Stewards Report

HARNESS RACING VICTORIA

STEWARDS REPORT FOR KILMORE

THURSDAY 2 JUNE 2022

	Nicholas Murray Michael Ross Scott Gillespie Peter Lamb (Starter) Dr Simon Bray (Vet)
	Track:    Good	Weather:	Fine

 

Trainers with multiple horses engaged in any given race were questioned as to the intended driving tactics to be adopted. 

 

RACE 1 – C&M BUILD GROUP PACE (1690 MS)

Brad Chisholm, driver of No Motive was cautioned for tightening the ground of Rendezvous (D McGuigan) rounding the first turn.

Racing towards the back straight on the final occasion, Treacheroustimes hung in and commenced to lose ground resulting in Our Cheeky Devil being inconvenienced when following. A warning was placed against the racing manners of Treacheroustimes. Jeremy Quinlan, driver of Our Cheeky Devil was subsequently cautioned for attempting to shift away from a position on the marker pegline during this section when there existed insufficient room to do so.

Spendthrift led before giving ground over the final stages to finish in 7th position beaten approximately 33m. John Caldow, driver of Spendthrift reported that the gelding commenced to contact its own sulky, however he could offer no further explanation for the performance. A veterinary examination of Spendthrift revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Treacheroustimes gave ground over the concluding stages.

RACE 2 – BUDS & BRANCHES FLORIST PACE (2180 MS)

Wonderforce which has attained the age of 12 was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race in accordance with HRV policy which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Good Feelings which has competed in more than 200 races was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race in accordance with HRV policy which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Hand Writer galloped during the early part of the score up and was placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

Drivers Bailey McDonough (Bart Maguire NZ), Abbey Turnbull (Kellys Ideal) and Ross Graham (Manbar Princess) were questioned regarding an incident shortly after the start where Kellys Ideal was tightened for room before being checked and breaking gait. After giving consideration to the evidence available it was established that shortly after the start, Bart Maguire NZ was inclined to shift out slightly where at the same time Manbar Princess had shifted in against the efforts of its driver causing Kellys Ideal to suffer interference. The cause of Manbar Princess shifting in was verified on the back straight camera angle, in that the whip of driver Ross Graham (Manbar Princess) had become entangled with Kellys Ideal contributing to Manbar Princess shifting in. In view of the contributing factors involved, and as no driver was held accountable for the incident, no further action was pursued.

Monique Burnett, driver of Wonderforce was questioned regarding her tactics during the early stages. Ms Burnett explained that she was able to maintain the lead from barrier 1 without placing her drive under any significant driving despite the initial challenge from Good Feelings (R Walters). Ms Burnett added that as Good Feelings was then continuing to challenge to her outside passing the 1800m, she then considered it to be in her best interests to no longer withstand the challenge and therefore she relinquished the lead into the back straight on the first occasion. Wonderforce ultimately finished in 6th position beaten approximately 14m. Ms Burnett’s explanation was recorded.

Robert Walters, driver of Good Feelings was questioned regarding his tactics during the early stages. Mr Walters explained that when drawn to do so, Good Feelings had been driven forward in an attempt to obtain the lead and after beginning quickly from barrier 7 he elected to persist with endeavouring to obtain the lead given the relative advantage he had obtained past Wonderforce (M Burnett), however he considered that Good Feelings was somewhat reluctant to progress past that horse. Mr Walters added that after further driving he was then able to obtain the lead approaching the 1600m prior to then completing the first half of the last mile in 64 seconds and ultimately finishing in 7th position beaten 19m. Mr Walter’s explanation was recorded.

Ross Graham, driver of Manbar Princess explained that approaching and passing the winning post with one lap remaining the mare commenced to over-race and that combined with the leader (Good Feelings) easing the tempo further, Manbar Princess raced in advance of the leader. Mr Graham added that he was also aware that Good Feelings had worked considerably during the early stages to obtain the lead and he felt that he may be able to cross to the lead during this section which failed to eventuate. Mr Graham’s explanation was recorded.

Manbar Princess pulled hard during the middle stages.

Robert Walters, driver of Good Feelings was cautioned for allowing his body to protrude back and beyond the sulky confines over the latter stages.

Karalta Courage (2nd place) was held up for a clear run rounding the final turn and in the early part of the home straight.

Kellys Ideal (5th place) was held up for a clear run rounding the final turn and in the early part of the home straight.

Robert Walters, driver of Good Feelings was fined $200 under rule 156(2)(a) for applying the whip over the concluding stages with more than a wrist only flicking action.

Ross Graham, driver of Manbar Princess was fined $200 under rule 159A(2) for failing to have his helmet correctly fastened for this event.

Stewards intend to review the wagering activity on this event.

RACE 3 – CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES TROT (1690 MS)

Dances was a late scratching with Stewards permission at 10:12am.

The start was momentarily delayed allowing for a sulky adjustment to Here Comes Kyvalley NZ.

Alpha Male over-raced whilst leading through the middle stages.

Sonnyboy was beaten in excess of 50m, however in view of the winning margin (30m), no action was taken for this performance.

RACE 4 – MC SECURITY MAIDEN TROT (2180 MS)

Lindy Grace was a late scratching with Stewards permission at 10:12am.

Spotlight which had not started in a race since June 2021 was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race in accordance with HRV policy which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Tornado Kev galloped during the score up, was out of position at the start and will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

Whats The Tea was out of position at the start and will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

Spotlight galloped clear of interference shortly after the start and will be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

The Red Warrior hung in and contacted marker pegs rounding the first turn. The Red Warrior galloped clear of interference approaching the home straight and a warning was issued.

My Honey Beware pulled hard during the middle stages resulting in that mare making incidental contact with the sulky of Tenlilfonzies resulting in that gelding sustaining a flat tyre. A warning was placed against the racing manners of My Honey Beware. My Honey Beware then tired to be beaten approximately 70m and a warning was issued.

Whats The Tea trotted roughly approaching the 1800m and then galloped clear of interference in the home straight on the final occasion.

Spotlight galloped clear of interference in the home straight on the final occasion.

RACE 5 - JET ROOFING PACE (2ND HEAT) (2180 MS)

Wendys Watching was a late scratching on veterinary advice at 10:16am.

Patrick Franklin, driver of Midnight Dancer was cautioned for initially coming to the mobile barrier out of his allotted position.

RACE 6 – BERALDO COFFEE PACE (1690 MS)

Lils Nightmare was a late scratching with Stewards permission at 10:12am.

Hayjoshandco which has competed in more than 200 races was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race in accordance with HRV policy which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Drivers Cody Crossland (Hayjoshandco) and Nathan Jack (Smooth Bon Bon) were cautioned for failing to have their drives in the required position at the candy pole prior to the start.

Hayjoshandco was caught three wide during the early stages and after over-racing for a short distance when attempting to be restrained, the gelding was then driven forward to obtain the position outside of the leader.

Dabyminga hung out near the 800m.

Shaken Sands and Hayjoshandco momentarily locked sulky stays rounding the final turn.

RACE 7 – HANSON CLEANING SERVICES PACE (2180 MS)

Speed Dating over-raced in the position outside of the leader during the middle stages before then giving ground.

Miss Tyler hung in rounding the final turn.

RACE 8 – O.K.R - 98.3 FM 3YO PACE (1690 MS)

Mahindi NZ over-raced whilst in the lead during the middle stages before tiring racing off the back straight on the final occasion resulting in Miramanee and Be My Girl being inconvenienced and held up when being unable to improve. Mahindi tired to be beaten approximately 61m to finish at the rear of the field. A subsequent veterinary examination of Mahindi NZ revealed the filly to have a slow recovery. Jack Laugher, driver of Mahindi NZ reported that the filly was contacting the sulky stays and as such over-raced. A warning was issued against the performance of Mahindi NZ.

RACE 9 – J&A MAZZETTI PACE (2180 MS)

Southern GNP NZ which has competed in more than 200 races was examined by the veterinarian before the race in accordance with HRV policy which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Southern GNP NZ tired over the concluding stages to finish in 8th position beaten approximately 62m. A subsequent veterinary examination of Southern GNP NZ revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery. Nathan Jack, driver of Southern GNP NZ could offer no tangible explanation for the performance. A warning was issued against Southern GNP NZ.

Master Works was inconvenienced approaching the 400m when following Sports Bounty which had commenced to yield ground.

I Hope Ican tired to be beaten approximately 81m and was placed on its last chance to race competitively.

RACE 10 – WORLDS BEST HOOF OIL PACE (2180 MS)

Border Cross which has competed in more than 200 races was examined by the veterinarian before and after the race in accordance with HRV policy which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Border Cross pulled hard during the middle stages when positioned one out and one back, before then being directed three wide approaching the 800m. Border Cross then failed to run on competitively and tired to finish in 7th position beaten approximately 81m. Mark Pitt, driver of Border Cross explained that although the gelding raced keenly, when he attempted to improve around Twilight Willy approaching the back straight on the final occasion, Border Cross then failed to travel strongly from that point onwards. Connections of Border Cross reported that in their opinion the gelding is better suited and races in a more genuine manner when positioned on the marker pegline. A subsequent veterinary examination of Border Cross revealed no apparent abnormalities. Border Cross was placed on its last chance to race competitively. Swab samples were obtained from Border Cross.

Tiseh Lucky Lady tired to be beaten approximately 67m and a warning was issued for the performance.

Twilight Willy was positioned outside of the leader before tiring to be beaten approximately 106m, and in view of the circumstances, Twilight Willy was placed on its last chance to race competitively.

Stewards intend to review the wagering activity on this event.

 

 

Nicholas Murray

Chair

 

‘This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at the sole discretion of the Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards as races are reviewed as per the ‘HRV Stewards Internal Review Process’.

 

Raceday Summary

Swabs		Pre-Race: Race 2 – Kellys Ideal; Race 4 – Astro; Race 5 – Lalibela; Race 9 – Ringer Russ; Race 10 – Machavelli, Twenty Two Karat.
		Post-Race: Race 1 – No Motive; Race 2 – Self Exclusion; Race 5 – Malava Miss; Race 9 – Covered Kylie; Race 10 – Bettor Sport, Border Cross.
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 2	R Graham		159A(2)	$200
Race 2	R Walters		156(2)(a)	$200
Cautions
Race 1	B Chisholm		D/CT
Race 1	J Quinlan		D/CDWIR
Race 2	R Walters		D/CBOCS
Race 5	P Franklin		D/CSU
Race 6	C Crossland		D/CCP
Race 6	N Jack		D/CCP
Horse Actions
Race 4	Tornado Kev		CODM
Race 4	Whats The Tea		CODM
Race 4	Spotlight		ODM
Late Scratchings
Race 3	Dances		10:12am	Stewards
Race 4	Lindy Grace		10:12am	Stewards
Race 5	Wendys Watching		10:16am	Vets
Race 6	Lils Nightmare		10:12am	Stewards