Stewards Report

OFFICE OF RACING INTEGRITY HARNESS RACING STEWARDS REPORT

CLUB:LAUNCESTON PACING CLUB
DATE:SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER 2022		TRACK:GOOD WEATHER:FINE
STEWARDS:	R BROWN (CHAIRMAN) R NEAL (PANEL) C ELLSON (PANEL/DATA/INSPECTIONS) E CAMPBELL (CADET) (DATA ASSIST) D LUTTRELL (INSPECTIONS) M ROBINSON (SWABS)
VETERINARY SURGEON: STARTER:	DR I COLLIER A EMERY

Horses that competed at Hobart on Friday 21/10/22 underwent pre-race veterinary examinations and were passed suitable to race.

RACE 1 – DAKIN REFRIGERATION FREE FOR ALL– 2200 METRES

ROCKANDAHARDPLACE worked forward in the middle stages to race outside the leader.

DIAMONDS N CASH NZ shifted out under pressure in the home straight.

YOUNG ROOSTER obtained an inside run in the home straight.

LOCKAWAY KACIE gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 44 metres.

VINNY CHASE underwent a post-race veterinary examination after tiring to be beaten in excess of 121 metres. No abnormalities were detected and the gelding has been stood down until the completion of a satisfactory trial.

RACE 2 – TASSIE GOLDEN APPLE SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER 2022– 2200 METRES

TAROONA BROMAC NZ was out of position at the start and has been placed on its last chance in the draw.

MAJOR DAVVIN was caught three wide for the first 1000 metres before gaining a position in the running line.

PUNTARNO STRIDE NZ gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 49 metres.

KIWI BLOKE NZ underwent a post-race veterinary examination after tiring to be beaten in excess of 96 metres.No abnormalities were detected and after taking into account the geldings recent race record Stewards stood him down for a period of 14 days and until the completion of two satisfactory trials.

MAJOR GENERALJUJON underwent a post-race veterinary examination after tiring to be beaten in excess of 99 metres. No abnormalities were detected and the gelding has been stood down until the completion of a satisfactory trial.

TAROONA BROMAC NZ broke a near side guider during the run and was retired from the event. After Stewards inspected the gear Trainer B Yole was fined the sum of $200 under AHRR273(2)(c) for presenting the horse to race in gear of inferior quality.

RACE 3 – 6TY BANDBOX HEAT ONE – 2200 METRES

HIVOLTAGE GLENWOOD was restrained after the start.

MACARIA was restrained to the rear of the field after the start.

IDEN BOUTIQUE raced outside the leader throughout.

After beginning satisfactorily, I OF THE HURRIKANE has been reinstated in the mobile draw.

RACE 4 – NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS GLODE DERBY HEAT ONE–2200 METRES

THE GARDENER was slow to begin.

MUCHO MOVER was caught wide early before restraining to the rear of the field.

JUST TIGER was out of position at the start and has been placed on its last chance in the mobile draw.

ROCKNROLL WIZARD hung in and contacted marker pegs on the home turn.

JUST TIGER was held up early before gaining clear running in the home straight.

Stewards queried driver D Ford (PAWNBROKERS LAD) on the horses below par effort in this event. Mr Ford reported that the horse had been reshod during the week and had hit his knee tonight and was uncomfortable in the run. Mr Ford undertook to inform the trainer that remedial work needed to be done to the horses shoeing.

RACE 5 – COLLINS HOMES GRANNY SMITH HEAT ONE–2200 METRES

On return to all clear Driver M Yole (IDEN MISS LUCY) fourth placegetter lodged a protest against the third placegetter LESYA (L Older) alleging interference around the first turn and again in the home straight the final time. After taking evidence from both drivers as well as Trainer C Salter (IDEN MISS LUCY) and Owner B Rattray (LESYA), viewing the films and acting on their own observations Stewards dismissed the protest and gave All Clear on the judges numbers.

After an inquiry into the interference suffered to IDEN MISS LUCY driver L Older pleaded guilty to a charge under AHRR163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference. Particulars were that racing around the first turn he allowed LESYA to shift in when being driven forward and forced IDEN MISS LUCY to race inside several marker pegs. When determining penalty Stewards took into account Mr Olders clear record under this rule and his guilty plea however were mindful that this incident took place racing around the first turn. Stewards suspended Mr Older for a period of 2 race dates commencing immediately. 

IDEN MISS LUCY was momentarily held up for a clear run shortly after turning for home the final time.

RACE 6 –TASFREIGHT RAIDER STAKES HEAT ONE–2200 METRES

LANCELOT broke a hopple connector strap shortly after the start and broke before being retired from the event. The gear used was inspected and found to be in good condition.

After beginning satisfactorily IYLAC BEACH has been reinstated in the mobile draw.

RACE 7 – CROWN LAGER PACE–2200 METRES

BETTER AMOUR was caught wide early before restraining to the rear of the field.

BEAM ME UP CHOPPER was held up and unable to be fully tested.

WE SALUTE YOU pulled hard during the event.

REAL DIAMOND gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 44 metres.

HENRY HU NZ tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 50 metres and has been placed on its last chance to race competitively.

RACE 8 – LADBROKES STAKES–1680 METRES

All Clear was held on this race to allow Stewards to view the replays of the final stages of this event in regard to QUEENOFDANCE NZ which led the event galloping at approximately the 40 metre mark and continuing to gallop across the finish line. Stewards were satisfied that Driver M Yole had taken immediate action to restrain the mare and had not gained an unfair advantage when the mare galloped. As such All Clear was given on the Judges numbers.

At a subsequent inquiry Trainer B Yole was charged under AHRR273(2)(b) for presenting this mare to race in insecure gear after finding that the front carrier strap had came undone which had in turn caused QUEENOFDANCE to step out of its front hopple and gallop. When considering penalty Stewards took into account that this incident had changed the placings in this event and fined Mr Yole the sum of $400.

IMPULZE was out of position at the start and will continue to be out of the mobile draw.

LAID BACK KENNY refused to score up behind the mobile and was out of position at the start. After taking into consideration the horses race record the gelding will continue to be right out of the draw in future mobile events and will be required to trial satisfactorily in a mobile start trial.

MACH ANGELO was held up and unable to be fully tested.

TO THE LOOKOUT was held up and unable to be fully tested.

TRUE STEPPER was held up and unable to be fully tested.

RACE 9 – LONGFORD EQUINE CLINIC STAKES–2200 METRES

REMEMBER ME NOW NZ refused to score up and was out of position at the start. The gelding will be placed out of the draw in future mobile events.

BOLD CENTURIAN broke shortly after the start and has been placed on its last chance to race truly.

TURQUOISE STRIDE was caught wide early before working forward three wide to race outside the leader.

RACE 10 – TASSIE WASH PACE–2200 METRES

KIVIK initially refused to score up and was out of position at the start. The gelding will continue to be drawn wide in future mobile events.

JAMES DEAN NZ broke in the score-up and was well out of position at the start before taking no competitive part in the event. The gelding has been placed right out of the draw in future mobile events and has been stood down until the completion of a satisfactory mobile trial.

Driver B Miller (BEAST MODE) reported that her near side tyre had deflated during the race.

MACH BRILLIANCE underwent a post-race veterinary examination after tiring to be beaten in excess of 76 metres. No abnormalities were detected and the mare has been placed on its last chance to race competitively.

BIG GEM MONTANA underwent a post-race veterinary examination after tiring to be beaten in excess of 76 metres. No abnormalities were detected. After taking into account the geldings recent race record it has been stood down for a period of 14 days and until the completion of two satisfactory trials.

COOL SCOOTER NZ underwent a post-race veterinary examination after tiring to be beaten in excess of 77 metres. No abnormalities were detected and the gelding has been placed on its last chance to race competitively.

SUMMARY
REPRIMANDS	NIL
FINES	R2 – B YOLE – AHRR273(2)(c) -$200 – Inferior quality gear. R8 – B YOLE – AHRR273(2)(b) - $400 – Insecure gear.
SUSPENSIONS	R5 – L OLDER – AHRR163(1)(a)(iii) – 2 RACE DATES – Cause interference.  Commence midnight 23/10 expires midnight 30/10/2022
HORSE ACTIONS	R1 – VINNY CHASE – SD1T R2 – KIWI BLOKE – SD14D – SD2T R2 – MAJOR GENERALJUJON – SD1T R3 – I OF THE HURRIKANE – BMD R8 – IMPULZE – CODM R8 – LAID BACK KENNY – CRODM – SD1MST R9 – REMEMBER ME NOW NZ – ODM R10 – BIG GEM MONTANA – SD14D – SD2T R10 – KIVIK – CODM R10 – JAMES DEAN NZ – RODM – SD1MST
LICENSED PERSONS ACTIONS	NIL

PRE-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 1	ROCKANDAHARDPLACE
Race 2	THE BROOKLYN BRAWLER NZ
Race 3	I OF THE HURRIKANE
Race 4	MICKEY OH
Race 5	BAROOGA ROCK
Race 6	AGOUDA RULER
Race 7	LYNYRD SKYNRYD NZ
Race 8	VIGOROSO NZ & SPORTY BEN
Race 9	SPORTS ILLUSTRATOR
Race 10	BEAST MODE

POST-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 1	AHA REACTION
Race 2	THE BROOKLYN BRAWLER NZ
Race 3	IDEN BOUTIQUE
Race 4	MICKEY OH
Race 5	MELNROWLEY
Race 6	LONGFELLOW
Race 7	LYNRYD SKYNRYD NZ
Race 8	STEVIE JOLT
Race 9	SPORTS ILLUSTRATOR
Race 10	MILITARY MAN NZ

CHAIR : R BROWN

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Published 24 October 2022