HARNESS RACING STEWARDS REPORT
CLUB:TASMANIAN PACING CLUB
DATE:SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2014 / TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
STEWARDS: / N SIGGINS (CHAIRMAN)
M HOYLE
J GLEESON
M HOYLE
A CROWTHER
D COOPER
G WATSON (STARTER)
VETERINARY SURGEON: / DR A MEEKER
DRIVER CHANGES
Race / Horse / Driver / Replaced by / Reason1 / SHINANOS PRIDE / T Rattray / H Szczypka / Illness
3 / DIVAS DELIGHT / T Rattray / T Hillier / Illness
4 / RYKOV LEIS / T Rattray / T Hillier / Illness
6 / FIOKI / T Rattray / N Emery / Illness
7 / MISS GUENEVERE / T Rattray / T Hillier / Illness
Comments/Explanations
Driver Todd Rattray advised Stewards that he was unable to fulfil his driving engagements tonight as he was unwell. Mr Rattray was advised that he must submit a medical certificate of fitness prior to driving in races again.
RACE 1 – BIG PARK STUD MOBILE – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from SHINANOS PRIDE and HOT BROMAC.
ISLAND DISCO was out of position at the start and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.
BRIDESTAR commenced to tire from approximately the 600 metres.
Leaving the back straight on the final occasion REALLYIMATERMINATA attempted to obtain a clear racing position outside the tiring BRIDESTAR, as a result ANOTHER JASPER was momentarily inconvenienced and raced roughly for a short distance.
RACE 2 – SEW EURODRIVE STAKES – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from KIRRAS STARZZZ KID and IDEN CHIPNRUN.
IDEN CHIPNRUN underwent a pre race veterinary examination, as this horse had not raced for more than twelve months. IDEN CHIPNRUN was subsequently passed fit to race.
The start of this event was delayed approximately two minutes due to Albion Park Greyhounds, race 2 running behind schedule.
KINDA GREY galloped free of interference in the score up and as a result was out of position at the start. VANDE VELDE was inconvenienced by the galloping KINDA GREY and as a result a false start was declared. Connections were advised that KINDA GREY has been placed outside the draw for future mobile start events.
PODARKES hung in and contacted several marker pegs entering the front straight to receive the bell. PODARKES was then inclined to over race and threw its head in the air.
VANDE VELDE shifted ground under pressure over the concluding stages.
REALLY FAYFAY has been placed back in the mobile barrier draw.
RACE 3 – LIGHT HARNESS TASMANIA STAKES – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from ANINCHOFHISLIFE and DOUBLEDEE.
ANINCHOFHISLIFE commenced to tire from approximately the 400 metres.
GUN FILLY was held up for clear racing room during the early stages of the home straight.
Driver James Austin (NITRO BLUE) was reprimanded under AR 156(2) in that he used his whip with a free hand on one occasion prior to the 200 metres.
RACE 4 – THE XEROX SHOP PACE – 1609 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from TINKERS TAXI and BETA BOLT.
TINKERS TAXI pulled hard during the middle stages of the event.
IMUNSTOPPABLE commenced to tire from approximately the 400 metres.
Stewards inquired into the reasons why racing in the home straight it appeared that RUSTLE MURRAY was checked and raced roughly for a short distance when racing to the inside of STONETHACHRISTIAN (Mark Yole) and to the outside of TINKERS TAXI (Nicholas Brockman). After taking evidence from the drivers, watching the official patrol films and acting on their own observations, Stewards determined that TINKERS TAXI shifted ground outwards slightly, while at the same time STONETHACHRISTIAN shifted inwards slightly and as a result RUSTLE MURRAY contacted the sulky wheel of STONETHACHRISTIAN. As Stewards could not hold any one driver fully responsible, no further action was taken, however all drivers were reminded of their obligations when shifting ground.
Stewards queried driver Mark Yole in relation to the apparent improved performance of STONETHACHRISTIAN. Mr Yole stated that on face value it would appear to be an improved performance; however he was not surprised with the gelding’s performance as it had galloped out at its last start for the stable. Mr Yole further stated that the race conditions tonight suited STONETHACHRISTIAN in that they ran a slow last quarter and the gelding had only been in this stable for approximately 4 weeks. Stewards noted the comments of Mr Yole.
Post race swab samples were taken from STONETHACHRISTIAN the winner of the event.
Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the reasons why DIRTY DIESEL (Grant Hodges) was out of position at the start. Stewards also adjourned an inquiry into the reasons why driver Grant Hodges failed to attend an inquiry following the running of this event.
RACE 5 – TOREACE FLYING MILE – 1609 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from MY MICKY BLUE EYES NZ, DRIFTING WEST and SLICK BROMAC NZ.
MAYBE DOC and GIVITANAME were held up for clear racing room from approximately the 400 metres until the latter stages of the home straight.
Driver Natalee Emery (UDOIT) was reprimanded under AR 156(2) in that she used her whip with a free hand prior to the 200 metres.
Trainer Robert Gillie reported that at approximately the 1000 metres MAYBE DOC sustained a flat tyre.
Post race swab samples were taken from RUN RIPALONG NZ the winner of the event.
RACE 6 – YOUTHFUL STAKES – 1609 METRES
The start of this event was delayed approximately two minutes due to Canberra Greyhounds, race 6 running behind schedule.
GIFTED COURAGE galloped free of interference during the early stages of the score up and as a result was out of position at the start. Connections were advised that this gelding has been placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.
Soon after the start the hopples on SERENA JAY JAY broke and as a result this filly stumbled and galloped for a considerable distance. SERENA JAY JAY was subsequently retired from the event. Due to the circumstances, Stewards took no further action.
BUSTED raced roughly for a short distance at approximately the 800 metres.
KINDA BLACK galloped free of interference leaving the back straight on the first occasion. Connections were advised that this gelding has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
Trainer Steve Lukac pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 135(2) in that he failed to have SERENA JAY JAY on track by the required time. Mr Lukac was subsequently fined the sum of $100.
Stewards queried driver Natalee Emery in regards to the racing manners of FIOKI, which raced greenly throughout. Ms Emery stated that she had never driven the horse previously and given that it was an inexperienced two year old she had driven the horse conservatively.
Driver Dyaln Ford (GIFTED COURAGE) was found guilty of a charge under AR 231(1) in that following the running of this event he drove his horse towards FIOKI in an intimidating manner, resulting in FIOKI being taken off its course. Mr Ford also used improper language and abused Ms Emery until leaving the track. Mr Ford was subsequently fined the sum of $500, with $200 to be wholly suspended for a period of 12 months on the condition that Mr Ford does not reoffend under this rule within that 12 month period.
Ms Emery was reprimanded under AR 231(2) in that she misconducted herself when she verbally retaliated and made inappropriate comments towards Mr Ford following the abuse she received.
RACE 7 – ALLEN WILLIAMS MEMORIAL HEAT ONE – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from MONSIGNOR BOOF, NOHOWTOFOLDEM and ODINS STARFIRE.
The start of this event was delayed approximately six minutes due to trainer Barrie Rattray failing to present MISS GUENEVERE on track by the required time. Mr Rattray pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR 135(2) and was subsequently fined the sum of $200.
RORYBEEBELLOWS was out of position at the start and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.
SABOTAGED was out of position at the start. Connections were advised that this colt has been placed on its last chance in mobile barrier draw.
ROCKBANK DANCER raced roughly and then galloped under pressure in the home straight. Connections were advised that this gelding has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
GUNBOWER JACK commenced to tire from approximately the 700 metres to be beaten by more than 100 metres. GUNBOWER JACK underwent a post race veterinary examination and it was reported that no obvious abnormalities could be detected. Connections were advised that this gelding has been stood down from racing for a period of 10 days and until the completion of one satisfactory trial.
LIFEISWHATHAPPENS was held up for clear racing room during the early stages of the home straight.
RACE 8 – MATRON STAKES – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from SOHO KNIGHTLEY.
The start of this event was delayed approximately two minutes due to the delay in the running of the previous race.
MODERN HITCH galloped out and as a result IGNORANCE IS BLISS was momentarily inconvenienced and galloped. Connections were advised that MODERN HITCH has been placed on its last chance in the standing start draw.
IGNORANCE IS BLISS was inclined to hang in rounding the first turn.
IGNORANCE IS BLISS was held up for clear racing room during the early stages of the home straight.
SOHO KNIGHTLEY raced roughly and then galloped under pressure over the concluding stages. Connections have been advised that this mare has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
Driver Nathan Ford (STONE SKIPPER) was reprimanded under AR 156(3)(c) in that he used his whip outside the confines of the sulky.
Driver Troy Hillier (ARTS BLISS) was reprimanded under AR 156(3)(c) in that he used his whip outside the confines of the sulky.
Post race swab samples were taken from STONE SKIPPER the winner of the event.
RACE 9 – TATTSBET THREE YEAR OLD – 2090 METRES
RUSTY RED COMET was declared a late scratching at 9:20am after trainer Mr Eric Jacobson informed stewards that this gelding had nasal discharge. RUSTY RED COMET has been stood down from racing for a period of 28 days.
Pre race swab samples were taken from ANGELA DE MARCO NZ and RAINBOW PHOENIX.
The all clear to this event was delayed when driver Ricky Duggan (ANGELA DE MARCO NZ) placed second by the judge wished to view the official patrol films regarding the home straight. After viewing the films Mr Duggan lodged a protest against the first placed IDEN MISTER ED for alleged interference in the home straight. After viewing the official patrol films, taking evidence from both drivers and acting on their own observations, Stewards dismissed the protest as they could not be comfortably satisfied that the material extent of the interference outweighed the margin at the finish.
TAHLIA MISS was out of position at the start and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.
Driver Christian Salter pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 162(1)(y) in that he failed to adhere to the sectional time requirements for this event. Mr Salter was subsequently fined the sum of $100.
Driver Christian Salter (IDEN MISTER ED) was reprimanded under AR 156(3)(b) in that he used his whip with an excessive action in the home straight.
Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the reasons why IDEN MISTER ED (Christian Salter) appeared to have shifted ground outwards under pressure over the concluding stages.
SUMMARYREPRIMANDS / R3 J Austin – AR 156(2) – Whip free hand prior to 200m
R5 N Emery – AR 156(2) – Whip free hand prior to 200m
R6 N Emery – AR 231(2) – Misconduct
R8 N Ford – AR 156(3)(c) – Whip outside confines
R8 T Hillier – AR 156(3)(c) – Whip outside confines
R9 C Salter – AR 156(3)(b) – Excessive whip
FINES / R6 S Lukac – AR 135(2) – Late onto track - $100
R6 D Ford – AR 231(1) – Abuse another person - $500 ($200 suspended for 12mths)
R7 B Rattray – AR 135(2) – Late onto track - $200
R9 C Salter – AR 162(1)(y) – Sectional times - $100
SUSPENSIONS
HORSE ACTIONS / ISLAND DISCO – CODM
KINDA GREY – ODM
GUNBOWER JACK – SD10D SD1T
RORYBEEBELLOWS – CODM
TAHLIA MISS – CODM
REALLY FAYFAY - BMD
LICENSED PERSONS ACTIONS
PRE-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 1 / SHINANOS PRIDE
Race 1 / HOT BROMAC
Race 2 / KIRRAS STARZZZ KID
Race 2 / IDEN CHIPNRUN
Race 3 / ANINCHOFHISLIFE
Race 3 / DOUBLE DEE
Race 4 / TINKERS TAXI
Race 4 / BETA BOLT
Race 5 / MY MICKY BLUE EYES NZ
Race 5 / DRIFTING WEST
Race 5 / SLICK BROMAC NZ
Race 7 / MONSIGNOR BOOF
Race 7 / NOHOWTOFOLDEM
Race 7 / ODINS STARFIRE
Race 8 / SOHO KNIGHTLEY
Race 9 / ANGELA DE MARCO NZ
Race 9 / RAINBOW PHOENIX
POST-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 4 / STONETHACHRISTIAN
Race 5 / RUN RIPALONG NZ
Race 8 / STONE SKIPPER
N SIGGINS
CHAIRMAN
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