Stewards Report

Stewards	P. Lawrence (Chief Steward), G. Loch, S. Ewen, H. Matthews (Cadet)
Starter	E. Johnson
Veterinarian	Dr R. Haensel
Weather	Fine
Track	Good

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

RACE 1 – HYGAIN REGAIN TROTTERS HANDICAP – 2230SS

A false start was declared at the first attempt when the 20-metre barrier strand became entangled around the front leg of CAESAR MOMENT.

MY BAD HABITS– broke gait after the start, a warning was issued.

THEBESTOFFICIAL– underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed it had sustained a superficial abrasion to its right eye.

LIBERTY SONG– broke gait free of interference near the 1400m, a warning was issued.

KYVALLEY KID NZ– used the sprint lane and was tested to the line – Subjected to a post-race veterinary examination which confirmed a single nostril nosebleed, as per HRSA policy is stood down 14 days and stood down one satisfactory requalifying trial.

RACE 2 – PAST PRESIDENTS PACE – 1800MS

BILLY ROCKS– unsuccessfully contested the lead in the initial 400m of the event.

WHITE STAR TOMMY– used the sprint lane and was tested to the line.

BUCKLEDOWN CHRISSY– out of position at the start, a warning was issued - Tended to reef its head in running and raced roughly near the 1300m, a warning was issued - Hung in near the 700m, a warning was issued – Subjected to a post-race veterinary examination, no obvious clinical issues.

RACE 3 – MITAVITE STUDGRO PACE – 1800MS

HALF MOON BEACH– inconvenienced near the 600m when INDYS APPROVAL gave ground.

FARASTHE EYECANSEE– used the sprint lane and was tested to the line.

TUSCAN STAR– hung in after the start despite the efforts of the driver causing STYLISH HEAVEN to be tightened for racing room and checked, a warning was issued.

INDYS APPROVAL– was driven forward from the start and raced outside the leader until giving ground from near the 600m - Owner/Driver S Forby had previously confirmed that the horse’s work at home suggested it was capable of far better performances than it has shown at the races and had reported he thought it may be better served by not being held up as he suspected it may tend to choke. Having fully considered its performances since returning from a spell and previous discussions with the Driver, Stewards advised Mr Forby that in future in similar company they would expect the horse to be driven more conservatively until its form warranted more aggressive tactics.  He was further advised that in future his tactics should conform with the Rules and INDYS APPROVAL would be required to be competitive.  Mr Forby indicated the stable would have blood tests taken and will notify stewards of any abnormalities.

DEAL BREAKER– held up until near the 300m then moved wider on the track and tested to the line.

RACE 4 – TAB MAKE A DATE WITH PLAY PACE – 1800MS

PAY ME INTEREST NZ– started from barrier 7 due to being placed out of the draw after the fields were drawn.

STEINMAN NZ – driver Darren Billinger was reprimanded under rule 162(1)(c) for talking in the vicinity of the 1000m.

BOSS MAJOR– used the sprint lane and was tested to the line.

RACE 5 – NORTH EAST GROUP PACE – 1800MS

BETTOR YOU BET– was held up in the final stages of the home straight and unable to be tested to the line.

GIFTEDFROMTHEHEART– raced fiercely in the score up, a warning was issued - Driver Scott Forby was fined $100.00 under rule 156(2)(a) for using the whip with more than a wrist only flicking motion.

NO ULTIMATUMS– hung in during the score up, a warning was issued.

SPEARHEAD– over-raced in the middle stages of the event.

ROCKSTAR DIVA – was out of position at the start, raced roughly after the start and will continue to be drawn wide in mobile start events.

RACE 6 – ANGLE VALE HARDWARE & FODDER PACE – 1800MS

MY MATE STEWY– held up until using the sprint lane then tested to the line.

MIDNIGHT SPORT– held up and unable to be tested to the line.

ROCKNROLL TALLARA– out of position at the start, a warning was issued - Used the sprint lane however was held up and unable to be tested to the line.

OUR MAJOR JACK NZ– is reincluded in the barrier draw in mobile start events.

TOLD YOU TWICE– driver Tiana McMahon was fined $50.00 under rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain position behind the starting gate until the start.

RACE 7 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1800MS

TRIGGER– underwent a pre-race veterinary inspection as per HRSA policy for horses that have not raced in the previous 12 months - Led then surrendered the lead when challenged near the 1200m - Contacted its own sulky and hung in at various stages of the event - Contacted a marker peg and a warning was issued - Used the sprint lane and was tested to the line.

SNAPPER ROCKS– used the sprint lane and was tested to the line.

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

CHILDERS ROAD– driver Gaita Pullicino was fined $100.00 under rule 156(2)(a) for using the whip with more than a wrist only flicking motion.

WEWILL HAIL CAESAR– held up until near the 180 metres, then tested to the line.

SINARTRA– held up and unable to be fully tested to the line.

ADDITIONAL REPORT –

GLOBE DERBY PARK – Monday 9 May 2022 - Race 6 - NORTH EAST PACE – BETTOR YOU BET

An Inquiry adjourned from Monday 9 May 2022 was finalised prior to the first race today.

Stewards questioned Driver N Brown and Mr T Brown representing Trainer Ms P Brown regarding their tactics and expectations for BETTER YOU BET in this race.  N Brown stated that BETTER YOU BET had not trialled this preparation.  He said based on a previous preparation and its trackwork at home the stable had no real expectation prior to the race and had hoped it would benefit from having a positive experience at the races. He stated that he had allowed BETTER YOU BET to commence of its own accord as the horse had not shown real gate speed in three trials last preparation.  He said settling four pegs he felt BETTER YOU BET had travelled comfortably although he had to keep its mind on the job.  N Brown added that due to the composition of the field from the 400 metres he felt had not been able to improve and after entering the final straight had difficulty finding a run although clear running became available later in the race.  Mr T Brown confirmed the stable’s pre-race considerations and indicated that he would expect N Brown to attempt to deploy similar tactics this afternoon to ensure that the horse finished in the best position possible.  Mr Brown added that at this time the stable remained unconvinced regarding BETTOR YOU BET’s future and his thoughts were that it remained in work solely due to being a son of BETTORS DELIGHT in the hope it would improve with race experience.

Having considered the explanation of N Brown and Mr Brown Snr, Stewards advised both parties that having regard to the race being the horse’s first race start, that BETTOR YOU BET hadn’t trialled prior to racing having qualified at Gawler mid-2021, and the relative inexperience of Driver N Brown (250 races/8 wins) he was being afforded the benefit of doubt having regard to all circumstances as to whether his drive was compliant with the Rules.  Both parties were advised that in future Stewards would expect all runners be fully tested where the circumstances allowed.

GENERAL

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

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 Swabs	Race 2 – AUTHENTIC, Race 4 – STEINMAN NZ, Race 6 – COME ON SLOOPY, Race 7 – BIEN HOA NZ.
Post-Race Swabs	Race 3 – STYLISH HEAVEN, Race 5 – GIFTEDFROMTHEHEART, Race 6 – TOLD YOU TWICE, Race 7 – CHILDERS ROAD.
Reprimands	Race 4 – Darren Billinger, under rule 162(1)(c) - Talking
Fines	Race 5 – Scott Forby, $100.00 under rule 156(2)(a) – use whip with more than a wrist only flicking motion. Race 6 – Tiana McMahon, $50.00 under rule 162 (1)(j) – fail to maintain position behind the starting gate. Race 7 – Gaita Pullicino, $100.00 under rule 156(2)(a) – use whip more than a wrist only flicking motion.
Suspensions	Nil
Stand Down / Trials	Race 1 – KYVALLEY KID NZ – SD14D, SD1T
Barrier Information	Race 6 – OUR MAJOR JACK NZ - BMD