Stewards Report

Redcliffe Harness

Date: Thursday, 4th July 2024

Track: Good

Weather: Overcast

Stewards Panel: L Bahr (Chair) | N Torpey | R McCrae | D Trindall | A Dowsett

Officials: S Flynn (Veterinarian) │ A Rayward (Judge) │ B Wilson (Assistant Judge) | J Suli & J Petersen (Starters) | K Williams (Swab Official)

Supplementary Report:

Stewards today questioned Trainer Scott Hewitt and owner John Hanley regarding John Hanley assisting with the post-race procedures regarding the swab sample taken from Marvella following its win in Race 8 at Redcliffe on 27 June 2024 when not the holder of a current stablehands licence.

After careful consideration of the matter Stewards charged John Hanley with the contravention of AHR 204 for carrying out the duties of a stablehand when unlicensed. Stewards further issued a charged against Scott Hewitt under AHR  226 for permitting a person to carry out the duties of a stablehand when not licensed. Both Mr Hanley and Mr Hewitt pleaded guilty to the charge levelled against them and each was fined $250.

Race 1 - PELICAN WATERS RESORT MAIDEN PACE  1780M

Its A Sponge Darl - Hung in, contacted and dislodged a marker post approaching the 1400m. Continued to hang in at various stages of the event and a warning was issued against the gelding.

Boston Bronski -  Raced roughly shortly after the start.

Peejay Mack - Hung in and sulky wheel went inside marker posts near the 500m.

Glowing Amber - Raced roughly at various stages of the event.

Southern Scarlet - Over raced whilst racing outside the leader.

Race 2 – WOLF SIGNS 1 WIN PACE    1780M

Marksman - Raced wide in the early stages, working forward to obtain a position outside the leader approaching the 1450m and obtained a trail approaching the 1400m.

Royal Studleigh - Raced wide in the early stages, working forward to obtain a position outside the leader approaching the 1400m.

Race 3 - STEVIE REDBACK PEST CONTROL PACE    2040M

Bettor Dream Sweet - Commenced a three wide move at the 1350m and obtained the position outside the leader approaching the 950m.

Shezamaterialgirl - Raced wide in the early stages of the event, working forward to the position outside the leader approaching the 1700m.

Shadys Delight  - Contacted a marker post and dislodging it turning in the front straight on the final occasion – Driver Hannah Anforth reprimanded  AHR Rule 163 (1)(c)(ii)

Race 4 - COMFORT INN NORTHGATE PACE   2040M

Ashlee Nitro – Raced  wide early in the early stages, working forward obtaining the position outside the leader approaching the 1800m and obtaining a trail around the 1700m.

Mikibequick - Raced wide in the early stages of the event, working forward to obtain the position outside the leader approaching the 1800m.

Mossman NZ  - Commenced a three wide run around the 1700m.

Modern Sheen - Had a tendency to over race throughout the event.

Race 5 – GARRARDS HERE AT THE TRACK UP TO NR70 PACE   1780M

Goelitz - Raced wide in the early stages, obtaining the position outside the leader approaching the 1600m. Inclined to over race throughout.

Alta Equus - Commenced a three wide run around the 1200m and worked forward to lead the event around the 1000m.

Shez Notorious - Inclined to over race in the early stages of the event.

Race 6 - LADBROKES BET TICKER UP TO NR70 PACE  1780M

Press Statement- Inclined to over race throughout the race.

Mach Assassin - Held up prior to entering the straight, finishing off the race fairly once clear.

Captains Pick -Raced wide early obtaining the position outside the leader approaching the 1500m.

Paravani NZ- Having not started in a race since December 2023 and in accordance with QRIC guidelines, the gelding was examined before and after the race by the veterinarian which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Shoulda Passed- Having not started in a race since November 2022 and in accordance with QRIC guidelines, the gelding was examined before and after the race by the veterinarian which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 7 – HUSTLER FASTRAK PACE   1780M

For No Reason - Raced wide in the early stages of the event to obtain the position outside the leader approaching 1600m.

Alabama Lioness - Raced wide in the early stages of the event, working forward to lead the race. Had a tendency to hang in at various stages of the event and contacting marker posts. A warning was issued against the mare.

Race 8 - HYGAIN FEEDS PACE (SKY 2)  1780M

Financially Stable - Inclined to hang in at various stages of the event. 

English Dance - Having not started in a race since December 2023 and in accordance with QRIC guidelines, the gelding was examined before and after the race by the veterinarian which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Alabama Miss - After satisfying QRIC requirements the mare will be placed back in the draw in mobile events.

Hanover Lecter - After satisfying QRIC requirements the mare will be placed back in the draw in mobile events.

Dattitude - Raced three wide in the early stages of the event, obtaining the position outside the leader approaching the 1200m.

Race 9 - MAZDA ASPLEY 0 TO 3 WINS PACE (SKY 2) 1780M

This Yankee Rocks - Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess off 68m. Connections were advised the gelding will be placed on its last chance to race competitively.

True OriginsCommenced a three wide run around the 1300m, working forward to race outside the leader approaching the 950m, gaining cover shortly after.

Amillionchances – Raced wide in the early stages of the event to work forward and obtain the position outside the leader approaching the 1500m. Had a tendency to race fiercely in the latter stages of the event.

Pumpkin Pat - Raced wide in the early stages of the event before restraining to a midfield trailing position.

Lady Allegra - Commenced a three wide run around the 1300m to work forward and obtain the position outside the leader approaching the 900m.

Race 10 - REDCLIFFE - THE BETTER BET PACE (SKY 2)  1780M

Beach On Fire - Contacted marker post entering the home straight on the final occasion. Driver Leonard Cain reprimanded AHR Rule 163 (1)(c)(ii).

Millwood Brooklyn NZ - Slow to score up and was out of position at the start. Connections were advised the filly will be placed out of the draw for future mobile starts.

Swabs samples taken for analysis.

Pre-race

R1- Taken By Surprise

R4 – Goelitz

R8 – English Dance

R9 – Cougar Express NZ

R9 - Royal Winkle

R10 – Beef City Starzz

Post-race

All Winners

Race day Summary.

Scratching

R1 – Rapid Action - Acceptable

Licensee Actions

27/06/24 – Scott Hewitt – Fine $250 - AHR Rule 226

27/06/24 – John Henderson-Henley – Fine $250  - AHR Rule 204

R3 – Hannah Anforth  - Reprimand - Contacting Marker Post  - AHR Rule 163 (1)(c)(ii)

R10 – Leonard Cain – Reprimand – Contacting Marker Post – AHR Rule 163 (1)(c)(ii)

Animal Actions

R8 – Alabama Miss – BMD

R8 – Hanover Lecter – BMD

R10 – Millwood Brooklyn NZ - ODM

The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.