Stewards Report

HARNESS RACING VICTORIA

STEWARDS REPORT FOR MARYBOROUGH

THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2022

	Nick Murray Adrian Crowther Des Benger Nathan Moy (Starter) Dr Greg Hargreaves (Vet)
	Track:    Good	Weather:	Overcast (Race 1-2) / Showers (Race 3-7) / Overcast (Race 8)

 

Trainers with multiple horses engaged in any given race were questioned as to the intended driving tactics to be adopted. 

 

RACE 1 – ALDEBARAN PARK BREEDERS CROWN SERIES 25 (2YO TROTTING FILLIES) (1ST HEAT) (2190 MS)

Sorella galloped briefly during the score up and was placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

Sequence trotted roughly during the score up, was a considerable distance out of position at the start and will be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

Sorella trotted roughly approaching the winning post on the first occasion.

Our Marvella NZ galloped clear of interference approaching the winning post on the first occasion causing Dichotomy, Vici Bloom and Romantic Nina to be inconvenienced.

Sorella galloped clear of interference approaching the 1200m causing Our Marvella NZ, Sequence and Romantic Nina to be inconvenienced. Sorella trailed the field thereafter.

Sequence galloped clear of interference approaching the 600m and a warning was issued.

Romantic Nina was inclined to hang out during the event.

Izarra and Romantic Nina galloped clear of interference passing the 400m. A warning was issued against Romantic Nina.

RACE 2 – ALDEBARAN PARK BREEDERS CROWN SERIES 25 (2YO TROTTING FILLIES) (2ND HEAT) (2190 MS)

Phil Williamson, trainer of Aroha Kenny was cautioned for failing to have the Registration Assessment Certificate available and the gear accurately declared for the filly.

Kerry-Ann Morris, trainer of Aldebaran Bree was cautioned for failing to have the Registration Assessment Certificate for the filly.

Aldebaran Bree and Aldebaran Freda began badly and will be placed outside the draw in future mobile start races. Aldebaran Bree and Aldebaran Freda both lost a significant amount of ground after galloping, and consequently tired over the latter stages to be beaten approximately 150m and 77m respectively. Given the circumstances, inclusive of the 56.4 second final half, Aldebaran Bree was placed on its last chance to race competitively and no action was taken against Aldebaran Freda.

Aldebaran Freda hung in and contacted marker pegs near the 1200m.

Aldebaran Bree hung in and contacted marker pegs at the entrance to the home straight and galloped in consequence.

Bullion Girl tired to be beaten approximately 72m however, given the circumstances, inclusive of the 56.4 second final half, no action was taken for this performance.

RACE 3 – ALDEBARAN PARK BREEDERS CROWN SERIES 25 (2YO TROTTING COLTS & GELDINGS) (1ST HEAT) (2190 MS)

Consideration was given to a protest lodged by Rickie Alchin, driver of Watts Up Partytime (2nd place) against Triumph Stride NZ (Chris Lang) being declared the winner alleging interference in the early part of the home straight. On the available evidence it was established that Triumph Stride NZ when inclined to hang in at the entrance to the home straight, was corrected by driver Chris Lang (Triumph Stride NZ) and subsequently shifted out and into the line of Watts Up Partytime. Despite meeting some impediment during this section, Watts Up Partytime then of its own accord shifted out further and away from Triumph Stride NZ. Given Watts Up Partytime then had a clear run to the finish for at least the final 100m and considering the neck margin, Stewards could not be sufficiently satisfied that any interference or impediment in the early part of the home straight was greater than the resultant margin, therefore the protest was dismissed and all clear was declared on the Judges’ placings. At a subsequent inquiry, Chris Lang, driver of Triumph Stride NZ was fined $100 under rule 162(1)(www)(a) for allowing that gelding to shift ground in a manner which impeded Watts Up Partytime.

Aquila Castello galloped during the score up, was out of position at the start and trailed the field thereafter. Aquila Castello then paced inside the 50m when trailing the field. Aquila Castello will be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events and was placed on its last chance to race truly.

Aldebaran Stiles galloped approaching the 400m causing Stevie Gee to be inconvenienced. Aldebaran Stiles was placed on its last chance to race truly.

RACE 4 –ALDEBARAN PARK BREEDERS CROWN SERIES 25 (2YO TROTTING COLTS & GELDINGS) (2ND HEAT) (2190 MS)

The start of this race was delayed owing to Pakenham thoroughbreds being behind schedule.

Uptown Lad was fractious before the start and required assistance from the Clerk of Course. Uptown Lad was placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

Larr Dees Son hung out during the score up, was out of position at the start and was placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

That Other Thing galloped shortly after the start, trailed the field thereafter and will be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

Uptown Lad galloped clear of interference approaching the 1800m.

Prior to the all clear, in accordance with the provisions of VLR 155A(1), Larr Dees Son (5th past the post) was relegated to 6th place, due to being covered by Suga Daddy (promoted to 5th place) as Larr Dees Son had broken gait at the winning post. Stewards were satisfied that Larr Dees Son which had galloped inside the 50m, had not gained an unfair advantage to the detriment of any other horse and therefore all clear was declared on the amended placings: 5,1,3,2,10 & 9. Given the prior record of Larr Dees Son and the extent of the geldings’ gallop, Larr Dees Son was stood down from racing until having completed one satisfactory trial.     

RACE 5 -ON A STREAK @ HDT BREEDERS CROWN SERIES 24 (3YO TROTTING COLTS & GELDINGS) (1ST HEAT) (2190 MS)

Sir Ed was out of position at the start and will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

Aroha Koe galloped during the score up, was out of position at the start and trailed the field thereafter. Aroha Koe will be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

Cravache Dor and Courage Stride momentarily locked sulky wheels near the 200m.

Courage Stride hung in slightly at the entrance to the home straight causing Hautacam to be inconvenienced.

Cravache Dor momentarily trotted roughly at the entrance to the home straight.

No action was taken against Sir Ed for tiring to be beaten 50m.

RACE 6 – WOODLANDS STUD AUSTRALIA BREEDERS CROWN SERIES 24 (3YO TROTTING FILLIES) (1ST HEAT) (2190 MS)

Millee hung out during the score up, was out of position at the start and was placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

Queen Of Quebec was out of position at the start and will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

Aldebaran Keepa NZ was inclined to hang out whilst leading most noticeably in the front straight past the 1200m and again slightly in the home straight.

Biancas Jewel galloped clear of interference approaching the 400m causing Lindys Love to be slightly inconvenienced.

Be My Star galloped clear of interference near the 300m and a warning was issued.

RACE 7 – WOODLANDS STUD AUSTRALIA BREEDERS CROWN SERIES 24 (3YO TROTTING FILLIES) (2ND HEAT) (2190 MS)

The start of this race was delayed due to Port Macquarie being behind schedule.

Montana Chevelle galloped during the score up, was out of position at the start and will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

Constant hung in when progressing forward three wide passing the 1800m.

Montana Chevelle galloped clear of interference near the 1400m causing Aldebaran Misty to be inconvenienced. Montana Chevelle trailed the field thereafter.

Wish Upona Dream galloped clear of interference approaching the 200m.

Taimate Sass NZ tired and shifted out over the concluding stages when being beaten approximately 59m. A warning was placed against the record of the filly for tiring.

Just A Bit Touchy (2nd place) was held up for a clear run in the early part of the home straight.

RACE 8– WOODLANDS STUD AUSTRALIA BREEDERS CROWN SERIES 24 (3YO TROTTING FILLIES) (2ND HEAT) (2190 MS)

Michael Bellman replaced Nathan Jack (unavailable) as the driver of Kyvalley Picasso NZ.

A false start was declared at the first attempt due to Rastamon galloping in the score up and causing Everybodyluvskenny to be interfered with. Rastamon will be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

No action was taken for Hephaestus Phoenix being out of position at the restart due to the initial delay.

Sebastians Boy was out of position at the start and will continue to be placed right outside the mobile barrier draw.

Kyvalley Picasso NZ began badly at the restart causing More Wanted to be inconvenienced after the start. Given the initial delay, Kyvalley Picasso NZ was placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw. Kyvalley Picasso NZ trailed the field thereafter.

Hesallmuscle NZ over-raced during the middle stages when positioned outside of the leader.

Kyvalley Pierro trotted roughly and shifted out approaching the 400m.

Ryan Duffy, driver of Everybodyluvskenny was cautioned for driving where there was insufficient room to progress between Rastamon and Kyvalley Pierro racing off the back straight on the final occasion.

Everybodyluvskenny (unplaced) was held up for a clear run rounding the final turn.

Due to the quick final half recorded of 56.5 seconds, no action was taken for the respective horses tiring, Rastamon (54m), Kyvalley Pierro (55m) and More Wanted (58m).

 

Nick Murray

Chair

 

‘This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at the sole discretion of the Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards as races are reviewed as per the ‘HRV Stewards Internal Review Process’.

 

Raceday Summary

Swabs		Pre-Race: Race 1 – Cognati; Race 2 – Aroha Kenny NZ; Race 3 – Aquila Castello; Race 4 – That Other Thing; Race 5 – Aroha Koe; Race 6 – Aldebaran Keepa NZ; Race 7 – Taimate Sass NZ; Race 8 – Everybodyluvskenny.
		Post-Race: Race 1 – Cognati; Race 2 – Rockinwithattitude; Race 3 – Triumph Stride NZ; Race 4 – The Locomotive; Race 5 – Cravache Dor; Race 6 – Aldebaran Keepa NZ; Race 7 – Courmayeur; Race 8 – Harry Stamper NZ.
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 3	C Lang		162(1)(www)(a)	$100
Cautions
Race 2	P Williamson		T/CNAC / T/CG
Race 2	K Morris		T/CNAC
Race 8	R Duffy		D/CDWIR
Horse Actions
Race 1	Sequence		ODM
Race 2	Aldebaran Bree		ODM
Race 2	Aldebaran Freda		ODM
Race 3	Aquila Castello		ODM
Race 4	Larr Dees Son		SD1T
Race 4	That Other Thing		ODM
Race 5	Aroha Koe		ODM
Race 5	Sir Ed		CODM
Race 6	Queen Of Quebec		CODM
Race 7	Montana Chevelle		CODM
Race 8	Rastamon		ODM
Race 8	Sebastians Boy		CRODM
Late Scratchings
Nil

Follow Ups

Nil

Adjourned Inquiries

Nil

Sulky Fund Claims

Nil