Stewards Report

Office of Racing Integrity

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

STEWARDS REPORT

CLUB		LAUNCESTON PACING CLUB
DATE		12 JULY 2024
WEATHER		OVERCAST
TRACK		GOOD
STEWARDS PANEL	CHAIR	M CASTILLO
PANEL		N FINNIGAN
PANEL/ DATA		B HINE
INSPECTIONS		D LUTTRELL
SWABS		M ROBINSON
VETERINARIAN		R BLACKWELL

RACE 1  –  BEVAN LEE’S BUTCHERY STAKES –  2200M - MOBILE START

HY ON A HILL – A post race swab sample was taken from the winner.

RACE 2  –  LADBROKES ODDS SURGE PACE –  2200M - MOBILE START

SOULWRITER – Held up for a clear run in the home straight before gaining a inside run only over the concluding stages.

ONEOFTHELADS – Showed gait speed before progressing forward to eventually lead the event in the back straight. Had a gear malfunction on entering the home straight when the cord to activate the dolly’s wrapped around the hopples which placed him at a disadvantage. This was confirmed by the stewards coming off the track when the driver reported it.

LALIBELA NZ – Had a tendence to over race while racing in the lead of the one wide line.

CLASSY COUNTESS – Obtained a inside run over the concluding stages.

DEADLY ASSASSIN – Caught wide early and restrained to the rear after the start.

TAXI METER – After showing gait speed was caught wide in the early stages before restraining to get a trailing position in the back straight on the first occasion. Left a trailing position at the 900m to race three wide.

CINOCAL JAMANE – Showed gait speed to lead the event and pulled hard in front before gaining a trailing position in the back straight on the first occasion. Held up for a clear run approaching the home straight before gaining an inside run because of a gear malfunction on the leader. Stewards questioned the driver in relation to the tactics that were adopted in the event why he elected to go forward at the start, when the trainer’s instructions to the stewards were that they were going to restrain and come late. Driver reported that he was not aware of the instructions and believed his best options were to go forward given the inside runners. Stewards advised the trainer to ensure his drivers are fully aware of the instructions given in future.

Stewards questioned Drivers Mitch Ford (CINOCAL JAMANE) and Robert Walters (LALIBELA NZ) into reasons why LALIBELA NZ raced roughly and lost ground at the 400m. After taking evidence from both drivers and stewards acting on their own observations it was established that CINOCAL JAMANE while racing keenly hung outwards and placed LALIBELA NZ in restricted room and as a result raced roughly and lost some ground. Stewards could not blame any driver for the incident other than a warning on CINOCAL JAMANE racing manners. 

RACE 3  –  CHARTLEY ESTATE STAKES –  2200M - MOBILE START

I WANT IT ALL NZ – Showed gait speed to lead the event.

NAPATATACK SAM –Raced at the lead of the three wide line over the final 900m.

CE PE THREE –After showing gait speed gained the position outside the leader before gaining a trailing position in the middle stages. Pulled hard during the event. Raced three wide over the final 800m.

IM QUITE AMERICAN – A post race swab taken from the winner.

ELENNA – Caught wide early after showing gait speed and gained the position outside the leader. Gave ground over the concluding stages.

NINE DIAMONDS – Out of position at the start, Driver fined. Restrained at the start and gave ground over the concluding stages. Was placed on its last chance to race competitively. Post race veterinarian examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

LIFEOFBRIAN – Out of position at the start, Driver fined. Restrained at the start and raced three wide in a trailing position.

BRIAN WHO – Gave ground over the concluding stages.

PADDY MACH –Held up behind a tiring runner entering and the early part of the home straight before having to shift inwards to gain a clear run.

 

RACE 4  –  LADBROKES FAST WITHDRAWALS PACE –  1680 M - MOBILE START

MARV DREAMING –Was caught racing three wide in the early stages before having to restrain and get a trailing position. Severely checked at the 400m by another runner.

NOBLEZZZ ADVICE –Severely checked at the 400m by another runner.

MISS DUTTON – Shifted out abruptly and broke at the 400m despite efforts from the driver severely checking several drivers.

ROLL WITH ANGEL – Broke in the early part of the score up resulting in the filly being well out of position at the start. Was placed out of the draw in future mobile events.

NOT YET MUM – Severely checked by another runner at the 400m.

Stewards questioned Trainer C Howlett and driver M Howlett into the racing manners of MISS DUTTON in particularly at the 400m when the filly shifted outwards abruptly despite the efforts from the driver resulting in several other runners being severely checked and breaking gate. Both parties could not offer any excuse, so the stewards stood MISS DUTTON down to the completion of 2 satisfactory trials before being nominated again. Stewards also took into account the filly’s previous record.

Trainer Todd Rattray was issued with a reprimand under provisions of Rule 210 for the late driver declaration on ULTIMATE MOD. Stewards took into account trainer Todd Rattray’s excellent record in relation to this offence.

RACE 5  –  LEES ORCHARD STAKES –  2200M – MOBILE START

OCTAGONISE –Showed gait speed to lead the event. Inconvenienced off the back straight resulting in contact to marker pegs when being challenged for the lead.

YARECKON IM SWEET – Left a trailing position racing into the back straight to progress forward before challenging for the lead off the back straight.

CAPTAIN DAN NZ –Inconvenienced in the final stages behind a tiring horse.

KENYA NZ –Left a trailing position off the front straight after receiving the bell to race three wide.

MY ULTIMATE ROMEO – Raced three wide in a trailing position into the back straight after receiving the bell.

Stewards questioned Drivers Robert Walters (YARECKON IM SWEET) and Charlie Castles (OCTAGONISE) into an incident racing in the back straight on the first occasion when YARECKON IM SWEET challenged for the lead despite efforts from the leader to hold him out. After taking evidence from both drivers and stewards acting on their own observations found driver Robert Walters guilty of a charge under provisions of Rule 168 (1) (d). The particulars of the charge being that Mr Robert Walters drove in an intimidatory manner when challenging for the lead resulting in Charlie Castles (OCTAGONISE) being taken inwards and racing inside and contacting marker pegs and relinquishing that position. The drivers license of Robert Walters was suspended for a period of 3 race dates to commence on 21 July 2024 until the 2 August 2024.

 

RACE 6  –  LADBROKES SAME RACE MULTI PACE –  1680M – MOBILE START

The start of this race was delayed due to a Mildura Harness race running late.

SPORTY GRANT – Slow to begin.

NORBET – Held up for a clear run in the home straight and shifted inwards to gain a clear run.

FRANCO TYSON – Showed gait speed to lead the event.

KELLYS DELIGHT – Shifted out under pressure in the run to the finish.

RACE 7  –  RARE. EARTH PACE –  2200M- MOBILE START

SERENGETI SUNRISE –In the early part of the score up SERENGETI SUNRISE contacted the barrier arm and was back pacing shortly after. Showed gait speed to lead the event.

MODERN JIVE – After showing early gait speed to sit outside the leader and gaining a trail in the middle stages commenced to give tire entering the back straight after receiving the bell and was beaten by a margin of more than 100m. Trainer was advised the gelding will be required to trial to the satisfactory of stewards on one occasion. Trainer advised stewards the gelding will be sent for a spell.

A post race veterinarian examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

GALAXY DANCER – After showing gait speed was caught racing wide before gaining the position outside the leader. Racing to the 1400m the gelding was retired from the event as the driver advised stewards that it did not feel right in its action. Trainer was advised that GALAXY DANCER will be stood down to the completion of a satisfactory trial. A post race veterinarian examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

NOVA BAXTER – Raced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start.

JACKSON NEPTUNE –Pulled hard in the score up.

SHARMEY –Raced wide middle and late to race outside the leader.

RACE 8  –  FAITHFUL PARK STUD STAKES –  1680 M-  MOBILE START

ROYAL REACTOR – Out of position as the start. Driver reprimanded.

COVEFFE HUSTLER – Caught racing wide in the early stages before progressing forward to gain the position outside the leader.

Trainer Geoffrey Smith advised stewards that he will be instructing his driver Kayleb Williams on LAID BACK KENNY to go forward from this barrier which is a change of tactics from his previous starts. Stewards noted his comments.

 

RACE MEETING SUMMARY

	RACE	DETAILS	AHRR
SUSPENSIONS	5.	ROBERT WALTERS – Intimidatory Driving- 3 Race dates. Start- 21-07-2024 – 02-08-2024	168 (1) (d)
FINES	3.	NATHAN FORD – Fine $100.00- Fail to come into position. MITCH FORD – Fine $100.00- fail to come into position.	162 (1) (h)   162 (1) (h)
REPRIMANDS	8.	ROHAN HILLIER- Out of position at the start.	162 (1) (h)
HORSE ACTIONS	4.     4.   7. 7.	MISS DUTTON- HUNG OUT SEVERLY AND BROKE CHECKING SEVERAL HORSES. ROLL WITH ANGEL- BROKE IN THE SCORE UP MODERN JIVE – POOR PERFORMANCE. GALAXY DANCER- POOR PERFORMANCE	SD 2 TRIALS     SD 1 TRIAL   SD 1 TRIAL SD 1 TRIAL
PRE-RACE SWABS	1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.	SWIATEK LIES LALIBELA MACHS MARETA NZ ROLL WITH ANGEL MOST PERFECT MAJOR KELLYS DELIGHT JACKSON NEPTUNE ROYAL REACTOR
POST RACE SWABS	1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.	SVITOLINA LEIS HORRIE OTARA IM QUITE AMERICAN WILD RUMMY OCTAGONISE CAMELOT JEDIMASTER SERENGETI SUNRISE ALBERIO
ADJOURNED/PENDING INQUIRIES		Brian Mackrill – Horse- NORBET- Burr attached to the cart.