Stewards Report

Stewards	G Loch (Chief Steward) & S Ewen.
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 - ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SAHRC PACE (No NR) – 1800MS

FEISTY JANE – Driver R Hryhorec was fined $100 under Rule 162(1)(y) for the slow first sectional (65.5 secs).  In determining the charge Stewards considered the inexperience of the horse, class of the race and prevailing conditions.

CHARLIE DEE – Showed gate speed, eased to leaders back – Near the 200 metres hung into the sprint lane briefly, warning issued.

TEDDY SANDEL - Near the 1700 metres raced roughly then broke gait, warning issued.

ACES SHADOW – Used sprint lane – Tightened over markers.

VILLAGE LOVER – Showed gate speed, raced outside leader throughout.

RACE 2 - THE GLOBE BAR & GAMING PACE (NR up to 44) – 1800MS

MANOEUVER MAN – Settled leaders back – Used sprint lane.

BELLA SOFIA – Showed gate speed, raced outside the leader throughout.

FINAL ROUND – Three wide early stages, restrained to rear.

GROWLERS LAST – Trainer W Gowley when queried regarding the apparent improved performance stated that at the previous start he had expected to GROWLERS LAST to be driven forward and after initially sitting outside the leader appeared to lose interest after being crossed by PARTYATTHEBEACH.  The Trainer said that the tactics in this race were similar but the horse raced better with the stronger driver.  J Kittel who drove GROWLERS LAST in its previous start confirmed his instructions and explained that being crossed the horse had dropped the bit despite and his efforts would not keep the back of PARTYATTHEBEACH giving ground from the 700 metres.

GIANT JACKSON – Wide early stages, restrained to rear.

RACE 3 - COBBITTY EQUINE FARM PACE (No NR) – 1800MS

KEAYANG SHAKENBAKE – Slow out – Warning issued regarding performance (Btn 78.8 Mtrs).

PENNIES FOLLOWING – Broke gait score-up, out of position at start – Will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile races.

ROYAL CADENCE – Showed gate speed – From the 1400 metres eased to pegs – Near the 1400 metres eased into running line – Driver reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(b) for forcing MONEY MAKINMONKEY wider near the 1300 metres.

CHEMICAL REACTOR – Near 1600 metres eased to leaders back.

MONEYMAKINMONKEY – Near the 1600 metres eased to a trailing position in the running line - Near the 1300 metres inconvenienced when taken wider – From the 1200 metres raced outside the leader – Subjected to a post-race veterinary examination, no clinical issues reported.

RACE 4 - HYGAIN DIGEST & PROTECT PACE (NR 61 to 72) – 2230MS

SABREUR NZ – Showed gate speed, withstood challenge to lead.

ANIMAL – Showed gate speed, unsuccessful challenge for lead – Hung in, warning issued – Near the 1900 metres eased to leaders back – From the 1400 metres raced outside the leader – Over raced in middle stages.

MR KIWI NZ – From 300 metres held up fort short distance.

SECRET OPERATION – Over raced in middle stages – From the 1400 metres obtained a trail.

CLARENDEN ENVOY – Over raced in middle stages – Used sprint lane.

RACE 5 - COMMUNITY CAROLS DECEMBER 11 @ GLOBE DERBY PACE (NR 53 to 60) – 1800MS

WHISTLE ON BY – Showed gate speed, withstood challenge to lead.

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

THE KAPITI EXPRESS NZ – Showed gate speed, three wide early stages – Worked forward, unsuccessful challenge for lead – Raced outside leader throughout - Over raced middle stages - Driver D Hill reported that in the vicinity of the 1500 metres she had attempted to gather the hopple shortener cord and prevent it becoming entangled and then had difficulty with a pin not releasing and eventually breaking which had contributed to the horse racing more keenly than she had desired as she repositioned her hands in the grips – The cord was examined and found to be a satisfactory condition.

RACE 6 - ALABAR STUD FARM PACE (No NR) – 1800MS

CRUISING BELLEW – Over raced middle stages – Driver D Hill was fined $100 under Rule 156(4)(a) in that inside the 400 metres she had used the whip continuously.

STRAWBERRY DELIGHT – Near the 1300 metres tightened for room briefly, broke gait and galloped.

THISWAYTOTHEBEACH – Passing the 1700 metres hung in, warning issued.

MAMMA KASS – Inside the 1700 metres checked and broke gait when contacted sulky when tightened for room.

COME ON SLOOPY – Used sprint lane.

FLEETING FEELGOOD – Passing the 1700 metres hung in, warning issued – Subsequent to the race the veterinary surgeon confirmed a bilateral bleed – Stood down 3 months and then pending the provision of a veterinary certificate and a satisfactory trial.

Stewards reviewed an incident past the winning post on the first occasion in which MAMMA KASS (G Pullicino) was checked – After reviewing the vision it was established that MAMM KASS was checked across the wheel of THISWAYTOTHEBEACH by FLEETING FEELGOOD (S Kittel) hanging in at the same time as THISWAYTOTHEBEACH (C Johnson) had shifted out when being corrected from hanging in.  No action was taken as the Stewards considered the manners of both FLEETING FEELGOOD and THISWAYTOTHEBEACH had contributed to the incident.

Stewards inquired into an incident near the 1300 metres in which STRAWBERRY DELIGHT (D Smith) broke gait and galloped when racing inside BEANCOUNTER (S Pascoe).  After taking evidence from both drivers and reviewing the official vision Stewards charged S Pascoe under Rule 163(1)(a)(ii) in that she had allowed BEANCOUNTER to shift in to contribute to jostling during which STRAWBERRY DELIGHT broke gait.  In laying the charge Stewards were satisfied that at that point whilst BEANCOUNTER had tightened the running of STRAWBERRY DELIGHT momentarily the incident had not occurred in the act of crossing STRAWBERRY DELIGHT and that there had been no contact to the front legs of that runner.  S Pascoe pleaded guilty and was fined $200.

RACE 7 - ALDEBARAN PARK TROTTERS HANDICAP (NR up to 53) – 2230SS

WINSOME RUBY – Settled leaders back – Used sprint lane.

GREAT FANTASY NZ – Near 400 metres when leading shifted ground up the track, warning issued.

ARU AND ME – Near 1700 metres obtained a trail when crossed by QUICK QUAKER – Raced outside the leader for the remainder of the race – Near 700 metres broke gait free of interference, warning issued.

MAKE MINE MUSCLE – Near 400 metres checked and lost position when avoiding ARU AND ME – Near 300 metres broke gait free of interference, warning issued.

QUICK QUAKER – Worked forward three wide to the position outside the leader – Raced outside the leader throughout.

KABAYO KING – Near the 1800 metres broke gait free of interference, warning issued.

OUR SPITFIRE NZ – Used sprint lane.

SUPER ANGUS – Near the 2000 metres broke gait free of interference, warning issued.

The All-clear for this race was delayed to permit Stewards to review vision of the start, including the release of the tapes.

RACE 8 - TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE (NR 73 or better) – 1800MS

CULTURE KING – Near the 1700 metres eased to a trailing position in the running line.

DANCING FINN – Near the 1600 metres eased to a trailing position on markers.

JOES A CHARACTER - Showed gate speed, raced outside the leader throughout.

STRATOFORTRESS NZ – From the 400 metres obliged to improve four wide on final turn.

BRANTLEY NZ – Settled leaders back – From the 400 metres was held up – In the final straight unable to gain clear running until approaching the finish.

RACE 9 - KEVIN & KAY SEYMOUR PACE (NR up to 52) – 1800MS

ACES DAUGHTER – Raced roughly in score-up, warning issued - Settled leaders back – From 300 metres held up prior to using sprint lane.

MANONTHEMOON – From 400 metres obliged to improve four wide on final turn.

STEINMAN NZ – Near 1500 metres obtained a trail when crossed by SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR.

SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR - Showed gate speed, three wide early stages – Worked forward to the position outside the leader – Raced outside leader throughout.

KAHINA – From 300 metres held up briefly.

BARNEY FELLA – Three wide early stages – Near 1500 metres eased into a trailing position in the running line.

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 – SORRENTO, Race 3 – PENNIES FOLLOWING & KEILAH NZ, R4 – ANIMAL, Race 5 – THE KAPITI EXPRESS NZ, Race 9 – SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR.
Post-Race Swabs	Race 2 – GROWLERS LAST, Race 3 – KEILAH NZ) – Race 4 – ANIMAL, Race 6 – BEANCOUNTER, Race 8 – AMORE ROCK.
Reprimands	Race 3 – D Smith (ROYAL CADENCE) – [Rule 163(1)(b)] – Shifting ground.
Fines	Race 1 – R Hryhorec (FEISTY JANE) – Fined $100 [Rule 162(1)(y) – Slow sectional. Race 6 – S Pascoe (BEANCOUNTER) – Fined $200 [Rule 163(1)(a)(ii)] – Contributing to jostling. Race 6 – D Hill) CRUISING BELLEW) – Fined $100 [Rule 156(4)(a)] – Continuous use of whip.
Suspensions	Nil
Stand Down / Trials	Race 6 – FLEETING FEELGOOD – Stood down 3 months, Stood down Vet Certificate, Stood down one trial.
Barrier Information	Race 3 – PENNIES FOLLOWING – ODM.