Stewards Report

Steward Report

Mount Gambier – 2nd December 2025

Trainers with multiple runners in any one race provided Stewards with their intentions prior to the event.

RACE 1 – LADBROKES QUICK MULTI PACE – 1780MS

IM MOLLY MALONE – Gave ground from the 600 metres to eventually be beaten 82.0 metres, will be placed on its last chance to race competitively.

SHE WILL WANTANO – Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and 200 metres, however, utilised sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

SEA FLYER – Gave ground from the 400 metres to eventually be beaten 67.0 metres, a post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities, a warning was issued.

MARTIN MAGIC – Had difficulty finding a clear run over the final 200 metres and was never fully tested.

ELITE MOLLY – Broke gait free of interference in the score up, however, was in position when the start was effected, a warning was issued.

RACE 2 – OGR PACE – 1780MS

DARK AND HANDSOME - Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and 200 metres, however, when clear fully tested in the final straight.

EASTBRO ZARA – Hung out near the 600 metres, a warning was issued.

LOUISE LUCK – Broke gait free of interference as the field raced into the first turn, a warning was issued. Hung in and contacted marker pegs near the 200 metres, a further warning was issued.

RACE 3 – MAUREEN ASTON PACE – 2190SS

WATCH IT HAPPEN – Broke gait as the field raced into the first turn. Stewards questioned driver C. Walsh, along with L. Cook (BAYSIDE VICTORY) and M. Bellman (FAMOUS LABEL) regarding the circumstances around WATCH IT HAPPEN breaking gait. After taking evidence from all drivers and viewing race replays, Stewards determined that both BAYSIDE VICTORY and FAMOUS LABEL, which were racing on the outside of WATCH IT HAPPEN, hung in and BAYSIDE VICTORY forced WATCH IT HAPPEN down the track and their sulkies came together, causing the gelding to become unbalanced and break gait, Stewards determined that no drivers played a part in the incident and noted the circumstances.

BAYSIDE VICTORY – Hung in as the field raced towards the first turn, making contact with the sulky of WATCH IT HAPPEN, a warning was issued. Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and 200 metres, however, utilised the sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

FAMOUS LABEL – Hung in as the field raced towards the first turn, a warning was issued.

RACE 4 – SUE EARL & RAY LATTIN PACE – 1780MS

OCEAN AVENUE – Broke gait in the score up then hung out, inconveniencing YNOBE NOVA causing a false start. Will be drawn wide for future mobile start events. At the second attempt to start the event OCEAN AVENUE showed gate speed and led the event, however, Driver M. Phillips elected to take a trail on the back of EASTBRO KOZZY near the 900 metres. Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and 200 metres, however, utilised sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

YNOBE NOVA – Inconvenienced in the initial score up when OCEAN AVENUE broke gait on its inside.

RACE 5 – ANTHONY & VEE RICE PACE – 1780MS

EASTBRO KAZ – Inconvenienced near the 1500 metres when LOST ME MARBLES broke gait in advance of him. Appeared to shy at something near the 650 metres and raced awkwardly.

LOST ME MARBLES – Raced roughly shortly after the start was effected, a warning was issued. Raced greenly whilst being restrained to a trailing position. Inconvenienced and broke near the 1500 metres when MAJESTIC CHEDDAR shifted out when racing on his inside.

MAJESTIC CHEDDAR – Shifted out and raced roughly near the 1500 metres, inconveniencing EASTBRO KAZ and LOST ME MARBLES. Due to its recent racing performances, a warning was issued.

RACE 6 – BARRY MANEY GROUP TROTTERS HANDICAP – 2190SS

SHEZAGEM – Tired over the concluding stages to eventually be beaten 45.0 metres.

General

Stewards concluded inquiries relating back to Race 4 at Mount Gambier on the 18th November 2025

the BOB & ZITA MALONEY PACE.

In relation to the first incident Stewards questioned drivers M. Phillips (SEA FLYER) and driver A. Clarke (URBADBOY) where it appeared that A. Clarke had moved away from the marker pegs as the field raced through the first turn which resulted in SEA FLYER, who had covered the wheel of URBADBOY, having to race three wide for some distance but was able to restrain and take a trailing position on the back of URBADBOY. After taking evidence from both drivers, viewing the race replays and based on their own observations Steward charged driver A. Clarke under Rule 163(1)(b)(i) which relates to making another horse cover more ground than necessary. After taking submissions on penalty, Stewards suspended the driving licence of A. Clarke for 7 days.

In the second incident, it once again involved drivers M. Phillips (SEA FLYER) and driver A. Clarke (URBADBOY) where it appeared that SEA FLYER may have shifted in and tightened the racing room of URBADBOY causing that runner to race roughly near the 200 metres. After taking evidence from both drivers, viewing the race replays and based on their own observations, it was established that M. Phillips had allowed SEA FLYER to shift in and contact the off side front leg of URBADBOY causing it to be checked and race roughly. Stewards charged driver M. Phillips under Rule 168(1)(a) which relates to carless driving. After taking submissions on penalty, Stewards suspended the driving licence of M. Phillips for 10 days.

This Report and the Stewards Comments may be amended at the sole discretion of Harness Racing South Australia (HRSA).

All Races and Betting Analysis of any Race Meeting may be subject to review.

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