Stewards Report

Office of Racing Integrity

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

 

STEWARDS REPORT

CLUB		LAUNCESTON   PACING   CLUB
DATE		SUNDAY   17th   NOVEMBER  2024
WEATHER		FINE
TRACK		GOOD
STEWARDS PANEL	CHAIR	N Finnigan
PANEL		C Ellson (Data)      M Castillo
CHECK IN/INSPECTIONS		D Luttrell    L O’Brien     E Morice-Smith      B Hine
SWAB		B Hine      E Morice-Smith      M Castillo (Assist)
STARTER		A Emery
VETERNARIAN		Dr M Fitzgerald
MEDCAL PROVIDER		Medical Edge

RACE 1  –  LADBROKES RACING CLUB TWO-YEAR-OLD  –  1680m  Mobile

OUR WILLOW – Raced rough after the start. Tired over the concluding stages, beaten in excess of 70 metres. A post-race Veterinary inspection found the filly displaying solid upper respiratory sounds. Stewards acting on Veterinary advice stood OUR WILLOW down from racing until connections forward on a favourable Veterinary clearance certificate, which includes a satisfactory endoscopic report.

VINNI THE GANGSTER – Having its first registered race start. Raced green in the score-up, contributing to the gelding being back from its allotted position at the start. A warning was issued. Subjected to post-race blood sampling for TCO2 analysis.

SHEZALLLOLLIES– Stewards questioned trainer S Davis over the performance of SHEZALLLOLLIES, which after racing in a marker line position failed to run on over the concluding stages, beaten in excess of 50 metres. Trainer Davis explained that he was not overly disappointed with the filly’s performance, stating that at this stage of her racing career SHEZALLLOLLIES lacks the top speed to keep up with her competitors, particularly over the final stages, however added he believes the filly is on the improve. The evidence was noted as tendered.

IDEN REGAL WAVE – Raced wide throughout.

RACE 2  –   BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS FUNCTION WITH US FOR 1 DECEMBER STAKES  –  2200m  Mobile

FREMONT STREET – Caught wide early before being restrained to the rear of the field, once in this position tended to over-race and pull hard.

GYPSY AMOUR – Began well to be positioned outside the leader, gave ground sharply leaving the 500, beaten in excess of 130 metres. A post-race Veterinary inspection could find no obvious abnormalities. Stewards questioned connections regarding the performance who acknowledged their disappointment, indicating that armed with the knowledge of the performance of its stablemate, OUR WILLOW, in Race 1, they intend to have both GYPSY AMOUR and OUR WILLOW examined by their private Veterinary Surgeon. Stewards deemed the performance of GYPSY AMOUR well below the required standard and as such stood the mare down pending connections forwarding on a favorable Veterinary clearance certificate.

ITS SUPER EASY NZ – Had difficulty in securing clear running over the concluding stages.

VELOCITY STRIDE – Tended to over-race and pull hard.

RACE 3  –   TASSIE GOLDEN APPLE SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER STAKES  –  1680m  Mobile

LAID BACK – Caught wide early after failing to secure a forward position, subsequently restrained to the rear of the field.

KENYA NZ – Had difficulty in securing clear running over the concluding stages.

JUMPING JOLT – Held up for clear running until on the home turn.

RACE 4  –  FIND US ON FACEBOOK PACE  –  2200m  Mobile

DIDYALOUSAROOSTA – Broke gait entering the first turn. Given the benefit of the doubt with regard its performance after being checked on the first turn and racing ungenerously from that point on.

MAGOMEDOV– Inconvenienced on the first turn when DIDYALOUSAROOSTA broke gait.

SETTEBELLO – Inconvenienced on the first turn when DIDYALOUSAROOSTA broke gait.

SWIMINTHERIVER NZ – Unsuccessful at an early challenge for the lead. Restrained to take up the position in behind the leader entering the first turn.

IDEN LADY LINCOLN – Inconvenienced on the first turn when DIDYALOUSAROOSTA broke gait.

KARALTA ARTEMIS – Checked on the first turn when DIDYALOUSAROOSTA broke gait.

IDEN BLACK PRINCE – Inconvenienced on the first turn when DIDYALOUSAROOSTA broke gait.

DAZZLE ME NZ – Checked on the first turn when DIDYALOUSAROOSTA broke gait.

General: Stewards questioned driver T Hillier regarding his movement with DIDYALOUSAROOSTA closer to the markers shortly after the start, which appeared to tighten the running of KARALTA ARTEMIS. On hearing evidence from driver Hillier, and reviewing the official race footage, Stewards noted the following: KARALTA ARTEMIS had raced rough a number of times during the score-up, dropping back from its allotted position, in particular shortly before the start. As a result of KARALTA ARTEMIS losing ground driver Hillier shifted in behind the leader, at or about the same time KARALTA ARTEMIS returned to a pace and gained ground quickly, these combined movements resulted in both geldings being driven for the one position and KARALTA ARTEMIS being tightened for racing room. Stewards after considering all the circumstances, gave the benefit of the doubt to driver Hillier taking no action other than to issue a reprimand for careless driving and remind him of obligations when changing racing lines, particularly in the early stages of a race [AHR Rule 168(1)(a)].

General: Stewards questioned drivers T Hillier (DIDYALOUSAROOSTA) and N Ford (SWIMINTHERIVER NZ) into the reason why, shortly after entering the first turn, DIDYALOUSAROOSTA broke gait, Stewards, after considering the evidence tendered by the drivers, reviewing the official race footage and taking their own observations into account, charged driver Ford  for “crossing” with SWIMINTHERIVER NZ, to a position behind the leader, however when doing so, failing to adhere to the required tolerances as specified in AHR Rule 165 and thereby causing DIDYALOUSAROOSTA to be checked by its driver before contacting the sulky of SWIMINTHERIVER NZ, with the ultimate result being SWIMINTHERIVER NZ breaking gait. Driver Ford originally pled not guilty, but on reflection changed his plea to guilty, and Stewards after hearing submissions on penalty, suspended driver Ford’s licence to drive for four(4) Tasmanian Race Dates, making him eligible to resume race driving on Monday December 2nd, 2024 [AHR Rule 163(1)(a)(i)].

RACE 5  –   6TY BANDBOX PRELUDE  –  2200m  Mobile

TAMBROS TILLY – Held up for clear running until well into the home straight. It was noted whilst held up, over-raced and pulled hard.

MOVESLIKEALADY – Will continue to be excluded from the barrier draw in mobile start events after failing to fill its allotted position at the start.

RACE 6  –   NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS GLOBE DERBY PRELUDE  –  2200m  Mobile

SERIOUSLY SAM – Inconvenienced when momentarily locking wheels with VINCENZO which was improving to its outside when full of running approaching the 200.

IDEN KAMAKAZI – Raced wide from the 1800, progressing forward before positioned outside the leader approaching the 1400. Gave ground over the concluding stages. Subjected to a post-race Veterinary examination which revealed no obvious issues.

VINCENZO – Held up for clear running on the home turn and when easing wider in search of clear running momentarily locked wheels with SERIOUSLY SAM approaching the 200.

ROCK AMOUR – Reinstated in the barrier draw for races conducted under mobile start conditions after satisfying reinclusion requirements.

STRANDED LOLLIPOP – Will continue to be excluded from the barrier draw in mobile start events after failing to fill its allotted position at the start.

General: Stewards questioned driver J Duggan over his tactics on, and overall performance of, IDEN KAMAKAZI. Accompanying driver Duggan was trainer A Duggan. Driver Duggan stated that after securing the one-out, one-back position early, VINCENZO, which was positioned leading the one-out line was significantly restrained giving the impression that driver J Watson was looking for cover, and as such driver Duggan elected to race wide around the field. Adding to this decision was the knowledge that MIKI SANZ had also been switched wider to improve and driver Duggan felt that after being placed leading the one-out line he would again receive cover with MIKI SANZ’s improvement. These tactics however went astray as driver Watson urged VINCENZO forward, holding IDEN KAMAKAZI wide for 400 metres, and enabling MIKI SANZ to return to a midfield trailing position. Finally, on being questioned on the performance, driver Duggan stated that the effort required to race wide and find the position leading the one-out line, ultimately had an adverse effect on IDEN KAMAKAZI, contributing to the gelding giving ground over the concluding staged. Stewards on considering the evidence of driver Duggan took no action other than to note the circumstance believing the tactics adopted although not proving profitable were reasonable under the circumstances.

RACE 7  –  LADBROKES BLACKBOOK FFA  –  2200m  Mobile

MAGNETIC TERROR NZ – Shifted out after the start checking GLENLEDI ELVIS NZ.

GLENLEDI ELVIS NZ– Checked shortly after the start and broke gait.

STEPPING STONES – Inconvenienced after the start when GLENLEDI ELVIS NZ broke gait.

MISS PAPENHUYZEN – Inconvenienced after the start when GLENLEDI ELVIS NZ broke gait.

RICK REILLY NZ – Tired badly, beaten in excess of 100 metres. Connections expressed their disappointment with the performance. Stewards deemed the performance well below the required standard and subsequently stood down from racing until satisfactorily completing one(1) qualifying trial.

General: Driver J Chibnall pled guilty to a charge of careless driving through failing to keep MAGNETIC TERROR NZ from shifting ground shortly after the start, which resulted in contact with her sulky to the near-hind leg of GLENLEDI ELVIS NZ causing that gelding to break gait, inconveniencing other runners. Stewards after considering driver Chibnall’s guilty plea and her driving record fined her $300 [AHR Rule 168(1)(a)].

RACE 8  –  FAMILY FUN DAY SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER PACE–  1680m  Mobile

SERENGETI SUNRISE– Broke gait early in the score-up and failed to settle resulting in the gelding failing to fill its allotted position at the start, effectively taking no competitive part in the event. SERENGETI SUNRISE will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start events.

RACE 9  –  LADBROKES OWN SPRING STAKES–  2200m  Mobile

A GOOD RED – Had difficulty in securing clear running over the concluding stages.

ARTS CLASSIC– Forced to race wide from the 800, gave ground over the concluding stages, beaten in excess of 100 metres. A post-race Veterinary Examination failed to detect any adverse findings. On questioning trainer S Davis over the performance of ARTS CLASSIC stated that the gelding can prove to be a difficult horse to drive and can simply switch off mid-race, adding that ARTS CLASSIC is best suited to racing around the smaller Burnie track. Stewards gave the benefit of the doubt over the performance based on the evidence and the fact ARTS CLASSIC, however informed trainer Davis they would be in contact to see how the gelding had faired over the ensuing days.

ONLINE MODEL– Subjected to a post-race Veterinary Examination after tiring badly, beaten in excess of 120 metres. On examination ONLINE MODEL was found to have a heavy nasal discharge. Stewards acting under Veterinary advice, stood ONLINE MODEL down from racing until connections can forward on a Veterinary Clearance.

I WANT IT ALL – Had difficulty in securing clear running over the concluding stages.

ROCKS ROY – Had difficulty in securing clear running over the concluding stages.

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Supplementary – OUR WILLOW (Race 1) & GYPSY AMOUR (Race 2)

Stewards spoke with trainer L Rand on Monday November 18 with respect to the welfare of OUR WILLOW and GYPSY AMOUR which had both under performed on Sunday afternoon. Trainer Rand was happy with the manner his two horses had pulled up the next day, adding he some theory as to why they had not performed as may have been expected. Trainer Rand added both OUR WILLOW and GYPSY AMOUR would be seen by his Veterinary Surgeon the following day and would inform Stewards of any adverse findings or indicators which may help explain the performances.

Supplementary – RICK REILLY NZ (Race 7)

Stewards spoke with trainer W Yole on Monday November 18 with respect to the welfare of RICK REILLY NZ which was returning to racing after ten(10) months off and performed poorly, beaten 103.2 metres. Trainer Yole expressed his disappointment with RICK REILLY NZ, and was at a loss to help explain the performance. Trainer Yole added RICK REILLY NZ would be seen by his Veterinary Surgeon in the ensuing days and would inform Stewards of any adverse findings or indicators which may help explain the performances.

Supplementary – ARTS CLASSIC (Race 9)

Stewards spoke with trainer S Davis on Tuesday November 19 with respect to the welfare of ARTS CLASSIC which was beaten 107.2 metres. Trainer Davis confirmed ARTS CLASSIC had returned to his stables fit and bright, eating up well and showing no ill signs of Sunday’s race. Trainer Davis confirmed that he would endeavour to restrict ARTS CLASSIC’s racing to the smaller Burnie track where it seems to prefer to race.

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RACE MEETING SUMMARY

	RACE	DETAILS	AHR Rule
SUSPENSIONS:  1	4	Nathan FORD; Crossing  –  4 Tasmanian Race Dates	163(1)(a)(i)
FINES:  1	7	Jordan CHIBNALL; Carelessly Shifting Ground  –  $300	168(1)(a)
REPRIMANDS:  1	4	Troy HILLIER; Carelessly Shifting Ground	168(1)(a)
HORSE ACTIONS:  4	1	OUR WILLOW; Poor Performance  –  Stood Down Vet Clearance inc Scope
	2	GYPSY AMOUR; Poor Performance  –  Stood Down Vet Clearance
	6	ROCK AMOUR; Back In Mobile Draw  –  BMD
	7	RICK REILLY NZ; Poor Performance  –  Stood Down 1 Trial
	8	SERENGETI SUNRISE; BSU OPS  –  ODM
	9	ONLINE MODEL; Poor Performance VXAR –  Stood Down Vet Clearance
PRE-RACE SWABS:  10	1	SMILING MIA           OURTIGER
	2	VELOCITY STRIDE
	3	JORGE STREET
	4	FUN TO LOVE NZ
	5	SWIATEK LEIS
	6	SMOOTH MACHETE
	7	GLENLEDI ELVIS NZ
	8	JO AN JO
	9	HAY MIKI
POST RACE SWABS:   9		ALL WINNERS
POST RACE TCO2:   2	1	VINNI THE GANGSTER
	4	IDEN LADY LINCOLN
FOLLOW UPS:  4	1	OUR WILLOW – Poor Performance
	2	GYPSY ARMOUR – Poor Performance
	7	RICK REILLY NZ – Poor Performance
	9	ARTS CLASSIC – Poor Performance
ADJOURNED/PENDING INQUIRIES:  0		NIL