Stewards Report

Trainers with multiple runners in any one race provided stewards with their intentions prior to the event.

RACE 1  HARBISON PERFORMANCE PACE – 1609MS

FUMIA REACTOR – Slow to begin when the start was effected.

SPORTSFLIGHT – Utilised the sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

TIMMYS REJECT – Gave ground from the 600 metres to eventually be beaten 121.0 metres, a post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities, stood down until the completion of a satisfactory re-qualifying trial.

EXTRINSIC – Broke gait in the early stages of the score up, a warning was issued

TOMMY MACH – Worked through from the second line to take up the position outside the leader but then had a tendency to over race in that position. At the request of connections, re-instated in the mobile barrier draw.

RACE 2  MIDSTATE HARDWARE PACE – 2050SS

CHARMING MAJOR NZ – Locked wheel as the field raced through the first turn when ALAKAZAM had a tendency to hang in.

ALAKAZAM – Hung in as the field raced through the first turn and as a consequence locked wheels with CHARMING MAJOR NZ, then broke gait momentarily, a warning was issued.

SCOOB OPERATOR – Driver W. Hill was fined $100.00 under Rule 162(1)(y) for failing to adhere to minimum sectional times by running the first half of the last mile in 64.3 seconds when the minimum required time is 64.0

DELIGHTFUL MAJOR NZ – Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and the 200 metres of the event, utilised the sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight. Stewards questioned driver C. Johnson regarding the tactics he adopted, in particular his decision to remain four back on the marker pegs, when there appeared to be an opportunity to move to the one wide line near the 1100 metres, however, he elected to remain on the marker pegs and was then held up on the final turn. C. Johnson stated that considering recent performances where DELIGHTFUL MAJOR NZ had been asked to lead up the one wide line in the final 900 to 1000 metres the gelding had not finished off its races and finished worse than mid field. Also, the fact the first quarter was run in such slow time, it was always going to be difficult to make ground when going wider on the track. Stewards questioned trainer D. Harding and he gave similar views as the driver but said he did not give any explicit instruction. Stewards noted the explanation of driver C. Johnson.

VAN MARA NZ – Inconvenienced as the field raced through the first turn when CHARMING MAJOR NZ and ALAKAZAM locked wheels when racing in advance of him.

RACE 3  HYGAIN EMERGING STARS PACERS SERIES (HEAT 3) – 1609MS

 DIAMOND MOUNTED NZ – Showed gate speed and led the event, however, driver S. Pascoe elected to take a trail on the back of QUICK DIP near the 1400 metres and raced fiercely from that point on.

QUICK DIP – Driver W. Hill was reprimanded under Rule 162(1)(ww) for allowing his runner to shift up the track in the final straight when under pressure.

DIDMESELFAMISCHIEF – Utilised the sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

RACE 4  BETTA HOME LIVING PORT PIRIE PACE  – 1609MS

SUTTER MAN – As per HRSA policy for horses aged 12 years or older, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to run. Driver D. Girardi was fined $50.00 under Rule 162(1)(i) for failing to be in position by the candy pole.

ABOVE AVERAGE – Showed gate speed and led the event, however, driver D. Smith elected to take a trail on the back of TASHS MATE near the 1400 metres then utilised the sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

OHOKA AGENT NZ – Raced three wide early and wanted to over-race when being retrained to the rear of the field. Gave Ground from the 400 metres to eventually be beaten 90.0 metre, under the circumstances Stewards elected to only issue a warning on the gelding’s performance.

GROVE DALE – Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and the 200 metres of the event, but when clear was fully tested in the run to the finish.

IM THE MIGHTY JUDD – As per HRSA policy for horses aged 12 years or older, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to run. Gave Ground from the 400 metres to eventually be beaten 75.0 metre, a warning was placed on the gelding’s performance.

RACE 5  PIRIE SIGNS & DESIGNS PACE – 1609MS

JILLIBY SOVEREIGN – Broke gait in the early stages of the score up and had to work hard to be in position at despatch, a warning was issued.

MIGHTY CARSON – As per HRSA policy for horses which have not raced in 12 months, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination, and was passed fit to run.

HEADLIKETEZZA – Out of position when the start was effected, considering it was the geldings first race start, it was placed on its last chance in the draw. Hung in and raced over marker pegs near the 1100 metres, a warning was issued.

BRING MY BLING – Had a tendency to over-race when racing on the marker pegs. Utilised the sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

CAULONIA PLAYBOY – Shifted up the track in the final straight when under pressure, despite the efforts of the driver, a warning was issued.

RACE 6  TOM LANE MEMORIAL PACE – 2050MS

GIRL FROM HEAVEN – Gave ground over the final 600 metres of the event to eventually be beaten 97.0 metres, a post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer D. Afford advised Stewards it was his intention to spell the mare after tonight’s performance, placed on its last chance to race truly.

LINCS POOR BOY – Driver L. Ryan was reminded of her obligations with respect to racing in a true position, as she had allowed her runner to race in a between the marker peg position and the one wide position from the 500 metres to the 300 metres and whilst there were no other runner close to her during that section of the race, it did impact TRIGGER near the 400 metres.

HELLOFASPORTSTAR NZ – Showed gate speed and led the event then wanted to over-race whilst leading the event.

RACE 7  OSBORNE FODDER PACE – 1609MS

FLETCHAS ROY – Gave Ground from the 400 metres to eventually be beaten 43.0 metres,.

CARIJOY – Showed gate speed and led the event, however, driver C. Holman elected to take a trail on the back of ODINS BLACK CROWS near the 1100 metres then utilised the sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

SCHOUTEN ISLAND – Gave Ground from the 500 metres to eventually be beaten 73.0 metre, a warning was placed on the gelding’s performance.

RACE DAY SUMMARY