HARNESS RACING STEWARDS REPORT
CLUB:LAUNCESTON PACING CLUB
DATE:SUNDAY, 15 DECEMBER 2013 / TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
STEWARDS: / A CROWTHER (CHAIRMAN)
C DAY
B BAUDINETTE
M HOYLE
H LESTER
D JACK
C BRYDON
G WATSON (STARTER)
VETERINARY SURGEON: / DR S KING
RACE 1 – MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL STAKES – 2200 METRES
A REAL RULER tired from the 400 metres.
PARDAMBAR, which was out of position at the start, will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.
Driver Todd Rattray (ESTEVAO) was fined the sum of $100 under the provisions of rule AR 162(1)(y) for recording a slow sectional in that after a lead time of 46.3, which is 1.5 outside the average, he then recorded a first quarter of 33.44 and a second quarter of 31.85, equallinga first half of the last mile of 65.3 which is 0.3 seconds outside the required time.
Driver Fred Barker (PARDAMBAR) was fined the sum of $200 under the provisions of rule AR 156(3)(b) for his excessive whip action.
Post race swab samples were taken from ESTEVAO the winner of the event.
RACE 2 – TATTSBET PACE – 2200 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from all runners in this event.
MELOLYN which broke shortly after the field was released has been placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.
LIZA WITH A Z NZ, which was out of position at the start, will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.
PACQUIAO was out of position at the start and will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.
MELOLYN hung out at various stages of the event.
LIZA WITH A Z NZ was held up for clear racing room on the home turn.
Stewards queried driver Gareth Rattray (MELOLYN) which performed below market expectations in the event. Mr Rattray explained that after galloping early it was then his intention to work round and sit outside the leader and had to work considerably in doing so. Mr Rattray added that the gelding was slightly disappointing in his inability to finish the race off.
RACE 3 – IMPRESS PRINT PACE – 2200 METRES
Trainer Paul Ashwood was reprimanded for a late gear notification on MACH MY DAY.
Pre race swab samples were taken from CYRILFROMTHEPOCKET and BILLY KHAN.
KINDA GREY was fractious in the score-up.
FUJI FRED broke after the start and will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.
SPIRIT CATCHER broke after the start and will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.
CYRILFROMTHEPOCKET hung out in the score up.
CYRILFROMTHEPOCKET hung in during the middle stages of the event and was held up momentarily for clear racing room on the home turn.
BILLY KHAN broke free of interference at the 350 metres and has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
Stewards queried Justin Campbell, driver of BOLTNMACH, in relation to his driving tactics on the gelding. Mr Campbell explained that after beginning well from a wide barrier it was his intention to attempt to obtain a trail in the one out line but when unable to do so he had moved forward in attempt to race outside the leader at which point THE MINT also moved forward. Mr Campbell was then unable to get to the position outside the leader and attempted to restrain to obtain a position in the one out trail behind THE MINT but was unable to do so when the tempo of the race slowed. Mr Campbell further explained he then had no other option but to remain three wide and did so without applying pressure to the leader. BOLTNMACH finished sixth with a beaten margin of 20.2 metres. Stewards accepted the explanation from Mr Campbell.
Post race swab samples were taken from MACH MY DAY the winner of the event.
Stewards queried driver Kent Rattray (THE MINT) as to his driving tactics in the event. Mr Rattray explained that on the first turn it was his intention to hand up the position outside the leader to BOLTNMACH however his gelding then raced ungenerously and he was unable to restrain the gelding to obtain a trail and elected to remain outside the leader. From the 1200 metres it was then his opinion that it was his best option to remain racing outside the leader. Stewards accepted the explanation from Mr Rattray.
RACE 4 – THE EXAMINER STAKES – 1680 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from MELPARK MAESTRO, MATESFOREVER, RIVERBOAT JASPER and BLISSFULL GRACE.
FIVE O’CLOCK AFFAIR was held up for a run rounding the home turn.
Post race swab samples were taken from MY MICKY BLUE EYES NZ the winner of the event.
RACE 5 – NORTHERN TASMANIAN LIGHT HARNESS ASSOCIATION CUP FINAL – 2698 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from FIERCE TURBULENCE, LITTLE VANCE LOT, DIEBERDEVIL, PUT MBACK and RUN RIPALONG NZ.
MISTER SUMNA (Craig Hayes) was checked shortly after the start when being crossed by FIERCE TURBULENCE (Brady Woods), causing MISTER SUMNA to gallop. MISTER SUMNA whilst galloping shifted in inconveniencing BLACK CENTURIAN (Kent Rattray), which then shifted in abruptly and locked wheels with SIR YOIE (Nathan Jack). As a result WILLBE DOC, SIR YOIE, PRETTYBOYTOBY and PUT MBACK were all severely checked. Subsequent to the race stewards took evidence from drivers Brady Woods and Craig Hayes into the reasons for MISTER SUMNA galloping shortly after the start had been effected. After taking evidence from both drivers, acting on their own observations and viewing the official race films, driver Brady Woods pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of rule AR 163(1)(a), the particulars being that he allowed his gelding to shift in shortly after the start when insufficiently clear of MISTER SUMNA, which had to be restrained and broke as a result. Mr Woods’ licence to drive in races was suspended for 3 race meetings, commencing midnight 15th December 2013 and expiring midnight 26th December 2013.
MISTER SUMNA broke free of interference entering the back straight on the second occasion and connections have been advised that the gelding has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
Subsequent to the race stewards issued a reprimand under the provisions of rule AR 163(1)(a) to driver Kent Rattray (BLACK CENTURIAN). Shortly after the start and beginning from the 10 metre barrier handicap position, Mr Rattray was attempting to obtain a run in the one out line. As he did so MISTER SUMNA was checked and broke. Mr Rattray then shifted further down the track locking wheels with SIR YOIE.
Driver Tim Yole (DIEBERDEVIL) was issued with a reprimand under rule AR 170(1) for having his foot free of the foot rest in the early stages of the event.
Driver Kent Rattray (BLACK CENTURIAN) was issued with a reprimand under rule AR 170(1) for leaving his foot free of the foot rest for some considerable distance after the start.
RACE 6 – J BOAG & SONS STAKES – 2200 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from CAMS OK NZ and GOOD BEGINNINGS.
PALMISANO tired over the concluding stages. Driver Todd Rattray could offer no explanation for the apparent disappointing performance of the gelding. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
MON SOIE pulled hard in the early and middle stages of the event.
DOUBLE DEE was held up for clear racing room until the concluding stages of the home straight.
RACE 7 – CITY OF LAUNCESTON CUP – 2698 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from DAPPER DANA NZ, TWILIGHT TOWN, WESTERN MAIL and MOTU CRUSADER NZ.
MOTU CRUSADER NZ was out of position at the start. Driver Nathan Jack was issued with a reprimand under the provisions of rule AR 162(1)(j) in that he failed to maintain position at the start.
SLICK BROMAC NZ was fractious in the score up.
DAPPER DANA NZ broke free of interference on the home turn, checking MAYBE DOC and WESTERN MAIL. A post race veterinary examination of DAPPER DANA NZ revealed no apparent abnormalities. Connections have been advised that the horse has been placed on his last chance to race truly.
Post race swab samples were taken from SLICK BROMAC NZ the winner of the event.
RACE 8 – LEES ORCHARD PACE – 2200 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from SUGASTIKYSWEETSTUF.
SKY TOWER reared as the start was effected. SKY TOWER has been placed on its last chance in the draw in future standing start events.
SUGASTIKYSWEETSTUF, which was fractious before the start, galloped out and will continue to be placed outside the draw in future standing start events.
SUGASTIKYSWEETSTUF hung out during the middle stages of the event.
RACE 9 – JUBILEE BAKERY STAKES – 2200 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from SPITFIRE ROSE, DELIGHTFUL LILLY and CLAMOROUS.
GELNWOOD JASPER hung in at various stages of the event.
DELIGHTFUL LILLY raced roughly under pressure rounding the home turn.
RACE 10 – HALIBUT CREATIVE INCENTIVE PACE – 2200 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from HOTLIKEASUNRISE.
TANIA MAREE, which was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver Craig Hayes has been placed on its last chance in the draw in future mobile start events.
HOTLIKEASUNRISE, which hung out in the score up, has been placed on its last chance in the draw in future mobile start events.
HOTLIKEASUNRISE pulled hard whilst racing outside the leader.
SWEET PEA JASPER was inconvenienced as the start was effected when HOTLIKEASUNRISE hung out.
Post race swab samples were taken from TANIA MAREE the winner of the event.
Trainer Grant Hodges was reminded of his obligations to present horses on the track on time.
GENERAL
Racing Services Tasmania Office – 9th December 2013
Stewards conducted an inquiry into the circumstances of a blood sample taken from PRECIOUS DRAGON prior to that horse contesting the Special Relay stakes at the Tasmanian Pacing Club meeting on the 10th November 2013. Upon analysis the sample was tested and found to have a total carbon dioxide concentration in excess of the permitted level of 36mmol/L. Trainer Rodney Ashwood pleaded guilty to a charge under rule AR 190(1) which states that a horse must be presented to a race free of prohibited substances. In determining penalty stewards considered Mr Ashwood’s guilty plea, the fact that it was his first offence under this rule and the length of time he has held a trainer’s licence. Stewards were also mindful that any penalty must act as a deterrent to other industry participants. Mr Ashwood’s licences to train and drive were disqualified for a period of three months commencing midnight the 11the December 2013 and expiring midnight the 10th March 2014. PRECIOUS DRAGON was also disqualified from its placing in the race and judge’s placings were amended accordingly.
Racing Services Tasmania Office – 13th December 2013
Stewards conducted an inquiry into the results of a sample provided by driver Campbell Watt and the TPC trials on 7th October 2013. Upon analysis the sample was found to contain Nordiazepam, Oxazepam and Temazepam at concentrations in excess of the permitted threshold. Mr Watt pleaded guilty to a charge under rule AR 252(1) and his licence to drive was suspended for a period of five weeks backdated to commence on the 8th November 2013 and expiring midnight the 15th December 2013. In determining penalty stewards took into consideration that the substances were present in a prescription medication taken by Mr Watt. Mr Watt must provide a sample which tests clear before being permitted to drive in trials and races.
Stewards conducted and inquiry into the results of a sample provided by driver Adrian Collins at the LPC meeting on the 3rd November 2013. Upon analysis the sample was found to contain d-amphetamine and d-methamphetamine. Mr Collins was found guilty of a charge under rule AR 252(1) and his licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of four months backdated to commence on the 25th November 2013 and expiring midnight the 24th March 2014. In determining penalty Stewards considered that it was Mr Collins’ first offence under this rule and that he earns a significant portion of his income from race driving. As Mr Collins had provided a clear sample prior to the inquiry he is able effective immediately to drive in trackwork and trials.
Carrick Park Pacing Club Trials – 14th December 2013
Trainer Mick Alexander was fined the sum of $50 under the provisions of rule AR 223 for wearing inadequate footwear when attending to his horses at the trials.
SUMMARYREPRIMANDS / R2 P Ashwood – AR 269 Gear notification change
R5 K Rattray – AR 163(1)(a) Causing interference
R5 K Rattray – AR 170(1) Driving foot down
R5 T Yole – AR 170(1) Driving foot down
R7 N Jack – AR 162(1)(j) Barrier position
FINES / R1 R Rattray – AR 162(1)(y) Sectional times - $100
R1 F Barker – AR 156(3)(b) Whip excessive - $200
CPPC Trials 14/12/13 M Alexander – AR 223 - $50
SUSPENSIONS / R5 B Woods – AR 163(1)(a) 3 race dates commencing midnight 15th December 2013, expiring midnight 26th December 2013
HORSE ACTIONS / PACQUIAO – CODM
MELOLYN – ODM
PARDAMBAR – CODM
FUJI FRED – CODM
LIZA WITH A Z NZ – CODM
SPIRIT CATCHER – CODM
SUGARSTIKYSWEETSTUF - CODS
PRE-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 2 / WILLIE WINALOT
Race 2 / ARTS BLISS
Race 2 / DELIVERTHEGOODS
Race 2 / AMAJORFROST
Race 2 / NOW SHEZATERROR NZ
Race 2 / DEVENDRA
Race 2 / FRANCO TARQUIN NZ
Race 2 / MELOLYN
Race 2 / PEACE CHIEF
Race 2 / LIZA WITH A Z NZ
Race 2 / PACQUIAO
Race 3 / CYRILFROMTHEPOCKET
Race 3 / BILLY KHAN
Race 4 / MELPARK MAESTRO
Race 4 / MATESFOREVER
Race 4 / RIVERBOAT JASPER
Race 4 / BLISSFULL GRACE
Race 5 / FIERCE TURBULENCE
Race 5 / LITTLE VANCE LOT
Race 5 / BIEBERDEVIL
Race 5 / PUT MBACK
Race 5 / RUN RIPALONG NZ
Race 6 / CAMS OK NZ
Race 6 / GOOD BEGINNINGS
Race 7 / DAPPER DANA NZ
Race 7 / TWILIGHT TOWN
Race 7 / WESTERN MAIL
Race 7 / MOTU CRUSADER NZ
Race 8 / SUGASTIKYSWEETSTUF
Race 9 / SPITFIRE ROSE
Race 9 / DELIGHTFUL LILLY
Race 9 / CLAMOROUS
Race 10 / HOTLIKEASUNRISE
POST-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 1 / ESTEVAO
Race 3 / MACH MY DAY
Race 4 / MY MICKY BLUE EYES NZ
Race 7 / SLICK BROMAC NZ
Race 10 / TANIA MAREE
HUMAN SWAB SUMMARY
Justin Campbell
Brady Woods
A CROWTHER
CHAIRMAN
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