Stewards Report

Marburg Harness

Date: Tuesday, 26th November 2024

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: W. Barr (Chairman) │R. McCrae (500) │M. Greentree (200) | J. Cremin (Birdcage)

Officials: Dr. M. Mc Garry (Veterinarian) │B. Wilson (Judge) │A. Rayward (Assistant Judge) │J. Suli & J. Petersen (Starters) │ K. Williams (Swab Official)

Race 1 - THANK YOU PETER MCKAY PACE   1850M

BAHAMAS MISS checked and obliged to race wide on the turn out of the back straight in the second lap when Subtle Shay broke gait. The mare was placed at a disadvantage thereafter.

MULLUM BOY hung in on the turn into the back straight in the final lap which resulted in Subtle Shay being checked and breaking gait. A warning was issued.

SUBTLE CHAY broke gait on the turn out of the back straight in the second lap resulting in Bahamas Miss being checked and as a result being obliged to race three (3) wide for the remainder of the race. The gelding will be required to trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before racing again. Broke gait in the back straight in the final lap when Mullum Boy which initially hung in overcorrected by its driver tightened the ground of Subtle Chay. Stewards noted these circumstances.

Race 2 – THANK YOU RON KNACK PACE       1850M

BUN IN THE OVEN NZ (TR) broke in the early stages of the score up losing all competitive chance. The mare will be drawn wide in future mobile start events for a minimum of two (2) consecutive satisfactory starts.

LORD DENZEL gave ground and beaten 77.4 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. A last chance to race competitively was placed on the gelding.

WEDDING NIGHT gave ground over the concluding stages.

DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN held up and checked in the back straight in the final lap before running on resolutely when clear over the concluding stages. 

MANY DELIGHTS checked in the early stages of the score up.

SHE DAZZLES led the three (3) wide line up in the front straight with a lap remaining. 

General:          Driver Dean Weller (Lord Denzel) had his licence suspended for ten (10) days for causing a tightening to Don’t Yoube Naughty (Gary Bond) on the turn out of the back straight after the start. In accessing penalty stewards took into account Mr. Weller’s guilty plea and his driving record. Stewards ordered the suspension to commence at midnight Tuesday 26th November 2024. (AHRR 168(1)a)

Race 3 - GOLDBET REWARDS PACE  1850M

COBBLER LANE contacted its own sulky which may of placed the gelding at some disadvantage.

BEYONSKI contacted own sulky during the event which may of placed the mare at some disadvantage. 

MISTER DIAMOND fractious in the score up and out of position candy pole. A last chance draw was placed on the gelding.

TAKIDAH broke gait on the approaching the turn into the front straight in the final lap. A last chance to race truly was placed on the mare.

General:          Driver Leonard Cain (Doc Harvey) was fined $200 for utilising the whip in a continuous manner in the front straight in the run to the finish. (AHRR 156(3))   

Race 4 - GOLDBET BONUS BETS PACE         2200M

MISS PAU received a flat tyre in the back straight in the final lap resulting in the tube tangling and fowling the tyre placing the mare at a distinct disadvantage.

MUSIC MOTH permission was granted race without anti-chocking device due to equipment being damaged prior to event and a replacement being unavailable. Re- included in mobile draw due to completing necessary requirements. 

General:          Driver Zac Chappenden (Jimmy Bling) was fined $100 for being careless in the back straight in the final lap by allowing his horse to contact and flatten the off side tyre of the sulky of Miss Pau. (AHRR 168(1)a)

Race 5 – MATTHEW LEAROYD - FARRIER PACE        1850M

NIGHT SHADOW broke on the turn out of the back straight in the final lap. The gelding was placed on its last chance to race truly.

DEEP REGRET broke gait on the turnout of the front straight in the final lap for no apparent reason. The filly will be required to trial to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to racing again.

Race 6 - GOLDBET ON THE APP STORE PACE          1850M

KEAYANG TARA checked and broke losing considerable ground when Balboa Shannon hung in on the turn into the front straight with a lap remaining.

ARTFUL MASTER locked wheels on the line momentarily.

KISS ON THE BEACH broke in the early stages of the score up before fulfilling its correctly allotted position.

BALBOA SHANNON had a tendency to hang in on multiple corners. Hung in on the turn into the front straight resulting in Keayang Tara being checked and galloping losing all competitive chance. Balboa Shannon was placed on its last chance to race truly.for causing interference.

MUCHO GUAPA locked wheels on the finish line when racing in restricted room inside Artful Master (Dayl March).

Race 7 - GOLDBET SAME RACE MULTI PACE            1850M

ROCKTIME threw its head in the air in the back straight in the final lap when directed wider on the track by its driver. 

ARNOLD STREET contacted own sulky during the run and over-raced which may of affected the overall performance.

Swabs samples taken for analysis

Pre-race:

Race 1.            Doolittle Dazzler

Race 2.            Downtown Manhattan

Race 2.            Old English

Race 3.            Doc Harvey

Race 4.            Doolittle Doozie

Race 4.            Jimmy Bling

Race 5.            Tapthekeg

Race 6.            Mucho Guapa

Race 7.            Rolamax

Race 7.            Brian Christopher

Post-race:

All race winners

Race day Summary:

Scratchings:

Nil

Licensee Actions:

Race 1.             Zac Chappenden (Bahamas Miss) Reprimanded Failed to maintain position start                            (AHRR162(1)j).

Race 1.            Ricky Gordon (Left To Rocknroll) Reprimanded Failed to maintain position start                            (AHRR 162(1)j).

Race 2.             Dean Weller (Lord Denzel) Suspension ten (10) days Tightening (AHRR 168(1)a)

                        Commencing midnight Tuesday 26th November 2024

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Race 3.            Leonard Cain (Doc Harvey) Fined $200 Continuous whip (AHRR 156(3))

Race 4.            Zac Chappenden (Jimmy Bling) Fined $100 Careless contact sulky (AHRR 168(1)a)

Animal Actions:

Race 1.            Subtle Shay                               Stood down 1 trial (BIR)

Race 2.            Bun In The Oven NZ (TR)          ODM (BSU OPS)

Race 4.            Music Moth                               BMD

Race 5.             Deep Regret                             ODM

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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.