Stewards Report

DUBBO HARNESS RACING CLUB

FRIDAY 19 APRIL 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	M Jasprizza (Chairman), C Jasprizza, S Cullen
Starter	B Watson
Veterinarian	Dr B Davidson
Swab Official	A Hall
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast/showery

 

 

RACE 1 – 2DU PACE – 1720 metres

LARA TIARA– Pre-race swab sample. Post-race swab sample.

MAJOR JAMANE– A pre and post-race veterinary examination as the gelding is 12 years of age. No abnormalities were detected on either examination. When entering the first turn had a tendency to hang in.

OUR GLADIATOR– Near the 300 metres when racing three wide became unbalanced and raced roughly for a short distance.

 

RACE 2 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1720 metres

TOOLITTLETOOLATE– Pre-race blood sample.

TWISTED MISTRESS– Pre-race blood sample.

TRIOLI– Driver J Turnbull was queried on his tactics in the middle stages of the event when leaving the winning post on the final occasion appeared to increase the tempo of the race to gaine some advantage over the field. J Turnbull stated he was mindful at its last start at Young on the 12 April 2024, the mare over raced and choked down tiring out of the event and when leaving the winning post with TRIOLI racing keenly he elected to allow her to stride forward to negate her choking down. Mr Turnbull stated the mare finished the race off satisfactorily  only to be headed in the final 50 metres. Trainer N Turnbull stated he would look to change some gear to rectify the mare chocking down in future events.

HARLEY JAMES– Pre and post-race veterinary examination as the gelding is 12 years of age. No abnormalities were detected on either examination.

JOHN RICHARD– Post-race swab sample.   

NONE GRATER– At the request of connections the gelding will be placed back in the mobile barrier draw in future starts.

 

RACE 3 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 2120 metres

ART OF TERROR– The all clear was delayed to ascertain if ART OF TERROR had gained any advantage when galloping inside the 50 metres. After taking evidence from Driver N Townsend and viewing the available race day footage, Stewards concluded the available race day footage was inconclusive if Driver N Townsend had met his obligations by restraining the gelding and as such could not say that ART OF TERROR had gained an advantage over any other runner resulting in the all clear being declared on the judges numbers of 9 – 7 – 4 – 3. Connections were advised the colt would be stood down for one requalifying trial.

ALWAYSBMINNIE– Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

OUR SAILOR– Worked forward three wide from the 1600 metres in an attempt to obtain the position outside the lead and when unable to do so was restrained to the tail of the field at the 1100 metre until being held up for clear racing room until the final 100 metres.

 

RACE 4 – GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND FINAL – 1720 metres

ERIC THE KICKER– Post-race swab sample.

TULHURST ELVIS– Pre-race blood sample. Galloped out when the start was effected. A warning was issued.

BRADNESS JUNE– A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have swelling in the off side fetlock and as result was stood down for a period of 7 days and must also submit a veterinary certificate prior to starting.

 

RACE 5 – WESTERN PLAINS GRANITE PACE – 2120 metres

BACKINTOWN– Had a tendency to over race whilst leading the event.

THE KAPITI EXPRESS NZ– Passing the 1600 metres the front hopple carrying strap became detached as a result the hopple loop lowered below its knee causing the gelding to break stride. The gear was inspected and found to be suitable for racing conditions and as a result no further action was taken.

WARRADERRY– Leaving the 1500 metres was checked when shifting wider to avoid THE KAPITI EXPRESS NZ.

GHOSTLY COURAGE- Leaving the 1500 metres was checked when shifting wider to avoid THE KAPITI EXPRESS NZ.

THE ROGUE I AM– Post-race swab sample.

LOOKOUT NZ- Leaving the 1500 metres was checked when shifting wider to avoid THE KAPITI EXPRESS NZ.

SHEZ A WARRIOR– Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 6 – ORANA WOOL & SCRAP METAL PACE – 1720 metres

KRAFTY BOY– Driver T Inwood was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when negotiating the first turn has shifted his runner down the track when insufficiently clear of HES BIG TIME as a result that runner was checked. In not taking further action against Mr Inwood’s license, Stewards were mindful of the fact that ROLL THE SEVEN had blundered when breaking stride negotiating the first turn with KRAFTY BOY being shifted down for safety reasons.

ROLL THE SEVEN– When negotiating the first turn the number one carrying strap broke as a result the hopple loop lowered and ROLL THE SEVEN broke stride. The gear was inspected and found to be suitable for racing conditions and as a result no further action was taken.

CALA GRECA– Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

HES BIG TIME– Negotiating the first turn was checked when KRAFTY BOY had shifted in. At the request of connections the gelding will be placed back in the mobile barrier draw in future mobile starts.

 

RACE 7 – R SLAPP & CO PACE – 1720 metres

MISSUS GONE– Pre-race blood sample. Driver J O’Shea was questioned on the mare’s overall performance. Mr O’Shea stated he could give no reasonable explanation for the run despite receiving some pressure in the early stages to maintain the lead.

SASSY BEACH –Driver M Parsons was queried on the overall performance of the mare. Miss Parsons stated it was her intention to lead the event and when unable to do so raced keenly when racing without cover which proved to be detrimental and she was disappointed in the overall performance.

ERMINNIE QUINCE– Post-race swab sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 6 – Toby Inwood – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – KRAFTY BOY
Fines
Suspensions
Barrier Information	Race 2 – NONE GRATER – BMD Race 6 – HES BIG TIME - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 3 – ART OF TERROR – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 4 – BRADNESS JUNE – stood down 7 days and vet certificate
Late Scratchings	Race 6 – PREACHERS DAUGHTER – Vets – 28 days and $330
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s