HARNESS RACING STEWARDS REPORT
CLUB:DEVONPORT HARNESS RACING CLUB
DATE:SUNDAY 25 JANUARY 2014 / TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: SHOWERY
STEWARDS: / A CROWTHER (CHAIRMAN)
N SIGGINS
B BAUDINETTE
P HALL
C BRYDON
G WATSON (STARTER)
VETERINARY SURGEON: / DR J MCKENNA
RACE 1 – BOOK FOR CHEERS CUP NIGHT RACE – 2297 METRES
BUTCH AND CLYDE has been placed back in the mobile draw.
On the first turn INNER CITY had to be restrained off the back of SAFETY GIRL as the pace of the race slowed.
SAFETY GIRL was unable to gain clear racing room over the concluding stages.
RACE 2 – CALCUTTA AT THE SOCCER CLUB – 1930 METRES
WEAONA MASTERPIECE broke under pressure early in the home straight and has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
ALWAYS A SHOW broke racing into the back straight when racing three wide. The colt has been stood down from racing for a period of ten days and until the completion of a satisfactory trial
Post-race swab samples were taken from LITTLE JETHRO winner of the event.
RACE 3 – CUP NIGHT 8TH MARCH PACE – 2297 METRES
The start of race 3 was slightly delayed due to a Hong Kong gallops race behind schedule.
REALLY FIESTY hung in in the early stages of the score up.
NEONJET hung out passing the 600 metre mark.
Racing down the back straight on the final occasion ONEMORELAUGH (Ben Parker) shifted out despite the efforts of itsdriver from its three wide position, losing ground as a result. Stewards queried Mr Parker who explained that the gelding raced tractably up until that point in the race and when he elected to go forward three wide in the back straight, he then activated the pull-up block blinds. The horse then shifted out and after initially responding to his efforts to straighten, thenfurther shifted to a position six or seven wide losing considerable ground as a result. Stewards have placed the horse on its last chance to race truly.
Stewards also queried driver Adrian Collins (JASPER RULER) as to that geldings performance in the event Mr Collins explained that the gelding had raced flat throughout the event and had not responded when asked to hold the back of NEONJET after the start. He further stated that the gelding failed to pick up the bit during the race and was driven along from the bell before giving ground from the 400 metres. Trainer Larry Nichols stated that he was disappointed in the geldings performance after a good trial several days earlier. Mr Nichols added that he would ease the geldings workload and assess its recovery before again nominating to race. BARRY’S BEST was held up behind the tiring JASPER RULER on the home turn.
Post-race veterinary examinations on JASPER RULER and ONEMORELAUGH revealed no apparent abnormalities. VIEW STREET, JASPER RULER and BUTTERS were all placed on their last chance to race truly for tiring.
RACE 4 – HARDINGS HOTMIX PACE – 2297
DIEBERDEVIL which tired from the 500 metres has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
NOLA MAYHEM hung in at various stages of the event, most noticeably when racing three wide on the home turn.
GLENWOOD JASPER was held up in the back straight behind the tiring DIEBERDEVIL.
Post-race swab samples were taken from ARDLUSSA EXPRESS winner of the event.
MELPARK MAESTRO was claimed by Brendon Morrison, Daniel Morrison, Joel Wallace, Karen Morrison, Keith Morrison and June Morrison.
Driver Leigh Dornauf (MON SOIE) was found guilty of a charge under 162(1)(i) for failing to come up into position by the time the candy pole was reached and was fined the sum of $100.
Driver Duncan Dornauf(COOL WHARTON) was found guilty of a charge under AR 162(1)(i) for failing to be in position by the time the candy pole was reached and was fined the sum of $100.
RACE 5 – TASRACING – LEIGH PLUNKETT – 2297 METRES
JANE GRANT broke free of interference shortly after the start. The mare then continued to gallop until racing out of the first turn into the back straight on the first occasion. The mare then tailed the field before being retired from the event by driver Brady Woods. Connections have been advised the mare has been stood down for 10 days and until the completion of a satisfactory trial. The mare has also been placed out of the mobile barrier draw.
TERRITORIAL after leading early tired from the back straight on the final occasion. As a result ODINS CALL GIRL was held up behind the tiring TERRITORIAL. TERRITORIAL underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed symptoms of heart fibrillation. The mare has been stood down from racing for a period of ten days and a satisfactory trial. A veterinary certificate of fitness to race must be produced before the mare again races.
JAZZY JANE has been placed back in the mobile draw.
Post-race swab samples were taken from ARTY MISSY, winner of the event.
RACE 6 – JEREMY ROCKLIFF MOBILE – 2297 METRES
The start this race was delayed by two minutes due to a Hong Kong gallops racerunning behind schedule.
Prior to the event trainer Geoff Smith advised that ROBERT MOREAU maybe driven forward should circumstances permit. A public announcement was made to that effect. Stewards queried driver Craig Hayes following the event. Mr Hayes stated that due to significant gate speed to his inside with horses from one to four all going forward. He then formed the view that he would be forced to race three and four wide for some distance and in his view this was not in the geldings best interests so he then elected to restrain. He then stated the horse pulled hard whilst racing on the pegs.
FAITHFUL JET hung out in the early stages and was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn.
LUKE PETER was held up for clear racing room round the home turn.
INGLIS has been placed back in the mobile draw, after working hard early the gelding then tired over the concluding stages. INGLIS underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.
LIKE IT IS was checked on the home turn by the tiring INGLIS. ROBERT MOREAU was also inconvenienced.
RACE 7 – MITAVITE DEVONPORT CITY OF QUALITY – 1930 METRES
MODERN RULER contacted the mobile barrier arm at release point.
RYKOV LEIS was held up rounding the home turn.
MODERN RULER was held up rounding the home turn and was unable to obtain a clear run in the home straight.
RACE 8 – JOHN MCKENNA NIGHT VET MOBILE – 2297 METRES
Steward inquired into an incident which occurred racing off the back straight on the final occasion in which PATRICIAS TIME (John Walters) contacted marker pegs and then broke checking PUNT ROAD DISCO which then broke. Stewards queried drivers Brent Parish (THE FAMILY GUY) Gareth Rattray (HELLO GOOD SHANKS) and John Walters (PATRICIAS TIME). Taking evidence from the three drivers it was established that THE FAMILY GUY raced three wide to the outside of HELLO GOOD SHANKS, the interference was attributed to the racing manners of HELLO GOOD SHANKS which shifted in despite the efforts of driver Gareth Rattray contacting PATRICIAS TIME as it shifted. HELLO GOOD SHANKS has been stood from racing for a period of 10 daysand until a completion of a satisfactory trial.
RACE 9 – NEXT MEETING AT TAPETA PARK PACE – 2297 METRES
BUMBLE DON pulled hard and contacted the offside sulky wheel of DEN JO ART which sustained a flat tyre which then came off the rim. DEN JO ART was retired from the event by driver John Walters.
BUMBLE DON continued to race fiercely during the event and has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
KINDA GREY broke in the score-up and was out of position at the start. The mare has been placed out of the mobile start draw.
JOHNNY ART which was out of position has been placed out of the draw.
Stewards inquired into an incident which occurred racing off the back straight on the final occasion in which MONARCO PLAYBOY was checked and broke. After taking evidence from drivers Wade Rattray (KARALTA DAZZLER) and Gareth Rattray (MONARCO PLAYBOY), Wade Rattray was charged under AR163(1)(a) for causing interference. Mr Rattray pleaded guilty to the charge and his licence to drive in races was suspended for two race dates. Mr Rattray requested and was granted a deferment which means his suspension will begin at midnight on 1 February and expire midnight 8 February.
RACE 10 – MAXFIELD DRILLING PACE – 2297 METRES
MISS SHARAPOVA was held up for racing room rounding the home turn.
DEVIL OF TYNE broke in the score up however was in position at the candy pole.
ZEMIRO has been placed on its last chance to race truly for tiring.
ELLIE LATTE which had not started in a race since 8/11/2012 underwent a pre – race veterinary exam and was passed fit to race. The gelding then tired over the concluding stages.
SUMMARYREPRIMANDS / R9 A Rawlings – AR 238 – comply with requirement of controlling body
FINES / R4 L Dornauf – 162(1)(i) – barrier position $100
R4 D Dornauf – 162(1)(i) – barrier position $100
SUSPENSIONS / R9 W Rattray – AR163(1)(g) – 2 race dates – 1/2/15 – 8/2/15
HORSE ACTIONS / ALWAYS A SHOW – 10 Days and 1 Trial
JANE GRANT – ODM
JANE GRANT – 10 Days and 1 Trial
TERRITORIAL – VC, 10 Days and 1 Trial
HELLO GOOD SHANKS – 10 Days and 1 Trial
KINDAGREY – ODM
JOHHNYART - ODM
PRE-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 2 / LITTLE JETHRO
Race 2 / HOME ON THE BAYOU
Race 4 / NOLA MAYHEM
Race 5 / TERRITORIAL
Race 6 / ROBERT MOREAU
Race 7 / MY HAYLEY ROBYN
Race 8 / HELLO GOOD SHANKS
Race 9 / BUMBLE DON
POST-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 2 / LITTLE JETHRO
Race 4 / ARDLUSSA EXPRESS NZ
Race 5 / ARTY MISSY
GENERAL
Stewards enquired into the tactics adopted by Driver Paul Ashwood (CALL THE MARSHALL) in race 5 at Tasmanian Pacing Club Sunday 18 January 2015. Mr Ashwood explained that the gelding had won a number of races when in his care whilst leading. At the geldings previous start when it drew the outside of the front row in the heat of the Hobart Pacing Cup the gelding had then crossed to lead before contacting a marker peg and racing rough at which time he was obliged to restrain the gelding. He then surrendered the lead to WHODEANI which was racing forward on its outside. Mr Ashwood explained on this occasion the gelding began well from three and established a lengths break over the nearest runner SKY TOWER. Mr Ashwood also stated that he had received no real pressure during the race however would have considered handing up had he done so. Mr Ashwood also reported and stewards had reported the gelding had an issue with its teeth which led to it hanging out severely at its previous run which had since been corrected. Mr Ashwood said the gelding had worked well with fast class horses in the lead up to this race and when able to lead easily he elected to hold the lead and attempted to ratethe gelding over the longer distance. Stewards accepted Mr Ashwood’s explanation.
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