HARNESS RACING STEWARDS REPORT
CLUB: TASMANIAN PACING CLUB
DATE: MONDAY, 28 APRIL 2014 / TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
STEWARDS: / A CROWTHER (CHAIRMAN)
N SIGGINS
J GLEESON
B FREE
D COOPER
D JACK
G WATSON (STARTER)
VETERINARY SURGEON:
RACE 1 – RED SHED RESTORATION BARN HANDICAP – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from MIGHTY JASPER and RED BLISTER.
Acting on a confirmed telephone call from trainer Justin Campbell, who advised that REALLYIMATERMINATA was unfit to start, Stewards ordered the gelding's withdrawal at 2.40 p.m. Connections have been advised that the gelding has been stood down from racing for a period of 28 days.
PADDYS ACE galloped out. Connections have been advised that the gelding has been placed out of the draw in future standing start events.
BOOZY ROUGE was inconvenienced after the start by the galloping PADDYS ACE.
BROOKFIELD LAD, which galloped out, has been placed on its last chance in the draw in future standing start events.
VANDE VELDE was inconvenienced after the start by the galloping BROOKFIELD LAD.
Shortly after the start BOOZY ROUGE broke, inconveniencing MIGHTY JASPER and as a result ARTILLERY FIRE was checked. Connections of BOOZY ROUGE have been advised that the gelding has been placed out of the draw in future standing start events.
JACCKA TOM NZ galloped out and will continue to be placed out of the draw in future standing start events.
Racing into the back straight on the first occasion RED BLISTER raced roughly momentarily.
PADDYS ACE was held up for clear racing room over the concluding stages.
Driver Scott Ford (MIGHTY JASPER) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 156(3)(b) for his excessive whip action over the concluding stages. Mr Ford was fined the sum of $200.
Stewards queried trainer/driver Christian Salter as to the performance of $2.40 unplaced favourite VANDE VELDE in tonight’s event,. Mr Salter explained that the gelding had been slowly away from the standing start and that in his view best suited when held up for a late sprint, the relatively slow early sectionals then meant that it was difficult to gain ground from back in the field when the leaders sprinted. Mr Salter also advised that it would be his intention to refit blinkers to the gelding prior to it next racing.
Trainers Tony Petersen (RED BLISTER) and Nathan Ford (MIGHTY JASPER) were fined the sum of $50 for their late driver notifications.
RACE 2 – LACHLAN HOTEL OUSE STAKES – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from FRANKIE FALZONI and BRAVO CHARLIE.
The start of this event was delayed by 2 minutes due to an interstate greyhound event running behind schedule.
ORIGIN BILLY, which galloped out, has been placed out of the draw for future mobile start events.
FRANKIE FALZONI was inconvenienced after the start by the galloping ORIGIN BILLY.
Stewards inquired into the reasons for WASONIE SNAKE, BRAVO CHARLIE and ORIGIN BILLY all being inconvenienced rounding the home turn. After taking evidence from drivers Phil Mascall (ORIGIN BILLY), Dylan Ford (COOKED BOOKS), Taylor Ford (STAREESHAR), Todd Rattray (BRAVO CHARLIE) and Mark Yole (WASONIE SNAKE), stewards formed the view that COOKED BOOKS had shifted to a position one off the pegs when passing the 300 metres, as a result STAREESHAR was obliged to race slightly wider and WASONIE SNAKE then raced roughly whilst tiring, which inconvenienced BRAVO CHARLIE and ORIGIN BILLY. Driver Dylan Ford was reminded of his obligations when shifting horses in similar circumstances.
Post race swab samples were taken from ORIGINAL ART NZ the winner of the event.
Trainer Dylan Ford (COOKED BOOKS) was fined the sum of $50 for his late driver notification.
RACE 3 – TATTSBET STAKES – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from THE INNKEEPER and NOW SHEZATERROR NZ.
The start of this event was delayed 3 minutes as the chase car broke down in the back straight and had to be removed from the check.
GO LIKA SAAB LOMBO, which was out of position at the start, has been placed out of the draw in future mobile start events.
MES ELSU NZ pulled hard and raced roughly while being restrained in the early stages.
PARTYBOY GLENWOOD raced rough in the early stages of the event.
TINKERS TAXI pulled hard during the event.
THE INNKEEPER which tired over the concluding stages underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.
THE INNKEEPER which finished to be beaten by 54 metres has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
THE FAMILY GUY has been placed back in the draw for future mobile start events.
RACE 4 – GOODLUCK WENDY MACKEY DIVISION ONE PACE – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from BRAEVIEW SNIPER and ARTISTIC PLACE.
The start of this event was delayed by 3 minutes due to TALIA MISS sustaining a flat tyre which then had to be replaced.
KIRRAS STARZZZ KID hung out during the event before hanging in on the final turn contacting marker pegs.
BILLY KHAN was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn.
Stewards inquired into the reasons for BRAEVIEW SNIPER racing rough passing the 350 metres whilst attempting to get off the back of NANCES THRILL. Driver Grant Hodges (BRAEVIEW SNIPER) was found guilty of a charge under AR 168(1) for careless driving in that he allowed BRAEVIEW SNIPER to contact the sulky wheel of NANCES THRILL, which sustained a flat tyre as a result. Mr Hodges was fined the sum of $100.
RACE 5 – CROWN INN PONTVILLE DIVISION ONE PACE – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from CULLENS COUNT NZ and ISLAND AFFAIR.
The start of this event was delayed by 2 minutes due to an interstate greyhound event running behind schedule.
MODERN TEARS broke under pressure. Connections have been advised that the mare has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
CULLENS COUNT NZ was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn.
STAMPEEDING pulled hard whilst racing outside the leader.
LOUI STUART pulled hard during the running of the event.
Post race swab samples were taken from STAMPEEDING the winner of the event.
Driver Taylor Ford (THE BIG PARADE) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 162(1)(y) for failing to meet the minimal sectional requirements in this event. Miss Ford was fined the sum of $100.
Stewards adjourned an inquiry into a racing incident involving I AM MISTER RED, VILLIFY and ISLAND AFFAIR, racing into the back straight on the first occasion.
Trainers Kenneth Austin (HOT BROMAC) and Geoff Bransden (ISLAND AFFAIR) were each fined the sum of $50 for their late driver notifications.
RACE 6 – DENNIS BROWN PACE – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from TISU TOOTA and MODERN HITCH.
GOSH HEZA REBEL NZ was out of position at the start. Driver Scott Ford was reprimanded under the provisions of AR 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain position at the start.
MODERN HITCH tired over the concluding stages.
GUERRERO tired over the concluding stages.
Stewards queried trainer/driver Grant Hodges as to the apparent improved performance of MELPARK MAESTRO. Mr Hodges explained that this was the first time in a number of starts that he had the opportunity to go forward from a favourable front line draw. Mr Hodges further explained that the gelding travelled well whilst racing outside the leader and then obtained the lead without doing any work when MODER HITCH eased the pace in the middle stages. Mr Hodges also stated that in his view the geldings is one paced and best suited when allowed to rate evenly, as reflected in the sectional times for the event.
Post race swab samples were taken from MELPARK MAESTRO the winner of the event.
Trainer Tim Maine (DELIVERTHEGOODS) was fined the sum of $50 for his late driver notification.
RACE 7 – GOODLUCK JAMES TAPP DIVISION TWO PACE – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from ILL AT EASE and LUKE PETER NZ.
DOEY DOEBACK hung out in the score up.
DONT PULL MY CHAIN, which was out of position at the start, has been placed out of the draw in future mobile start events.
BOLTNMACH pulled hard whilst racing three wide in the early stages and then whilst racing outside the leader.
LUKE PETER NZ pulled hard whilst racing on the leaders back and then was held up for clear racing room until the concluding stages of the event.
EARL HICKEY tired over the concluding stages.
RHETTS WAY, which tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 29.3 metres, underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed an increased respiratory rate.
Stewards inquired as to whether BOLTNMACH had been tightened racing into the first turn. After taking evidence from drivers Adrian Collins (BOLTNMACH), Nicholas Brockman (BETA BOLT) and Ricky Duggan (RHETTS WAY) it was established that racing toward the first turn, when shifting down and attempting to obtain a trail in a position one of the pegs, BOLTNMACH was momentarily tightened as BETA BOLT shifted down. At the same time RHETTS WAY, which was racing one off the pegs then shifted momentarily. Driver Nicholas Brockman was reminded of his obligations when crossing horses.
RACE 8 – OFFICE NATIONAL DIVISION TWO STAKES – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from ROCKET SEAL.
Upon arriving at the course trainer/driver Heath Szczypka advised Stewards that it was his intention not to carry a whip as the driver of ROCKET SEAL. A public announcement to this effect was made.
ALL ABOUT ALICE raced rough passing the winning post on the first occasion.
ROCKET SEAL pulled hard during the event.
DO IT FOR DAVE was inconvenienced.
Driver Tim Yole (ODINS CASLL GIRL) was charged under AR 162(1)(y) for failing to meet the minimal sectional requirements in this event. Mr Yole was fined the sum of $200.
Stewards inquired as to whether BLITZEMGAMBLE (Adrian Collins) had been tightened racing into the first turn when racing in between ODINS CALL GIRL (Tim Yole) and ALL ABOUT ALICE (Ricky Duggan). After taking evidence from the three drivers it was established that ODINS CALL GIRL, when attempting to improve her position three wide had shifted down, at the same time BLITZEMGAMBLE has also shifted up the track, which contributed to the tightening. Driver Tim Yole was reminded of his obligations when attempting to cross horses. BLITZEMGAMBLE hung out and broke racing down the back straight before being retired from the event by its driver. Stewards queried driver Adrian Collins who stated that he felt something was amiss with the gelding and then made the decision to retire the gelding from the event. BLITZEMGAMBLE has been stood down from racing until a veterinary certificate of fitness is produced.
GENERAL
Trainer Rodney Ashwood was reprimanded under the provisions of AR 231(2) for misconduct over comments he made after leaving the stewards room.
SUMMARYREPRIMANDS / R Ashwood – AR 231(1) – Misconduct
S Ford – AR 162(1)(j) – Fail to maintain position at the start
FINES / R1 S Ford – AR 156(3)(b) – Excessive whip - $200
R1 T Petersen – AR 210 – Late driver notification - $50
R1 N Ford – AR 210 – Late driver notification - $50
R2 D Ford – AR 210 – Late driver notification - $50
R4 G Hodges – AR 168(1) – Careless driving - $100
R5 T Ford – AR 162(1)(y) – Sectional times - $100
R5 K Austin – AR 210 – Late driver notification - $50
R5 G Bransden – AR 210 – Late driver notification - $50
R6 T Maine – AR 210 – Late driver notification - $50
R8 T Yole – AR 162(1)(y) – Sectional times - $200
SUSPENSIONS
HORSE ACTIONS / GO LIKA SAAB LOMBO – ODM
ORIGIN BILLY – ODM
DON’T PULL MY CHAIN – ODM
BOOZY ROUGE – ODS
PADDYS ACE – ODS
JACCKA TOM NZ – CODS
THE FAMILY GUY - BMD
LICENSED PERSONS ACTIONS
PRE-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 1 / MIGHTY JASPER
Race 1 / RED BLISTER
Race 2 / FRANKIE FALZONI
Race 2 / BRAVO CHARLIE
Race 3 / THE INNKEEPER
Race 3 / NOW SHEZATERROR NZ
Race 4 / BRAEVIEW SNIPER
Race 4 / ARTISTIC PLACE
Race 5 / CULLENS COUNT NZ
Race 5 / ISLAND AFFAIR
Race 6 / TISU TOOTA
Race 6 / MODERN HITCH
Race 7 / ILL AT EASE
Race 7 / LUKE PETER NZ
Race 8 / ROCKET SEAL
POST-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 2 / ORIGINAL ART NZ
Race 5 / STAMPEEDING
Race 6 / MELPARK MAESTRO
HUMAN SWAB SUMMARY
Christian Salter / Mark Yole
Kristy Grant / James Austin
Braydon Withers / Scott Ford
Adrian Collins / Nicholas Brockman
A CROWTHER
CHAIRMAN
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