Stewards Report

HARNESS RACING VICTORIA

STEWARDS REPORT FOR MARYBOROUGH

MONDAY 25 JULY 2022

	Adrian Crowther Kylie Harrison Des Benger Jason Fino (Starter) Dr Greg Hargreaves (Vet)
	Track:    Rain affected	Weather:	Showers / Rain

 

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

 

GENERAL

Due to persistent rain the track was inspected by Stewards upon arrival, and the mobile barrier tested, with the rain continuing a further inspection and mobile barrier test was conducted 30 minutes prior to Race 1 with the track deemed suitable for racing.

RACE 1 – GOLDFIELDS FM 99.1 HARNESS RACING SHOW 2YO PACE (2190 MS)

Whos Watching Lilly pulled hard whilst racing outside the leader.

The Huntress hung in under pressure approaching the finish.

RACE 2 – RED HOUSE BAKERY PACE (1690 MS)

Thump underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations pursuant to HRV animal welfare policy due to not having started in a race since 26 March 2021. No abnormalities were detected.

Shady Dancer hung in in the score up and was out of position at the start and a warning was placed on its starting manners.  

Stewards queried trainer Basil Dooley (Onwatch) as to the apparent improved performance of that runner. Mr Dooley explained that the gelding had been suited by racing in this class and from a favourable barrier draw was able to lead and dictate a suitable tempo. Mr Dooley also explained that in his opinion the previous start at Geelong was better than appeared on paper as the gelding had raced back on the peg line and had  been held up, with the driver  unable to activate  removable gear until close to the finish. Stewards noted the explanation put forward by Mr Dooley.

Stewards queried driver Rory Coverdale (Regal Reggae). Ms Coverdale explained her instructions had been to go forward as the gelding had been competitive in recent starts when driven in that manner and had formed  the view early in the race that Vallani Magic, which was  racing outside the leader was looking for cover so  she then persisted and was able to get to the position outside the leader  and was then content to rate her drive from that point on. Stewards noted the explanation put forward.

RACE 3 – SKYVALLEY SPRINT LANE TROT (2190 MS)

Tictok broke as the start was affected and was  placed out of the mobile barrier draw and after breaking on a further two occasions whilst trailing the field Tictok was also  placed on its last chance to race truly.

Driver Brent Shipway (Back And Gold) was cautioned for failing to have his runner sufficiently in position as the start was affected.

Aldebaran Boyd was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn.

RACE 4 – HARAS DES TROTTEURS TROT (2190 MS)

Mielicki will remain out of the mobile barrier draw at the request of the trainer.

Keayang Chucky broke shortly after the start was affected and was placed out of the mobile barrier draw.

El Resamo pulled hard throughout the first lap before assuming the lead with a lap to travel.

Mariachi and Mielicki were both held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn with Mielicki then gaining the benefit of the sprint lane in the home straight.

RACE 5 - CARISBROOK MOTORS 3YO PACE (2190 MS)

Star Celebrity failed to participate in the pre start circle.  Given its inability to circle prior to the start and prior starting manners  the filly  placed out of the mobile barrier draw. Driver Allan McDonough was also fined $100 pursuant to Rule 162(1)(b) for failing to immediately obey the directions of the starter to remount his sulky as the field were called to the mobile.

Racing down the back straight on the final occasion toward the 500m Ooga Chaka, which was racing outside the leader, hung in at the same stage as Brutally Handsome which was trialling the leader,  tended to hang out and the two runners  briefly locked wheels.

RACE 6 – ALDEBARAN PARK MARYBOROUGH TROTTERS OAKS (2190 MS)

Chris Alford was not listed in the racebook as the driver of Bitta Irish Luck.

Ebony Avenger broke free of interference when attempting to improve to the position outside the leader near the 1400m.

Bitta Irish Luck hung out toward the 1100m mark and then broke with a lap to travel and as a consequence Aldebaran Demi and Stingofawasp were both inconvenienced.

Double Joey broke free of interference at the 500m.

RACE 7 – WORLDS BEST HOOF OIL TROTTERS HANDICAP (2190 SS)

Trixy Nixie stood flat footed as the start was affected and then paced and broke when commencing to move off. The gelding has been placed out of the standing start draw.

Jazspur began badly and will continue out of the standing start draw. Jazspur trailed the field throughout the race.

Hes Themightyspin galloped out and continued to gallop for some distance after the start trailing the field throughout. Hes Themightyspin has been placed out of the standing start draw.

Namoscar broke shortly after the start was affected and will continue out of the standing start draw,

Whatwillbeewillbee NZ broke free of interference when directed three wide and  attempting to progress forward  on the first turn. Given the gelding’s prior racing history Whatwillbeewillbee NZ has been stood down from racing for 10 days and until the completion of a satisfactory trial.

RACE 8 – MCPHERSONS PRINTING GROUP PACE (2190 MS)

Dream Asset, which had undergone surgery to its off-hind tendon sheath in April 2022, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to run.

Sweet American NZ, which had raced on the preceding day, underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations with no apparent abnormalities detected.

Rocks Arnt Pets was held up for clear running around the home turn before utilising the sprint lane.

RACE 9 – CRAIG & KERRY CAMERON PACE (2190 MS)

After racing fiercely at various stages of the event Esspe Supreme gave ground over the concluding stages.

Gojoe was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn before utilising the sprint lane.

Adrian Crowther

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 2 – Thump; Race 3 – Tictok; Race 5 – Ooga Chaka; Race 6 – Revelstock; Race 8 – Scene Of Terror;
		Post-Race: Race 2 – Onwatch; Race 4 – El Resamo; Race 5 – Star Celebirty; Race 6 – Revelstock; Race 8 – Two Sock Creek NZ;
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 5	A McDonough		R162(1)(b)	$100
Cautions
Race 2	C Stanaway		T/CNAC
Race 3	B Shipway		D/CSU
Horse Actions
Race 3	Tictok		ODM
Race 4	Mielicki		TRCODM
Race 4	Keayang Chucky		ODM
Race 5	Star Celebrity		ODM
Race 7	Whatwillbeewillbee NZ		SD10D/SD1T
Race 7	Trixy Nixie		ODS
Race 7	Hes Themightyspin		ODS
Race 7	Namoscar		CODS
Race 7	Jazspur		CODS
Late Scratchings
Nil