Stewards Report

Redcliffe Harness

Date: Wednesday 2 November 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: D. Farquharson (Chairman), R. McCrae (500), M. Greentree (200), F. Hartford (Birdcage)

Officials: Dr K. Sharman (Veterinarian), J. Brown (Judge), B. Wilson (Assistant Judge), G. Torpey & J. Suli (Starters), J. Pedofsky (Swab Official)

Trial 1

Trent Moffat (Natty Pagger) was reprimanded under the provisions of AHR rule 168 (1) (e) for the manner in which he attempted to return the gelding to a trot after breaking gait approaching the final turn.

Supplementary report Redcliffe race 8 - 27 October

Stewards completed their inquiry into the driving tactics adopted by Paige Bevan (Jingles Bromac NZ) from race eight at Redcliffe on 27 October 2022. Of concern to the Stewards was Paige Bevan’s failure to take the opportunity of racing with cover when Altana Blue improved three wide in the front straight with a lap remaining. In answer to the Stewards concerns Paige Bevan advised Stewards of instructions from the trainer were to lead if possible and should that plan not prevail, to race without cover and the horse had been driven in this manner. Stewards advised Paige Bevan the form line of Jingles Bromac NZ, that being the horse was second up from a spell and was the rank outsider in the field did not warrant the gelding to be driven aggressively which ultimately resulted in Jingles Bromac finishing in last position beaten 38 metres. Paige Bevan was advised that she had erred in her judgement by not taking cover and continuing to drive the gelding forward after being exerted earlier in the race for a forward position. Whilst Stewards did not lay a charge for an unacceptable drive on this occasion, Paige Bevan was advised her driving would be closely monitored and any future lapses in judgement of a similar nature may result in action being taken against their licence. Paige Bevan was reprimanded under AHR rule 43A (1) for leaving the racecourse within the prescribed timeframes without gaining permission from Stewards.

Race 1 - WOLF SIGNS PACE (SKY 2)  1780M

Stormtide (Taleah McMullen) unsuccessful in obtaining a forward position after racing wide in the early stages and was restrained to the rear of the field. Held up for clear running on the final turn and failed to gain clear running in the run to the finish.

As She Says (Chloe Butler) galloped free of interference leaving the back straight on the first occasion and lost valuable ground. After considering the filly’s recent record in this regard, connections were advised As She Says will be placed on its last chance to race truly. Back in the mobile draw after two successful consecutive starts.

Race 2 – STU VALENTINE FOR BLOODSTOCK INSURANCE PACE            2040M

Oyster Stride (Matt Crone) inclined to hang in when racing behind the leader.

Misstrepo (Nathan Dawson) broke in the early stages of the score up and was exerted by its driver and was out of position at the candy pole prior to the start. Connections were advised Misstrepo will be placed on its last chance in the draw.

Flo Ryda NZ (Grant Dixon) raced three wide in the early stages before progressing forward to obtain the position without cover.

Lets Blaze (Jonah Hutchinson) held up for clear running on the final turn and in the early stages of the home straight.

Race 3 - GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE            1780M

Major Tralee (Adam Richardson) contacted a marker peg on entrance to the home straight. Driver Adam Richardson was subsequently reprimanded under the provisions of AHR rule 163 (1) (c) (ii) for carelessly contacting a marker peg.

Signor Jujon (Adam Sanderson) galloped on entrance to the home straight for no apparent reason and lost valuable ground. After considering a good record in this regard connections were advised Signor Jujon will be placed on its last chance to race truly.

Gotaluvasundaysesh (Ben Battle) broke in the latter stages of the score up losing valuable ground and driver Ben Battle was momentarily unseated in the sulky when the gelding shifted out abruptly. Connections were advised Gotaluvasundaysesh will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile starts.

Race 4 - REDCLIFFE LEAGUES CLUB UP TO NR70 HEAT 1   1780M

No Doubt NZ (Leonard Cain) Stewards opened an inquiry into the driving tactics adopted on the gelding, in particular the final one hundred metres of the race and the amount of vigour applied by driver Leonard Cain to No Doubt NZ in the concluding stages of the race. After taking preliminary evidence, Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a time and date to be fixed to allow them to conduct further investigations and review betting details from wagering providers.

Race 5 – DRIVER OF THE NIGHT CHLOE BUTLER PACE        1780M

No racing incidents.

Race 6 - NORTHGATE COMFORT INN 1 WIN PACE     1780M

Short Leg Sue (Adam Sanderson) broke gait just prior to the starting point and severely checked swift change which was drawn directly behind resulting in both horses losing valuable ground at the start. Short Leg Sue will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile starts.

Artful Master (Dayl March) inclined to hang in at various stages of the race.

Swift Change (Nathan Dawson) severely checked prior to the starting point and lost all chance. Subsequently declared a non-runner.

General

The all clear on this race was delayed to allow the Stewards the opportunity of viewing the start to establish if Swift Change was denied a fair start due to Short Leg Sue which was drawn directly in advance galloping prior to the starting point. After perusal of the official video’s Stewards ruled that Short Leg Sue galloped prior to the starting point and Swift Change was ultimately denied a fair start. Acting under the provisions of AHR rule 141 (1) (b) Stewards declared Swift Change a non-runner and all monies invested on the filly were directed to be refunded in full.

Race 7 – ELDERS WOODFORD MAIDEN PACE           1780M

Star Of The Arts (Nathan Dawson) hung in leaving the back straight and contacted a marker peg.

Candy Striper (Matt Elkins) contacted the barrier arm in the early stages of the score up.

Race 8 - MAZDA ASPLEY PACE          1780M

Lurking (Matt Elkins) shifted in and contacted a marker peg on entrance to the home straight.

Abbey Diadema (Adam Sanderson) held up in the early stages of the home straight before availing the Sprint Lane

Tulhurst Cuddles (David McKenzie) held up for clear running in the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

Race 9 - MEMBERS DRAW WINNER ALAN LITSCHNER PACE            1780M

Valkyrie Hanover (Leonard Cain) failed to gain clear running in the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

Race 10 - TAB VENUE MODE PACE    1780M

Campbell Best (Chloe Butler) raced roughly after the start and at various stages of the event.

Just One Good One NZ (Ricky Gordon) caught three wide in the early stages and was unsuccessful in obtaining a forward position which resulted in the gelding being restrained to the rear of the field.

Whata Reactor (Nathan Dawson) back in the mobile draw after two successful consecutive starts.

Swabs samples taken for analysis

Pre-race

            R2        Flo Ryda NZ

            R3        Toro Delago NZ

            R4        Geldof

            R6        Bustaballoon

Post-race

            All winners

Race Day Summary

Scratchings

           R5        Wunderland – Vets

           R6        Swift Change – Declared non runner AHR rule 141(1)(b)

           R7        Black Gemstone – Trainer injured

           R10      Malibu Dream – Trainer injured

Licensee Actions

            Trial 1 – Trent Moffat (Natty Pagger) reprimanded AHR rule 168(1)(e)

            R3        Adam Richardson (Major Tralee) reprimanded AHR rule 163(1)(c)(ii)

            27/10    Paige Bevan (Jingles Bromac NZ) reprimanded AHR rule 43A(1)

Animal Actions

            R1        As She Says – BMD

            R3        Gotaluvasundaysesh – BSU OPS ODM

            R6        Short Leg Sue – BSU OPS ODM

            R10      Whata Reactor - BMD

The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT, and are not published on the Commission’s website. 

This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.