Stewards Report

WEST WYALONG HARNESS RACING CLUB

FRIDAY, 28^TH OCTOBER 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

Stewards	T Quick (Chief Steward), T Sharwood
Starter	M Donoghue
Veterinarian	Dr S Hanlon
Swab Official	Mrs G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

RACE 1 – LEMONS SERVICE AND REPAIRS MAIDEN PACE – 2140 metres

 

SHOOBEESJET – Tightened for room when racing to the inside of DOUBLE MACH which shifted-in, and was taken down on to SOLDTOYOUSIR entering the first turn. Locked wheels with MANHATTAN SKYLINE approaching the 1600 metres, was checked and broke gait.

I WANNA DANCE– Pre-race swab sampled. Driver G Wilmot was fined $100 under Rule 162(1)(y) for failing to adhere to the minimum sectional time requirements for the first half of the last mile while leading. Post-race swab sampled.

DOUBLE MACH– Driver D Druitt was issued with a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that entering the first turn he shifted the geldingin when not sufficiently clear of SHOOBEESJET which was tightened and taken down on to SOLDTOYOUSIR which was tightened and inconvenienced. Hung-in approaching the 1600 metres and again approaching the 800 metres, for which a warning was issued.

ALLHEARTNOHEIGHT– Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take up the position outside the leader near the 1600 metres.

MANHATTAN SKYLINE – Hung-out during the score-up and was out of position at the start, for which a warning was issued. Was inclined to hang-out approaching the 1600 metres, shifted-in when being corrected and locked wheels with SHOOBEESJET.

SOLDTOYOUSIR – Tightened for room when racing to the inside of SHOOBEESJET entering the first turn, when that runner was taken in by DOUBLE MACH, and was inconvenienced. Inconvenienced near the 1600 metres when SHOOBEESJET broke gait.

FIGHT FOR FALBY – Out of position at the start, connections were advised that it would continue to be placed outside the draw in mobile start races.

MADAM MISS – Placed back in the draw for future mobile start races.

 

RACE 2 – SOUTH WEST SLOPES CREDIT UNION PACE – 1740 metres

 

KICKATINALONGPONY– Post-race swab sampled.

DEE TERROR– Pre-race swab sampled.

CRAFTY MATCH– Contacted the sulky wheel of NAPOLI NIGHTS near the 200 metres, Driver D Druitt was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future.

NAPOLI NIGHTS– Sulky wheel contacted by CRAFTY MATCH near the 200 metres where it sustained a flat tyre.

DANCE BABY DANCE – Made a three wide mid race move to take over the position outside the leader near the 1200 metres.

 

RACE 3 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1740 metres

 

CHUBBS– Pre-race swab sampled.

EUCAN ROLL– Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take over the lead from CARIBBEAN PAT leaving the 1400 metres. A post-race Veterinary examination, revealed the gelding to have swelling to the inside of its near fore tendon, which it received treatment for. Connections were advised that it would be stood down from racing for seven days and they would be required to provide a Veterinary certificate of fitness for itprior to its next race start. Post-race swab sampled.

MENDOZA LASS – Raced three wide from the start before being restrained to obtain a position with cover in the running line near the 1200 metres.

 

RACE 4 – SOUDENS FLOOR COVERINGS PACE – 1740 metres

 

NIFTY RONALD – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

MAJORESS JUJON – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

RINAAZ – Raced in restricted room between TWISTED MISTRESS and SUNNYWITHACHANCE near the 200 metres, Driver R Coelli was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future. Held up for clear running until near the 100 metres.

PASS THE BATON – Caught racing three wide from the start before being restrained to take up a position in the running line at the rear of the field near the 1200 metres. Inconvenienced leaving the 1400 metres, when SUNNYWITHACHANCE hung-out.

BETTERTHANTHEBOYZ– Pre-race swab sampled. Worked forward to take over the lead from MAJORESS JUJON near the 1400 metres.

SUNNYWITHACHANCE – Hung-out leaving the 1400 metres.

SPORTS BOUNTY– Post-race swab sampled.

TWISTED MISTRESS – Made a three wide mid race move to take over the position outside the leader leaving the 1000 metres.

 

RACE 5 – SJC CONTRACTING PACE – 2140 metres

 

SIX AGAIN– Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take up the position outside the leader near the 1600 metres. Post-race swab sampled.

DYSLEXIC NZ – Broke gait during the score-up and was out of position at the start, given the gelding’s record connections were advised that it would be placed outside the draw for future mobile start races.

DANCE ADDITION– Pre-race swab sampled. Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take up the position outside the leader near the 1400 metres.

 

RACE 6 – AGNVET SERVICES FINAL – 2140 metres

 

General– Prior to the all-clear being given Driver S Osmond and Trainer C Hughes (WEONA BRANACH) who had been placed second past the post, were given the opportunity to view the patrol footage of the home straight, to ascertain whether they had grounds to lodge a protest against the winner OUR PRINCESS KENNEDY NZ. After viewing the film S Osmond lodged an objection alleging interference in the home straight, stating that he had to check his runner out near the 100 metres, when racing to the outside of OUR PRINCESS KENNEDY NZ which shifted-out. Evidence was taken from the Trainer/Driver of OUR PRINCESS KENNEDY NZ, A Turnbull, and further evidence from S Osmond, and the patrol footage further reviewed. Stewards dismissed the protest as they were of the view that while OUR PRINCESS KENNEDY NZhad hung-out in the home straight, resulting in WEONA BRANACHbeing taken up the track and being inconvenienced near the 100 metres, they felt that they could not be satisfied to the required standard, that had that interference not occurred that WEONA BRANACHwould have beaten OUR PRINCESS KENNEDY NZto the finish line, given the margin between the two runners. All clear was given on the judge’s numbers.

OUR PRINCESS KENNEDY NZ– Worked forward to take over the lead from ANGELIC SHE AINT approaching the 1600 metres. Hung-out under pressure in the home straight, for which a warning was issued, as a result WEONA BRANACH was taken wider. Withstood a protest by that runner to retain first place. Post-race swab sampled.

NO RUSHING– Pre-race swab sampled.

JUST ROCKNROLL – Checked from behind the tiring BRACKEN WARRIOR leaving the 400 metres.

JUSTROLLINGAROUND – Checked from behind the tiring BRACKEN WARRIOR leaving the 400 metres and raced roughly.

BRACKEN WARRIOR – Made a three wide mid race move to take over the position outside the leader near the 1200 metres. Tired over the concluding stages of the race.

WEONA BRANACH– Inconvenienced near the 100 metres as a result of OUR PRINCESS KENNEDY NZ hanging-out. Protested against that runner, protest was dismissed.

 

RACE 7 – WEST WYALONG S & C CLUB PACERS CUP – 2540 metres

 

TERRYRAMA – Locked wheels with MYRA DAWN near the 2200 metres.

SMOOTH OVERARM NZ – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

CHRISSY CHIC– Pre-race swab sampled. Over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Tired over the concluding stages of the event. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. When questioned regarding the performance of the mare, Driver S Osmond stated that he initially tried to lead but when they were unable to muster enough speed in the early stages to cross SMOOTH OVERARM NZ he looked to get cover but was unable to get any. He added he had difficulty getting the mare to come back to him after driving her forward in the early stages and she raced keenly from that point which told on her being able to finish the race off, particularly over the extra distance of today’s race.

JAWSOFLINCOLN – Inconvenienced near the 2200 metres when TERRYRAMA and MYRA DAWN locked wheels.

OLD LUKE NZ – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to take over the lead from SMOOTH OVERARM NZ near the 2000 metres.

MYRA DAWN– Locked wheels with TERRYRAMA near the 2200 metres. Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 8 – GLASGOW ELECTRICS WARATAH HEAT – 1740 metres

 

KINGSTON SHANNON – Raced roughly approaching the 1400 metres, for which a warning was issued.

DUKKAH – Checked near the 400 metres when WESTERN BELLE and ROCK THE NATION NZ locked wheels, and contacted the sulky wheel of WESTERN BELLE.

WESTERN BELLE – Hung-in slightly and locked wheels with ROCK THE NATION NZ near the 400 metres, was severely checked. Sulky wheel contacted by DUKKAH.

PUNT AWAY NZ– Pre-race swab sampled. Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take up the position outside the leader approaching the 1200 metres. Post-race swab sampled.

MISTER HAYWOOD – Checked near the 400 metres when WESTERN BELLE and ROCK THE NATION NZ locked wheels.

ROCK THE NATION NZ – Hung-out slightly and locked wheels with WESTERN BELLE near the 400 metres, was severely checked. Sulky wheel contacted by CARLO GAMBINO NZ. A post-race Veterinary examination of the gelding revealed it to have a number of mild lacerations to the outside of its off hind leg.

CARLO GAMBINO NZ– Checked near the 400 metres when WESTERN BELLE and ROCK THE NATION NZ locked wheels, contacted the sulky wheel of ROCK THE NATION NZ and raced roughly.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – D Druitt – DOUBLE MACH – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Fines	Race 1 – G Wilmot – $100 – I WANNA DANCE – Rule 162(1)(y)
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 1 – MADAM MISS – back in draw mobile starts Race 5 – DYSLEXIC NZ – outside draw mobile starts
Trials/Stand Down	Race 3 – EUCAN ROLL – stood down 7 days, stood down Vet cert
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil