Stewards Report

Office of Racing Integrity

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

 

STEWARDS REPORT

CLUB		LAUNCESTON   PACING   CLUB
DATE		FRIDAY   06th   DECEMBER   2024
WEATHER		FINE
TRACK		GOOD
STEWARDS PANEL	CHAIR	N Finnigan
PANEL		M Castillo       B Hine (Data)
CHECK IN/INSPECTIONS		R Simpson
SWAB		E Morice-Smith
STARTER		A Emery
VETERNARIAN		Dr G Robins
MEDCAL PROVIDER		Medical Edge

RACE 1  –  LADBROKES BLACKBOOK STAKES  –  2200m  Mobile

DUCANE – Led the event, only to give ground over the concluding stages, beaten in excess of 70 metres. A routine post-race Veterinary examination found no obvious indicators which may help explain the below par performance. On questioning, connections were at a loss to explain the performance, indicating the gelding had worked well since its last performance. Further, connections indicated they would have DUCANE examined by their Veterinary Surgeon, including having blood work done. Stewards accepted the undertakings of connections, taking no action other than to note the circumstances and to instruct the connections that should anything come to light which may help explain the performance they were to notify the Offices of Racing Integrity Stewards at their earliest convenience.

ALL ABOUT IVY – Worked forward from the start to be positioned leading the one-out line. Obtained cover near the 1600.  Tended to hang in.

FORSAKEN ME – Back from its allotted position at the start, driver G Rattray was reminded of his obligations in having his drive on the gate until the start is effected.

MORE THAN THIS – Back from its allotted position at the start, driver M Ford was reminded of his obligations in having his drive on the gate until the start is effected.

MEMPHIS – Back from its allotted position at the start, driver K Williams was reminded of his obligations in having his drive on the gate until the start is effected.

RACE 2  –   LADBROKES MATES MODE HOSTED POTS PACE–  1680m  Mobile

JAMES IN CHARGE – Failed to fill its allotted position as the mobile passed the candy pole.

JUSTIFY – Failed to fill its allotted position as the mobile passed the candy pole.

General: Drivers R Hillier and M Yole were both reprimanded for failing to have their respective horses in position as the mobile passed the candy pole [AHR Rule 162(1)(i)].

RACE 3  –   LADBROKES RACING CLUB PACE  –  1680m  Mobile

KOZACZYNSKI – Gave ground over the concluding stages, beaten in excess of 60 metres, albeit with an individual mile rate of 2:01.5. Cast an off-hind plate during the event. A routine post-race Veterinary examination found no obvious abnormalities. Connections confirmed that the performance tonight was consistent with its better performances, adding where possible will be look for more appropriate races.

DARE YOU TO MOVE – Worked forward from the start, left racing wide for the first 800 metres. Gave ground over the final stages, beaten in excess of 60 metres. A routine post-race Veterinary examination found no obvious issues. Stewards in assessing the performance gave the benefit of the doubt based on racing wide and this being the first registered race start for seven(7) months.

MAJOR IDEAL – Back from its allotted position at the start, driver N Ford was reminded of his obligations in having his drive on the gate until the start is effected. Gave ground over the concluding stages beaten in excess of 60 metres, albeit with an individual mile rate of 2:01.4. A routine post-race Veterinary examination found no obvious abnormalities. Connections confirmed that the performance tonight was consistent with its better performances, adding where possible will look for more appropriate races.

KINGOFTHEKLONDIKE – Back from its allotted position at the start, driver B Davis was reminded of his obligations in having his drive on the gate until the start is effected.

PARTY BLAZE – Back from its allotted position at the start, driver C Castles was reminded of his obligations in having his drive on the gate until the start is effected.

RACE 4  –  STACEY LEAR PHOTOGRAPHY STAKES  –  2200m  Mobile

TIGERLICIOUS – Tended to over-race.

RAMBUNCTIOUS – Tended to over-race.

RACE 5  –  FAITHFUL PARK STUD PACE  –  2200m  Mobile

GROVE DALE – Began well to lead, under pressure from the 800, beaten 37 metres. A post-race Veterinary examination failed to find any obvious abnormalities. On questioning, trainer D Braun firstly stated that he felt GROVE DALE was wrongly assessed in the betting market adding he was not overly disappointed with the performance particularly considering the early speed which left GROVE DALE wanting over the latter stages, trainer Braun further stated that he would be looking to have GROVE DALE driven with cover in the future wherever possible.

KIAVINO STRIDE – Tended to over-race and hang in.

ITS SUPER EASY NZ – Back from its allotted position despite the efforts of its driver.

LALIBELA NZ – Back from its allotted position despite the efforts of its driver.

RACE 6  –  VIZPIX BROADCAST SERVICES STAKES  –  2200m  Mobile

PARK LANE NZ – Tended to over-race.

COLBY ART – Had difficulty in securing clear running.

LAID BACK KENNY – Tended to over-race.

GOTTAHAVEAHOBBIE – Had difficulty in securing clear running.

RACE 7  –  THE BOTTLE-O HADSPEN PACE  –  1680m  Mobile

JUMPING JOLT – Back from its allotted position at the start, driver T Ford was reminded of her obligations in having her drive on the gate until the start is effected.

SHARMEY – Tended to over-race.

ONEHANDONEBOUNCE – Back from its allotted position at the start, driver R Hillier although acknowledging he was slow to urge the gelding forward in the early stages of the score-up, stated he was unable to have ONEHANDONEBOUNCE on the gate despite his efforts. Stewards gave the benefit of the doubt on this occasion however reminded driver Hillier of his obligations in having his drive on the gate until the start is effected, suggesting that when drawn wide he needs to be in position early in the score-up.

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Supplementary Report: Hobart Friday 29th November, 2024 – Race 4 NANCYS HOPE

Connections of NANCYS HOPE contacted Stewards reporting they had had the mare examined by their Veterinary Surgeon after performing so poorly. The examination, which included scans, showed NANCYS HOPE was badly in season, with other clinical issues detected. Connections although originally felt a spell would be in the best interest of the mare, the Veterinary advice was to give her a light week, but return her to full work shortly after. Connections will act under the Veterinary advice, however, will monitor NANCYS HOPE’s progress, and will not nominate the mare until confident she can perform in the required manner.

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RACE MEETING SUMMARY

	RACE	DETAILS	AHR Rule
SUSPENSIONS:  0		NIL
FINES:   0		NIL
REPRIMANDS:	2	Rohan HILLIER; Out of Position Passing Candy Pole	162(1)(i)
	2	Mark YOLE; Out of Position Passing Candy Pole	162(1)(i)
HORSE ACTIONS:  0		NIL
PRE-RACE SWABS:  2	6	CHEETAH LODGE
	7	YARECKON IM SWEET
POST RACE SWABS:   7		ALL WINNERS
POST RACE TCO2:  0		NIL
FOLLOW UPS:  1		Race 1: DUCANE – Poor Performance
ADJOURNED/PENDING INQUIRIES:   0		NIL