Stewards Report

Kapunda Sunday 6th October 2024

Stewards: T Styles (MT), S Ewen (400), J Williams (cadet) (200), D Southgate (Integrity/Compliance)
Starter: J Short
Mobile Driver: P Butterworth
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 –KAPUNDA RODEO NOV 23RD 2YO TROTTERS MOBILE – 1800MS

LICKADEE SPLIT (B Loades) raced roughly at the start and lost ground. Warning issued.

FEEL THE MOMENT (D Hill) paced at the winning post after the start and driver had to restrain it back into its gait. DANCE THE DANCE (C Johnson) and REOFFENDER (W Hill) were inconvenienced as a result. Warning placed on FEEL THE MOMENT.

Warning placed on QUICK COMET (K Weidenbach) which galloped when leading the race after 400 metres. LICAKDEE SPLIT and QUEEN TRUSCOTT (R Hryhorec) were severely checked as a result.

Warning placed on QUARTARARO (K Wilson) which galloped after entering front straight final occasion.

RACE 2 – COMPETITIVE ROOF RESTORATION & ELLBOURN ENGINEERING PACE – 1800MS

All clear was delayed to view film of the start to ascertain if MARTEEA (C Johnson) which had galloped in the score up had been given a fair start. Stewards were satisfied MARTEEA had been given every opportunity and all clear was given. MARTEEA will be excluded from draw future mobile barrier starts.

GREERS LEGACY (A Chapman) which was out of position at the start will be excluded from draw in future mobile start races.

HEZA STEEL (G Rogers) paced roughly leaving front straight after the start and warning issued.

A post-race veterinary examination of AH AMIGO (S Gill) found the gelding had sustained an injury to near fore tendon. Veterinary clearance required before being eligible to race.

The Game reinstated in draw for future mobile barrier start races.

RACE 3 – NITSCHKE CHAFF & FREIGHT & BAROSSA CARPET COURT PACE - 1800MS

CELESTIAL TOPAZ reinstated in draw future mobile barrier start races.

RACE 4 – ALLTECH LIENERT AUSTRALIA & SOUTHERN STEEL SUPPLIES PACE – 1800MS

No Report

RACE 5 – AGSERVE MDS & JT JOHNSON & SONS PACE – 1800MS

No Report

RACE 6 – DICK & JANET WHITE MEMORIAL TROTTERS HANDICAP – 2200SS

.All clear was delayed to view film of the start to ascertain if BUCKLES (D Smith) had been given a fair start. Stewards were satisfied BUCKLES had been given every opportunity and all clear given.

SPOTLIGHT (S Kittel) galloped shortly after the start and severely checked BUCKLES and BJ LINDENNY (M Borg). SPOTLIGHT was placed on last chance in draw.

A warning placed on SO VOGUE (K Weidenbach) which galloped at the start.

Reinsperson Kaela Hryhorec (LORD CHANCELLOR) fined $50 under R162(1)(b) for disobeying orders of the starter.

Reinsperson Nicholas Brown (OUR SPITFIRE) fined $50 under R162(1)(www) for allowing inside run to SAMMY BARBARO (T Brown) in run to finish.

A warning placed on MAJESTIC TILLY (C Johnson) which galloped front straight final occasion.

RACE 7 – 2024 PIRATE LIFE BREWING & CUB KAPUNDA PACING CUP – 2610MS

A post-race veterinary examination of IMPERIAL REASONS (M Smith) which raced in a favourable trailing position before giving ground with 500 metres to run and beaten 64 Metres revealed it had hopple chafe on both hind legs. Stood six days on veterinary advice.

RACE 8 – 2024 LADBROKES GAWLER PLATINUM CUP (HEAT 1) – 1800MS

HES ALL TORQUE (B Page) which galloped shortly after the start will be excluded from draw future mobile barrier start races.

A warning placed on BETTOR BE LIVELY (N Brown) which raced roughly approaching winning post after the start.

A warning placed on ALADDIN (M Smith) which galloped leaving winning post after the start.

RACE 9 – 2024 SIR JOHN FRANKLIN HOTEL & DUXTON GROUP KAPUNDA TROTTERS CUP – 2610SS

MILLYS MAGIC (D Smith) reared as start effected.

A warning placed on GAELIC LAD (T Brown) which commenced poorly and trailed field thereafter.

A post-race veterinary examination of MAJESTIC COURTNEY (W Hill) which gave ground from the 450 metres revealed it had suffered a bleeding attack. Trainer Luke O’Neill advised gelding stood down three months under R101(3)(a), veterinary clearance and trial before being eligible to resume racing.

RACE 10 – KALLESKE CHAFF & MEH PLANT & EQUIPMENT PACE – 1800MS

A post-race veterinary examination of MAJOR JOLT revealed it had suffered a bleeding attack. In accordance with AHRR 101(3)(b) stood down for life as was the second bleeding episode.

This Report and the Stewards Comments may be amended at the sole discretion of Harness Racing South Australia (HRSA).

All Races and Betting Analysis of any Race Meeting may be subject to review.

RACE DAY SUMMARY

Pre Race Swabs	Pre race blood tests were taken from: R2 – AH AMIGO R3 – TWO WAY WONDER R5 -  MANONTHEMOON R7 – IDYLLIC R7 – LORD ZARIAS R7 – ARTILLERY R9 – WISHING STAR R9 – TWEEDLEDEE R9 – GAELIC LAD
Post Race Swabs	R2 – CHOOCHOO TRAIN R6 – CONFISCATED R7 – IDYLLIC R9 – MY BAD HABITS
Pre Race Urine	R2 – AH AMIGO R3 – TWO WAY WONDER R5 - MANONTHEMOON
Reprimands
Fines	R6 – K Hryhorec - $50 R162 (1)(b) disobeying orders of the Starter R6 – N Brown - $50 R162(1)(www) shifting ground
Suspensions
Stand Down / Trials	R2 – AH AMIGO – veterinary clearance required R9 – MAJESTIC COURTNEY – R101(3)(a) veterinary clearance required R10 – MAJOR JOLT - AHRR 101(3)(b) bled – stood down life.
Barrier Information	R2 – THE GAME – back in the draw mobile start races R3 – CELESTIAL TOPAZ – back in the draw mobile start races
Scratchings	R4. WHODAT BOODAT Emergency. R4 - IDEAL MELODY  Late scratching at 11:48am sore in off foreleg after pulling a shoe off en route to course. Treated and stood down 6 days veterinary advice. R5. TROUBLE LOOMING Emergency. R6. IM HECTOR Emergency. R7. SCOOB OPERATOR Emergency. R8. LOCH LOMOND  Emergency. R9. GET LUCKY, Emergency. R10. Just Chai, Emergency