Stewards Report

Trainers with multiple runners in any one race provided stewards with their intentions prior to the event

RACE 1 TAB MAKE A DATE WITH PLAY PACE – 1800MS

TUSCAN STAR - hung in near the 250m raced inside marker pegs, driver Dean Girardi was reprimanded under rule 163(1)(c)(i) for making insufficient attempt to avoid racing inside marker pegs.

BIEN HOA NZ - underwent a post-race veterinary examination as per HRSA aged horse policy.

GEORGIE MAE -held up over the last 600m and unable to be tested to the line.

ACES DAUGHTER - broke gait in the score up, a warning was issued.

CELESTIAL DAYBREAK - used the sprint lane and was tested to the line.

RACE 2 VALE JOSIE JUSTICE PACE – 1800MS

Dean Girardi (COME ON SLOOPY) second past the post lodged a protest against WINSTON ALEXANDER (Todd Mumford) being declared the winner alleging interference near the 100m. After taking evidence from both drivers, viewing the available vision, taking into account their own observations, considering the margin between 1st and 2nd and the manner in which both horses finished the race, stewards dismissed the protest and the all clear was given on the judge’s numbers 9 - 7 – 1 – 4 – 8. Stewards deemed that whilst WINSTON ALEXANDER had shifted out under pressure in the home straight the final time, Dean Girardi had only momentarily stopped driving his horse to the line and were satisfied it had not impacted on the finish enough to alter the result.

WHITE STAR MOLLY - stewards queried driver Stephen Grace regarding the tactics he adopted. S. Grace said it was his pre-race plan to try and lead or sit behind the leader, if he found himself 3 back the pegline he would try to get one off. Having been unsuccessful in getting the lead or leaders back he elected to move to the one wide line as that position was available to him, however having watched the replay he said he may well have been better served to remain on the marker pegline until such time as another horse looked to cover him, his comments were noted.

TRADE WHISPERS - led then surrendered the lead when challenged by RUN FOR STIKKA near the 1400m. Used the sprint lane and was tested to the line.

TRAPPERTWO - gave ground and a warning was issued.

ILLAWONG KIM - broke gait clear of interference near the 1500m, a warning was issued. Dropped both shin boots, trainer Shane Loone was reprimanded under rule 273(2)(b) for insecure gear.

COME ON SLOOPY -reincluded in the barrier draw for mobile start events.

WINSTON ALEXANDER - Driver T. Mumford was reprimanded under rule 162(1)(www)(a) for allowing his drive to shift out under pressure in the final straight until he straightened it near the 100m.

RACE 3 ECO-WISE PLUMBING GROUP PACE – 1800MS

MANOEUVER MAN - hung in on the first turn inconveniencing ON THE CASE and MAMMALS DESTINY, a warning was issued.

ROCKSTAR DIVA - broke gait in the score up, was out of position at the start and will continue to be drawn wide in mobile start events. Broke gait free of interference on 2 occasions taking no competitive part in the event, a warning was issued.

VALBARANN - over-raced in the middle stages of the event.

RACE 4 HYGAIN TROTTERS HANDICAP – 2230SS

ALDEBARAN SELINA - led and over-raced in the middle stages of the event.

THEBESTOFFICIAL - broke gait free of interference near the 1950m, a warning was issued.

QUICK QUAKER - driver Phil Pavlovich was reminded of his obligations when lining up at the start of the event.

PIESRIDINGSHOTGUN - galloped out at the start, a warning was issued.

FAIRYTALE HALL - raced roughly at various stages of the event, a warning was issued.

RACE 5 CAREER EMPLOYMENT GROUP PACE – 1800MS

WINNIE TANG - raced greenly after the start, contacted to the sulky wheel of EL DEMONIO, raced roughly as a result and a warning was issued. Over-raced whilst leading the event.

EL DEMONIO - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination as per HRSA policy for horses that have not raced in the previous 12 months.

NO ULTIMATUMS - cast its near fore shoe near the 950m and raced roughly. Gave ground and a warning was issued.

FOREVER BETTOR NZ -reincluded in the barrier draw in mobile start events.

RACE 6 HOPKINS SADDLERY PACE – 1800MS

DELIANNA - broke gait after the start and will be drawn wide in mobile start events.

ACES DAUGHTER -held up until near the 180m then tested to the line.

LITTLE BAY ENGINE - hung in at various stages of the event, a warning was issued.

RACE 7 BEADS ON PARADE PACE – 1800MS

JOONIER BROWN - over-raced in the middle stages of the event.

RACE 8 JOHN ROTHE VIDEO PACE – 1800MS

SPEARHEAD - hung in at various stages of the event, a warning was issued.

GENERAL

Several drivers were advised they would need to further modify their whip use to ensure they fully conform with the current whip rules.

RACE DAY SUMMARY