Stewards Report
Melton 15/06/2024
HARNESS RACING VICTORIA
STEWARDS REPORT FOR MELTON
SATURDAY 15 JUNE 2024
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Peter Chadwick Grant Adams John Packer Tom Bick David Young (Starter) Dr Richard Cust & Dr Virginia Brosnan (Vet) |
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Track: Good |
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Fine |
Trainers with multiple horses engaged in any given race were questioned as to the intended driving tactics to be adopted.
RACE 1 – DEL RE NATIONAL ITALIAN CUP (2240 MS)
PERFECT CLASS– Hung out after the start. Checked and broke shortly after. On Inquiry Driver Scott Ewen (BULLETPROOF BOY) was found guilty to a charge under AHRR 163 (1)(a)(iii) for contributing to interference when tightening BACH NZ and causing PERFECT CLASS to check and break gait. Mr Ewen was subsequently suspended from driving in races for 10 days commencing midnight 16 June 2024. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
BACH NZ– Tightened on the first turn and was held up for clear running in the concluding stages.
DHAULAGIRI NZ– Raced wide in the early stages and pulled hard in running.
BULLETPROOF BOY– Hung in on the first turn, broke gait and was placed on its last chance to race tractably.
YAMBUKIAN- Raced three wide in the early stages.
SANDAY – Out of position in the score up and a warning issued.
JILLIBYJACKSPARROW- Out of position in the score up and a warning issued.
RACE 2 – PRYDES EASIFEED PACE (2240 MS)
STAG PARTY NZ - Trainer Greg Norman was cautioned for failing to advise of the gear for the gelding.
COTCHINELLIE– Held up making the turn into the home straight.
LOTTIE MOON – Was unable to secure clear running in the home straight.
CHANGEOVER GIRL - Trainer Rebecca Bartley was cautioned for failing to advise of the gear for the mare.
RACE 3 – SULKY.APP METROPOLITAN PACE (1st HEAT) (1720 MS)
GENERAL – Prior to the all clear being declared the Stewards reviewed the start. It was established that the mobile had moved off for the score up and SPIRIT OF PEARL had commenced to move forward in the score up. SPIRIT OF PEARL then became fractious and veered out sharply striking the outside fence. When considering AHRR 128(2), 128(3) and 141(1)(a), Stewards were of the opinion that SPIRIT was afforded a fair start and all clear was declared.
SETTEBELLO – Raced three wide in the early stages.
ELUSIVE – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight and a warning issued.
SPIRIT OF PEARL – Fractious in the score up and shifted outwards making contact with the outside fence, The filly was then pulled up and retired from the race. The filly will now be placed outside the draw at its future mobile starts.
EXOTIC BUSHRANGER- Held up making the turn into the home straight.
RACE 4 – SULKY.APP METROPOLITAN PACE (2nd HEAT) (1720 MS)
THE BEACH FANTASY NZ – Raced three wide in the early stages.
BETTER DAY – Held up for clear running in the home straight.
THE CHANCER- Held up making the turn into the home straight.
RACE 5 – LOGICAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS TROTTERS HANDICAP (2760 SS)
KYVALLEY HEIST NZ– Began badly and will now be placed outside of the draw at its future standing starts.
WHOS THE MAN– Tightened on the first turn.
COPACABANA- Trainer Kyle Marshall was cautioned for failing to advise of the gear for the mare.
SER PATRICK– Driver Mark Hayes was cautioned for tightening on the first turn.
SUN OF A SON NZ- Held up making the turn into the home straight.
VIRGINIA CLOWERS NZ– Raced three wide in the early stages.
ILLAWONG STARDUST- Trainer Tony Peacock was cautioned for failing to advise of the gear for the mare.
IRON LOVE– Raced three wide in the middle stages. When questioned Driver Nathan Jack stated that the horse was better suited when able to lead. He also felt that the 20m handicap may have also contributed to the run. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
LADY ADELIA– Broke gait in running and a warning issued.
RACE 6 – SULKY.APP METROPOLITAN PACE (3rd HEAT) (1720 MS)
HITTHEROADJACK – Raced wide in the early stages.
ROCKNROLL WALLA - Held up making the turn into the home straight.
RACE 7 – SULKY.APP METROPOLITAN PACE (4th HEAT) (1720 MS)
COURAGEOUS SAINT – Tightened on the first turn.
FIRST DANCE NZ - Driver Greg Sugars was cautioned for tightening on the first turn.
RADIUS– Raced three wide in the early stages.
IDEAL ESCAPE– Driver Ellen Tormey was cautioned for being out of position in the score up.
RACE 8 – SULKY.APP METROPOLITAN PACE (5th HEAT) (1720 MS)
TERRY NZ– Raced three wide in the early stages.
RACE 9 ALLIED EXPRESS CINDERELLA STAKES (1720 MS)
SEW WHAT - Raced three wide in the early stages.
LADIES IN RED– Raced three wide in the middle stages.
TREACHERY- Driver Kerryn Manning was cautioned for being out of position in the score up.
RACE 10 2CONSTRUCT TROT (1720 MS)
KEAYANG ZENA - Trainer Paddy Lee was cautioned for failing to advise of the gear for the mare.
EL RESAMO– Broke gait in the score up and was placed on its last chance in the draw.
KYVALLEY PIERRO– Inconvenienced in the final lap.
VICI BLOOM- Trainer Michael Watt was cautioned for failing to advise of the gear for the mare.
AARDIES PEAK NZ– Broke gait in the final lap.
ALL THE TRIX– Out of position in the score up and will continue to be placed outside the draw at its future mobile starts.
RACE 11 TAB NOOPY KIOSK TROTTERS FREE FOR ALL (1720 MS)
SUNDONS COURAGE- Held up making the turn into the home straight. Driver Ryan Duffy was fined $400 under AHRR 156(2)(a) for using his whip with more than a wrist only flicking motion in the home straight.
ONE OVER ALL NZ– Raced roughly in the final lap.
Peter Chadwick
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
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Pre-Race: Race 1 – Bulletproof Boy, Perfect Class; Race 2 – Shadow Celt; Race 3 – Settebello, Clear Left NZ; Race 4 – Hugo Rocks; Race 5 – Zarem, Kyvalley Heist NZ; Race 6 – Rocknroll Walla, Last Of The Mohicans NZ; Race 7 – Vanquish Stride NZ, Ludacrous; Race 8 – Ubetcha Tigerpie, Nonparreil; Race 9 – Sew What, Treachery; Race 10 – Keayang Xena, Kyvalley Pierro; Race 11 – One Over All NZ, Nephew Of Sonoko. |
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Post-Race: ALL WINNERS |
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Suspensions |
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Race 8 |
Kerryn Manning |
AHRR 163 (1)(a)(iii) |
7 days from midnight 06/06/ 2024 |
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Fines |
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Race 11 |
Ryan Duffy |
AHRR 156(2)(a) |
$400 |
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Maryborough 3/6/2024 |
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Race 9 |
Georgia Haywood |
AHRR 170(4)(b) |
$250 |
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Cautions |
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Race 2 |
Rebecca Bartley |
T/CG |
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Race 2 |
Greg Norman |
T/CG |
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Race 5 |
Kyle Marshall |
T/CG |
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Race 5 |
Tony Peacock |
T/CG |
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Race 5 |
Mark Hayes |
D/CT |
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Race 7 |
Greg Sugars |
D/CT |
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Race 7 |
Ellen Tormey |
D/CSU |
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Race 9 |
Kerryn Manning |
D/CSU |
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Race 10 |
Michael Watt |
T/CG |
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Race 10 |
Paddy Lee |
T/CG |
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Race 7 |
Mark Hayes |
D/CCMP |
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Horse Actions |
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Race 3 |
Kyvalley Heist NZ |
ODS |
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Race 5 |
Spirit of Pearl |
ODM |
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Race 10 |
All The Trix |
CODM |
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Late Scratching’s |
Nil |
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Follow Ups |
Nil |
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Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
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Sulky Fund Claims |
Nil |
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