Stewards Report

GOULBURN HARNESS RACING CLUB

MONDAY 21 OCTOBER 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	N Moy (Chairman), T Sharwood & B Day
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr F Cox
Swab Official	S McMaster
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

All drivers at today’s race meeting were subjected to alcohol testing, with all negative findings. A selected amount of drivers were also subject to drug testing.

 

Driver J Brown was stood down under Rule 250(3) for failing to provide a sample when directed. Mr Brown has until 5pm on Wednesday the 23rd of October to provide submissions as to why the stand down should not remain in place pending the outcome of inquiry.

 

23/10/2024 

 

The HRNSW Stewards advise that the previous stand down placed on licensed driver Jack Brown has been removed.

Mr Brown was stood down from driving in accordance with Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 250(3) which states:

250.  (1)  A driver commits an offence if:-

 (3)  In the event of an analysis of a sample taken from a driver indicating the presence of a substance banned by Rule 251, orif a driver refuses or fails to deliver a sample when directed to do so, or tampers with, adulterates, alters, substitutes or in any way hinders the collection of such sample, or attempts to do any of those things, the Stewards may forthwith, pending the determination of any inquiry or other proceeding or the result of any other analysis, stand down such person from driving.

Mr Brown was directed to provide a second sample prior to leaving the racecourse due to the initial sample he provided being of less volume than outlined in the collection guidelines provided by the testing laboratory. 

Mr Brown failed to provide the second sample as directed due to a stated medical condition, for which further supporting documentation has since been tendered.  

Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) has today reported to HRNSW that despite the initial sample being of low volume, analysis did not reveal any substances banned by the AHRR.

Given the initial sample has been able to be analysed, and a negative result has been returned, no further action will be taken against Mr Brown.  Mr Brown however has been advised that when he presents himself for driving engagements he must ensure he is sufficiently fit so as to be able to fully comply with all requirements of the AHRR.

 

RACE 1 – NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS GOULBURN TROTTERS MOBILE – 1710 metres

MIDNIGHT SECRET – Inconvenienced, contacted the outside sulky of MERKEL and galloped at the 400 metres when that runner commenced to give ground. Given the inconvenience caused to this runner no action was taken against the racing manners of MIDNIGHT SECRET.

MERKEL – Gave ground approaching the 400 metres and as a result the outside sulky wheel was contacted by MIDNIGHT SECRET which was trailing.

JAKARATA NZ – Post-race sample.

KEPPER OFTHEPLAINS – Pre-race sample.

 

RACE 2 – FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE GOULBURN PACE – 1710 metres

MICKEY BE NIMBLE – Examined prior the event due to not having started in a race since October 2022. Cleared of any obvious abnormalities and cleared to race. Pre-race sample.

JUDDLEY – Tired to be beaten 72m and was placed on its last chance to race truly.

TESTO BROMAC – After showing gate speed galloped clear of interference racing around the first turn. In assessing the previous racing record of the TESTO BROMAC the horse was stood down until the completion of 4 satisfactory trials and for a period of 28 days. Driver Robert Morris was questioned in relation to the tactics adopted on the runner during the middle stages after galloping and then progressing forward to the lead at the 800m. Mr Morris explained after galloped and settling back into a pace he elected to direct TESTO BROMAC forward in an endeavour to occupy a position on the marker peg line. However after committing to that tactic Jack Brown, driver of COLLATERAL BEAUTY, progressed forward in the two wide line to the inside of Mr Morris’ drive, therefore resulting in the position on the marker peg line not being available. Mr Morris then advised that due to the momentum that TESTO BROMAC had he felt the position may have been available leading. However once progressing forward under driving the leader GROSSO NASO progressed forward in an attempt to hold that position. Once GROSSO NASO was unable to hold the position as leader TESTO BROMAC was able to gain the lead, however shortly after became under pressure and commenced to give ground shortly after. Mr Morris advised that his drive continued to pace roughly throughout and added that he wasn’t concerned at the time with work endured by TESTO BROMAC due to previous starts where it had been able to race tough at Menangle. Stewards noted the comments of Mr Morris on this occasion and post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

GROSSO NASO – Unable to hold the lead when challenged by TESTO BROMAC at the 900m. Checked by TESTO BROMAC racing down the back straight when that runner commenced to give ground. Hung in and contacted marker pegs at that stage.

COLLATERAL BEAUTY – Post-race sample.

 

RACE 3 – MIDDY'S ELECTRICAL ARIZONA BLUE 2YO TROTTERS SERIES (HEAT ONE) – 1710 metres

SAN JUAN MOUNTAIN – Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight.

PRINCE ZIGGY – Trainer Alex Alchin was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to have the gear recorded for the gelding.

MAJORETTE NZ – Galloped after the start and a warning was issued. The head check bit became detached from the mouth of the filly whilst in a galloped. Took no competitive part in the event thereafter.

DONNIE GAL –Galloped in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of the filly. Took no competitive part in the event thereafter.

JACKIES GIFT – Pre-race sample.  Hung in and contacted marker pegs in the home straight on the final occasion. A warning was issued against the racing manners of the filly. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormal findings.

MAROON BELLS – Out of position at the start and a warning was issued.

LOTUS LOUISE – Galloped after the start and a warning was issued. Post-race sample.

 

RACE 4 – GLEN MIA ACT SADDLERY PACE – 1710 metres

PARK RUN – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding starting in excess of 200 race starts. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities. Slow to leave the mobile barrier.

ZOLTON – Pre-race sample. Post-race sample.

 

RACE 5 – TOP WATER CARTERS CROOKWELL PACE – 1710 metres

RED ROCK – Tired to be beaten 62m and a warning was issued. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormal findings.

BETTOR BE LUCKY – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding starting in excess of 200 race starts. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities.Post-race sample.

THE REAL ROCKETMAN NZ – Tired to be beaten 58m and a warning was issued. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormal findings.

PRINCE PARKER – Tired to be beaten 70m and a warning was issued. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormal findings.

SUNSHINE KARAMEA – Pre-race sample.

 

RACE 6 – DOM FALK COMMUNICATIONS & SECURITY PACE– 1710 metres

AERODYNE GUY – Pre-race sample.

WHYIMAN – Post-race sample.

BOB SLOY – Tired to be beaten 59m with a post-race veterinary examination revealing the gelding to be lame in the left hind leg. Connections were advised that BOB SLOY would be stood down until the completion of satisfactory veterinary clearance. 

SHARK DANCER – Galloped racing around the first turn and subsequently broke a hopple carrying strap. SHARK DANCER was then retired from the race and failed to finish the course. A warning was issued against the racing manners of the gelding.

NONEWS IS GOODNEWS – Galloped after the start and a warning was issued.

 

RACE 7 – HRNSW GURANTEED LADYSHIP PACE– 1710 metres

SHEZA LENNY – Hung in leaving the back straight on the final occasion. Held up and unable to be fully tested in the run to the finish.

SECRET SEA – Post-race sample.

MOVINTOHELLANDBACK – Pre-race sample.

 

RACE 8 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 2240 metres

MIGHTY JOLT – Over-raced during the early and middle stages.

THE GREEK GENERAL – Held up and unable to be fully tested in the run to the finish.

ARK ALERT – Post-race sample.

PHILANDERING CHEF – Over-raced during the early and middle stages. Held up over the concluding stages and unable to be fully tested.

MAJOR MUCHA – Pre-race sample.

 

RACE 9 – GOULBURN SOLDIERS CLUB PACE – 1710 metres

General – The start of this race was delayed slightly due to a gear adjustment being conducted on HEAVENLY BELLE.

CONSTANTINA – Pre-race sample. Post-race sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 3 – Alex Alchin – Rule 268A(1) $50
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – Testo Bromac – Stood Down 4 trials & 28 days Race 6 – Bob Sloy – Veterinary Clearance
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Jack Brown – Failure to provide sample as directed
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil