Stewards Report

HARNESS RACING VICTORIA

STEWARDS REPORT FOR TERANG MEETING

WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER 2024

	Adrian Crowther Peter Chadwick Emma Johnson (Starter) Dr Louise Williamson (Vet)
	Track:    Good	Weather:	Fine

Trainers with multiple horses engaged in any given race were questioned as to the intended driving tactics to be adopted. 

 

RACE 1 – MT NOORAT FREIGHTERS  PACE (1680 MS)

General- Stewards inquired into the reasons for OUR BETTER BRO being checked and racing roughly near the 100 metres. After hearing evidence from  drivers James  Herbertson and  Michelle Phillips(CALEDONIAN RANGER) and reviewing the race vision Ms Phillips was charged pursuant to AHRR 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference. The particulars of the charge were that after entering the  home straight Ms Phillips allowed her drive to shift out, taking OUR BETTER BRO wider on the track with her offside sulky wheel  then making contact with the near hindleg of that gelding near the 100 metres causing that runner to be checked and pace roughly. Ms Phillips pleaded not guilty to the charge however after giving due consideration to all of the evidence Stewards found Ms Phillips guilty of the charge. In determining penalty Stewards took into consideration the circumstances of the incident, Ms Phillips not guilty plea and record regarding interference related  matters and  HRV Minimum Penalty Guidelines. An eight day suspension was imposed with a deferment granted to allow the suspension to begin at midnight on 11/10/24. Ms Phillips was also cautioned for her conduct during the Inquiry.   

CALEDONIAN RANGER- shifted out when removable gear was activated  early in the home straight, then continued to shift out with its offside sulky wheel making contact with the nearside hindleg of OUR BETTER BRO near the 100 metres. Post race swab samples taken.

GOODTIME LIBBY- pulled hard in running and held up around the home turn before using the sprint lane.

RACE 2 – WD NEWS- TERANG EXPRESS TROTTERS HANDICAP (2180 SS)

BOUTIKA- post race swab samples taken.

BROWN EYED KATE- tired to be beaten 124 metres and underwent a post race veterinary examination with no abnormalities apparent. Stood down from racing pending the completion of a satisfactory trial. Driver John Meade was cautioned for momentarily tightening the running of APEX near the 1600 metres.

MAJESTIC CONNIES- broke under pressure near the 180 metres.

SONARMI JOH- trotted roughly at the start.

 

RACE 3 – MORSBEARINGS  PACE (2180 MS)

THEY CALL ME AL- tired to be beaten 65 metres- warning issued.

JOHNNY REDCOAT- underwent pre and post race veterinary checks due to his age and number of lifetime starts- no abnormalities apparent.

MY MATE LUKE-  out of position at the start then raced greenly after the start- placed on his last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 4 – VALE PAUL TEAL PACE (1680 MS)

CREATIVE LAD- underwent pre and post ace veterinary checks due to his number of lifetime starts-  no abnormalities apparent.

GOODTIME STRYKER- held up around the home turn before using the sprint lane.

MIDNIGHT DANCER- post race swab samples taken.

GOODTIME MACH- pre race swab samples taken.

 

RACE 5 – STALLION TENDER CLOSES OCT 3  TROT (2180 MS)

KYVALLEY SURFRIDER-tired to be beaten 61 metres and underwent a post race veterinary examination with no abnormalities apparent. Stewards queried driver Michael Bellman, who explained that the gelding was unable to finish off after being pressured through the middle stages of the event. Subsequent to the race  meeting trainer Katrina Fitzpatrick reported that the gelding had recovered well from the run and was nominated to race at Maryborough on 9 October.

SCAR- pre race swab samples taken. Trotted roughly after assuming the lead in the back straight and again nearing the finish.

NUCLEAR ATTITUDE- driver Ginger Gleeson was cautioned for his drive being out of position at the start.

RACE 6 – TERANG CO-OP MITRE 10  TROT (2180 MS)

WESTERN BOY- huing in and trotted roughly when tiring from the 500 metres to be beaten 71 metres- warning issued.

LOCHINVAR SON- broke near the 400 metres.

TOUCHANDGO- broke under pressure.

CALL ME JACK- post race swab samples taken.

CADENCE LANE- pre race swab samples taken.

PATRICIA EM- inconvenienced near the 300 metres.

 

 

RACE 7 – TERANG CO-OP RURAL STORE PACE (1680 MS)

ROCKIN CHARMER- held up around the home turn and again held up nearing the finish.

PISTOL QUEEN- held up around the home turn before using the sprint lane.

SHADY DANCER- underwent pre and post ace veterinary checks due to her number of lifetime starts-  no abnormalities apparent.

WILLECO- gave ground quickly from the 400 metres and underwent a post race veterinary examination with no abnormalities apparent.

BONA KHAN- pre race swab samples taken.

 

 

 

Adrian Crowther

Chair

‘This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at the sole discretion of the Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards as races are reviewed as per the ‘HRV Stewards Internal Review Process’.

 

Raceday Summary

Swabs		Pre-Race: Race 4 – Goodtime Mach;  Race 5 –Scar; Race 6 – Cadence Lane; Race 7 – Bona Khan
		Post-Race: Race 1 – Caledonian Ranger; Race 2 – Boutika; Race 4 – Midnight Dancer; Race 6 – Call me Jack.
Suspensions
Race 1	M Phillips		R163(1)(a)(iii)	8 days
Fines
NIL
Cautions
Race 1	M Phillips		D/CCON
Race 2	J Meade		D/CT
Race 5	G Gleeson		D/CSU
Horse Actions
Race 2	Brown Eyed Kate		SD1T
Late Scratchings
Nil