Stewards Report

Redcliffe Harness

Date: Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: D. Farquharson (Chairman), R. McCrae, M. Greentree, A. Dowsett

Officials: Dr G. Silvestri (Veterinarian), B. Wilson (Judge), A. Rayward (Assistant Judge), J. Suli & J. Cremin (Starters), J. Compton (Swab Official)

Race 1 - POWER UP LAWN MOWERS UP TO NR75 PACE       1780M

Glover NZ (Kelli Dawson) broke in the early stages of the score up but was in position after being exerted by its driver. Connections were advised Glover NZ will be placed on its last chance in the draw.

Race 2 – LADBROKES ODDS SURGE PACE   2040M

Ima Beach Babe (Pete McMullen) contacted its own sulky wheels with its hind legs during the race which contributed to the mare over racing. Connections were advised to take corrective measures.

Reds Star Deal (Jack Chapple) broke after the start was affected and will be excluded from the draw in future mobile starts.

Hit The Trick (Paige Bevan) checked at the start when Reds Star Deal broke gait.

Sergios Rocket (Nathan Dawson) back in the mobile draw after two successful consecutive starts

Race 3 - DRIVER OF THE NIGHT LAYNE DWYER PACE          1780M

Malinjang (Angus Garrard) raced behind the leader from the start but commenced to yield ground from the 400 and finished in a rearward position beaten 26.4 metres. Trainer Stephen Furey advised the mare races best when leading or outside the leader and he was disappointed with the overall performance. Mr Furey further stated that the mare has previously raced disappointingly when crossed at the start and positioned with cover.

Kyronta (Paige Bevan) raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained in an attempt to gain cover..

Favreau (Jonah Hutchinson) raced three wide for the first 600 metres before progressing forward to obtain the position without cover.

Boak (Nathan Dawson) over raced when positioned at the rear of the field and contacted marker pegs on entrance to the back straight on the first occasion.

Race 4 - GARRARDS SHOWCASE SERIES HEAT 1     1780M

Could It Be Me (Dallas Wilkins) galloped out at the start and connections were advised the gelding will be placed on its last chance in the draw in future standing starts.

Majormiss (Tim Gillespie) galloped out at the start and a warning was issued.

Kiss On The Beach (Mathew Neilson) Stewards questioned connections regarding the somewhat improved performance of the mare in tonight’s race. Driver Mathew Neilson explained the mare was able to step well from the front line draw and take advantage by leading. He said when he was able to rate a slower second sectional of 30.8 seconds, the favourite and what connections considered the main danger in the race Little Bolt progressed to his outside, he was able to quicken the tempo to a 28.2 sectional for the third quarter before holding off Little Bolt and Artful Maid in the run to the finish. Mr Neilsen further explained that the race was run to suit Kiss On The Beach which he said can race keenly particularly in mobile races when used early at the start to gain a forward position. The explanation was noted.

Mach Torque (Brendan Barnes) raced in a rearward marker peg position, hung in and contacted marker pegs on entrance to the back straight on the final occasion, and tired out to finish in last position beaten 74 metres. Connections were advised that the mare would be placed on its last chance to race competitively.

Party Changer (Lola Weidemann) slow to muster speed at the start.

Race 5 – MEMBERS DRAW WINNER TEGAN STACE PACE    1780M

Rockin Chika (Pete McMullen) raced roughly after the start. Positioned behind the leader but tired in the concluding stages to finish a distant last beaten 67.9 metres. Stewards directed a veterinary examination be carried out on the filly which revealed no significant findings. Trainer Ken Belford explained the filly had worked well leading up to the race and he expected a forward showing. He said Rockin Chicka will be closely monitored in the ensing days and should anything come to light that may explain the disappointing performance, he would contact Stewards accordingly.

Agent Callan (Doug Hewitt) it was noted Doug Hewitt's left foot momentarily slipped from the sulky rest on entrance to the home straight but was immediately returned to the footrest.

Rockslide (Grant Dixon) galloped free of interference at the 600 metres and was subsequently retired from the race. It was established the gelding broke a near side connecting strap. The gear was inspected and found to be in good order and condition and no further action was taken.

Race 6 - GARRARDS SHOWCASE SERIES HEAT 2     1780M

Gosling In Flight  (Pete McMullen) hung in under pressure in the back straight on the final occasion and contacted marker pegs.

Strutty (Lola Weidemann) raced roughly at the 1100 metres. It was established that the shortener cord became entangled in the gelding’s hind legs momentarily.

General

Lola Weidemann (Strutty) was fined $200 under AHR rule 156(2)(a) for engaging the elbow and shoulder when applying the rein in the concluding stages.

Race 7 – 2024 GARRARDS REDCLIFFE YEARLING SALES SERIES 3YO HEAT 1 2040M

Tegan Lee (Brendan Barnes) raced in a position three back on the marker pegs but tired appreciably from the 700 metres to finish a distant last beaten in excess of 150 metres. Stewards deemed the performance below the standard required for licenced meetings and as such the filly was stood down from racing until a satisfactory trial is performed.

Race 8 - GARRARDS SHOWCASE SERIES HEAT 3     1780M

Always At Night (Gary Litzow) stood flat-footed at the start and slow to muster speed losing considerable ground and a warning was issued.

Mustang Dude (Lola Weidemann) jumped sideways at the start and galloped out losing considerable ground. Connections were advised the gelding would be placed on its last chance in the draw from standing starts.

Left To Rocknroll (Ricky Gordon) Stewards inquired into the driving tactics adopted in particular the amount of pressure applied to the mare in the first lap of the race, and further exertion placed on Left To Rocknroll to maintain the lead when pressured by the favoured runner One Last Roll in the front straight with one lap remaining. Driver Ricky Gordon explained he took advantage of the mare stepping well in the lead and further explained Left To Rocknroll lost interest after being crossed by One Last Roll. A post race veterinary examination of the mare failed to reveal any abnormalities. After considering the quick early sectionals recorded by Left To Rocknroll and the challenge to maintain the lead, and the assessment of the mare’s current race form, Ricky Gordon was charged pursuant to AHR rule 149 (2) for driving in an unacceptable manner by placing undue exertion on Left To Rocknroll which was detrimental to the mares finishing placing. Mr Gordon was found in breach of the rule and his licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of three weeks. In assessing the matter of penalty Stewards took into account his good record under this rule. Stewards directed this term of suspension commence 13 June 2024.

Feeling The Power (Andrew Millard) reared at the start and then bucked when driver Andrew Millard was attempting to return the gelding to its gait. As a result the gelding lost considerable ground and took no competitive part in the race.  Stewards advised that Feeling The Power will be excluded from the barrier draw in future standing starts.

General

Dayl March (Bonnies Cam) was fined $200 under AHR rule 156 (2) (a) for engaging the elbow and shoulder when applying the whip in the concluding stages.

Race 9 - 2024 GARRARDS REDCLIFFE YEARLING SALES SERIES 3YO HEAT 2 2040M

Chloes Promise (Brendan Barnes) commenced to yield ground from the 400 metres and finished in last position beaten in excess of 121 metres. Stewards deemed the performance of the filly below the standard required for licence meetings and Chloes Promise was subsequently barred from racing until it can trial satisfactorily.

Take A Chance (Leonard Cain) broke gait free of interference leaving the 400 metres and lost all chance. After considering a good record in this regard, connections were advised the gelding will be placed on its last chance to race truly.

Race 10 - GARRARDS SHOWCASE SERIES HEAT 4   1780M

Western Action (Mathew Neilson) galloped away at the start and lost valuable ground. Connections advised that the barrier tape wrapped around the gelding’s legs at the start. Following review, Stewards confirmed the connections assertion and no further action was taken.

Rocco Variety (Leonard Cain) galloped at the start and will continue to be drawn to the extreme outside in future standing starts.

Cheddar Made Beta NZ (Nathan Dawson) galloped at the start and will be excluded from the barrier draw in future standing starts.

Letterkenny Boy (Brad Millard) shifted out marginally leaving the 500 metres and brushed the near side foreleg of Cheddar Made Better resulting in Letterkenny Boy sustaining a flat tyre from that point. Stewards deemed the incident attributable to the shift of Letterkenny Boy and no further action was taken.

Race 11 –ROBYNE JOSEPH 60 YEARS AFFILIATED WITH RHRC MAIDEN PACE 1780M

Buckleup (Mathew Neilsen) sustained an off side flat tyre at the 700 metres when Playboi Roy shifted in from the outside.

Diamond Deano (Leonard Cain) tired badly in the concluding stages to finish a distant last beaten in excess of 112 metres. Stewards barred the gelding from racing for an unsatisfactory performance until it can trial satisfactorily.

Playboi Roy (Doug Hewitt) shifted in at the 700 metres and contacted the off side sulky tyre of Buckleup resulting in Playboi Roy galloping momentarily. Stewards barred the gelding from racing until a satisfactory trial is performed.

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Swabs samples taken for analysis

Pre-race

            R1        Glover NZ

            R4        Kiss On The Beach

            R5        Rockslide

            R6        Miss Pau

            R9        Ellis Street

            R11      Hunger Strike

Post-race

            All winners

Race Day Summary

Scratchings

           R4        Lord Denzel - Vets

           R4        Gracenava- Vets

           R6        Courageous Leo - Vets

           R6        Chakana- Vets

           R7        Nautie Galvinator- Spell

            R9        Threentwo- Vets

            R9        For Our Delight- Vets

            R10      Leaping Leo NZ- Vets

Licensee Actions

            R6        Lola Weidemann (Strutty) fined $400 AHR rule 156(2)(a)

            R8        Dayl March (Bonnies Cam) fined $200 AHR rule 156(2)(a)

            R8        Ricky Gordon (Lets Rocknroll) suspended 21 days AHR rule 149(2)

Animal Actions

            R2        Reds Star Deal – BAS ODM

            R2        Sergios Rocket – BMD

            R7        Tegan Lee – PP SD1T

            R8        Feeling The Power – GO ODS

            R9        Chloes Promise – PP SD1T

            R10      Cheddar Made Beta – GO ODS

            R11      Playboy Roi – HI CTS B SD1T

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.