HARNESS RACING STEWARDS REPORT
CLUB: TASMANIAN PACING CLUB
DATE: SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2014 / TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: OVERCAST/WINDY
STEWARDS: / A CROWTHER (CHAIRMAN)
B FREE
D COOPER
M HOYLE
J GLEESON
J WATSON (STARTER)
VETERINARY SURGEON: / DR ART MEEKER
RACE 1 – BOAGS PACE – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from TRIED AND TRUE.
HIGHVIEW CHRISTINA NZ hung in during the score up, before being out of position at the start. HIGHVIEW CHRISTINA NZ then broke shortly after the start. Connections have been advised that this mare has been placed out of the draw for future mobile starts.
BALDOCK, after showing gate speed to lead then broke leaving the home straight on the first occasion and then continued to gallop until the 400 metre mark on the first occasion. Connections have been advised that this gelding has been stood down from racing for a period of 10 days and until the completion of a satisfactory trial. BALDOCK then tired over the concluding stages.
BAROOZA broke free of interference on the first turn. Connections have been advised that this gelding has been placed on its last chance to race truly. BAROOZA was inconvenienced racing down the back straight on the first occasion as BALDOCK continued to gallop.
SUPA SUNSHINE raced rough in the score up before breaking shortly after the start. Connections have been advised that this mare has been placed out of the draw for future mobile start events.
TRIED AND TRUE was inconvenienced shortly after the start by the galloping SUPA SUNSHINE.
TRIED AND TRUE tended to hang out when being restrained to take a three wide trail passing the 1000 metres.
TRIED AND TRUE has been placed back into the mobile draw.
RACE 2 – ARTESIAN PACE – 2090 METRES
EBABE successfully jostled IVE GOT OOMPH for a position in the three wide line, racing down the back straight on the final occasion.
SIR YOIE was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn.
EBABE was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn.
ROCKET SEAL was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn.
BRIDESTAR raced rough momentarily entering the home straight.
Post race swab samples were taken from ROCKBANK DANCER, winner of the event.
RACE 3 – HYGAIN FEED PACE – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from THE INNKEEPER and BRAVO CHARLIE.
BRAVO CHARLIE pulled hard in the score up and then raced ungenerously whilst being restrained in the early stages of the event.
BONA FIDE HUSTLER pulled hard whilst leading the event before tiring in the home straight.
THE INNKEEPER pulled hard whilst racing outside the leader, the gelding then tired from the 400 metres. MUSSELROE BAY was held up behind the tiring THE INNKEEPER. MUSSELROE BAY was then further held up behind GAVRAIL in the home straight.
RACE 4 – TAS PACING CLUB MEMBERS PACE – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from THE MAJORITY NZ, KINKY BOOTS NZ, FALCO PEREGRINUS and LIZA WITH A Z NZ.
There were no incidents to report during the running of this event.
Post race swab samples were taken from THE MAJORITY NZ, ARDLUSSA EXPRESS NZ, and THE ADRIATIC NZ.
RACE 5 – DAVID MEDHURST MEMORIAL PACE – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from ORIGINAL ART NZ and PLAY APPLE TREE.
Trainer David Dwyer (ORIGINAL ART NZ), was reprimanded under the provisions of AR 273(4), which states a person shall not start a horse in a race fitted with any equipment or gear that covers or protrudes past the nostrils of the horse, in that a nose veil which extended past the horses nostrils was removed from the horse by order of Stewards prior to the running of the event.
Trainer Rodney Ashwood (BELLICIOUSLIPS) was also reprimanded under the provisions of AR 273(4), for having a nose veil fitted which extended past the horses nostrils. The nose veil was removed by track attendants at the start resulting in the start being slightly delayed..
Stewards enquired into the reasons for PLAY APPLE TREE breaking shortly before entering the home straight on the final occasion and BILLABONG BERTIE being checked at that time. After taking evidence from drivers Taylor Ford(BILLABONG BERTIE) and Nicholas Brockman(PLAY APPLE TREE) Mr Brockman pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 163(1)(a) in that he attempted to shift ground on the home turn and as a result of his attempt to shift BILLABONG BERTIE both horse locked wheels, resulting in BILLABONG BERTIE being checked and PLAY APPLE TREE breaking. Mr Brockman’s drivers licence has been suspended for a period of three dates, commencing midnight 28 September and expiring 19 October 2014. In determining penalty Mr Brockman’s guilty plea and record under this rule were taken into consideration.
Driver Maree Blake (ABSTRACTION), who had been feeling unwell during the day, was examined by the on course ambulance officers and passed fit to fulfil her driving engagement at tonight’s meeting.
RACE 6 – WOLFE BROTHERS PACE – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from UDOIT, GREYSTEEL NZ and OUR CHAIN OF COMMAND NZ.
Driver Nathan Ford (SPOT NINE), was found guilty of a charge under AR 162(1)(www) for allowing SPOT NINE to shift out under pressure over the concluding stages. Mr Ford was fined the sum of $100.
Stewards queried driver Ricky Duggan, in relation to the driving tactics adopted on OUR CHAIN OF COMMAND NZ during the event. Mr Duggan stated that racing into the back straight on the final occasion he elected to take a run on the peg line with a view to then being able to shift out from inside GAMBLERS RUSTLER as he was of the view that by pulling out in the back straight he would then be shifted out four and five wide as GAMBLERS RUSTLER and MAYBE DOC commenced runs. On the home turn he was able to get to a position three wide on the back of MAYBE DOC and then was unable to obtain a clear run until close to the finish. Mr Duggan also stated that he is of the view that the gelding is now best suited when held up for one run and advised that connections intend to drive the gelding in this manner in similar circumstances. Stewards noted Mr Duggan’s explanation.
Stewards queried trainer Zeke Slater as to the apparent improved performance of GREYSTEEL. Mr Slater advised that after being stood down to trials at the geldings last start on August 17 he had rectified a number of issues with the gelding and that the gelding had trialled well leading up to tonights event.
RACE 7 – SPECIAL OLYMPICS PACE – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from THE FAMILY GUY.
After working three wide in the middle stages to a position outside the leader, KARALTA DAZZLER then tired to be beaten 39 metres. Stewards queried trainer Kent Rattray and driver John Walters as to the performance of the gelding in this event. Mr Rattray stated that in his view the horse was up in class and after showing gate speed then did some work early to obtain a run outside the leader, during which quick early sectionals were recorded. A post race veterinary examination of KARALTA DAZZLER failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. Stewards accepted the explanation of trainer Kent Rattray and driver John Walters.
RACE 8 – H.A.V.E. PACE– 2090 METRES
Driver Gareth Rattray (METRO DIGBY), was reprimanded under AR 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain barrier position at the start of the event.
After showing gait speed and leading, DEE BEE BOBBY then tired over the concluding stages.
Stewards queried driver Ricky Duggan (MAJOR CALLUM NZ) as to the reasons why he drove the gelding in a more aggressive manor in tonight’s event. Mr Duggan advised that at the gelding’s previous start he had been unable to shift three wide on the home turn due to the gelding hanging however the gelding was more tractable with a lugging pole on tonight. Mr Duggan stated that the gelding only ran to the line fairly over the concluding stages. Stewards noted Mr Duggan’s explanation.
GENERAL:
Drivers Todd Rattray, Ricky Duggan, Justin Campbell, Dylan Ford, John Walters, Paul Hill, Duncan Dornauf, James Austin, Rodney Ashwood, Adrian Duggan, Rohan Hadley, Gareth Rattray, Christian Salter, Matthew Howlett, Rohan Hillier, Taylor Ford, Nathan Ford, Samantha Freeman, Nicholas Brockman, Maree Blake and Wade Rattray underwent breathalyzer analysis prior to their driving engagements at tonight’s race meeting.
Swab samples were taken from drivers Christian Salter, Justin Campbell and Wade Rattray.
Carrick Park Pacing Club Trials – 27 September 2014:
Driver Todd Rattray (BLUE POINTER) was reprimanded under AR 156(3)(b) for his excessive whip use, as his whip use was more than a wrist and elbow and other than a flicking action.
TPC 14/9/2014 – Race 6 . Trainer A Duggan advised that blood samples taken from the gelding which tired and was found to have an elevated heart rate showed an elevated white cell count. Mr Duggan advised that he would ensure the gelding’s blood count returned to normal before nominating to race.
SUMMARYREPRIMANDS / CPPC 27.09.14 (Trials) – Todd Rattray – AR 156(3)(b) Excessive whip
R5 – R Ashwood – AR 273(4) – Gear protrudes over nose
R5 – D Dwyer – AR 273(4) – Gear protrudes over nose
R8 – G Rattray – AR 162(1)(j) – Out of position at start
FINES / R6 – N Ford – AR 162(1)(www) - $100
SUSPENSIONS / R5 – N Brockman – AR 163(1)(a) – 3 Race dates
HORSE ACTIONS / BALDOCK – SD10D, SD1T
SUPA SUNSHINE – ODM
HIGHVIEW CHRISTINA NZ – ODM
TRIED AND TRUE - BMD
LICENSED PERSONS ACTIONS
PRE-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 1 / TRIED AND TRUE
Race 3 / THE INNKEEPER
BRAVO CHARLIE
Race 4 / THE MAJORITY NZ
KINKY BOOTS NZ
FALCO PEREGRINUS
LIZA WITH A Z NZ
Race 5 / ORIGINAL ART NZ
PLAY APPLE TREE
Race 6 / UDOIT
GREYSTEEL NZ
OUR CHAIN OF COMMAND NZ
Race 7 / THE FAMILY GUY
POST-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 2 / ROCKBANK DANCER
Race 4 / THE MAJORITY NZ
ARDLUSSA EXPRESS NZ
THE ADRIATIC NZ
Race 7 / MAYBE RAMA
Adrian Crowther
CHAIRMAN
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