Stewards Report
Redcliffe 24/11/2022
Redcliffe Harness
Date: Thursday 24 November 2022
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Stewards Panel: D. Farquharson (Chairman), R. McCrae, K. Daly, R. Cressey
Officials: Dr S. Flynn (Veterinarian), B. Wilson (Judge), A. Rayward (Assistant Judge), G. Torpey & J. Petersen (Starters), A. Challen (Swab Official)
Race 1 - ELDERS WOODFORD MAIDEN PACE 1780M
Our Little Skipper (Amanda Payne) shifted out under pressure and connections were advised to take corrective measures.
Esso Kay Ess (Taleah McMullen) slow to muster speed at the start.
Melton Quality (Matt Elkins) caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to a rearward trailing position. Gave ground in the concluding stages and tired to finish a distant last beaten 79 metres. A veterinary examination failed the gelding to have some hopple chafing. Stewards adopted the veterinary surgeon’s recommendation that the gelding not be permitted to race reviewed seven days and connections were advised Melton Quality will be placed on its last chance to race competitively.
Race 2 – DAN COSTELLO PHOTOGRAPHY PACE 1780M
Duke NZ (Taleah McMullen) inconvenienced after the start and raced roughly when Furiosa shifted down to a position in advance.
Furiosa (Matt Crone) contacted the off side foreleg of Duke NZ when crossing that horse approaching the first turn which resulted in the sulky of Furiosa sustaining a near side flat tyre at that point and the horse was retired from the race in the back straight on the first occasion.
Tulhurst Cuddles (David McKenzie) caught wide in the early stages before working forward to obtain the position outside the leader.
General
The driving licence of Matt Crone (Furiosa) was suspended for 14 days after he pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR rule 165 (1) (b) for failing to give sufficient clearance to Duke NZ when crossing down in advance of that gelding approaching the first turn. As a consequence of this incident, a contact to the off side foreleg of Duke NZ occurred and the sulky of Furiosa sustained a near side flat tyre which resulted in the gelding being retired from the race. Stewards directed that this term of suspension commence 25 November 2022.
Race 3 - GARRARD'S HERE ON TRACK PACE 1780M
Bertils Firefox (John Kerr) galloped in the early stages of the score up and caused interference to Whata Reactor which was drawn behind resulting in a false start. Connections were advised Bertils Firefox will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile starts.
Whata Reactor (Nathan Dawson) severely checked during the first score up. Caught wide in the early stages and raced keenly when being restrained to the rear of the field.
Race 4 - PELICAN WATERS RESORT PACE 1780M
Fortyfive Rock (Nathan Dawson) severely checked and galloped at the 200 metres when racing tight to the inside of Downtown Lucca.
Downtown Lucca (Lachie Manzelmann) caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.
Rafferty Delights (Trent Moffat) inclined to hang in when racing wide on the final turn and a warning was issued.
General
Stewards inquired into an incident which occurred on the final turn in which Fortyfive Rock was tightened for racing room and galloped. After considering the evidence tendered by Lachie Manzelmann, Trent Moffat and Nathan Dawson and acting on their own observations, it was established that Rafferty Delights hung in when racing wide which restricted the room of Downtown Lucca which was shifted in onto the tiring Fortyfive Rock which was tightened for racing room. A warning was placed against the racing behaviour of Rafferty Delights and driver Trent Moffat was reprimanded under AHR rule 168 (1) (a) and instructed to use more effort to ensure a hanging horse does not contribute to interference.
Race 5 – REDCLIFFE LEAGUES CLUB PACE 2040M
Doolittle Doozzie (Leonard Cain) caught wide in the early stages before progressing forward to occupy the position outside the leader.
Race 6 - WOLF SIGNS UP TO NR70 PACE 1780M
The Irish Eagle (Mathew Neilson) contacted a marker peg on entrance to the sprint lane. Mathew Neilson was subsequently reprimanded under AHR rule 163 (1)(c)(ii).
Roll With Rocky (Jordan Topping) hung in and contacted a marker peg on the final turn.
Race 7 – KNUDSEN'S BETTA HOME LIVING PACE 2040M
Hurricane Dream (Nathan Dawson) caused a false start on the first attempt and will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile starts.
Race 8 - STEVIE REDBACK PEST CONTROL PACE 1780M
Night Ninja (Leonard Cain) raced roughly on the first turn after the start.
Race 9 - MAZDA ASPLEY PACE 1780M
Courageous Sam (Bryse Mcelhinney) hung in on entrance to the back straight on the final occasion and contacted marker pegs. Contacted a marker peg on entrance to the sprint lane. Driver Bryse Mcelhinney was subsequently reprimanded under AHR rule 163 (1) (c) (ii) advised use greater care in future.
Race 10 - TAB VENUE MODE PACE (SKY 2) 1780M
No racing incidents
Swabs samples taken for analysis
Pre-race
R1 Agent Starling
R4 Eagles response
R7 Sweet Jasmine
Post-race
All winners
Race Day Summary
Scratchings
Nil
Licensee Actions
R2 Matt Crone (Furiosa) suspended 14 days AHR rule 165 (1) (b)
R4 Trent Moffat reprimanded AHR rule 168 (1) (a)
R6 Mathew Neilson reprimanded AHR rule 163 (1)(c)(ii).
R9 Bryse Mcelhinney reprimanded AHR rule 163 (1) (c) (ii)
Animal Actions
R1 Melton Quality – VXAR CR SD7D
R3 Bertils Firefox – CFS ODM
R7 Hurricane Dream – CFS ODM
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.
