HARNESS RACING STEWARDS REPORT
CLUB:LPC
DATE:13/12/15 / TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
STEWARDS: / A.CROWTHER (CHAIRMAN)
D.TYSON
S.QUILL
B.BAUDINETTE
C. BRYDON
P.HALL (STARTER)
VETERINARY SURGEON: / DR. FIONA DUGGAN.
RACE 1 – MERRY CHRISTMAS STAKES – 2200 METRES STAND START
REMEMBER JOE (R.Ashwood) shifted out slightly after the start inconveniencing BRAVO CHARLIE (N. Brockman) which raced rough.
VANDE VELDE (C. Salter) which galloped out will continue to be placed out of the draw. Driver Christian Salter was reprimanded under the provisions of AR170(1) for having his foot free of the foot rest in the early stages of the race from the start until reaching the winning post.
DODGERMEMATE (P. Hill), which galloped out will continue to be placed out of the draw in future standing start events.
BRAVO CHARLIE has been placed back in the standing start draw.
A post-race swab sample was taken from REMEMBER JOE, winner of the event.
RACE 2 – IMA BEAUT STAKES – 2200 METRES MOBILE START
The amended start time for this event was 5.30 p.m, not 5.32 as listed in the race book.
LIKE IT IS (N. Emery) and LU WAY LORD (T. Yole) tired from the 500 metre mark. LU WAY LORD which was beaten 84 metres underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. The gelding has been placed on its last chance to race truly. REGAL IDEA (D. Dornauf) was held up passing the 400 metre mark as LIKE IT IS tired.
POKER STORM (R. Duggan) and LU WAY LORD jostled as POKER STORM attempted to shift to the position of one off the pegs near the six hundred metres.
LICINIA (N. Ford) which hung out over the concluding stages underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. The mare has been placed on her last chance to race truly for hanging out. Driver of LICINIA, Nathan Ford was reprimanded for his whip carriage in that he carried the whip over his shoulder whilst leading.
RACE 3 – NORTHERN TASMANIAN LIGHT HARNESS ASSOCIATION CUP – 2698 METRES STAND START
The start of this race was delayed by three minutes due to the Interdominion Final being run immediately prior.
THE BIG PARADE galloped out and shifted down the track taking CASCADE FLYER down onto ANCIENT MOONLIGHT and severely checking both runners. THE BIG PARADE has been placed out of the draw.
JACCKA TOM which galloped out will continue to be placed out of the draw.
CASCADE FLYER which broke on two occasions free of interference has been stood down from racing for a period of ten days and until the completion of a satisfactory trial.
WILL BE DOC and JOHNNY ART were held up rounding the home turn.
Stewards inquired into an incident which occurred racing down the back straight as JACCKA TOM NZ (N. Ford) attempted to shift away from the peg line. After taking evidence from drivers Nathan Ford (JACCKA TOM NZ) and Tim Yole (PUSHKIN NZ) and viewing the replays of all angles of the event stewards formed the view that after initially jostling with PUSHKIN, JACCKA TOM then raced fiercely and then hung out inconveniencing PUSHKIN. Stewards could not be satisfied that Mr Ford was responsible for the incident to the extent that a charge could be laid.PUSHKIN NZ underwent apost- race veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to have a superficial abrasion to its near hind leg.
Stewards will inquire into the circumstances of TANGO TERRIFIC being scratched on Friday December 10 and the gelding will be stood down pending the outcome of that inquiry.
RACE 4 – DECRON HORSE CARE PACE DIVISION ONE – 2200 METRES MOBILE START
The start of this event was delayed due to Sky Channel not crossing to the venue until after the advertised start time.
In the score up on the first occasion EL JAYS MINERVA (R. Freeman) pulled hard and then broke, checking the runners on the back row and as a result the starter called a false start. EL JAYS MINERVA has now been placed out of the draw and will be required to complete three consecutive satisfactory mobile starts to be placed back in the draw.
STINGOFASCORPION (G. Rattray) hung out in the latter part of the score up. On the second row WEALTHY WARRIOR NZ (A. Collins), UNION FORCE (T. Ford) and CHRISTIAN JAZ NZ (J. Duggan) were all out of position however no action was taken due to the false start.
OLIVERS MATE (R. Hadley) was held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight before obtaining a late run.
ANOTHERMETRO (M. Howlett) was held up rounding the home turn as BLACK SADDLE (E. Hollaway) which had raced outside the leader then commenced to give ground.
Post-race swab samples were taken from STINGOFASCORPION, winner of the event.
RACE 5 – CITY OF LAUNCESTON CUP – 2698 METRES MOBILE START
The start of this event was delayed due to gear adjustments to the head gear of SPITFIRE ROSE (R. Hillier).
OUTBACK MACH (R. Hadley) after racing three wide early was then restrained to the rear of the field by driver Rohan Hadley.
ALL I CAN BE (T. Yole) pulled hard during the run and was held up for a run passing the 400 metre mark.
RUN RIPALONG NZ (N. Emery) after leading the event tired from the 400 meters.
SPITFIRE ROSE and SOMETHING EYRE NZ (R. Duggan) were both held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn.
Post-race swab samples were taken from STAR CHAMBER, winner of the event.
RACE 6 – BARRY FREEMAN MEMORIAL – 2200 METRES MOBILE START
Stewards queried driver Keith Toulmin(NEVER UNACHIEVABLE) who stated that the gelding had pulled hard and made a respiratory noise racing down the back straight while traveling keenly. Mr Toulmin then elected to allow the gelding to stride forward as he believed that the gelding may be going to choke down should he have attempted to restrain further. He then stated the gelding tired from the 400 metres, hanging in as it did so and contacting the sulky of ART OF MY ART and breaking upon entering the home straight. NEVER UNACHIEVABLE underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities and the gelding has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
Racing down the back straight on the final occasion PAGEANTRY raced rough and MERSEY DELIGHT then shifted off the back of that gelding inconveniencing RIVERLEGIRL.
MARAVILLOSO was held up for clear running in the home straight.
Driver Paul Ashwood (MERSEY DELIGHT) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR156(3)(b). There were two aspects to the charge. The first aspect being that he used whip excessively in that he used it continuously from the 500 metre mark until the winning post on an excessive number of occasions and the second aspect of the charge being that his whip action in the home straight was a full arm and shoulder action, more than the permitted wrist and elbow flicking motion. After hearing submissions on penalty Mr Ashwood was fined the sum of $200.
RACE 7 – TOPNOTCH DAN PACE – 2200 METRES MOBILE START
PARWILL (D. Spring) broke approaching the 1200 metre mark. After taking evidence from driver Damien Spring and viewing the films of the event stewards were satisfied with Mr Springs explanation that one hopple shortener had failed to release and noted that he had brought that fact to the Stewards attention whilst leaving the track. INNER CITY (K. Toulmin) was inconvenienced as a result of PARWILL breaking.
RACE 8 – UBET RACING CENTRE PACE – 1680 METRES MOBILE START
There were no claims in this event.
SKY TOWER (M. Yole)shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
A lease was received on Thursday 10 December indicating that new lessees of DELIVERTHEGOODS (M. Howlett) to be M Burgess, C Collings, T Jeffries and T O’Toole.
RACE 9 – 6TY STAKES DIVISION TWO – 2200 METRES MOBILE START
Passing the 1400 metre mark RAMPLING (E. Hollaway) hung in when it was progressing forward three wide. At the same time HIGHFLYIN FRED (C. Woods) had a slight tendency to hang out. The two horses then momentarily locked stays.
HIGHFLYIN FRED which tired underwent apost –race veterinary exam which revealed a slower than normal recovery rate. Trainer Clinton Woods advised no apparent abnormalities with the gelding in the days after the event. HIGHFLYIN FRED has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
Stewards queried trainer Heath Szczypka as to the apparent improved performance of FAITHFUL JET (S. Freeman). Mr Szczypka stated that the gelding was having its third start for his stable and that he had effected gear changes including addinga rogues hoodsince its most recent run which he believed had made the gelding more tractable.
Post-race swab samples were taken from FAITHFUL JET winner of the event.
RACE 10 – JAY BARDON STAKES – 2200 METRES MOBILE START
ALL STYLE SAMMY (K. Toulmin) broke in the score up. As a result SOHO SHANGHAI NZ (R. Hillier) was unable to get to its correct barrier position and the starter called a false start.
ITOLDYOUNOMORE (B. Parish) also broke in the score up on the first occasion and was out of position. ITOLDYOUNOMORE and ALL STYLE SAMMY have been placed out of the draw.
The start of the event was then further delayed due to a flat tyre to the sulky of AUGURAL (W. Rattray) which necessitated the sulky being changed.
As the start was effected on the second occasion AUGURAL broke shortly after the start and will now be placed out of the draw.
SOHO SHANGHAI NZ which was out of position will continue to be placed right out of the draw in mobile starts. The colt had a tendency to hang in during the race, most noticeably entering the home straight when it then pursued an inside run.
Post-race swab samples were taken from SULTAN FELLA (G. Rattray), the winner of the event and SOHO SHANGHAI NZ the second place getter.
RACE 11 – BIG TIME FELLA STAKES – 2200 METRES MOBILE START.
Just prior to entering the home straight JOKERS WILD CARD (J Duggan) which was racing on the pegs hung up the track then broke and severely checked MEI GEI(P Dornauf)and THE SYSTEM BLACK(Gareth Rattray). JOKERS WILD CARD has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
Driver Ricky Duggan (CHICA BELLA) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR162(1)(y) for failing to meet minimum sectional requirements and was fined the sum of $100.
SUMMARYREPRIMANDS / R1) CHRISTIAN SALTER 170(1) Foot out of rest.
R2) NATHAN FORD 156(3)(c) Whip outside sulky.
FINES / R6) PAUL ASHWOOD 156(3)(b) Excessive whip $200.
R11) RICKY DUGGAN 162(1)(y) Sectional times $100.
SUSPENSIONS
HORSE ACTIONS / R1) 7- VANDE VELDE - CODS
R1) 8- DODGERMEMATE – CODS
R1) 4- BRAVO CHARLIE - BSD
R3) 9- THE BIG PARADE – ODS
R3)10- JACCKA TOM - CODS
R3) 6– CASCADE FLYER – 10 DAYS + 1 TRIAL.
R4) 2- EL JAYS MINERVA – ODM
R10) 1- ALL STYLE SAMMY – ODM
R10) 5- ITOLDYOUNOMORE – ODM
R10) 7- AUGURAL – ODM
R10) 8- SOHO SHANGHAI NZ – CRODM
LICENSED PERSONS ACTIONS
PRE-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 1 / 4- BRAVO CHARLIE
5- JOHNNY ACE
6- SPOT NINE
Race 2 / 4- LU WAY LORD
Race 3 / 2- HAPPY SCHNAPPS
6- CASCADE FLYER
Race 5 / 3- THE MAJORITY NZ
6- CALL THE MARSHALL
9- EL JAYS MAGIC
12- STAR CHAMBER
13- BARYNYA
Race 6 / 4- KOUPER BAILEY
Race 9 / 12- REBEL DIAMOND
Race 10 / 3- SULTAN FELLA
Race 11 / 6- TELL MIA STORY
POST-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 1 / 3- REMEMBER JOE
Race 4 / 5- STINGOFASCORPION
Race 5 / 12- STAR CHAMBER
Race 10 / 3- SULTAN FELLA
8- SOHO SHANGHAI
GENERAL.
Notices have been placed at all racetracks in relation to unregistered substances. The Industry has also been notified via the ORI website and in the Harness Racer. Participants are on notice that monetary penalties may be issued to persons found in possession of unregistered substances.
On December 15 Stewards conducted an inquiry into the results of analysis of samples taken from driver Dylan Ford at the Launceston Pacing Club meeting on October 4 2015. Evidence was taken from David Batty, laboratory Director of Racing Analytical Services Limited and from Mr Ford.
Mr Ford pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AHRR 250(1)(a) which states “ A driver commits an offence if a sample taken from him is found upon analysis to contain a substance banned by Rule 251.” The particulars of the charge were that samples taken from Mr Ford on that date were found to contain Ritalinic Acid, a metabolite of Methylphenidate, which is a prohibited substance.
In determining penalty Stewards considered Mr Fords guilty plea, his co-operation during the inquiry and that it was a first offence. Also taken into consideration were Mr Ford’s personal circumstances and the penalty guidelines for like offences which were published in May 2014.
Also taken into consideration was the fact that the substance was a stimulant and the importance of participants being drug free due to the exacting nature of race driving which entails a high degree of risk. Mr Ford’s licence to drive in both races and trials was suspended for five months which was backdated to commence on November 6, on which date he was stood down. His suspension will expire at midnight on April 5 2016. Mr Ford has provided a clearance sample allowing him to drive trackwork and was also advised of his rights of appeal.
A Crowther.
CHAIRMAN
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