Stewards Report

Redcliffe Harness

Date: Thursday, 28 March 2024

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: S Shinn (Chair), D Trindall, R Cressey, L Bahr, A Dowsett

Officials: B Morris (Veterinarian), A Rayward (Judge), B Wilson (Assistant Judge), J Petersen & J Suli (Starters), J Compton (Swab Official)

Race 1 - DOOLITLLE LODGE 1 WIN PACE       1780M

Bettor Dream Sweet broke free of interference near the 1500 metres – placed on its last chance to race truly.

Happy Snapsurrendered the lead near the 1350 metres. Gave ground over the concluding stages.  

Shemozzle contacted the inside sulky wheel of another runner and broke stride as a result leaving the front straight on the first occasion.

Kiwi Royalty shifted in leaving the front straight on the first occasion which resulted in the runner to its inside contacting the mare’s inside sulky wheel and breaking stride. Led the one wide line prior to being restrained to a three back pegline position near the 1350 metres. Gave ground over the concluding stages. Driver suspended – causing interference.

Chloes Promise was inconvenienced on the first turn by a runner on a break.

Jogalong Coopinconvenienced on the first turn by a runner on a break.

Beau Hart left leading the one wide line from the 1350 metres.

Roseanne Rubyseverely checked by a galloping runner leaving the front straight on the first occasion. 

Maywyn Bonton Boy worked forward wide from the start to take over the lead near the 1350 metres.

General

The driver’s licence of Noel Parrish, driver of Kiwi Royalty, was suspended for 14 days Mr Parrish having pleaded guilty to a charge issued under the provisions of AHRR163(1)(iii) in that, leaving the front straight on the first occasion, he allowed or failed to take sufficient action to prevent Kiwi Royalty from shifting in which resulted in Shemozzle to his inside contacting the inside sulky wheel of Kiwi Royalty and being severely checked with other runners being inconvenienced or checked. In determining penalty Stewards took into account that the incident occurred into the first turn. Also taken into account was Mr Parrish’s excellent record under the rule, his early guilty plea, penalty precedents and penalty guidelines. The suspension is to commence midnight 28th March 2024 to expire midnight 11th April 2024.

Race 2 – MAZDA ASPLEY PACE         2040M

The all clear was delayed in order for the Stewards to view the official race videos and also question Angus Garrard, the driver of Heavens Baby, as to whether the mare received a fair start. Stewards subsequently ascertained that as Heavens Baby was turned to face the barrier in the early stages of the score up the head pole became entangled in the rein. Mr Garrard was unable to raise his hand to signal the Starter due to difficulty steering. By the time the Clerks of the Course had adjusted the gear Heavens Baby was many lengths out of position through no fault of its driver or itself and was thus declared a non-runner.   

Breeze On Bye Bye led the one wide line prior to gaining a one out one back trail near the 1350 metres.

Shezamaterialgirl surrendered the lead near the 1650 metres.

Major Tralee worked forward to the lead near the 1650 metres.

Heavens Baby suffered a gear problem in the early stages of the score up. Declared a non- runner. 

Man Of Action NZcommenced a three wide run from a rearward position near the 1600 metres to take over the position leading the one wide line near the 1350 metres.

Race 3 - COMFORT INN NORTHGATE 1 WIN PACE     1780M

No action was taken against runners that were beaten significant margins less than 60 metres due to the very fast time for the class.

Keith Will Do gave ground over the concluding stages.

Marksman underwent a veterinary examination on arrival at the course at the request of trainer Phill Mitchell who reported the gelding had become agitated whilst being transported to the course. The gelding was passed fit to start. Gave ground over the concluding stages.  

Rockin Chikaled the one wide line prior to gaining a one out one back trail near the 1400 metres. 

Lady Allegra worked forward three wide to take over the position leading the one wide line near the 1400 metres.

Come On Tascottgave ground over the concluding stages. 

Race 4 - WOLF SIGNS PACE   2040M

Our Ultimate Rubycaught racing wide whilst being restrained to the rear of the field. 

Champagne Reactorsurrendered the lead near the 800 metres. 

Datsinahurri worked forward to take over the lead near the 1400. Surrendered the lead near the 800 metres.

Fantasy Blasterthe $3.50 favourite, over raced throughout the middle stages. Commenced a three wide run from one out one back near the 1300 to take over the lead near the 800 metres. Gave ground from the 400 metres. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying thumps – stood down one trial as a result. When questioned regarding the reason for Ms Veivers  making the mid race move trainer Ryan Veivers explained that Fantasy Blaster, whilst in a favourable one out one back position, was pulling extremely hard and the driver reported to him that she felt it best for her to allow the mare to stride forward as she was concerned that she may be choking due to the noises she was making. The explanation was noted.

Race 5 – DARREN EBERT & CO PACE            1780M

Kiss On The Beachwithstood an early challenge for the lead. 

Mister Hart mounted an unsuccessful challenge for the lead then over raced when leading the one wide line thereafter. Gave ground over the concluding stages.

Party Polotixraced three wide for the first 350 metres prior to dropping into a one out one back position. 

Race 6 - PELICAN WATERS RESORT PACE    1780M

Perfect Feelingover raced when leading the one wide line. 

Highview Sadler NZ

Mister Diamond caught racing three wide for the first 350 metres whilst being restrained to the rear of the field.

Pretty Little Liarfailed to participate in the pre race circle. 

Race 7 – AQWA CONSTRUCTIONS PACE       1780M

Waterline surrendered the lead near the 1400 metres.

Peppa Bliss broke free of interference leaving the front straight on the first occasion – stood down from racing until its completion of a satisfactory trial. 

She Dazzles inconvenienced by a galloping runner on the first turn. Over raced throughout the middle stages when in a one out one back position.

Always Locksleyraced wide whilst working forward to take over the position leading the one wide line near the 1400 metres.

Epic Orionworked forward to the lead near the1400 metres. 

Whostolemypigeon inconvenienced by a galloping runner into the first turn.

Race 8 - GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND UP TO NR70 PACE            1780M

Mahindi NZ withstood a strong early challenge for the lead.

Offyarocka Crockerwithstood a strong early challenge for the position leading the one wide line. 

Ashlee Nitro caught racing three wide early prior to being restrained to the rear of the field.

The Narcissistmounted a strong unsuccessful challenge for the position leading the one wide line prior to being restrained to the rear of the field. 

Escobar NZ broke stride as the start was effected – placed out of the draw in mobile barrier races.   

Race 9 - SULKY.APP THE FUTURE OF FORM PACE   2040M

Better Than Lexy checked by a galloping runner near the 300 metres.

Geldofled the one wide line prior ro gaining a one out one back trail after 400 metres. Checked by a galloping runner near the 300 metres. 

Katacha Manworked forward there wide to take over the position leading the one wide line after 400 metres. Checked by a galloping runner near the 300 metres.  

Misstrepo raced three wide for the first 350 metres whilst being restrained to the rear of the field.

checked by a galloping runner near the 300 metres.

Calf Pen NZ broke free of interference near the 300 metres. Review of the official race videos revealed that the off side front carrier strap had definitely become detached prior to the gelding breaking stride and therefore no action was taken against Calf Pen NZ. The gear was inspected and found to be taped and of satisfactory quality.   

Arnold Street underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed an old wound on the offside front coronet had opened up.   On veterinary advice the gelding is stood down on veterinary advice pending receipt of a veterinary certificate.

Race 10 - STEVIE REDBACK PEST CONTROL PACE (SKY 2) 1780M

The Harris Hawkwas held up and checked behind a tiring runner near the 350 metres losing significant ground then finished only moderately once clear. 

Melton Insulted surrendered the lead after 350 metres. Commenced to give ground from the 350 metres.

Malinjang worked forward to the lead near the 1400 metres. 

Race day Summary

Swabs samples taken for analysis

Pre-race

R3 Marksman

R4 Datsinahurri

R5 Party Politix

R7 Epic Orion

R8 Mahindi NZ

R9 Blackjack Bart

Post-race

All Winners

Scratchings

R2 Chanceless Century

R2 My Girl Blaze

R3 Snack Time Rocks

R10 Rolled In Gold

Licensee Actions

R1 Noel Parrish – AHRR163(1)(iii) – 14 days suspension – causing interference into first turn.

Animal Actions

R4 Fantasy Blaster – SD1T – Thumps

R7 Peppa Bliss – SD1T – BIR

R8 Escobar NZ – ODM

R9 Arnold Street - SDVets

The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its website.
 
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.