Stewards Report

Stewards	G Loch (Chief Steward), S Ewen, & P Fitzgerald
Starter	E. Johnson
Veterinarian	Dr D Sims
Weather	Overcast & Fine
Track	Good

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

RACE 1 - BIANCO REINFORCING PACE (No NR) – 2230MS

MALACHITE ROCK – Showed gate speed, withstood challenge to lead.

BEANCOUNTER – Showed gate speed, contested the lead – Near the 1900 metres eased to leaders back.

GIFTEDFROMTHEHEART – Showed gate speed, three wide early – Raced outside the leader throughout – Near the 700 metres gave ground – Subjected to a post-race veterinary examination, no clinical issues reported – Stood down one trial (Btn 118.3 mtrs) – Stewards considered a submission from part-owners P Westbury and Trainer K Green in the matter.  After interviewing Driver S Forby, considering the circumstances of the race and prevailing conditions including an individual mile rate Stewards determined to confirm their decision.

RACE 2 - BARGAIN STEEL CENTRE PACE (No NR) – 1800MS

CRUISING BELLEW – Settled leaders back.

MARIAHS SHADOW – From the 400 metres was held up for some distance.

PARTYATTHEBEACH – Showed gate speed, three wide in the early stages – Worked forward to the position outside the leader near the 1200 metres – Raced without cover the remainder of the race.

GROWLERS LAST – Obtained a trail near the 1200 metres when crossed by PARTYATTHEBEACH.

GRINFORAWIN – From the 800 metres was held up between runners and unable to shift wider to improve than passing the 600 metres – Hung in at various stages, warning issued – Used sprint lane.

RACE 3 - TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE (NR to 40) – 1800MS

FOOTLOCK – Settled leaders back – Used the sprint lane.

FARASTHE EYECANSEE – Near the 1600 metres eased to a trailing position on the markers.

ROYAL CADENCE – Three wide in the early stages – Worked forward to the position outside the leader – Outside the leader throughout.

ILLAWONG KIM – Over raced at stages – Near the 1000 metres contacted the sulky wheel of WEMEN BELLA - Driver D Hill was fined $100 under Rule 168(1)(a) for carelessness.

WEMEN BELLA – Near the 1000 metres sulky contacted, tyre deflated – Retired.

RACE 4 - HYGAIN RELEASE PACE (No NR) – 1800MS

WHODAT BOODAT – Broke gait after the start – Will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile races.

FUMIA REACTOR – Showed gate speed, contested the lead, eased to leaders back.

PLUTUS – Showed gate speed, worked forward to lead.

KEILAH NZ – From the 1700 metres eased to a trailing position in the running line.

PENNIES FOLLOWING – Showed gate speed, three wide early stages – From the 1500 metres restrained to the rear – Will be reincluded in the barrier draw in future mobile races.

CHEMICAL REACTOR – Checked at the start.

RACE 5 - COMMUNITY CAROLS SUNDAY DECEMBER 11 AT GLOBE DERBY PACE (No NR) – 1800MS

MISS POPPYS FRIEND – Slow out.

VILLAGE LOVER – Settled leaders back.

HESWORTHWATCHING – Driver S Pascoe was issued a reprimand under Rule 162(1)(i) for not being in position at the candy pole - Near the 1700 metres contacted the sulky of TEXDATERROR and raced roughly briefly when tightened for room – In being restrained hung out.

BROOKYINTHEPADDOCK – Driver R Hryhorec was issued a reprimand under Rule 162(1)(i) for not being in position at the candy pole – Near the 1700 metres inconvenienced when responding to interference to its inside.

TEXDATERROR – Near the 1700 metres sulky was contacted when shifting in –Near the 1500 metres eased to a trailing position in the running line – Raced keenly at various stages.

SPIRIT OF SASSY – Near the 1700 metres inconvenienced when responding to interference to its inside – Subjected to a post-race veterinary examination, no clinical issues reported – Afforded a final chance to race competitively (Btn 101.9 Mtrs).

CELESTIAL TOPAZ – From the 500 metres gave ground - Subjected to a post-race veterinary examination, no clinical issues reported – Stood down one trial (Btn 119.1 Mtrs).

Stewards inquired into an incident near the 1700 metres in which BROOKYINTHEPADDOCK (S Pascoe) contacted the inside sulky wheel of TEXDATERROR (J Lee).  After taking evidence from the Drivers and reviewing the vision, Driver J Lee was charged with an offence under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that near the 1700 metres he had shifted his drive down the track causing interference to BROOKYINTHEPADDOCK.  Mr Lee pleaded guilty and was suspended from driving in races for a period of fourteen days to commence at midnight.  In determining the penalty Stewards acknowledged Mr Lee’s previous good record, his immediate confession, the circumstances of the race including the manners of both relatively inexperienced runners.

RACE 6 - JOHN ROTHE VIDEO TROTTERS HANDICAP (NR up to 48) - 2230SS

GOODGIRLSAVENGER – Near the 2000 metres broke gait when steadied, warning issued

ARU AND ME – Settled leaders back – Used sprint lane.

KYVALLEY SHERRIF – Raced roughly after the start – Near the 2100 metres broke gait free of interference, afforded a last chance to race truly.

WINSOME RUBY – Slow out – From the 1800 metres worked forward three wide to the position outside the leader – Raced outside the leader for the remainder of the race.

GREAT FANTASY NZ – From the 300 metres held up until the vicinity of 100 metres.

ATOUT – Near the 2000 metres was checked and broke gait.

MAKE MINE MUSCLE – Near the 2000 metres was checked and broke gait.

ORLANDOS GIFT – Used sprint lane.

RACE 7 - THE GLOBE BAR & GAMING PACE (NR 56 to 69) – 1800MS

STAR WRITER – Settled leaders back.

SECRET JACK – Hung out score up, warning issued.

ARTHUR LOWE NZ – Showed gate speed, raced outside the leader throughout.

VICTORY MEDAL NZ – Near the 1700 metres eased to a trailing position in the running line.

JULIUS FRANCO – Three wide in the early stages – Near the 1600 metres eased to a trailing position in the running line.

CROOKWELL JAKE – Four wide in the early stages, restrained to the rear – From the 400 metres was held up between runners for some distance – Used sprint lane.

When queried regarding his tactics C Johnson (CROOKWELL JAKE) stated that pre-race he’d been provided with the option of pushing forward from the gate to gain a forward position of if the pace of the race was solid to restrain and come with one run.  C Johnson said it was the time he had driven the horse and Trainer Mr Loone had emphasised that CROOWELL JAKE could fire up and become keen in its races so where possible try and work with the horse rather than against it.  The instructions were confirmed by the Trainer pre-race as required.  The Driver explained that in running he had considered working forward three wide from the near the 700 metres but was conscious that both JULIUS FRANCO and VICTORY MEDAL NZ would come out under his drive and oblige it to race wide on the final turn.  He added that prior to the 300 metres he had considered following JULIUS FRANCO into the race but considering the compactness of the field had elected to instead shift to the back of SECRET JACK so as to use the sprint lane but in hindsight that horse might have started to lose momentum as he shifted.  After reviewing the official vision, considering the evidence and the circumstances of the race, Stewards determined that CROOKWELL JAKE had been driven in accord with the Rules.

The All-clear for this race was delayed to permit Stewards and the Driver D Girardi (second placed JULIUS FRANCO) to review the official vision in the final straight.  Although it was evident that the winner VICTORY MEDAL NZ had shifted marginally, the effect to JULIUS FRANCO was deemed insignificant.

GENERAL REPORT - RACE 7

Prior to the running of the race, it was noted that SECRET JACK (S Loone) and CROOKWELL JAKE (C Johnson) had entered the track earlier than the protocol and contrary to the direction of a Clerk of Course and Assistant Starter.  Stewards took the view that the Drivers had been properly instructed and their actions were a serious offence, particularly from a safety and welfare perspective, as at that time the Clerks of the Course, Ambulance attendants and Track attendants were not in place.

Driver C Johnson acknowledged his actions and was found guilty of an offence under Rule 238 in failing to comply with a direction.  He was fined $250 of which $150 was suspended on the condition that he not breach

the Rule again within the following twelve months.

Trainer/Driver S Loone who insisted it was a misunderstanding was found guilty of an offence under Rule 238 in failing to comply with a direction.  He was fined $250 of which $150 was suspended on the condition that he not breach the Rule again within the following twelve months.

ADDITIONAL REPORT –

Port Pirie – Tuesday – 15 November 2022 - GANNONS SPORTSWEAR & TROPHIES PACE – 2050MS

HRSA Stewards have advises that analysis of the pre-race blood sample from CHILDERS ROAD has reported a TCO2 level in excess of 35.0mm/L in plasma (not adjusted for the uncertainty of measurement) and that horse is now subjected to the provisions of the HRSA Elevated TCO2 Policy.

Trainer Ms K Martens has been notified and advised that under the provisions of the Policy CHILDERS ROAD is now required to be presented to the racecourse four hours prior to the scheduled start time for the next four races for which it has accepted in South Australia.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT -

Globe Derby Park – Saturday 19 November 2022 - RACE 8 - WD & SJ HARBISON 3YO PACE (No NR) – 1800MS

Trainer J Neilson has reported that subsequent to its disappointing performance in the race pathology has indicated that DEADLINE exhibited symptoms of tying up and had been treated.  The Trainer indicated that she would observe DEADLINE over the next couple of days before deciding on whether to continue the present campaign.

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 2 – MAMMALS DESTINY & GROWLERS LAST, Race 3 – ROYAL CADENCE & ILLAWONG KIM, R4 – FUMIA REACTOR, Race 7 – ARTHUR LOWE NZ.
Post-Race Swabs	Race 2 – SORRENTO, Race 3 – SPORTY FRANK, Race 5 – LIFEISBUTADREAM, Race 7 – VICTORY MEDAL NZ.
Reprimands	Race 5 – S Pascoe (HESWORTHWATCHING) – [Rule 162(1)(i)] – Not in position at candy pole. Race 5 – R Hryhorec (BROOKYINTHEPADDOCK) – [Rule 162(1)(i)] – Not in position at candy pole.
Fines	Race 3 – D Hill (ILLAWONG KIM) – Fined $100 [Rule 168(1)(a)] – Careless. General – S Loone –Fined $250 ($150 suspended) [Rule 238] - Failure to comply. General – C Johnson –Fined $250 ($150 suspended) [Rule 238] - Failure to comply.
Suspensions	Race 5 – J Lee (TEXDATERROR) – Caused interference [Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)] – Suspended 14 days to commence at midnight.
Stand Down / Trials	Race 1 – GIFTEDFROMTHEHEART – Stood down 1 trial. Race 5 - CELESTIAL TOPAZ – Stood down 1 trial.
Barrier Information	Race 4 – WHODAT BOODAT – ODM Race 4 – PENNIES FOLLOWING - BMD