Stewards Report
Broken Hill 15/03/2024
BROKEN HILL HARNESS RACING CLUB
FRIDAY, 15th MARCH 2024
STEWARDS REPORT
Stewards |
C. Jasprizza (Chairman), M. Ross, R. White |
Starter |
N. Lord |
Veterinarian |
Dr G. Tabateau |
Swab Official |
J. Blackburn, K. Andrews |
Track |
Good |
Weather |
Overcast |
RACE 1 – BROKEN HILL TAB PACE - 1900metres
General:
Consideration was given to a protest lodged by driver C. Johnson on behalf of the connections of CELESTIAL DAYBREAK alleging interference over the final 100 meters against the 1st placegetter SUMMERDAYS. After considering all the available evidence it was established that rounding the home turn SUMMERDAYS commence to shift wider on the track and as a result CELESTIAL DAYBREAK was taken wider on the track until near the 40 metres at which point SUMMERDAYS was corrected by its driver. As Stewards were comfortably satisfied that had the interference not occurred that CELESTIAL DAYBREAK would have beaten home SUMMERDAYS and therefore the objection was upheld and all-clear given on the numbers of 8-1-6-3
SUMMEDAYS – Pre-race blood sample. Lost 1st placing on protest. Driver D. Smith was found guilty of a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that over the final 100 metres he allowed his runner to shift wider on the track and as a result took CELESTIAL DAYBREAK up the track into the running of HALF MOON BEACH which in turn was taken up the track into the running of BEARTASTIC WARRIOR which was tightened for room and lost its rightful running. D. Smith’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence at midnight 24th March 2024. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account, Mr. Smith good driving record (1500 drives since last suspension), the degree of interference and also his not guilty plea. Post-race swab sample.
BEARTASTIC WRITER – Near the 50 metres tightened for room and lost its rightful running.
HALF MOON BEACH – Near the 50 metres tightened for room.
ROCKING WARRIOR – Near the 1800 metres hung in and broke. Near the 150 metres became unbalanced and broke In view of the performance the gelding will be stood down until it can complete 1 satisfactory trial.
CELESTIAL DAYBREAK – Between the 100 metres and 50 metres was taken wider on the track by SUMMERDAYS. Driver C. Johnson pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip with more than a wrist only flicking motion over the final 100 metres. Driver C. Johnson was fined $400. Post-race swab sample.
RACE 2 – GETTING THERE EXCAVATIONS PACE – 2210metres
RAPACIOUS – Tired over the final 500 meters to be beaten in excess of 50 meters. In view of the performance the gelding will be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial.
SPRING DELIGHT – Pre-race blood sample.
HAWAIIBEACH – Near the 700 metres became unbalanced and galloped and as a result was retired from the event. In view of the performance the gelding will be stood down until it can complete 1 satisfactory trial.
I BET YOU – Post-race swab sample.
NIFTY STUDLEIGH – Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was issued. Near the 700 metres became unbalanced and galloped. A warning was issued.
RACE 3 – REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA FAR WEST NSW PACE – 2210metres
ORAMA – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.
MACHSTIQUE – Inconvenienced near the 1800 metres when LOVE TO DEAL broke.
ROJENBYE – Near the 1400 metres tightened for room and lost its rightful running. Tired from the 1800 metres and was retired from the event. In view of the performance the gelding will be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial.
MAYTHEHORSEBEWITHU – Near the 1300 metres checked when LOVE TO DEAL broke.
LOVE TO DEAL – Near the 1800 metres became unbalance and galloped. Raced roughly again near the 700 metres. A warning was issued.
WATCHTHECLOCK – Pre-race blood sample.
MY LINE OF FIRE – Driver R. Backhouse pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that near the 1400 metres he shifted his runner down the track when not sufficiently clear of ROJENBYE which was tightened for room and lost its rightful running. R. Backhouse’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence at midnight 24th March 2024. R. Backhouse pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip over the final 150 metres in more than a wrist only flicking motion. R. Backhouse was fined $400 and furthermore had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 7 days to commence at midnight 31st March 2024.
HARRY MCKINNIS – Stewards questioned Driver R. Slater in regards to the driving tactics adopted on the gelding during the middle stages of the event in particular if there was an opportunity to obtain cover from MY LINE OF FIRE near the 1200 metres. R. Slater stated that he drove the gelding positively as it had won recently when driven in a similar manner and that he was of the opinion that once obtaining the position outside the lead near the 1850 metres his runner was travelling well within itself and therefore was satisfied to maintain the position outside the lead. R. Slater added that approaching the 1400 metres he observed MY LINE OF FIRE improving three wide at which point he elected maintain the position outside the lead due to MY LINE OF FIRE being driven hard to improve its position and furthermore he was still holding his position comfortably at that stage of the event. R. Slater further said that approaching the 900 metres MY LINE OF FIRE improved to his outside however he was reluctant to surrender that position due to the distance left in the event and furthermore the amount of work MY LINE OF FIRE had done. R. Slater added that his runner was under pressure from the 600 metres and he was disappointed with the overall performance in tonight’s event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Stewards after considering all the evidence advised Driver R. Slater in that in their opinion he erred in his tactics by maintaining his position outside the lead when there was an opportuning to take cover from MY LINE OF FIRE and give his horse some respite.
RACE 4 – ROCKY BAKER MEMORIAL PACING CLUB PACE – 2500metres
General:
Consideration was given to an objection lodged by Driver B. Devcic which was placed 5th against the 2nd placegetter WHITESTARCHRISTIAN for alleged interference leaving the back straight on the final occasion. After considering all the evidence and reviewing the films it was established that near the 300 metres IM ALRIGHT JACK was tightened for room and was steadied when WHITESTARCHRISTIAN shifted out and KEAYANG MOROCCAN hung in slightly at the same point. As Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that WHITESTARCHRISTIAN was solely responsible for the incident the protest was dismissed and all-clear given on the judges numbers.
WHITESTARCHRISTIAN – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Driver C. Johnson pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip over the final 100 metres in more than a wrist only flicking motion. C. Johnson was fined $400.
MIKIYOURSOFINE – Tired from the 700 metres. A warning was issued.
ITZ BLACKJACK – Tired from the 700 metres. A warning was issued.
IM ALRIGHT JACK – Driver B. Devcic pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip over the final 100 metres in more than a wrist onluy flicking motion. B. Devcic was fined $200.
KEAYANG MOROCCAN – Driver L. Watson pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip over the final 100 metres in more than a wrist only flicking motion. L. Watson was fined $200. Post-races swab sample.
IM BLINGIN IT – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.
RACE 5 – BROKEN HILL TRUCK CENTRE PACE – 1900metres
QUARTZITE – Post-race swab sample.
JAKES SPORTSWRITER – Driver C. Johnson pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 149(2) for an unacceptable drive in that after being challenged by OVERPOWERING entering the back straight on the first occasion he allowed his runner to stride forward and maintain the position outside the lead. Furthermore when again challenged by OVERPOWERING in the back straight on the second occasion he again allowed his runner to stride forward and maintain the position outside the lead and then from leaving the 700 metres was under pressure and weakened to be beaten 80 metres. C. Johnson’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 4 weeks to commence at midnight 24th March 2024. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
CANADA BAY – Pre-race blood sample.
RACE 6 – MAWSONS CONCRETE AND QUARRIES PACE – 1900metres
ANNIE CROCKER – Pre-race blood sample. Hung out after the start and leaving the home straight on the first occasion became unbalanced and galloped. A warning was issued.
MISS MAGIK – Checked entering the back straight on the first occasion when ANNIE CROCKER broke.
SHANDIN BEACH –Checked entering the back straight on the first occasion when ANNIE CROCKER broke.
IN YOUR VENUS –Out of position at the start. The mare was given its last chance in the draw. Checked entering the back straight on the first occasion when ANNIE CROCKER broke.
LINE AND MOLLY –Checked entering the back straight on the first occasion when ANNIE CROCKER broke. Post-race swab sample.
GODSGIFT –Pre-race blood sample. Checked entering the back straight on the first occasion when ANNIE CROCKER broke.
PRIORITY BETTING –Checked entering the back straight on the first occasion when ANNIE CROCKER broke.
ELLJAYS BANDIT –Out of position at the start. Due to the speed of the mobile no action was taken. Checked entering the back straight on the first occasion when ANNIE CROCKER broke.
WHITE STAR SAMMY –Inconvenienced during the early stages of the score up and was out of position at the start. In the circumstances no action was taken. Checked entering the back straight on the first occasion when ANNIE CROCKER broke.
RACE 7 – SWE EURODRIVE PACE – 1900metres
WATCHING THE BOYS – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Post-race swab sample.
MAJOR TARLZ – Tired from the 1000 metres to be beaten in excess of 100 metres. In view of the performance the mare will be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial.
EMMALINE BROMAC – Tired from the 1000 metres to be beaten in excess of 100 metres. In view of the performance the mare will be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial
SPORTY PHILTRA – Pre-race blood sample.
DRUNKEN MISTAKES – Tired from the 1200 metres to be beaten in excess of 100 metres. In view of the performance the mare was stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial.
SUMMARY |
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Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Race 1 – C. Johnson – Rule 156(2)(a) – Unacceptable whip – CELESTIAL DAYBREAK - $400 Race 3 – R. Backhouse – Rule 156(2)(a) – Unacceptable whip – MY LINE OF FIRE - $400 Race 4 – B. Devcic – Rule 156(2)(a) – Unacceptable whip – IM ALRIGHT JACK - $200 Race 4 – C. Johnson – Rule 156(2)(a) – Unacceptable whip – WHITESTARCHRISTIAN - $400 Race 4 – L. Watson – Rule 156(2)(a) – Unacceptable whip – KEAYAN MOROCCAN - $200 |
Suspensions |
Race 1 – D. Smith – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – Cause interference – SUMMERDAYS – 7 days – commence m/n 24.03.24 Race 3 – R. Backhouse – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – Cause interference – MY LINE OF FIRE – 7 days – commence m/n 24.03.24 Race 3 – R. Backhouse – Rule 156(2)(a) – Unacceptable whip – MY LINE OF FIRE – 7 days – commence m/n 31.03.24 Race 5 – C. Johnson – Rule 149(2) – Unacceptable drive – JAKES SPORTSWRITER – 4 weeks – commence m/n 24.03.24 |
Barrier Information |
Nil |
Trials/Stand Down |
Race 1 – ROCKING WROXTON – 1 trial Race 2 – RAPACIOUS – 1 trial Race 2 – HAWAIIANBEACH – 1 trial Race 3 – ROJENBYE – 1 trial Race 7 – MAJOR TARLZ – 1 trial Race 7 – DRUNKEN MISTAKES – 1 trial Race 7 – EMMALINE BROMAC – 1 trial |
Late Scratchings |
Race 1 – WHODAT BOODAT @ 4.12pm – Float Breakdown Race 2 – BUTTER CUP @ 4.12pm – Float breakdown Race 4 – MY ULTIMATE LEVI @ 4.12pm – Float Braakdown Race 5 – MOOPS @ 4.28pm – Float breakdown |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
Medical Clearance |
Nil |
Follow up’s |
Nil |
