Stewards Report

Albion Park Harness

Date: Saturday, 20 April 2024

Track: Good

Weather: Overcast / Rain

Stewards Panel: N. Torpey (Chair) | R. McCrae | M. Greentree | A. Dowsett

Supplementary Report:

Stewards approved the following late driver changes after Angus Garrard advised of his intention to commence the suspension he incurred on April 19 immediately:

• R1 Might As Well           - Narissa McMullen
• R2 Captain Nemo NZ    - Adam Sanderson
• R3 Scotch En Ice          - Nathan Dawson
• R5 Darin                       - Brendan Barnes
• R6 Chicago Bart            - Leonard Cain
• R7 Smiffy Terror NZ      - Leonard Cain
• R10 Tam Oshanter        - Brendan Barnes

Race 1 - LADBROKE IT! MARES OPEN PACE 1660M

Orchid Stride – Was caught wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader.

Dance Addition – Hung in and contacted a marker post near the 800 m.

Carly Morgan – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

Bettor Romance – Hung in when racing wide rounding the home turn on the final occasion.

Race 2 – WOLF SIGNS BAND 5 PACE 2138M

Tiger By The Tail – Overraced and pulled hard during the event.

Miss Mucho NZ – Was caught wide in the early stages before working forward initially to the position outside of the leader.

Mossdale Terry NZ – Was caught wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader near the 1400m.

Chamonix – Held up for a clear run at a vital stage in the straight.

Obi One NZ – Broke gait in the early stages of the score up.

Race 3 - GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND BAND 4 - BAND 2 PACE            2138M

L L Cool J NZ – Was caught wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader. Gave ground over the final 300m.

Alta Revelry NZ – Was restrained to the rear of the field after being caught wide in the early stages. Raced wide from the 900m.

Race 4 - A ROCKNROLL DANCE AT SOMERSET FARMS QUALIFYING PACE   1660M

Rio De Janeiro Blue NZ – Had to be steadied after improving up on to the back of the tiring Betting Origin near the 400m resulting in the gelding becoming unbalanced and breaking gait. Given the horse's previous record in this regard the gelding will be placed on its last chance to race truly.

Betting Origin – Was caught wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader approaching the 1000m. Gave ground from the 400m.

Race 5 – KELATO ANIMAL HEALTH QUALIFYING PACE        1660M

Littlelioneljames – Tightened for room approaching the finish when placed in restricted room between Reds Star Deal and Mister Domingo.

Drive To The Beach – Was restrained to the rear of the field after being caught wide in the early stages.

Reds Star Deal – Was caught wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader.

Collect A Dime – Hung out during the latter stages of the score up.

Mister Reactor – Held up for clear running late in the straight.

Race 6 - ULTIMATE TOOLS 3YO PACE            1660M

The Janitor NZ – Raced roughly in the back straight on the final occasion.

Checknoutthetalent – Broke during the score up checking runners on the second row necessitating a false start. The gelding will be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile events until Stewards are satisfied it can perform in the desired manner.

Dele Row – Driver fined unapproved whip use.

Chicago Bart – Trainer fined failing to submit gear for the colt.

Bronski Zulu – Was caught wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader.

Gem Punter Pete – Became unbalance and broke gait after being checked behind the tiring Fact Finder near the 200m.

Ellis Street – Checked and broke when The janitor race roughly near the 600 m

Fact Finder – Left a one -wide trailing position at the 1200mm and after unsuccessful challenge for the lead was restrained to the position outside of the leader. Gave ground badly over the final 400m. A subsequent veterinarian found the gelding to be exhibiting mucosal discharge. Acting on the advice of the Veterinarian Fact Finder was stood for seven (7) days.

General: Luke McCarthy, trainer of Chicago Bart, was fined $100 for failing to notify the registered gear for the colt. In determining penalty Stewards noted Mr McCarthy had previously been reprimanded for a similar offence. (AHR.273(6)).

Chantal Turpin (Dele Row) was fined $200 for using the whip in an unapproved manner in the front straight in the run to the finish. (AHR.156(2)).

Race 7 - PRYDE'S EASIFEED ENERGY PAK PACERS BAND HANDICAP            2138M

Bosch NZ – Broke gait after the start. As previous warning had been placed on the gelding Bosch NZ will be excluded from the draw in standing start events.

Windy Hill Wally – Stood flat footed at the start resulting in the gelding loosing valuable ground. A warning was issued.

Smiffys Terror NZ – Galloped for a few strides when the tapes were released.

Race 8 – CHANGEOVER @ BURWOOD STUD MARES QUALIFYING PACE   1660M

Fias Charm – Was withdrawn by Stewards on the advice of the Veterinarian at 8:22 p.m. after the mare was found to be exhibiting mucosal discharge. Acting on the advice of the Veterinarian Fact Finder was stood for seven (7) days.

No Racing incidents

Race 9 – CHANGEOVER @ BURWOOD STUD MARES QUALIFYING PACE (B DIV)   1660M

Sii Sempre Tilly – Was caught racing wide from the start and after an unsuccessful challenge for the lead raced outside the leader over the final 1000m.

Waterline – Hung in and contacted marker posts near the 900m. Broke gait in the back straight on the final occasion. Given the horse's previous record in this regard the mare will be placed on its last chance to race truly.

Mahindi NZ – Was restrained to the rear of the field after being caught wide in the early stages.

Aurora Joy – Held up for a clear run at a vital stage in the straight.

Race 10 - PELICAN WATERS RESORT TROTTERS MOBILE   2138M

No Racing incidents

Swabs samples taken for analysis:

Pre-race

R1        Playa Blanca

R2        Tiger By The Tail

R3        Braedos Lad

R5        Onlysbest

R6        Ellis Street

R10      Majestic Lavros NZ

Post-race

All winners

Race day Summary

Scratchings

R1        Sista Bliss NZ   - Veterinary reasons

R7        Despondent      - Veterinary reasons

R8        Jeseeka            - Veterinary reasons

R8        Fias Charm       - L/Scr on track (Vets advice)

R10      Zealous Spur    - Veterinary reasons

Licensee Actions

R6        Luke McCarthy  - $100 Fine       – Fail to notify registered gear – AHR 273(6)

R6        Chantal Turpin  - $200 Fine       - Unapproved whip use – AHR 156(2)

Animal Actions

R6        Checknoutthetalent       - ODM

R6        Fact Finder                   - Sd 7 days

R7        Bosch NZ                      - ODS

R8        Fias Charm                   - Sd 7 days

R10      My Ultimate Eddie         - From RODM to 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.