Stewards Report
Newcastle 28/06/2024
NEWCASTLE HARNESS RACING CLUB
FRIDAY, 28TH JUNE 2024
STEWARDS REPORT
Stewards |
D Westwood (Chairman), C Bentley, S Snudden |
Starter |
D Beevers |
Veterinarian |
Dr A Knox & Dr J Gallagher |
Swab Official |
A Medira |
Track |
Fast |
Weather |
Fine |
RACE 1 – HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres
SHEZA REBEL– Had a tendency to over race whilst leading through the early and middle stages.
CYCLONE MILLY NZ– Pre-race sample was taken.
HALSEY NICOLE– Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages and when racing down the back straight raced up onto the back of NIGHTWATCH STAR and raced roughly for a short distance. Post-race sample was taken.
RACE 2 – NSWSOA – FOUR XXXX FOR $4EA PACE – 1609 metres
LOCHINVAR CAMARO– Pre-race sample was taken.
ULTIMATE RHAPSODY– Had a tendency to hang out throughout various stages of the event and when rounding the final turn had a tendency to hang in.
THE MIGHTY MONDO NZ– Tightened shortly after the start was affected. Broke stride free of interference as the field negotiated the final turn. Connections were it will be stood down until it can complete two requalifying trials in addition to a stand down from racing for a period of 14 days.
CORAL STRIDE– Driver T Callaghan was reprimanded under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when driving forward shortly after the start was affected shifted down the track and restricted the racing room of THE MIGHTY MONDO NZ.
PAYTONS ROCK NZ– Had a tendency to hang out severely during the early and middle stages of the score up checking the running of MAJOR MICKEY resulting in a false start being declared. Had a tendency to hang out again at a second attempt to the score up. Connections were advised it would be placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw. Post-race sample was taken.
MAJOR MICKEY– Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested. Contacted marker pegs inside the final 50 metres.
RACE 3 – PITCHER PARTNERS PACE – 2030 metres
MADAZALWAYS– Pre-race sample was taken. Had a tendency to hang out whilst under pressure over the concluding stages. A warning was issued.
KARAOKE KING– Held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish.
KILLARA SAMURAI– Post-race sample was taken.
BEANCOUNTER– Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event. Had a tendency to race roughly whilst under pressure.
SELSEY BILL NZ– Held up for clear running in the early stage of the run to the finish.
THE FORTUNATE SON– Had a tendency to over race throughout the middle stages of the event. When questioned regarding the tactics and overall performance driver L Whittaker explained instructions were to be forward in the event. He added after being caught wide in the early stages progressed to the position outside of the leader and had a small attempt for the lead however was unsuccessful from that point had a tendency to over race and had a tendency to strike its own sulky contributing to its over racing. Stewards noted his comments and advised that alterations need to be made to avoid THE FORTUNATE SON striking its own sulky.
NEXT TO ME NZ– Hampered as the field raced down the home straight on the final occasion.
RACE 4 – BARASTOC PACE – 1609 metres
SPIRIT KING– Pre-race sample was taken.
MAN FROM BRAAVOS– When questioned regarding the tactics adopted driver C Griffiths explained the instructions were to lead and hold that position if possible. He further added that after beginning well was presented with a challenge from ULTIMATE BIRD NZ as the field negotiated the first turn and was able to maintain his position along the marker pegs recording the first quarter in 26.4 seconds. He further added that after holding the lead position was able to ease the tempo off during the second quarter and race comfortably however when asked for an effort over the concluding stages was somewhat disappointing in his opinion given its recent form. Stewards noted his comments.
BETTERTHANFEDERER– Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.
JOE THE BOOKIE– Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.
CORBIE STUMBLER– Post-race sample was taken.
DAN FERNANDO NZ– Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.
RACE 5 – PSC INSURANCE BROKERS PACE – 2030 metres
WAVETHEBILL NZ– Held up in the early stages in the run to the finish.
PORT AU PRINCE NZ– Had a tendency to hang in as the field negotiated the final turn. When questioned regarding the level of vigour shown over the concluding stages driver C Formosa explained that given the speed of the event as the field negotiated the final turn was reluctant to shift wider on the track as her runner had a tendency to hang in and also racing somewhat roughly. She further added that after entering the home straight for the run to the finish her horse was able to let down in her opinion quite well without the use of the whip and finished off the event well to finish third. Stewards noted her comments and did not believe that her driving cost her a position in the event however advised that when driving out her runners in races should ensure that they are fully tested. The matter was left open to review wagering in the event.
MASTER CATCH– Pre-race sample was taken. Post-race sample was taken.
RACE 6 – NEW ERA TECHNOLOGIES PACE – 2030 metres
SULTAN FELLA– Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten a considerable distance. Connections were advised it will be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion.
SMOOTH ROLLING– Had a tendency to hang out at various stages of the event. Weakened over the concluding stages to beaten a considerable distance. Connections were advised it will be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion.
OCHOCINCO– Pre-race sample was taken. Weakened over the concluding stages to beaten a considerable distance. Connections were advised it will be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion.
MONDELLO BEACH– Post-race sample was taken.
RACE 7 – SHARP OFFICE PACE – 1609 metres
MACH CHARM– Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.
WAITING FOR LOVE– Post-race sample was taken.
CAPTAIN DORIAN– Pre-race sample was taken.
GLENN FORD NZ– Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.
RACE 8 – MATES4HARNESS PACE – 1609 metres
SQUADRON– Post-race sample was taken.
KILLARA RENEGADE– Checked and raced roughly shortly after entering the home straight from the run to the finish as a result of shifting in slightly which in turn ILLUSTRATION which was racing behind the leader shifted out slightly.
ELITE MOLLY– Pre-race sample was taken.
SONOFABET– Raced roughly in the early stages of the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was issued.
LIVE WISE– Upon request from connections was re-included into the mobile barrier draw.
FRANKIROMAR– Broke stride as the field negotiated the final turn. Given its poor recent record connections were advised it was stood down to two requalifying trials and in addition to a stand down from racing for a period of 14 days.
ILLUSTRATION– Shifted out slightly upon entering the home straight for the run to the finish and made contact with KILLARA RENEGADE which shifted in slightly and as a result that runner was checked and raced roughly.
OBJECTION – MONDELLO BEACH
On Wednesday 10 July 2024 Harness Racing NSW Stewards considered an objection lodged by Mr Martin Goadsby, the managing owner of STILL ROLLIN NZ against the eligibility of MONDELLO BEACH.
Mr Goadsby, Mr Peter Hedges and Mr George Mondolo, the trainer and owner of MONDELO BEACH respectively were invited to attend the objection hearing but declined. Written submission were provided to the hearing by Mr Goadsby and Mr Hedges.
Having considered the submissions, Stewards determined that MONDELLO BEACH last raced at Newcastle on 10 May 2024, 48 (clear days) prior to winning Race 6 at Newcastle on Friday 28 June 2024.
The HRNSW Official Trials Policy states at clause 12.1:
12.1 In circumstances where any horse, including a horse imported into Australia, has not started in a race for a period of not less than 42 (clear) days, such horse must satisfactorily complete an Official Trial prior to it being able to be nominated for a race.
HRNSW Stewards further determined that MONDELLO BEACH had not satisfactorily completed an official trial prior to nomination, and acting in accordance with AHRR 65 Stewards disqualified MONDELLO BEACH from its 1st placing in Race 8 at Newcastle on the aforementioned date and the placings were amended accordingly.
AHRR 65 reads:
AHRR 65 If the Stewards find that a horse or a trainer or driver was ineligible to compete in a race they may disqualify the horse from the race or declare such horse a non-starter and make any consequent changes to the placings.
Newcastle HRC – 28 June 2024 – Race 6
1st STILL ROLLIN NZ
2nd POPSTAROMAR
3rd FLYING SHARD
4th CLASSIC ARC
5th MY ULTIMATE COBBER
6th SULTAN FELLA
7th OCHOCINCO
8th SMOOTH ROLLING
Disq. MONDELLO BEACH
In accordance with AHRR 177 (3) the lodgement of an objection does not affect the settlement of bets or wagers.
RACE 9 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1609 metres
MY ULTIMATE BARNEY– Post-race sample was taken.
GLENFRANKIE– Had a tendency to hang out as the field negotiated the final turn.
SUMMER ROCKSTAR– Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event.
CRUZNFRANKIE– Pre-race sample was taken.
SUMMARY |
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Reprimands |
Race 2 – T Callaghan – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – CORAL STRIDE |
Fines |
Race 4 – R Alchin – Rule 210 - $50 – JOE THE BOOKIE Race 5 – K Morris – Rule 210 - $50 – PORT AU PRINCE NZ |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Barrier Information |
Race 8 – LIVE WISE – BMD |
Trials/Stand Down |
Race 2 – THE MIGHTY MONDO NZ – 2 trials & 14 days Race 6 – OCHOCINCO – 1 trial Race3 6 – SMOOTH ROLLING – 1 trial Race 6 – SULTAN FELLA – 1 trial Race 8 – FRANKIROMAR – 2 trials & 14 days |
Late Scratchings |
Nil |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
Medical Clearance |
Nil |
Follow up’s |
Nil |
