Stewards Report

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

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

RACE 1 – ALDEBARAN PARK 2YO TROTTERS MOBILE– 1800MS

HASTALAVISTA LADY – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected, will be drawn wide in future mobile stat events. Inconvenienced near the 750 metres when WESTERN BOY broke gait in advance of her.

NURUNDERI – Checked and broke as the field raced into the first turn and then again near the 750 metres when WESTERN BOY broke gait in advance of him, on both occasions.

GLAMOURISE – Broke gait in the score up and was not in position at despatch, will be drawn wide in future mobile start events.

WESTERN BOY – Shied and broke gait as the field raced into the first turn and then broke gait free of interference near the 750 metres, a warning was issued.

MISS FORUNE ATM – Broke gait in the score up and was not in position at despatch, will be drawn wide in future mobile start events, took no competitive part in the race.

RACE 2 – ALDEBARAN PARK 3YO TROTTERS MOBILE– 2230MS

The all clear was delayed in this event at the request of driver D. Hill (SO VOGUE) as she wished to review an incident which occurred on the first turn, prior to giving all clear, where her runner was tightened and broke gait. After reviewing the race replays D. Hill elected to lodge an objection against the winner of the event (SAINT SEBASTIAN) alleging she was tightened by SAINT SEBASTIAN and broke gait as a consequence, losing considerable ground. After taking all matters into consideration Stewards could not be confident that had it not been for the interference SO VOGUE would have won the event, consequently they gave the all clear on the Judges numbers 4-5-1-3-6

WISHING ZONE – Checked and broke gait as the field raced into the first turn, when SO VOGUE broke gait in advance of her.

SO VOGUE – Checked and broke as the field raced into the first turn.

SAINT SEBASTIAN – Hung in as the field raced into the first turn, despite the efforts of the driver, tightening the racing room of SO VOGUE, which resulted in SO VOGUE breaking gait, a warning was issued.

GOODGIRLSAVENGER – Gave ground from the 750 metres to eventually be beaten 142.0 metres, a post-race veterinary examination revealed some minor mouth lacerations which were possibly the result of GOODGIRLSAVENER racing fiercely. Stewards questioned driver L. O’Neill regarding the tactics he adopted, in particular his decision to move to the position outside the leader (SAINT SEBASTIAN) and then race on level terms for the remainder of the race until the filly commenced to give ground, near the 750 metres. L. O’Neill stated that after making up ground he lost early in the race, he felt GOODGIRLSAVENGER started to grab the bit and commence to race fiercely, and rather than hold the horse up, he allowed it to move to the position outside the leader. He didn’t believe he was putting any pressure on the leader, which was reflected in the slow middle sections of the race. He also advised Stewards that he had an issue with the half hopples and the video replays showed where he was trying to remedy the issues near the 900 metres. L. O’Neill was disappointed with the performance as he was confident that with the times set in the event GOODGIRLSAVENGER should have been contesting the placings rather than tiring to be beaten such a long distance. After considering the veterinarian report, the sectional times and the issues with the half hopples Stewards did not feel the drive of L, O’Neill was culpable, however felt it lacked judgement but believed the performance of GOODGIRLSAVENGER brought about the ultimate finishing position of the filly and consequently stood it down to one re-qualifying trial.

ATOUT – Out of position when the start was effected, will continue out of the draw in mobile start events.

RACE 3 – 2022 ALABAR 2YO PACING FILLIES SOUTHERN CROSS SERIES (HEAT 1) – 1800MS

MISS POPPYS FRIEND – Hung in and contacted marker pegs near the 400 metres, a warning was issued

ALWAYS STEAMED UP – Raced roughly in the score up, a warning was issued. Raced roughly and almost break gait as the field raced into the first turn, a warning was issued. Utilised the sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

SUNSHINEANRAINBOWS – Hung in on various occasions during the run, a warning was issued.

RACE 4 – 2022 ALABAR 2YO PACING FILLIES SOUTHERN CROSS SERIES (HEAT 2) – 1800MS

LUNA ROCKS – Raced greenly in the final straight, a warning was issued.

EMMALINE BROMAC – Tightened and contacted marker pegs as the field raced into the first turn. Gave ground from the 500 metres to eventually be beaten 107.0 metres, a warning was issued.

HONOLULU LULU – Driver K. Wilson was reprimanded under Rule 165(1)(b) for tightening the racing room of EMMALINE BROMAC when she attempted to move to the marker pegs, in advance of her, as the field raced into the first turn.

SPIRIT OF SASSY – Gave ground from the 500 metres to eventually be beaten 72.0 metres, based on the fillys recent racing performances, stood down until the completion of one satisfactory re-qualifying trial. At the request of connections, re-instated in the mobile barrier draw.

RACE 5 – 2022 COBBITY EQUINE FARM 2YO PACING COLTS & GELDINGS SOUTHERNCROSS SERIES (HEAT 1) – 1800MS

Stewards delayed the all clear in this event to give them an opportunity to review the race replays and ensure that NICELY SPOKEN had not gained an advantage when it raced over the final marker peg prior to the sprint lane becoming available. After reviewing the race replays Stewards were confident no advantage was gained and gave the all clear on the Judges numbers 7-6-1-3-2

NICLEY SPOKEN – Driver R. Hryhorec was fined $100.00 under Rule 163(1)(c)(ii) for allowing his runner to race inside marker pegs near the 180 metres.

KUHIO CREST – Raced fiercely in the score up, then broke gait free of interference as the field raced towards the first turn, a warning was issued.

LIFEISBUTADREAM – Broke gait in the early stages of the score up but was in position at despatch, a warning was issued.

UNIVERSAL BOSS – Wanted to shift out during the score up and caused some minor inconvenience to MODSQUAD, drawn on its outside, a warning was issued. Had a tendency to over-race when on the marker pegs and then commenced to give ground from the 450 metres to eventually be beaten 91.0 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities, a warning was issued.

MODSQUAD – Inconvenienced in the score up when UNIVERSAL BOSS shifted up the track.

HES ALL TORQUE – Had a tendency to over-race when in a trailing position.

RACE 6 – 2022 COBBITY EQUINE FARM 2YO PACING COLTS & GELDINGS SOUTHERNCROSS SERIES (HEAT 2) – 1800MS

RUPERT ROSS – Hung in and contacted marker pegs near the 250 metres, a warning was issued.

AINTSOBAD – Shifted out and raced roughly near the 300 metres, a warning was issued.

LETHAL LOUIE – Raced roughly after the start was effected, a warning was issued. Jostled for a position in the one wide line near the 1400 metres, then as driver J. Finnis steadied his runner, when he conceded the position and steadied his runner it broke gait, under the circumstances Stewards elected to take no action against LETHAL LOUIE.

CHOOCHOO TRAIN – Raced greenly near the 800 metres, a warning was issued.

RACE 7 – 2022 COBBITY EQUINE FARM 3YO PACING COLTS & GELDINGS SOUTHERNCROSS SERIES (HEAT 1) – 2230MS

MISTER CHEESE – Broke gait free of interference as the field raced into the first turn, a warning was issued.

HESTON BLUE STREAK – Inconvenienced as the field raced into the first turn when MISTER CHEESE broke gait when racing in advance of him.

ART JESTER – Checked and broke gait as the field raced into the first turn when MISTER CHEESE broke gait when racing in advance of him.

PARTYATTHEBEACH – Inconvenienced as the field raced into the first turn when MISTER CHEESE broke gait when racing in advance of him.

RACE 8 – 2022 COBBITY EQUINE FARM 3YO PACING COLTS & GELDINGS SOUTHERNCROSS SERIES (HEAT 2) – 1800MS

Stewards delayed the all clear in this event to give them an opportunity to review the race replays to ensure driver W. Hill (EVER HOPING) had met his obligations under Rule 154(1) which relates to a horse breaking gait in a race. After reviewing the race replay’s and based on their own observations it was evident that W. Hill had immediately restrained his runner and attempt to get it back into its correct gait and there was no advantage gained nor any other runner interfered with. Consequently, Stewards gave the all clear on the Judges numbers 5-4-1-3-8.

IM REGGIE – Hung in and contacted marker pegs near the 250 metres, a warning was issued

DEADLINE – Gave ground over the final 400 metres of the event to eventually be beaten 73.0 metres, after considering the geldings individual time, Stewards elected to issue a warning.

EVER HOPING – Broke gait under pressure, mid-way down the final straight, a warning was issued.

CARLISLE CRUISER – Gave ground over the final 600 metres of the event to eventually be beaten 73.0 metres, a post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. After considering the geldings individual time, Stewards elected to issue a warning.

RACE 9 – 2022 ALABAR 3YO PACING FILLIES SOUTHERN CROSS SERIES (HEAT 1) – 2230MS

TUSCAN DELIGHT – Gave ground over the final 400 metres of the event to eventually be beaten 87.0 metres, after considering the geldings individual time, Stewards elected to issue a warning.

I RUNFORMUM – Gave ground over the final 500 metres of the event to eventually be beaten 103.0 metres, after considering the geldings individual time and the distance beaten, Stewards elected to place the filly on its last chance to race competitively.

LISTOWEL – Out of position when the start was effected, placed on its last chance in the draw. Broke gait free of interference on two occasions and failed to complete the race. Stood down until the completion of one satisfactory requalifying trial.

SEA FLYER – Had a tendency to over race during the event.

RACE 10 – 2022 ALABAR 3YO PACING FILLIES SOUTHERN CROSS SERIES (HEAT 2) – 2230MS

LOU LOU QUICK – Showed gate speed and led the event, however, driver C. Johnson elected to take a trail on the back of SADIE JAYNE near the 2000 metres and then broke gait free of interference, shortly thereafter, a warning was issued. Hung in and contacted marker pegs near the 250 metres, a warning was issued

SADIE JAYNE – Driver J. Finnis was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(c)(ii) for allowing his runner to contact marker pegs near the 700 metres.

BIG BLACK BETTY – Inconvenienced as the field raced through the first turn when LOU LOU QUICK broke gait when racing in advance of her.

WHODAT BODAT – Out of position when the start was effected, will continue to be drawn wide in mobile start events. Inconvenienced as the field raced through the first turn when LOU LOU QUICK broke gait when racing in advance of her.

Pre-Race Swabs	Race 2 – SO VOGUE, Race 3 – SUNSHINEANRAINBOWS (Urine), Race 7 – JAWSOFLINCOLN (Urine), Race 8 – EVER HOPING, COBBER, Race 9 – HONEYBUN, ELEGANT (Urine) Race 10 – LOU LOU QUICK, ELEGANT EYRE
Post-Race Swabs	Race 4 – HONOLULU LULU, Race 5 – HES ALL TORQUE, Race 8 – COBBER, Race 10 – SADIE JAYNE
Reprimands	Race 4 – K. Wilson, Rule 165(1)(b) crossing with insufficient clearance. Race 10 – J. Finnis, Rule 163(1)(c)(ii) contacting marker pegs.
Fines	Race 5 – R. Hryhorec, Rule 163(1)(c)(ii) contacting marker pegs - $100.00
Suspensions	Nil
Stand Down / Trials	Race 2 – GOODGIRLSAVENGER, one satisfactory trial. Race 4 – SPIRIT OF SASSY, one satisfactory trial. Race 9 – LISTOEL, one satisfactory trial.
Barrier Information	Race 1 – HAVISTA LADY, excluded from the mobile barrier draw. Race 1 – GLAMOURISE, excluded from the mobile barrier draw. Race 1 – MISS FORTUNE ATM, excluded from the mobile barrier draw. Race 2 – ALDEBARAN DEXTA, excluded from the mobile barrier draw. Race 4 – SPIRIT OF SASSY,  re-included in the mobile barrier draw.
Adjourned Inquiry	Nil