Stewards Report

HARNESS RACING VICTORIA

STEWARDS REPORT FOR MILDURA

FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2025

	Kylie Harrison Wayne Smith Wayne Preston Carl Coady (Starter) Dr Megan Ginifer (Vet)
	Track:    Good	Weather:	Fine

 

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

RACE 1 – APG VICBRED VOUCHER MAIDEN PACE (1790 MS)

BRIEISBETTER – Trainer Andrew Vozlic was cautioned for failing to have the gear worn by the mare correctly notified. Inconvenienced rounding the final turn while trailing Naughty Bet which was hanging out significantly.

DEVINE STAR – Galloped shortly after the start and was placed out of the draw for future mobile start races. Trailed the field for the remainder of the race.

NAUGHTY BET – Hung out and pulled hard during the early and middle stages. Hung out significantly leaving the back straight on the final occasion and rounding the final turn and a warning was issued against the horses racing manners.

LIVELY JOE – Trainer Allan MacDonald was issued with a caution for failing to have the gear worn by the horse correctly notified. Hung in under pressure rounding the final turn.

 

RACE 2 –HBF FABRICATIONS VICBRED VOUCHER MAIDEN PACE(1790 MS)

THE NINJA – Trainer Reece Moore was fined $100 under AHHR 273(5)(a) for presenting the gelding to race in the parade ring wearing the incorrect number. Checked at the 200m when trailing Indianas Son which galloped.

ZAPPA - Checked at the 200m when Indianas Son galloped.

INDIANAS SON – Driver Corey Johnson reported that shortly after the start and when approaching the winning post on the first occasion, the end of his whip became entangled with the sulky shift and bridge which required him to remove his hand from the offside rein to assist its release. Drivers Corey Johnson and Alex Ashwood (Destiny Kept) were questioned regarding an incident rounding the final turn where Indianas Son galloped. After taking evidence and viewing the replays, it was established that both runners had contributed by hanging in and out with contact being made to the sulky of Destiny Kept by the hind leg of Indianas Son. Given the contribution to the incident by both runners, Indianas Son was issued with a warning against its racing manners.

ALIENFROMARMSTRONG – Checked and galloped at approximately the 200m while trailing Indianas Son.

DESTINY KEPT – Galloped during the score up and will continue to be drawn wide in future mobile start races. Hung in rounding the final turn, sulky contacted by Indianas Son. A warning was issued against the fillies racing manners.

ELISSAS DELIGHT – Inconvenienced rounding the final turn.

RACE 3 – HAJACK ROGERS MEMORIAL PACE (1790 MS)

KIALLA KID – Trainer Boris Devcic was cautioned for failing to have the gear worn by the gelding correctly notified. Raced roughly shorly after the start before shoing gate speed to lead. Tired over the latter stages to be beaten 68.8m and a warning was issued for a poor performance.

OZZIE DAYBREAK – Inconvenienced as Kialla Kid gave ground over the latter stages.

WIPEOUT – Pulled hard and worked forward to the position during the middle stages.

RIO ROCK – Required to remain on course 3 hrs post race for blood sampling under the Elevated TCO2 policy.

RACE 4 – CLUB MERBEIN PACE (1790 MS)

MISTER NIEN – Hung in during the score up.

ROCKING WROXTON – Raced roughly at the 500m while leading.

RACE 5 – TZILZIE WINES PACE (1790 MS)

NEDS BEACH – Pre and post race veterinary examinations under the HRV horse welfare policy due to the gelding racing on more than 200 previous occasions. No apparent abnormalities detected. Tightened and contacted a marker peg, checked and galloped leaving the front straight on the first occasion.

JILLIBY SOVEREIGN – Inconvenienced leaving the front straight on the first occasion.

BURNING HOT – Galloped shortly after the start was effected and was placed out of the draw for future mobile start races. Pulled hard early and middle stages before tiring over the latter stages to be beaten 102.9m. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. Stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial for a poor performance.

HESASTAR – Inconvenienced rounding the first turn.

CHEERS POVERTY – Driver Alex Ashwood pleaded guilty to a charge under AHHR 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference. The particulars of the charge being that approaching the turn out of the front straight on the first occasion, Mr Ashwood allowed his drive to shift in when insufficiently clear of Neds Beach (Wayne Hill) resulting in that runner being tightened to contact a marker peg and was checked and galloped as a result. Mr Ashwood’s license to drive in races was suspended for 10 days. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into consideration the HRV penalty guidelines, Mr Ashwood’s guilty plea and forthright evidence, his good driving record in relation to this rule and that Cheers Poverty had contributed to a small degree as the gelding did not respond immediately when directed out to relieve the pressure on Neds Beach. The suspension will commence at midnight 30 Nov 2025 to allow Mr Ashwood to complete his driving commitments.

LOVE TO DEAL – Checked and contacted a marker peg leaving the front straight on the first occasion.

GLENLEA HANOVER – Pulled hard middle stages. Held up and unable to obtain clear running in the home straight.

RACE 6 – MCDONALDS IRYMPLE & MILDURA PACE (1790 MS)

WILD IDEAL - Tired over the latter stages to be beaten 53.6m and a warning was issued for a poor performance.

WATCHTHECLOCK – Pulled hard middle stages. No clear run in the home straight.

EASTBRO JESSE – Stewards inquired into the actions of driver Jack Laugher post race after Eastbro Jesse stood on his foot when removing the geldings gear. Given the evidence, Mr Laughers explanation was noted on this occasion and he was reminded of his obligations in similar circumstances in the future.

CALF PEN – Galloped clear of interference at the 400m and was placed on its last chance to race truly.

RACE 7 – PARK DOUGLAS PRINTING PACE (1790 MS)

EMMA ROX – Hung out and raced roughly when challenged for the lead approaching the turn out of the front straight on the first occasion. Raced roughly after establishing the lead entering the back straight on the first occasion. Raced roughly again rounding the final turn. Hung our under pressure and shifted out on entering the home straight resulting in interference to Celestial Nebulae. Lost 3rd on protest. Placed on its last chance to race truly.

THE DEVIL ROLLS ON - Inconvenienced over the latter stages as Des Troy commenced to give ground in the back straight on the final occasion.

CELESTIAL NEBULAE – Driver Luke Dunne requested to review the replays of the concluding stages prior to the All Clear in relation to the 3rd past the post Emma Rox shifting out in the home straight. Upon review Mr Dunne lodged a protest against Emma Rox for alleged interference. After taking submissions from drivers Luke Dunne and Alex Ashwood (Emma Rox) and taking into consideration all the evidence, Stewards determined that the racing manners of Emma Rox shifting out had resulted in Celestial Nebulae being checked and lose momentum. Stewards were also satisfied that the interference suffered by Celestial Nebulae resulted in the gelding losing more ground than the official head margin between the two runners at the conclusion of the race. Under the circumstances the protest lodged by driver Luke Dunne was upheld and All Clear was then given on the amended placings. 1st Loyola Spiaggia, 2nd Bettor Doo NZ, 3rd Celestial Nebulae, 4th Emma Rox.

BETTOR DOO NZ -Held up for a clear run rounding the final turn. Checked in the home straight when trailing Celestial Nebulae and Emma Rox before improving wider on the track into second place.

RACE 8 – CLUB AQUARIUS FITNESS PACE FINAL (1790 MS)

HES A MODERN BOY – Held up for a clear run over the concluding stages.

ROBERT CROCKA – Pre and post race veterinary examinations were conducted due to the gelding racing on more that 200 previous occasions. No apparent abnormalities detected.

PUNTO CALIANTE – Held up and unable to obtain a clear run.

CAMNAT – Held up for a clear run rounding the final turn and early stages of the home straight.

STONEBRIDGE STAR – Pre and post race veterinary examinations due to the gelding racing on more than 200 previous occasions. No apparent abnormalities detected.

RACE 9 – LASER SIGNS & PRINT PACE (2160 MS)

 

STARVIN MARVIN – Pulled hard during the score up.

ANGELS WATCHING - Inconvenienced while trailing Itz Blackjack which commenced to give ground at the 1200m. Shifted out and sulky contacted by trailing runner Archie Moth resulting in the gelding receiving a flat tyre. Retired from the race at the 900m as a result. Given the circumstances no action was taken.

ITZ BLACKJACK – Commenced to give ground at the 1200m and tired to be beaten 108m. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. Stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial for a poor performance.

ARCHIE MOTH – Pulled hard middle stages. Inconvenienced and contacted the off side sulky wheel of Angels Watching which was inconvenienced as Itz Blackjack give ground in the back straight at approximately the 1200m.

RIMU VALLEY – Pulled hard middle stages.

FLAME BLASTER – Held up for a clear run rounding the final turn and early stages of the home straight.

CARLISLE CRUISER - Held up for a clear run rounding the final turn and early stages of the home straight.

 

 

Kylie Harrison

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 – Allgood Vinnie; Race 3 –Wipeout ; Race 5 –The Ladybird NZ ; Race 6 –Flyin Tommy NZ ;
	Post-Race: Race 3 – My Ultimate Jimmy NZ; Race 3 –Rio Rock (PRB) ; Race 4 – Ronzel Sonny; Race 6 –Cruz With Rome; Race 8 – Loylola Spiaggia.
Suspensions
Race 5	Alex Ashwood	R163(1)(a)(iii)	10 Days
Fines
Race 2	Reece Moore	273(5)(a)	$100
Cautions
Race 1	Andrew Vozlic	T/CG
Race 1	Allan MacDonald	T/CG
Race 3	Boris Devcic	T/CT
Horse Actions
Race 1	Devine Star	ODM
Race 2	Destiny Kept	CODM
Race 5	Burning Hot	ODM
Race 5	Burning Hot	SD1T
Race 9	Itz Blackjack	SD1T
Late Scratching’s	Nil
Follow Ups	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Sulky Fund Claims	Nil