Stewards Report

Office of Racing Integrity

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

STEWARDS REPORT

CLUB		LAUNCESTON PACING CLUB
DATE		SUNDAY  06  OCTOBER  2024
WEATHER		FINE
TRACK		GOOD
STEWARDS PANEL	CHAIR	M Castillo
PANEL		G Griffin       C Ellson (Data)
INSPECTIONS		E O’Sign
SWABS		M Robinson….L O’Brien
STARTER		A Emery
VETERNARIAN		Dr  M Fitzgerald
MEDCAL PROVIDER		Medical Edge

 

RACE 1 – LADBROKES OWN SPRING TWO YEAR OLD.  –  1680m  Mobile

JOES PLACE -Showed gate speed to lead the event and surrendered the lead to obtain a trail in the early stages. Commenced to give ground from the 600m. Post race veterinarian examination revealed slight rubbing to the inside of its knee. A warning was issued for poor performance.

GRIMSHAW BAY – Showed gate speed to sit outside the leader then progressed forward to lead the event.

SMOOTH REASON –Restrained at the start.

RACE 2 – LADBROKES FAST WITHDRAWALS PACE– 2200m Mobile

JILLIBY MENDOZA- Showed gate speed and gained a trail behind the leader.

ARTS CLASSIC- Restrained at the start. Commenced to give ground off the back straight on the final occasion. Post race veterinarian examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer advised that the gelding will be placed on its last chance to race competitively.

CAMELOT JEDIMASTER- Pre race veterinarian examination behind the barriers revealed the gelding had bitten its tongue and was passed fit to take its place in the field. Restrained after the start.

HURRICANE ROCK- Restrained at the start.

HOW SWEET- Showed gate speed to lead the event.

FIESTA STRIDE- Driver reprimanded for failing to maintain his position on the gate until the start. Restrained at the start. Gave ground over the concluding stages. Post race veterinarian examination of the gelding revealed the gelding to be lame in its near fore. A certificate of soundness will be required prior to its next race start.

RACE 3 – FIND US ON FACEBOOK STAKES– 2200m  Mobile

WATERFRONT NZ – Showed gate speed early and gained the position behind the leader. Left a trailing position in the back straight and progressed forward to lead the event. Driver fined for half carting.

FLEETWOOD ROCK – Driver fined for having his helmet undone.

KIVIK – Showed gate speed to lead the event and shortly after surrendered the leading position to the favorite.

KEAYANG FITZY- Left a trailing position in the middle stages to race three wide and gained the position outside the leader.

Stewards questioned driver Tiarna Ford WATERFRONT NZ into an incident racing into the back straight on the first occasion. Stewards after viewing the patrol films, taking evidence from the driver and acting on their own observations, issued a charge under provisions of Rule 163 (3). The charge being that driver failed to drive WATERFRONT NZ with its head behind the seat of the sulky being trailed. Tiarna Ford pleaded guilty of the charge and fined a sum of $100.00.

Stewards questioned driver Mitch Ford into reasons why he had his helmet again undone after being instructed by a steward to do it up on making his way to the parade ring. Driver Mitch Ford pleaded guilty to a charge issued under provisions of rule 159 A (1) (a) and fined a sum of $100.00.

RACE 4 – LADBROKES COMMUNITIES PACE– 2200m  Mobile

ULTIMATE MOD – Showed gate speed to lead the event.

JILLIBY SORRENTO- Sat outside the leader. Gave ground from the 600m to be beaten of a margin of more than 100m. Post race veterinarian examination revealed no abnormalities. The gelding will be required to trial to satisfactory of the stewards prior to its next race start.

SOHO UNDERTAKER- Showed gate speed. Driver suspended for causing interference.

OBLER- Suffered interference in the run.

MAJOR IDEAL- Out of position at the start. Driver reminded of her obligations. Suffered some interference due to an incident in front and was obliged to check as a result making the home turn.

A SHADOW OF DOUBT- Pulled hard at various stages of the event.

KEAYANG WOLFPACK- Suffered some interference as result of an incident in front and had to check making the home turn.

TELL THE BARTMAN- Stewards questioned the trainer in relation to the winning improved performance of the gelding. Trainer explained that the gelding had showed signs of improvement in its recent work and had taken some time to work out, since joining his stable. Trainer further advised that the gelding may have been suffering from a virus previously. Underwent a post -race veterinary examination after it was reported that the gelding was showing signs of colic.  The veterinarian surgeon confirmed colic on examination. Trainer advised that a veterinarian certificate will need to be supplied prior to its next race start.

Stewards questioned drivers Charlie Castles (OBLER), in the presence of claiming driver advocate Neville Webberley and Nathan Ford (SOHO UNDERTAKER) into the reasons why OBLER suffered interference making the home turn on the final occasion. After taking evidence from both drivers and comments from Mr. Webberley, Stewards acting on their own observations and viewing the official patrol films charged driver Nathan Ford under provisions of Rule 163 (1) (a) (iii). The particulars of the charge were that SOHO UNDERTAKER was shifted outwards by Mr. Ford to obtain a clear run entering the front straight on the final occasion resulting in contact to the hind legs of OBLER and as a result blundered.  MAJOR DEAL, (Hannah Van dongen) and KEAYANG WOLFPACK, (Kyle Pratten) who were following were both inconvenienced and checked as a result of this incident.

Driver Nathan Ford pleaded guilty to the charge. Stewards suspended his driver’s license for four (4) race dates.

RACE 5 – RARE EARTH STAKES– 2200m Mobile

IDEN KAMAKAZI- Showed gate speed. Broke free of interference making the first turn and given the geldings good record will be placed on its last chance to race truly.

LAID BACK- Broke free of interference making the turn into the back straight and was shifted wider on the track. Given the geldings good previous record was placed on its last chance to race truly.

ROCK THE TABLEAU- Caught racing wide in the early stages and progressed forward to gain the position outside the leader racing into the back straight on the first occasion.

SWEET AMOUR- Restrained at the start. Checked by its driver and broke gait. Warning issued.

GOTTAHAVEAHOBBIE- Showed gate speed to lead the event. Pulled hard during the run.

KEAYANG KEVIN- Began well and has been placed back in the draw.

Stewards questioned drivers Brodie Davis, (SWEET AMOUR) and Nathan Ford (KEAYANG KEVIN) in the presence of claiming driver advocate Neville Webberley into reasons why SWEET AMOUR broke gait in the back straight on the first occasion. After taking evidence from all parties, Stewards acting on their own observations and viewing the official patrol films it was established that KEAYANG KEVIN moved to a three wide position at this point resulting in SWEET AMOUR attempting to fill that position with his front legs. KEAYANG KEVIN attempted to shifted back down and SWEET AMOUR was checked by driver Brodie Davis and broke gait as a result. Stewards in not issuing a charge against driver Nathan Ford considered the evidence of Brodie Davis that he was not placed in restricted racing room by Mr. Ford and took hold as a precaution and the mare broke gait.   A warning has been issued against SWEET AMOUR for breaking.  Stewards did not take the matter any further on this evidence presented during the inquiry.

RACE 6  – TASSIE GOLDEN APPLE 1 DECEMBERE PACE–  1680m  Mobile

MISTA EAGLE- Showed gate speed.

JEREMY WELLS NZ- Caught racing wide in the early stages and progressed forward to sit outside the leader. Obtained a trailing position in the middle stages. Held up for a clear run in the run to the finish.

NOVA BAXTER- Sat outside the leader and obtained a trail in the middle stages. Held up in the early stages of the home straight.

MODERN POWER- Showed gate speed to lead the event.

FREE TO PLAY- Left a trailing position to sit outside the leader. Obtained a trailing position in the middle stages. Held up for a clear run over the vital stages. Driver questioned in relation to the tactics adopted. Inquiry adjourned. Post race veterinarian examination revealed no abnormalities.

MUCHO MOVER- Raced three wide with a trail late in the event.

DIDYALOUSAROOSTA- Left a trailing position turning into the front straight to receive the bell to lead the three wide line thereafter.

ART HUNTSMAN- Raced three wide in the latter stages in a trailing position.

SHOOIN- Raced three wide from the start and continued forward racing wide before gaining a position outside the leader racing off the front straight on the first occasion.

Stewards immediately following the running of this event opened an inquiry into the tactics that were adopted during the running of this event on the 3yo filly FREE TO PLAY trained by Victorian trainer Emma Stewart and driven by Mitch Ford.

Stewards after taking initial evidence from driver Mitch Ford adjourned this inquiry to allow the Stewards to make further inquiries into the betting of this event. A date will be set in the coming days to reconvene the inquiry at a day and time to be fixed.

RACE 7  –  BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS FUNCTION WITH US FOR 1 DECEMBER PACE–  2200m  Mobile

FREEASABYRD- Showed gate speed to lead the event. Shifted out under pressure in the run to the finish. Driver fined $100.00 for allowing his horse to shift out advantaging another runner.

BONNY MY BOY- Tired over the concluding stages resulting in a beaten margin of over 100m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to be lame in the near fore.   A veterinary certificate of soundness will be required prior to its next race start.

MAGIC JOE- Showed gate speed and obtained a trailing position in the early stages.

SMOOTH MACHETE- Showed gate speed to sit outside the leader.

HIGH FLYING HARRY NZ- Jibbed in the early stages of the score up.  A warning was issued. Restrained at the start.

ROYAL APPOINTMENT- Restrained at the start.

HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN NZ- Pulled hard during the event and tired. Trainer advised that the gelding will be placed on its last chance to race competitively.

RACKETEERS BOY NZ-Held up for a clear run over the concluding stages.

MESSERATI- Pulled hard in the run and hung inwards and contacted marker pegs and tired.  Placed on its last chance to race competitively.

WE SALUTE YOU-Obtained an inside run over the concluding stages.

RACE 8  –  TASSIE WASH PACE–  2200m  Mobile

GYPSY AMOURS - Showed gate speed.

OCTAGONISE- Three wide late in a trailing position.

GOBSMACKED-Showed gate speed to sit outside the leader and obtained a trailing position in the middle stages.

MACH ANGELO- Restrained at the start and raced three wide late in a trailing position.

IDEN BLACK PRINCE- Restrained at the start.

SETTEBELLO- Caught racing wide in the early stages and progressed forward to sit outside the leader.

 

 

 

 

RACE MEETING SUMMARY

	RACE	DETAILS	AHR Rule
SUSPENSIONS:  0	4.	NATHAN FORD- Suspended 4 race meetings. Cause Interference.	163(1)(a) (iii)
FINES:	3.	TIARNA FORD- Fine $100.00. Half Carting.	163(3)
	3.	MITCH FORD – Fine $100.00. – Failed to have his helmet affixed.	159A(1)(a)
	7.	MITCH FORD – Fine $100.00 – Allowed the horse to shift outwards in the finish.	162(1) (www)(c)
REPRIMANDS	2.	KYLE PRATTEN- Failed to maintain his position on the gate.	162(1)(j)
HORSE ACTIONS:	2.	FIESTA STRIDE- Vet Certificate required. Lame near fore.
	4.	TELL THE BARTMAN- Vet Certificate required. – Colic post race.
	4	TELL THE BARTMAN—Back in the draw.
	4	JILLIBY SORRENTO - Vet Certificate required
	5.	KEAYANG KEVIN – Back in the draw.
	7	BONNY MY BOY - Vet Certificate required.
PRE-RACE SWABS:   9	1	NIL
	2	HOW SWEET – (Urine) CAMELOT JEDIMASTER
	3	WATERFRONT NZ – (Urine) MAGNETIC TERROR – (Urine) PARDOE PLUGGA – (Urine) ROCKANDAHARDPLACE KEAYANG FITZY
	4	OBLER
	5	IDEN KAMAKAZI
	6	MISTA EAGLE
	7	ROYAL APPOINTMENT – (Urine) SMOOTH MACHETE
	8	OCTAGONISE GOBSMACKED
POST RACE SWABS:  8		ALL WINNERS
POST RACE TCO2:  1	1	SMOOTH REASON
FOLLOW UPS:		NIL
ADJOURNED/PENDING INQUIRIES:	6.	MITCH FORD- Race tactics on FREE TO PLAY.