/ OFFICE OF RACING INTEGRITY
HARNESS RACING STEWARDS REPORT
CLUB:TASMANIAN PACING CLUB
DATE:20 DECEMBER 2015 / TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: STORMY
STEWARDS: / A CROWTHER (CHAIRMAN)
M HOYLE
J GLEESON
S QUILL
C DAY
J AINSCOW
R BROWN & G GRIFFIN(Starters)
VETERINARY SURGEON: / DR A MEEKER & DR E MASKREY

RACEDAY SECURITY- Stewards carried out raceday stable inspections in both the north and south of the State and runners of trainers Nathan Ford and Michael Stanley were under observation from 6.00 am until race time.

Driver Taylor Ford became indisposed during the race meeting and was treated by the on-course ambulance officers. Miss Ford was replaced on the following horses: Race 8- SKY TOWER- A Collins, Race 9- JOHNNYART- A Collins, Race 10- SALOON IN SIGHT – NBrockman. Miss Ford must produce a medical certificate of fitness before next driving.

RACE 1 – ERIC REECE MEMORIAL HEAT ONE – 2090 METRES MOBILE START

Pre-race swab samples were taken from DEMONSTRATIVE, REALLY HARRY, ZUMBA BROMAC NZ, PERFECT PAIGE and JUST STOPANDSTARE NZ

JUST STOPANDSTARE NZ pulled hard in the middle stages.

Stewards inquired into the reasons for JOKERS WILD CARD racing three wide and then racing rough before having its sulky contacted and sustaining a flat tyre at the 700 metres. After taking evidence from drivers James Austin (PERFECT PAIGE) and Josh Duggan (JOKERS WILD CARD) Mr Austin pleaded guilty to a charge under AHRR163(1)(b) for causing JOKERS WILD CARD to cover more ground than necessary, the particulars being that he shifted away from the marker pegs prior to the candy pole being reached. After taking into consideration his guilty plea and his record his licence to drive in races was suspended for two race dates commencing midnight at 20 December 2015 and expiring at midnight 27December 2015. THATSWHATSHESAID (C Salter) contacted the sulky wheel of JOKERS WILDCARD as that filly shifted resulting in a flat tyre.

LADY STARK (R Hadley)and REALLY HARRY(Tim Yole) both tired to be beaten 98 and 88 metres respectively and have been placed on their last chance to race truly.

RACE 2 – MINI TROTTERS PACE – 2090 METRES MOBILE START

Pre- race swab samples were taken from RECKLESS ABANDON, ROBERT MOREAU,FOLLOWTHEWIND, CARDINAL SPEC, I AM CAMELOT and BAD BOY HUGHIE.

CARDINAL SPEC (D. Dornauf) which broke free of interference near the 500metre mark has been placed on its last chance to race truly.

Stewards inquired into the reasons for RECKLESS ABANDON (M Howlett) breaking near the 300 metres and then locking wheels with ROBERT MOREAU. After taking evidence from drivers Matthew Howlett (RECKLESS ABANDON) and Nathan Ford (BAD BOY HUGHIE NZ) Mr Ford was found guilty of a charge under AHRR163(1)(a) for causing interference. The particulars of the charge were that that he allowed his drive to shift in over the space of 100 metres between the 400 metres and 300 metres causing tightening and eventually contacting the legs of RECKLESS ABANDON which then was severely checked and broke and then further locked wheels with ROBERT MOREAU (T. Rattray), severely checking that gelding. Mr Ford was found guilty of the charge and after hearing submissions on penalty his licence to drive in races was suspended for 4 race dates commencing midnight 20 December 2015 and expiring at midnight 3 January 2016.

BAD BOY HUGHIE NZ hung in and contacted two marker pegs in the home straight before being corrected by driver Nathan Ford. Stewards held the all clear after the event and after viewing the official race replays were satisfied that the gelding had gained no advantage and the all clear was declared.

Stewards inquired into the reasons for MARTY’S FOR REAL racing four wide prior to the candy pole and after hearing evidence from drivers Alex Ashwood(MARTYS FOR REAL) and IanMcMahon (ONE MANS PASS) Mr McMahon was found guilty of a charge under AHRR 163(1)(b) and after hearing submissions on penalty including a request for a deferral Mr McMahon was suspended for one race date commencing at midnight 26 December 2015 and expiring at midnight on 27 December 2015.

RACE 3 – CHRISTMAS PACE – 2090 METRES MOBILE START

Pre-race swab samples were taken from PRETTYBOYTROY and JACCKA TOM NZ.

NO SPRING SECRETS (GSugars) which broke in the score up and was then out of position at the start has been placed out of the mobile draw.

LEGENDA (NEmery) tired over the concluding stages.

JACCKA TOM NZ (N. Ford) was held up for clear racing room around the home turn and in theearly part of the home straight.

RACE 4 – ERIC REECE MEMORIAL HEAT TWO – 2090 METRES MOBILE START

Pre-race swab samples were taken from FINN MACKEE

FINN MACKEE hung in at the 700 metres and then from the 400 metres.

The offside quick hitch pin on PLAYSTATIONKING failed at the 100 metre mark and the offside sulky shaft was then detached from the saddle. The gear of PLAYSTATIONKING was inspected after the race and found to be of good quality.

RACE 5 – UBET GEORGE JOHNSON – 2579 METRES

Pre-race swab samples were taken from all runners in this event.

The start of this event was delayed several minutes due to a storm which swept through the race course at the conclusion of race 4 which necessitated a track inspection and a test of the mobile barrier.

SOO SPECIAL underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to run.

Prior to the event trainer Nathan Ford advised that LICINIA (G Sugars) would look to be restrained off the gate and then look to be driven with a sit due to the gate speed drawn to its inside. Stewards approved the change of tactics and the mare was driven accordingly.

SPITFIRE ROSE (R Hadley) hung in whilst racing three wide to the position outside of the leader with 1700 metres to run. The mare also hung out in the score-up.

Driver Nathan Ford(HIGHVIEW CHRISTINA) was reprimanded for his use of the whip in a free hand on two occasions approaching the 200 metres and was also reprimanded under AHRR 156(3)(c) for his side arm whip action which saw his whip project outside the confines of the sulky.

Post-race swab samples were taken from BARYNYA, winner of the event.

RACE 6 – SMITHAWARDS HOBART PACING CUP HEAT TWO – 2579 METRES STAND START

Pre-race swab samples were taken from KURAHAUPO GAMBLER NZ, REMEMBER JOE, PHILTRA PHELLA, RAJAH WEALTH and JUKEBOX MUSIC.

DODGERMEMATE (P Hill) which galloped away will now be placed RODS.

PHILTRA PHELLA (M Yole) was slow away.

REMEMBER JOE (R Ashwood) shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.

Stewards inquired into the reasons for RAJAH WEALTH (T Yole) breaking approaching the first turn and after viewing the films and taking evidence from drivers Tim Yole (RAJAH WEALTH) and Nathan Ford (JUKEBOX MUSIC) it was established that RAJAH WEALTH hung up the track slightly as driver Tim Yole operated hopple shorteners. At the same time ANINCHOFHISLIFE (C Salter) shifted off the pegs and then restrained off the wheel of KURAHAUPO GAMBLER NZ (GSugars) and as a result JUKEBOX MUSIC which was trailing was also obliged to restrain which then contributed to the contact from RAJAH WEALTH. Stewards deemed that no driver was solely responsible for the racing incident.

RACE 7 – UBET TASMANIA CUP – 2579 METRES MOBILE START

HILLTOP HUSTLER NZ (G Sugars), LETS ELOPE NZ (J Duggan) and STAR CHAMBER (N Ford) were all out of position at the start. Allthree drivers were reprimanded under AHRR162(1)(j) for failing to maintain their position.

Stewards inquired into the reasons for GLENFERRIE HOOD NZ (A Butt) sustaining a flat tyre on the first turn. After taking evidence from driver Greg Sugars (HILLTOP HUSTLER NZ) and viewing the films it was established that HILLTOP HUSTLER NZ had successfully jostled LETS ELOPE NZ for the position of one off the pegs at the same time GLENFERRIE HOOD NZ had progressed forward and shifted in which contributed to the incidental contact. Stewards deemed the incident to be a racing incident with no driver responsible.

TRULY BLISSFULL (P Hill) was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn.

Driver Nathan Ford (STAR CHAMBER) was reprimanded under AHRR 156(3)(c) for his excessive whip action.

Post-race swab samples were taken from LETS ELOPE NZ and STAR CHAMBER, first and second place getters respectively.

RACE 8 – STINGAS PACE – 2090 METRES MOBILE START

Pre-race swab samples were taken from ONEMORELAUGH, WINGATUI DEW NZ, SKY TOWER, MAJOR CALLUM and PUNT ROAD DISCO.

ONEMORELAUGH (R Hillier) which hung in at various stages of the event, contacting marker pegs has been placed on its last chance to race truly. The gelding also tired over the concluding stages.

Stewards inquired into an incident which occurred racing into the back straight on the final occasion in which COOL WHARTON (Matthew Howlett) contacted and then became entangled in the sulky of ANOTHER JASPER (I McMahon) and fell. Mr Howlett pleaded guilty to a charge under AHRR168(1),the particulars being that it was an incompetent action on his part in allowing his drive to race up onto the back of and then contact the sulky of ANOTHER JASPER. MrHowlett’s licence to drive in races was suspended for five race dates commencing immediately and expiring at midnight on 8 January 2016. ANOTHER JASPER was severely checked in the incident. FRANCO SHEFFIELD NZ was also checked. COOL WHARTON underwent a post-race veterinary examination which indicated a cut to the off hind fetlock and abrasions to both forelegs. Trainer Chester Bullock advised that the gelding was being treated with anti-inflammatories and would be swum whilst he assessed his recovery.

Post-race swab samples were taken from WINGATUI DEW NZ, winner of the event.

RACE 9 – LIGHT HARNESS TASMANIA PACE DIVISION TWO – 2090 METRES MOBILE START

In the score up on the first occasion ME MATE LES hung up the track at the same time as JUST LIKE ELLE (C Salter) hung down the track. The two then locked wheels and then were unable to get into position and the starter called a false start.

SWEETPEA JASPERand ME MATE LES were held up rounding the home turn.

WASONIE SNAKE (N Brockman) which tired badly in the home straight and finished distanced underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. WASONIE SNAKE has been stood down from racing for 10 days and 1 trial.

Driver Ray Pullen(IM DENS BOY) was reprimanded under the provisions of AHRR156(3)(b) for his excessive whip action which was more than a wrist and elbow flicking motion.

Post-race swab samples were taken from SWEET KISSES, the winner of the event.

RACE 10 - WOOD CHOPPING 3RD JANUARY PACE DIVISION TWO – 2090 METRES MOBILE START

Pre-race swab samples were taken from RUSTY RED COMET and LUKE PETER NZ.

The start of this event was delayed due to an Albion Park greyhound race running behind schedule.

On the first turn STONER RAINBOW (G Sugars) hung in abruptly whilst being restrained. At the same time WEALTHY WARRIOR NZ (T Yole) which was improving from its second row draw hung out. The two then contacted and broke checking a number of runners including RUSTY RED COMET (R Ashwood), LUKE PETER NZ (N Ford), SALOON IN SIGHT (N Brockman) and ALL ABOUT ALICE (R Duggan). STONER RAINBOW and WEALTHY WARRIOR haveboth been placed on their last chance to race truly.

RACE 11 –ERIC REECE MEMORIAL HEAT THREE – 2090 METRES MOBILE START

Pre-race swab samples were taken from ERCOLE.

SPARKLING NZ (A Ashwood) was fractious and reluctant to face the right way during the pre-start circle before then breaking in the score up, checking runners on the second line which were then unable to get into position and the starter then called a false start. SPARKLING NZ has now been placed out of the draw in future mobile start events.

Stewards adjournedan inquiryinto ERCOLE(T Rattray) contacting several marker pegs rounding the home turn. Stewards also adjourned an inquiry into driver James Austin’s(WITCH MASTER) whip action in the home straight.

Trainer Heath Szczypkawas fined $100 on the provisions of AR273(6)(a) in presenting BERTILS BLISS to the parade ring with the wrong number.

Shortly after the start TELL MIA STORY shifted in, broke and then further shifted in taking BUNJIL BOY (T Yole) down onto the marker pegs resulting in those two horses locking wheels and BUNJIL BOY being severely checked and breaking. BUNJIL BOY then shifted up the track checking MEI GEI which broke. TELL MIA STORY will continue to be placed out of the mobile draw and has been stood down from racing for a period of 10 days and until one satisfactory trial has been completed. TELL MIA STORY and BUNJIL BOY both underwent post-race veterinary examinations and were both found to be uninjured.

MEI GEI has been placed back in the mobile draw.

SUMMARY
REPRIMANDS / R5 - N Ford AR156(2) – Use whip cross reins prior to 200m
R5 - N Ford AR156(3)(c) – Whip outside confines
R7 - G Sugars AR162(1)(j) – Fail to maintain position
R7 - J Duggan AR162(1)(j) – Fail to maintain position
R7 - N Ford AR156(3)(b) – Excessive whip action
R7 - N Ford AR156(1)(j) – Fail to maintain position
FINES / R11 - H Szczypka – AR273(6)(a) – Wrong number - $100
SUSPENSIONS / R1 - J Austin 163(1)(b) – 2 race dates
R2 - N Ford 163(1)(b) – 4 race dates
R2 - I McMahon 163(1)(b) – 1 race date
R8 - M Howlett 168(1) – 5 race date
HORSE ACTIONS / R9 -Wasonie Snake – SD10D, SD1T
R9 -Dodgermemate - RODS
R11 - Tell Mia Story – CODM
R11 - Tell Mia Story – SD10D, SD1T
R11 - Sparkling NZ - ODM
PRE-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 1 / DEMONSTRATIVE
REALLY HARRY
ZUMBA BROMAC NZ
PERFECT PAIGE
JUST STOPANDSTARE NZ
Race 2 / RECKLESS ABANDON
ROBERT MOREAU
FOLLOWTHEWIND NZ
CARDINAL SPEC
I AM CAMELOT
BAD BOY HUGHIE NZ
Race 3 / PRETTYBOYTROY
JACCKA TOM NZ
Race 4 / FINN MAC KEE
Race 5 / SOO SPECIAL
LA EBONY KITA
HIGHVIEW CHRISTINA NZ
OUR MADDYS STAR NZ
LICINIA
SPITFIRE ROSE
TESSANZO
BARYNYA
Race 6 / KURAHAUPO GAMBLER NZ
REMEMBER JOE
PHILTRA PHELLA
RAJAH WEALTH
JUKEBOX MUSIC
Race 7 / CALL THE MARSHALL
ALL I CAN BE
SOMETHING EYRE NZ
OUTBACK MACH
THE MAJORITY NZ
HILLTOP HUSTLER NZ
TRULY BLISSFULL
LETS ELOPE NZ
GLENFERRIE HOOD NZ
STAR CHAMBER
Race 8 / ONEMORELAUGH
WINGATUI DEW NZ
SKY TOWER
MAJOR CALLUM NZ
PUNT ROAD DISCO
Race 10 / RUSTY RED COMET
LUKE PETER NZ
Race 11 / ERCOLE
BERTLIS BLISS
POST-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 5 / BARYNYA
Race 7 / LETS ELOPE NZ
STAR CAHMBER
Race 8 / WINGATUI DEW NZ
Race 9 / SWEET KISSES

GENERAL:

Launceston Pacing Club 13/12/2015- Race 5 RUN RIPALONG

Subsequent to the race meeting trainer Deborah Williams advised that blood samples taken from the gelding showed signs of a virus and that the gelding would be now be spelled to recuperate.

LEADING BITS- All participants are reminded of the provisions of AHRR 220 which states- “A person shall not lead a horse at a racecourse other than by way of a lead attached to a rearing bit in the horse’s mouth.”

CHILDREN IN STABLING AREAS – Participants are reminded of the provisions of AHRR254A which states “ A child who has not attained the age of 14 years may only enter the stabling area at a race meeting or an official trial where that child is separated from the horse stalls by a barrier preventing direct access to the horse stalls.”

A Crowther.

CHAIRMAN

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