Stewards Report

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

RACE 1  TROY BELL MP PACE – 1780MS

A false start was declared at the first attempt due to a gear malfunction on SUNSHINEFROMHEAVEN, at the commencement of the score up.

STARZINHEREYES – Drive L. Dunne was advised to refrain from looking back for a prolonged period, as the horses crossed the finish line, as it is not in the best interests of the industry for a driver to show his frustrations in such a manner.

BURNING HOT – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 55.0 metres.

MIKI STEAMED HOME – Stewards questioned driver D. Drury regarding the tactics he adopted, in particular the quick time of 27.9 for the second quarter, when racing outside the leader (STARZINHEREYES). D. Drury stated that it was his intention to try and find a trail early, however, circumstances did not allow him to do so, consequently he allowed his runner to work forward, at which point MIKI STEAMED HOME commenced to race a little fiercely so he elected not to restrain too severely, as that would impact the performance of the gelding, he went on to say that MIKI STEAMED HOME was still competitive but had the gelding settled in the run, he would have been happy to run a slower second quarter, which may have resulted in a closer finishing position. Stewards noted his explanation.

RACE 2  SOUTH WEST FREIGHT TROTTERS MOBILE – 2190MS

FIRE ALERT – Inconvenienced as the field raced into the first turn when CAITHNESS LADY broke gait in advance of him.

CAITHNESS LADY – Broke gait free of interference as the field raced into the first turn, a warning was issued.

MAJESTIC CONNIES NZ – Had a tendency to hang in at various stages of the event and contacted marker pegs. Driver L. Dunne advised Stewards that he had suggested some gear modifications to the trainer to remedy the issue.

EARL PATRICK – Utilised the sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight. Stewards advised driver D. Drury that he would need to modify his whip use, so as to comply with the current whip rules and failure to do so would result in action being taken.

MOONSHINE PENNY – Broke gait free of interference near the 500 metres, a warning was issued.

RACE 3  LADBROKES COMMUNITIES PACE – 2190MS

SWISS LIGHTNING – Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and the 200 metres then utilised the sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

THE TRI LINE – Raced roughly for a short distance during the final turn, a warning was issued.

RACE 4  COLLINS COURT BUTCHER PACE – 1780MS

EMJAYBEE – Contacted its own sulky wheel throughout the event, when racing through the bends.

HEZ ALL ROCK – Utilised the sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR – After showing gate speed and working forward to the position outside the leader, the gelding wanted to over-race.

LETHAL LOUIE – Broke gait free of interference as the field raced through the first turn, a warning was issued.

 RACE 5  TREVOR & DENISE DENT PACE – 1780MS

IRISH MURPHY – As per HRSA policy for horses aged 12 years or older, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to run.

FAMOUS LABEL – Raced roughly between the 400 metres and the 200 meters, a warning was issued.

AUCKLAND MISS – Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and the 200 metres but when clear was fully tested in the final straight.

RACE 6  RICHARD RAY INSURANCE BROKERS PACE – 1780MS

MAJESTIC REACTOR – Hung in under pressure near the 250 metres and contacted a marker peg, a warning was issued.

DARE TO DO – Broke gait free of interference near the 400 metres, due to its recent racing history, stood down to one re-qualifying trial

JENSVILLE – Driver J. Finnis was fined $100.00 under Rule 162(1)(y) for failing to adhere to sectional time requirements, for running the first half of the last mile in 64.2 when the required time is 64.0

RACE 7  ZAC PEARSON PACE – 1780MS

LOUISE LUCK – Had a tendency to hang in at various stages of the event, a warning was issued. Driver J. Finnis advised Stewards that it was necessary for him to move up the track near the 700 metres, due to a marker peg lying on the marker peg racing line.

MODERN JOLT – Out of position when the start was effected, as it is the geldings first race start Stewards elected to place it on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw. Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 72.0 metres, due to the fact it was the geldings first race start no action was taken.

MAJESTIC CHEDDAR – Out of position when the start was effected, as it is the geldings first race start Stewards elected to place it on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw. Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 74.0 metres, due to the fact it was the geldings first race start no action was taken.

GOODWOOD – Fractious in the score up, a warning was issued.

OCEAN AVENUE – Hung in and contacted marker pegs as the field raced into the first turn, a warning was issued.

RACE 8  DAVID DRURY HARNESS RACING 2 & 3YO  PACE – 1780MS

VISTA SIERRA – Out of position when the start was effected, a warning was issued.

HEAVY METAL HAMMER – Driver D. Drury was fined $100.00 under Rule 156(2)(a) for using his whip with more than a flicking action.

RACE DAY SUMMARY