Stewards Report

Stewards	P Lawrence (Chief Steward), G Loch, S Ewen & I Devitt.
Starter	E. Johnson
Veterinarian	Dr R. Haensel
Weather	Overcast – Showers Races 5 - 9
Track	Good – Rain affected Races 5 – 9

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

RACE 1 - HYGAIN RELEASE TROTTERS MOBILE – 1800MS

QUICK QUAKER – Raced without cover throughout – Over raced in the middle stages – From the 400 metres gave ground, a warning was issued regarding the performance (Btn 57.0 metres).

BACARDI BINDI – After showing gate speed, settled leaders back.

ORLANDOS GIFT – Near the 1700 metres was eased into a trailing position

LIBERTY SONG – Out of position at the start, will continue to drawn right outside the field in mobile starts.

RACE 2 - MITAVITE STUDGRO TROTTERS HANDICAP – 2230SS

REILS – Near the 2000 metres surrendered the lead -

ARMCHAIR DRIVE – Near the 1900 metres was eased to a trailing position on the markers -

MUSCLETONIAN – Was three wide in the early stages.

ZIGZAGZOO NZ – From the 1700 metres left the marker line and raced without cover - From the 600 metres raced roughly, broke gait free of interference – A warning was issued.

REGAL ASSASSIN NZ – Worked forward to the lead near the 2000 metres.

RACE 3 - 1197 VA RADIO HARNESS RACING SHOW PACE – 1800MS

WATCHME RUN – From the 500 metres gave ground, no action was taken (Btn 59.1 mtrs).

TOLD YOU TWICE – Settled leaders back.

LENNY TEE – Passing the 1700 metres contacted own sulky, raced roughly and broke gait, a warning was issued.

YMBRO BUMP – From the 500 metres gave ground, no action was taken (Btn 67.5 mtrs).

ALAKAZAM – From the 900 metres worked forward to be outside the leader for the remainder of the race.

RACE 4 - ANGLE VALE HARDWARE & FODDER PACE – 1800MS

WHODAT BOODAT – From the 1500 metres had leaders back.

CELESTIAL ZODIAC – Broke in the score up, out of position at the start – Will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile starts.

TEDDY SANDEL – Near the 600 metres after racing roughly, broke gait free of interference, a warning was issued.

FOREVER BETTOR NZ – Broke in the score up, out of position at the start – Will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile starts.

HIGHWAY WRITER – After showing gate speed, was three wide in the early stages worked forward – Obtained a trail near the 1500 metres when crossed by JUSTCALLMEANGUS.

JUSTCALLMEANGUS – After showing gate speed, was three wide in the early stages, worked forward to the position outside the leader near the 1400 metres.

ACES SHADOW – Near the 1500 metres broke gait free of interference, a warning was issued.

The All-clear for this race was delayed to permit Stewards to review the score-up at the request of Driver MA Smith (CELESTIAL ZODIAC).  After reviewing the vision Stewards were satisfied the horse had contributed to its own situation and confirmed the original decision.

RACE 5 - TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE – 1800MS

EL DEMONIO – Settled leaders back.

IDEAL MELODY – Raced without cover throughout.

FUMIA REACTOR – Near the 1700 metres eased into a trailing position in the running line.

IM KINDOFA BIGDEAL – Three wide in the early stages, restrained – Three wide in the middle stages, restrained to the rear.

NO ULTIMATUMS – Out of position at the start, Trainer/Driver T Martlew was issued a reprimand under Rule 162(1)(j) for making no attempt to maintain position.

RACE 6 - AB AIR SERVICES PACE – 1800MS

SINARTRA – Settled leaders back - Used the sprint lane.

SUNSHINEINPARADISE – Near the 1500 metres obtained a trail when crossed by TUSCAN STAR.

ON THE CASE – From the 300 metres was held up prior to using the sprint lane.

TUSCAN STAR – Three wide in the early stages, worked forward to the position outside the leader near the   metres – Raced outside the leader throughout.

MAMMALS DESTINY - Three wide in the early stages, restrained to rear - Near the 200 metres hung in under pressure, a warning was issued.

ULTIMATE TROUBLE – From the 300 metres was held up – Approaching the finish became held up when unable to find clear running.

RACE 7 - BIANCO REINFORCING PACE – 1800MS

GIFTEDFROMTHEHEART – After showing gate speed, raced roughly after the start – A warning was issued – Near the 800 metres obtained a trail when crossed by THISWAYTOTHEBEACH.

WESAIDSO – After showing gate speed, settled leaders back.

COME ON SLOOPY – Near the 1000 metres obtained a trail when crossed by THISWAYTOTHEBEACH.

THISWAYTOTHEBEACH –From the 1400 metres worked forward three wide to the position outside the leader – From the 800 metres raced outside the leader for the remainder of the race.

RACE 8 - TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1800MS

GIANT JACKSON – Settled leaders back.

BOSS MAJOR – Near the 400 metres was inconvenienced when trailing CELESTIAL DAYBREAK which commenced to give ground.

WEEROONA BOY – Near the 1400 metres obtained a trail when crossed by CELESTIAL DAYBREAK.

WEWILL HAIL CAESAR – After showing gate speed, was three wide in the early stages – Near the 1500 metres was disappointed and raced roughly when attempting to ease into the running line – Restrained to the rear.

CELESTIAL DAYBREAK – After showing gate speed, was four wide in the early stages – Worked forward to the position outside the leader near the 1400 metres.

WHOEE JOHNSON – From the 300 metres was held up until entering the final straight.

BIEN HOA NZ - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination as per HRSA aged horse policy.

RACE 9 - FLY LIKE AN EAGLE PACE – 1800MS

FINAL ROUND – Settled leaders back.

HESEVERSOCLEVER – Near the 1500 metres obtained a trail when crossed by WITH AUTHORITY.

WHITESTARCHRISTIAN – Near the 1700 metres was eased into a trailing position in the running line.

WITH AUTHORITY – After showing gate speed was three wide in the early stages – Worked forward to the position outside the leader near the 1500 metres– Raced outside the leader for the remainder of the race – Over raced at various stages - Trainer S Loone advised that in view of the horse’s manners he would use a Norton bit in future in an attempt to have it settle better in races.

MACKALAN – Driver S Pascoe was issued a reprimand under Rule 162(1)(g) for commencing to leave her gate position prior to the start being effected – Will be reincluded in the barrier draw in future mobile races.

This Report and the Stewards Comments for the race meeting may be amended at the discretion of the Harness Racing South Australia (HRSA) Stewards as races are routinely reviewed.

RACE DAY SUMMARY

Pre-Race Blood Sample (TCO2)	Race 1 – ORLANDOS GIFT - Race 3 – LENNY TEE, Race 5 – FUMIA REACTOR, Race 7 – COME ON SLOOPY, Race 9 – PAY ME INTEREST NZ
Post-Race Swabs	Race 2 – MUSCLETONIAN, Race 3 – PAIGE ONE, Race 6 - IM THE MIGHTY JUDD, Race 7 – WELLSAIDSO, Race 8 - MARTYS PARTY, Race 9 – HESEVERSOCLEVER.,
Reprimands	Race 5 – T Martlew (NO ULTIMATUMS) – Failed to maintain gate position. Race 9 – S Pascoe (MACKALAN) – Rule 162(1)(g) – Left gate position prior to the start.
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Stand Down / Trials	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 4 – CELESTIAL ZODIAC – ODM Race 4 – FOREVER BETTOR NZ – ODM Race 9 – WITH AUTHORITY - BMD