Stewards Report

Marburg Harness

Date: Sunday, 1 December 2024

Track: Good.

Weather: Overcast

Stewards Panel: J. Cremin (Chair), W. Barr, L. Bahr, S. Borg (Birdcage).

Officials: Dr. T. Madigan (Veterinarian), A. Rayward (Judge), B. Wilson (Assistant Judge), J. Suli (Starter), K. Williams (Assistant Starter), J. Crompton (Swab Official).

Race 1 - THE OLE LOLLIE SHOP HERE DECEMBER 8TH PACE            1850M

DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN - Led throughout from the start.

BAHAMAS MISS – Worked forward from the start to lead the one-wide line throughout.

CHANG – Was held up momentarily until gaining clear running after entering the home straight.

JANG PEL – Began a three-wide forward move from near the 750m.

BUN IN THE OVEN NZ (TR) – Was out of position when the start was effected, connections were advised the mare will continue to be placed out of the draw in mobile events.

Broke free of interference near the 600m, and then again near the 150m. In accordance with QRIC guidelines, the mare was placed on its last chance to race truly.

Race 2 – GOLDBET INSTANT DEPOSITS PACE          1850M

TROUPER JUJON – After trailing the leader from the start, veered out abruptly approaching the winning post with two laps remaining, severely checking Highview Sadler NZ, who was racing to its outside, and also Baby Ginnie who was trailing Highview Sadler NZ, who then had to be restrained to the rear of the field.

Stewards ordered a veterinary examination after the event which revealed no significant findings. Connections of the gelding were informed it would be placed on its last chance to race truly.

BABY GINNIE – Severely checked near the 1400m when Trouper Jujon veered out sharply, then had to be restrained to the rear of the field.

CROSSED LEGS – Led from soon after the start.

HIGHVIEW SADLER NZ – Severely interfered with near the 1400m before working forward to retain the position outside the leader.

ALWAYS AT NIGHT – Out of position as the start was effected.

CONVAIR HUSTLER NZ – No clear run over the concluding stages.

DOOLITTLE DAZZLER – Slightly inconvenienced near the 1400m when Trouper Jujon veered out.

RISKY BUZINESS – Commenced a three-wide forward move near the 700m.

General – Driver Dale Chalk (Always At Night) was reprimanded under AHR Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to come up into position at the start.

Race 3 - GOLDBET SUPER ODDS BOOSTS PACE      1850M

MISS PAU – Led from the start.

CALCULATED RISK – Worked forward from the start to lead the one-wide line.

MISTY RULER – Hung out during the score-up and multiple times throughout the event. Caught wide early before being restrained to the rear. Exiting the track, the number two carrying strap was found to be unfastened. The gear was inspected and found to be in good condition.

JIMMY BLING – Restrained to the rear at the start. Held up for a run until the final stages of the event.

CLASSIC ARC – Commenced a three-wide forward move near the 700m.

Race 4 - GOLDBET INSTANT OSKO PAYMENTS PACE           1850M

SHE DAZZLES – Broke stride during the first score-up, necessitating a false start being declared. In noting another driver appealed for assistance during the score-up due to failed gear, then considering evidence tendered by Driver Matthew Neilson, stewards took no action against the mare and noted the circumstances.

Inconvenienced by the tiring Bustn Feelz Good from near the 550m.

BUSTN FEELZ GOOD – After leading from soon after the start, commenced to yield ground from near the 550m, before being beaten 138.6m by the winner. Stewards ordered a veterinary examination of the gelding which revealed no significant findings. Connections were advised the gelding would be stood down for one trial following its apparent poor performance.

STUDLEIGH DARCEY – Head check became disconnected during the first score-up, causing a minor delay. Worked forward from the start to lead the one-wide line throughout.

MUSTANG DUDE - After being caught wide early, was restrained to the rear of the field.

ROCKNROLL DA GAMA – Restrained at the start. Inconvenienced by the tiring Bustn Feelz Good from near the 550m.

BEYONSKI - Inconvenienced by the tiring Bustn Feelz Good from near the 550m.

STARS OF AMERICA - Sulky contacted two marker pegs entering the home straight.

NIGHT SHADOW – Over raced throughout the event.

General – Driver Gary Whitaker (Stars Of America) was reprimanded under AHR Rule 163(1)(c)(ii) for allowing his sulky to contact two marker pegs entering the home straight on the final occasion.

Race 5 – ELLA GILLIES / BEAU KNOWS PACE           1850M

ROCCO VARIETY – Led from the start.

WILLIEWA LIGHTNING – Commenced a three-wide forward move from near the 700m. Shifted out entering the home straight when the driver activated the removable earplugs

.MONTANA ONE – Worked forward from the start to race outside the leader until near the 1100m, where Whos To Blame worked forward to take that position. 

WHOS TO BLAME – Restrained to the rear after the start. Shifted out three-wide near the 1200m to work forward to be outside the leader near the 1050m

MOLLIDOR – Three-wide late with a trail from near the 700m.

JILLIBY PANDA – Broke free of interference rounding the first turn. Connections were advised the gelding would be placed on its last chance to race truly. After hanging in and contacting marker pegs on both occasions leaving the home straight, connections were advised a warning would be placed on the gelding for hanging in.

Race 6 - GOLDBET 24/7 LIVE CHAT PACE      1850M

OUR DOLLY – Beaten for speed to the first turn.

DOOLITTLE DOOZZIE – Raced outside the leader throughout.

CHEDDAR MADE BETA NZ – Restrained at the start to the rear of the field.

ONE LAST ROLL – Showed gate speed to lead throughout.

ROSEANNE RUBY – No clear run over the concluding stages.

Race 7 - NIKKI WILSON / HE'S ALL THAT PACE         1850M

MUCHO GUAPA – Withstood a strong early challenge for the lead before leading throughout

KISS ON THE BEACH – Unsuccessfully challenged for the lead before leading the one-wide line. Slightly inconvenienced around the home turn by Sir Boston hanging in to its outside.

WRITE ABOUT ANGUS NZ – Caught wide early before restraining to the rear.

TRAVLININSTYLE – After not having raced within the previous six months and in accordance with QRIC requirements, the mare was inspected by the on-course veterinarian prior to racing and was passed fit to start. Restrained at the start.

SIR BOSTON –Commenced a three-wide forward move near the 600m. Hung in slightly around the home turn, inconveniencing Kiss On The Beach.

Swabs samples taken for analysis

Pre-race Urine

R2 #3 Crossed Legs

R4 #1 She Dazzles

R5 #2 Rocco Variety

Pre-race Blood

R1 #3 Downtown Manhattan

R2 #1 Trouper Jujon

R3 #2 Miss Pau

R5 #7 Mollidor

R6 #5 One Last Roll

R7 #1 Mucho Guapa

Post-race

All Winners

Race day Summary

Scratchings

R1 #6 Major Mischief - L/Scr Flooded In

R5 #1 Gotta Go Torque - Vets

R6 #2 Strutty - U/Bar

R6 #9 Balboa Shannon – L/Scr Vets

Licensee Actions

R2 – Dale Chalk – Reprimand, AHR Rule 162(1)(h).

R4 – Gary Whitaker – Reprimand, AHR Rule 163(1)(c)(ii).

Animal Actions

R4 – Bustn Feelz Good – SD1T, Poor Performance.

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