Stewards Report

TABCORP PARK MENANGLE @ NSWHRC

 TUESDAY 05 JULY 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), S Snudden, A Stares (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke, E Turner (Assistant Starter)
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr D Justus
Swab Official	H O’Rielly, J Quon
Track	Good
Weather	Showery

 

RACE 1 – HARAS DES TROTTEURS TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

HOTEL KYVALLEY – Leaving the 400 metres raced inside the line of two marker pegs. Tired over the concluding stages. A post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

HORSE OF COURSE NZ– Pre race blood samples were obtained. Broke gait at the start. A warning was issued.

LAW LEGEND– Post race swab samples were obtained.  

AGENT MAORI - Pre race blood samples were obtained. Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

 

RACE 2 – SCHWEPPES SIGNATURE SERIES TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

KYVALLEY BOOMERANG - Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

VIKSUN- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

OUR QUICK CASH -Pre race blood samples were obtained.

ALDEBARAN URSULA- Post race swab samples were obtained. 

 

RACE 3 – BUY & SELL WITH MCLAREN REAL ESTATE PACE – 1609 metres

SWEET PARIS NZ - Pre race blood samples were obtained. Shortly after the start became unbalanced and broke gait. Given its recent record connections were advised that SWEET PARIS NZ will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

RAKASHARP NZ- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Post race swab samples were obtained. 

FLAMEOFFIRE– Racing between the 500 metres and the 300 metres was inclined to hang in and race roughly. When balanced in the home straight the filly gathered momentum then had to difficulty securing clear running until passing the 100 metres.

HIGHVIEW SADLER NZ- Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

 

RACE 4 – MILLION DOLLAR CAM @ YIRRIBEE STUD PACE – 1609 metres

DANCINGINTHEDARK- Post race swab samples were obtained. 

HAWKE EYE – Galloped at the start. In view of its recent record connections were advised that HAWKE EYE will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw in the immediate future.

CLEMENTSORRELL- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

ROCK SUPREME- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Broke gait in the early stages of the score up and was a significant distance out of position at the start. A warning was issued. Improved three wide at the 950 metres before commencing to weaken leaving the 500 metres. Driver B McElhinney explained that after ROCK SUPREME broke gait in the early part of the score up he became frustrated and drove the gelding with vigour to race up onto the back of the field near the 1100 metres. Then, approaching the 950 metres he improved three wide in order to put ROCK SUPREME into the race however, leaving the 500 metres it became apparent that ROCK SUPREME was not responding to his driving and commenced to weaken. He added that it was always his intention to drive ROCK SUPREME forward at the start if the gelding did not break gait. After considering the evidence stewards issued a charge against B McElhinney under rule 149(2) for driving ROCK SUPREME in an unacceptable manner. The particulars being that after breaking gait and losing significant ground and being approximately 50 metres behind the main body of the field at the start he drove ROCK SUPREME with significant vigour to catch the field approaching the 1100 metres. B McElhinney then only afforded the gelding slight respite for approximately 150 metres before shifting the gelding three wide and driving him with vigour when there was an opportunity to remain racing in the running line or shift his runner down the track and improve along the marker pegs. Subsequently ROCK SUPREME was under pressure leaving the 500 metres and commenced to weaken. In assessing penalty consideration was given to B McElhinney’s overall driving record, forthright evidence and guilty plea and the fact that the veterinary examination of ROCK SUPREME revealed that the gelding was mildly lame in the off fore leg. B McElhinney had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 28 days.

Driver B McElhinney was issued with a charge under rule 218A(1) “A person shall not mistreat a horse”. The particulars being:

• 1-After crossing the finish line with ROCK SUPREME B McElhinney restrained ROCK SUPREME sharply and turned that horse around acutely and hastily returned to the closed horse exit gait. ROCK SUPREME then took one slight backward step which saw B McElhinney strike the gelding with his whip on at least 3 occasions.
• 2-– Upon returning to the race day tie up stalls B McElhinney, when unharnessing ROCK SUPREME, struck the gelding with a closed fist near the girth on the near side. In addition, B McElhinney then moved to the rear of the horse to continue unharnessing ROCK SUPREME at which point he struck ROCK SUPREME forcefully with a closed fist on the near side rump region.

Evidence was taken from stewards, the assistant starter Mr E Turner, club veterinarian Ms D Justus and CCTV was viewed. B McElhinney entered a guilty plea. In assessing penalty consideration was given to B McElhinney’s overall participation record within harness racing and his obvious contrition and guilty plea. In addition the stewards were mindful of what message is sent to the industry in respect to such conduct. Purpose of issuing such penalties as a protective measure for the image and interests of the harness racing Industry. B McElhinney had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 3 months. The suspensions were directed to be served culmatively. ROCK SUPREME was stood down pending a veterinary certificate of fitness.

 

RACE 5 – 10,000 REASONS TO CELEBRATE @ CLUB MENANGLE PACE – 1609 metres

SHAME TO FAME- Post race swab samples were obtained. 

DON KEE- Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

LAVROS MIDAS TOUCH NZ- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Approaching the 100 metres driver R Alchin slipped forward and both feet slipped from the sulky rest with the right foot appearing to make contact with the off hind leg of LAVROS MIDAS TOUCH NZ. After considering the evidence tendered by driver R Alchin and viewing the films stewards were satisfied that R Alchin had slipped forward in the wet conditions and become unbalanced in his seat. R Alchin was issued with a reprimand under rule 170(1)(a).

SURFING CLEAR- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Raced three wide during the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader in unsuccessfully challenging for the lead. SURFING CLEAR weakened over the concluding stages.

 

RACE 6 – PRYDES EXCEPTIONAL ALWAYS PACE – 1609 metres

YEAH CHARLIE- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Post race swab samples were obtained. 

FLYING BANYULA- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

JEDI MIND- Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

JOGALONG COOP– Tired over the concluding stages.

 

RACE 7 – MULTIQUIP SOLUTIONS LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

OUR ULTIMATE LIZZY NZ – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested.

VANISH HANOVER– Passing the 400 metres was inclined to race roughly.

AALESUND- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

ORCHID STRIDE- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Post race swab samples were obtained. 

 

RACE 8 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE – 1609 metres

CHANGE OF MIND- Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

BURNS BAY- Post race swab samples were obtained. 

INCOGNITO- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 9 – ALLIED EXPRESS COURIER SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

LOUI - Pre race blood samples were obtained.

HAS THE COURAGE– Passing the 400 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. Given its recent record connections were advised that HAS THE COURAGE would be placed on its last chance to race truly.

OUR MONEY ROCKS- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

UNFAZED NZ- Post race swab samples were obtained. 

HANDS ON NZ– Passing the 400 metres had to be checked away from HAS THE COURAGE when that runner broke gait.

ALLSET NZ– Leaving the 1300 metres commenced to lay in despite the efforts of its driver.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 5 – R Alchin – Rule 170(1)(a) – LAVROS MIDAS TOUCH NZ
Fines	Race 2 – K Morris – Rule 210 - $100 – ALDEBARAN URSULA Race 6 – K Morris – Rule 210 - $100 – JOGALONG COOP Rule 7 – J Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – OUR ULTIMATE LIZZY NZ Race 7 – K Morris – Rule 210 - $100 - AALESUND
Suspensions	Race 4 – B McElhinney – Rule 149(2) – 28 days – ROCK SUPREME Race 4 – B McElhinney – Rule 218A(1) – 3 months – ROCK SUPREME
Barrier Information	Race 3 – SWEET PARIS NZ - ODM Race 4 – HAWKE EYE – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 4 – ROCK SUPREME – Rule 63(2) – Vet certificate
Late Scratching	Race 1 – YOUNG SON – 11:58am - Non arrival – 10 days
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil