HARNESS RACING STEWARDS REPORT
CLUB: LAUNCESTON PACING CLUB
DATE: SUNDAY, 29 JUNE 2014 / TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
STEWARDS: / A CROWTHER (CHAIRMAN)
N SIGGINS
S QUILL
C DAY
D JACK
C BRYDON
G WATSON (STARTER)
VETERINARY SURGEON: / DR S KING
RACE 1 – CLEGHORN FARM STANDARDBREDS STAKES – 2200 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from CIRCLES OF STEEL, JABBER JAWZZZ NZ and ESQUIVO.
CARDINAL SPEC sustained a flat sulky tire in the preliminary which then had to be replaced prior to the start.
ERCOLE hung in passing the 800 metres.
CIRCLES OF STEEL pulled hard whilst racing on the leaders back in the early and middle stages of the event.
WHO IS HARDEEN was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
CIRCLES OF STEEL was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn and in the home straight.
ERCOLE has been placed back in the draw for future mobile start events.
Driver Gareth Rattray (GEORGIASGRIN) was issued with a reprimand under AR 162(1)(www) for shifting ground in the home straight..
RACE 2 – J BOAG & SON TWO YEAR OLD – 1680 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from SOEZETOCEE and SMILETURNER.
MY MATE TYSON raced greenly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Connections have been advised that the gelding has been placed on its last chance in the draw for future mobile start events.
LORRAINE GRANT broke after the start. Connections have been advised that the filly has been placed out of the draw in future mobile start events. LORRAINE GRANT then tailed the field for the remainder of the event.
SOEZETOCEE was held up for clear racing room over the concluding stages.
Driver Tim Yole (SMILE TURNER) was reprimanded under AR 156(3)(b) for his excessive whip action over the concluding stages.
Stewards intend to inquire as to whether driver Ross Freeman (MY MATE TYSON) used his whip in a freehand manner prior to the 200 metres.
SMILE TURNER underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Connections advised that the colt would be spelled.
RACE 3 – KOHNKE OWN PRODUCTS STAKES DIVISION TWO – 2200 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from VIEW STREET, FRANCO SEELSTER NZ, DELIGHTFUL LILLY and OUR BEAU VITE NZ.
VIEW STREET was inconvenienced momentarily on the home turn.
BREAK OF NITE was momentarily held up on the home turn.
RACE 4 – BULLOCK CONSULTING BANDBOX FINAL – 2200 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from all runners in this event.
Shortly after the start JAZZY JANE and ITSWHATILIKEABOUTU jostled for a position in the running line.
LADY ELAINE, after showing gate speed in the early stage of the event, tired from the 400 metres to finish distanced. The filly underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Connections have been advices that the filly has been stood down from racing for a period of 10 days and until the completion of a satisfactory trial.
Post race swab samples were taken from MILEY ROSE the winner of the event.
RACE 5 – ECONOMY WAREHOUSE STAKES DIVISION ONE – 2200 METRES
Prior to the running of this event trainer Barrie Rattray advised that due to the gate speed drawn to the inside is was the connections intention to restrain BYMARJAC at the start and for the gelding to be driven with a sit if circumstances permitted. A public announcement to this effect was made.
HEY HARDY NZ was held up rounding the home turn then obtained an inside run over the concluding stages.
Following the running of the event driver Adrian Collins (PARTBOY GLENWOOD) lodged a protest against BYMARJAC (Wade Rattray) being declared second place getter, alleging interference shortly before entering the home straight and in the home straight. After taking evidence from both drivers, acting on their own observations and viewing the official replays, stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that any interference outweighed the margin of a head at the finish and dismissed the protest.
Driver Wade Rattray was fined the sum of $100 under AR 162(1)(y) for failing to adhere to the minimum sectional time requirements for this event. Mr Rattray was also reprimanded under AR 162(1)(www) for shifting ground in the home straight.
Stewards inquired into the driving tactics adopted by Wade Rattray (BYMARJAC). After taking evidence from driver Wade Rattray and trainer Barrie Rattray, Wade Rattray explained that the gelding has pulled during the score up and with only HEY HARDY NZ showing gait speed to his inside he was able to get across to the one out line without asking the gelding for any effort. Matthew Howlett, driver of HEY HARDY NZ, then elected to restrain to take a trail. Stewards noted Mr Rattray’s explanation.
RACE 6 – ROBERTS EQUINE GLOBE DERBY FINAL – 2200 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from EKTORAS, PRISONER, RUSTY RED COMET, RESURGENT SPIRIT, CHOPSTIX BORIS and VANDE VELDE.
VANDE VELDE hung out during the score up.
EKTORAS pulled hard during the event.
LITTLE JETHRO tired over the concluding stages.
Driver Michael Castles (CHIRAC) was reprimanded under AR 156(3)(b) for his excessive whip action over the concluding stages.
Post race swab samples were taken from CHOPSTIX BORIS the winner of the event.
RACE 7 – CHARTLEY ESTATE STAKES – 2200 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from SHANGHAI KNIGHT NZ, BROADBAND and OUR MELS DREAM NZ.
OUR MELS DREAM NZ was slowly away.
RACE 8 – JUBILEE BAKERY PACE – 2200 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from PRECIOUS DRAGON, EL JAYS MAGIC, MARGIN GIRL and LIZA WITH A Z NZ.
PRECIOUS DRAGON pulled hard whilst racing on the leaders back.
Post race swab samples were taken from EL JAYS MAGIC the winner of the event.
Stewards queried driver Ricky Duggan as to the apparent poor performance of LIZA WITH A Z NZ who performed below market expectations. Mr Duggan explained that the mare had been able to get to the position outside the leader without doing any considerable work, doing so during the relative slow early sectional, and then failed to run on from the 800 metres. Mr Duggan stated that in his view that the mare may have not backed up successfully from its run last week when she had led the three wide line from the bell when winning. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards queried trainer Zeke Slater as to the mares apparent poor performance. Mr Slater was of the view the mare may not have recovered from its hard run the week. Stewards also noted the last half mile time for the event.
RACE 9 – DAKIN REFRIGERATION PACE – 2200 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from MELPARK MAESTRO.
MELPARK MAESTRO pulled hard whilst racing outside the leader.
DIVAS DELIGHT raced rough rounding the home turn.
Shortly after entering the home straight DIVAS DELIGHT and MELPARK MAESTRO locked wheels for a short distance. Driver Wade Rattray (DIVAS DELIGHT) was reminded of his obligations when attempting to secure runs between horses.
RACE 10 – LARA FLOATS PACE – 1680 METRES
Driver Mark Yole was approved as a late driver chance on INNER CITY.
GOTTALOVEFRIDAYS pulled hard in the score up.
ROBYN SCHERBOTSKY NZ (Troy Hillier) hung in on the first turn whilst racing three wide to the outside of GOTTALOVEFRIDAYS (Erin Hollaway) which tended to hang out and the two then locked wheels, dislodging driver Erin Holloway.
Stewards inquired into the reasons for ROBYN SCHERBOTSKY NZ (Troy Hillier) and GOTTALOVEFRIDAYS (Erin Hollaway) locking wheels and after taking evidence from both drivers and acting on their own observations it was established that the racing manners of both horses had caused them to lock wheels and that when GOTTALOVEFRIDAY’s driver Erin Holloway restrained to attempt to unlock the wheels her drive shifted abruptly up the track causing her to be dislodged from the sulky. Miss Holloway was examined by the on course ambulance officers and was uninjured. GOTTALOVEFRIDAYS underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.
GENERAL
Launceston Pacing Club – 8th June 2014 – Race 6
On Wednesday 26th June 2014 at Racing Services Tasmania, Henty House, Launceston, stewards concluded an inquiry into the training of HES MINE FOR SHAW, which won at the Launceston Pacing Club meeting on 8th June 2014. After taking evidence from trainer Gordon Shaw and driver Grant Hodges, Mr Shaw was found guilty of a charge under AR 239A, which states “a person who’s conduct or negligence has led or could lead to a breach of the rules is guilty of an offence”, the particulars of the charge was that as the trainer of HES MINE FOR SHAW, Mr Shaw failed to notify the stewards of the horse location when moved to Mr Hodges training property on the 23rd April 2014. Stewards then became aware of the horses location on the 15th May 2014. Mr Shaw pleaded guilty to the charge and after hearing submissions on penalty was fined the sum of $1000, $500 of which was suspended for a period of 12 months on the condition that he not re-offend under this rule. Mr Hodges was found guilty of a charge under AR 239A, the particulars being that he was negligent in not lodging a stable return in relation to the training of the horse HES MINE FOR SHAW following its arrival on the 23rd April 2014. After hearing submissions of penalty Mr Hodges was fined the sum of $500, wholly suspended for 12 months on the condition that he not re-offend under this rule.
On Friday 28th June 2014 at Racing Services Tasmania, Henty House, Launceston, stewards conducted an inquiry relating to trainer Keith Toulmin failing to remove horses trained by him from the property of disqualified persons Craig Toulmin. Mr Toulmin was found guilty of a charge under AR 238 for failing to comply with a direction given my stewards. After hearing submissions on penalty Mr Toulmin was fined the sum of $1000. Mr Toulmin was also given further directions in relation to the removal of the horses he trains from the property of Craig Toulmin.
On Friday 28th June 2014 at Racing Services Tasmania, Henty House, Launceston, stewards conducted an inquiry relating to trainer David Hall failing to remove JOKERS WILD CARD, which is trained by him from the property of disqualified persons Craig Toulmin. Mr Hall was found guilty of a charge under AR 238 for failing to comply with a direction given by stewards. After hearing submissions on penalty Mr Hall was fined the sum of $800. Mr Hall was also given further direction in relation to the removal of the horses he trains from the property of Craig Toulmin.
SUMMARYREPRIMANDS / DHRC 23.6.14 R4 R Hillier – AR 156(2) – Freehand whip prior to 200m
R1 G Rattray – AR 162(1)(www) – Shifting ground
R2 T Yole – AR 156(3)(b) – Excessive Whip
R5 W Rattray – AR 162(1)(www) – Shifting ground
R6 M Castles – AR 156(3)(b) – Excessive Whip
FINES / R5 W Rattray – AR 162(1)(y) – Sectional times - $100
HORSE ACTIONS / LORRAINE GRANT – ODM
LADY ELAINE – SD10D, SD1T
ERCOLE - BMD
PRE-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 1 / CIRCLES OF STEEL
Race 1 / JABBER JAWZZZ NZ
Race 1 / ESQUIVO
Race 2 / SOEZETOCEE
Race 2 / SMILETURNER
Race 3 / VIEW STREET
Race 3 / FRANCO SEELSTER NZ
Race 3 / DELIGHTFUL LILLY
Race 3 / OUR BEAU VITE NZ
Race 4 / MISS GUENEVERE
Race 4 / MILEY ROSE
Race 4 / LADY ELAINE
Race 4 / TANIA MAREE
Race 4 / ITSWHATILIKEABOUTU
Race 4 / JANE GRANT
Race 4 / FAITHFUL GABBY
Race 4 / JAZZY JANE
Race 6 / EKTORAS
Race 6 / PRISONER
Race 6 / RUSTY RED COMET
Race 6 / RESURGENT SPIRIT
Race 6 / CHOPSTIX BORIS
Race 6 / VANDE VELDE
Race 7 / SHANGHAI KNIGHT NZ
Race 7 / BROADBAND
Race 7 / OUR MELS DREAM NZ
Race 8 / PRECIOUS DRAGON
Race 8 / EL JAYS MAGIC
Race 8 / MARGIN GIRL
Race 8 / LIZA WITH A Z NZ
Race 9 / MELPARK MAESTRO
POST-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 4 / MILEY ROSE
Race 6 / CHOPSTIX BORIS
Race 8 / EL JAYS MAGIC
A CROWTHER
CHAIRMAN
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