – RIVERINA AWARDS NIGHT 25 JUNE PACE – 1740 metres

 

SPORTINGJOY NZ– Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

OUR SAMS HOME– Caught racing three wide from the start before being restrained to take up a position on the marker pegs at the rear of the field near the 1200 metres.

LUCKY STARZZZ– Caught racing three wide from the start before being restrained to take up a position on the marker pegs at the rear of the field leaving the 1400 metres.

 

RACE 6 – WALSH & BLAIR PACE – 1740 metres

 

NO MORE PROMISES – Dropped its near-side knee boot during the race.

ROLL ON THE BEACH– Pre-race swab sampled.

TASHS SPARTAN– Post-race swab sampled.

GRINFORAWIN – Held up for clear running until near the 100 metres.

 

RACE 7 – NORTH SHORE CAFE PACE – 1740 metres

 

BETTARUN– Pre-race swab sampled.

ARTIMOS– Broke gait free of interference near the 1400 metres, for which a warning was issued.

EASTBRO TEX– Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 8 – THE TAB APP MAIDEN PACE – 1740 metres

 

DIEU LE VUET – Momentarily tightened for room entering the first turn when racing to the inside of COURAGE OF LOMBO, which shifted-in, was checked and raced roughly. Broke gait free of interference approaching the 1400 metres, for which a warning was issued. Worked forward to take over the lead from CHARLOTTE CASLICK approaching the 1000 metres.

COURAGE OF LOMBO – Driver B Harpley was issued with a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that entering the first turn he shifted the gelding in when not sufficiently clear of DIEU LE VUET which was tightened for room. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

CHARLOTTE CASLICK– Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

STRUTTY– Made a three wide mid race move to take over the position outside the leader leaving the 800 metres.

I AM THE TORNADO – Placed back in the draw for future mobile start races.

REDBANK NEEDY – Placed back in the draw for future mobile start races.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 8 – B Harpley – COURAGE OF LOMBO – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 1 – FORGED IN FIRE – back in draw mobile starts Race 8 – I AM THE TORNADO – back in draw mobile starts Race 8 – REDBANK NEEDY – back in draw mobile starts
Trials/Stand Down	Race 4 – QUICK STEP NZ – 1 re-qualifying trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil