HARNESS RACING STEWARDS REPORT
CLUB: TASMANIAN PACING CLUB
DATE: SUNDAY, 4 MAY 2014 / TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: SHOWERY
STEWARDS: / A CROWTHER (CHAIRMAN)
M HOYLE
J GLEESON
B FREE
S QUILL
D COOPER
G WATSON (STARTER)
VETERINARY SURGEON: / DR A MEEKER
RACE 1 – CROWN INN – 1609 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from RAINBOW PHOENIX and CHOPSITX BORIS.
As the field scored up on the first occasion CASANOVA CULLEN NZ broke in the score up and checked CHOPSTIX BORIS causing that horse to be out of position. The starter then called a false start. As a result of the false start and gear adjustments being made the start of this event was delayed by four minutes. Connections of CASANOVA CULLEN NZ have been advised that the gelding has been placed out of the draw for future mobile start events.
Racing into the back straight on the final occasion BILLY KHAN broke free of interference and BETILS DELIGHT and JUFFS CROSSING were inconvenienced as a result. Connections of BILLY KHAN have been advised that the gelding has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
Stewards inquired into the reasons for BERTILS DELIGHT being inconvenienced and having to race three wide shortly before entering the home straight on the final occasion. After taking evidence from drivers Todd Rattray (BERTILS DELIGHT), Rohan Hillier (CHOPSTIX BORIS) and Paul Williams (METRO DIGBY) it was established that after racing on the peg line whilst leading around the home turn METRO DIGBY then shifted to a position half a cart of the pegs, as a result CHOPSTIX BORIS had to be checked off the wheel of METRO DIGBY and as a result BERTILS DELIGHT was inconvenienced.
Trainer Paul Williams (IDEN IN WHYALLA) was fined the sum of $50 for his late driver notification.
RACE 2 – LACHLAN HOTEL DIVISION ONE – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from STAMPEEDING.
VANDE VELDE hung out in the score up.
ANGKRISTY was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn on the final occasion.
BETA BOLT was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn.
ESTEVAO hung out under pressure over the concluding stages of the event.
Post race swab samples were taken from GO LIKA SAAB LOMBO the winner of the event.
Stewards queried trainer/driver Christian Salter as to the apparent improved performance of VANDE VELDE in tonight’s event. Mr Salter explained that the horse was suited by being able to sprint home off a slow early pace.
RACE 3 – BULLOCK CONSULTING YOUNGBLOODS HEAT ONE – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from VILLIFY and I AM MISTER RED.
I AM MISTER RED hung in during the score up.
GOTHIC RAGE broke free of interference racing into the back straight on the first occasion and then tailed the field before being retired from the event. GOTHIC RAGE underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Connections have been advised that the gelding has been stood down from racing for a period of 10 days and until the completion of a satisfactory trial.
ELSUKODU, which hung in, then raced roughly under pressure passing the 400 metres.
RACE 4 – PONTVILLE HOTEL TWO YEAR OLD – 1609 METRES
SAFARI SUNSHINE broke at the start. Connections have been advised that the filly has been placed out of the draw in future mobile start events.
MODERN WEST hung out during the event.
TIZ A JAMANE hung out entering the back straight on the first occasion and then hung in in the home straight.
MODERN WEST hung out under pressure over the concluding stages.
Stewards inquired into the reasons for IDEN MAKIN TIME being checked and breaking approaching the finishing line. After taking evidence from drivers Christian Salter (MODERN WEST), Ricky Duggan (MASTER CHILLI), Lindsay Tatnell (TIZ A JAMANE) and Paul Williams (IDEN MAKIN TIME) it was established that over the concluding stages MODERN WEST shifted ground away from the pegs and was contacted by MASTER CHILLI, which was racing to its outside, at the same time as TIZ A JAMANE, which was racing to the outside of IDEN MAKIN TIME, shifting in. At this stage IDEN MAKIN TIME was held up for racing room. Also contributing to the interference was the fact that MASTER CHILLI and MODERN WEST lost momentum after making contact close to the finishing line. Stewards formed the viewed that no driver was responsible for the interference and deeming it to be a racing incident. No action was taken against any driver.
RACE 5 – OUSE HOTEL DIVISION TWO – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from SKATING BOOTS and FIERCE TUBULENCE.
PARTYBOY GLENWOOD was out of position at the start. Connections have been advised that the gelding has been placed on its last chance in the draw for future mobile start events.
SKATING BOOKS, which broke free of interference, has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
HILDA SU was held up for clear racing room over the concluding stages. Driver Rohan Hillier was reprimanded under the provisions of AR 163(1)(c) for contacting marker pegs in the home straight.
Stewards queried driver Dylan Ford (BROOKEFIELD LAD) as the apparent improved performance in tonight’s event. Mr Ford explained that the horse had galloped out last start and had made up considerable ground. Mr Ford further stated that the 31 second last quarter in tonight’s event had contributed to his horse being able to finish the race off.
Stewards adjourned an inquiry in relation to driver Alex Ashwood’s actions upon MES ELSU NZ when going on to the track.
Post race swab samples were taken from BROOKEFIELD LAD the winner of the event.
RACE 6 – ELITE TATTSBET – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from BIGGERNBETTERMAX and UDOIT.
WESTERN MAIL, which tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 57 metres, underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Connections have been advised that the gelding has been placed on its last chance to race truly
BABES BOY BOB NZ, which tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 60 metres, underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Connections have been advised that the gelding has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
Stewards inquired into the reasons for MOTU CRUSADER NZ being checked and racing roughly entering the back straight on the final occasion. After taking evidence from drivers Gareth Rattray (CALL THE MARSHALL) and Grant Campbell (MOTU CRUSADER NZ), Mr Rattray pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR 163(1)(a), the particulars being that after leaving a position on the leaders back he then abruptly shifted to a position in the three wide line and as a result made contact with his sulky wheel to the near hind leg of MOTU CRUSADER NZ which then raced roughly. Mr Rattray’s licence to drive in races was suspended for 3 race meetings, commencing midnight 5th May 2014 and expiring midnight 16th May 2014.
Stewards inquired into the driving tactics adopted on BABES BOY BOB NZ in this event and after taking evidence from drivers Zeke Slater (BABES BOY BOB NZ), Grant Campbell (MOTU CRUSADER NZ), Todd Rattray (BIGGERNBETTERMAX) and trainer Barrie Rattray (BIGGERNBETTERMAX), the inquiry was adjourned to a time and date to be fixed. Stewards also intend to examine betting patterns on this race.
Trainer Zeke Slater was fined the sum of $100 under AR 273(6)(a) for presenting BABES BOY BOB NZ to race with the incorrect saddlecloth number.
RACE 7 – BUSHRANGERS BISTRO – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from STAR CHAMBER and REMEMBER JOE.
SIR YOIE pulled hard during the event.
COOL WHARTON was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn.
Driver Nathan Ford (STAR CHAMBER) was issued with a reprimand under the provisions of AR 156(3)(b) for his excessive whip action over the concluding stages.
RACE 8 – BULLOCK CONSULTING YOUNGBLOODS HEAT TWO – 2090 METRES
PARIS EXPRESS broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. Connections have been advised that the mare has been placed out of the draw in future mobile start events.
LOUI STUART, which tired over the concluding stages, underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities. Connections have been advised that the gelding has been stood down from racing for a period of 10 days and until the completion of a satisfactory trial. Connections advised stewards that it was their intention to retire the gelding.
HELEN WHEELS was inconvenienced behind the tiring LOUI STUART racing off the back straight on the final occasion.
RACE 9 – YEARLING SALE CLASSIC – THREE YEAR OLD COTS & GELDINGS – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from all runners in this event.
SAPPHIRE RIVER, which hung out during the score, was then out of position at the start. Connections have been advised that the colt has been placed on its last chance in the draw for future mobile start events.
WASONIE SNAKE contacted marker pegs rounding the home turn.
Post race swab samples were taken from PRISONER the winner of the event.
RACE 10 – YEARLING SALE CLASSIC – THREE YEAR OLD FILLIES – 2090 METRES
Pre race swab samples were taken from all runners in this event.
Trainer Edward Murdoch (AGENT LIZBON) was fined the sum of $50 for his late driver notification.
The start of this event was delayed by three minutes due to an overseas racing commitment.
Post race swab samples were taken from LADY ELAINE the winner of the event.
GENERAL
On 30th April 2014, Stewards conducted an inquiry into the results of a swab sample taken from NOLA MAYHEM at the North West Tasmania Light Harness Association trials on 17th February 2014. After taking evidence from trainer Rohan Hillier and a Racing Analytical Services Limited analyst, Mr Hillier was charged under the provisions of AR 190(1) for failing to present NOLA MAYHEM to compete at the above mentioned trials free of prohibited substances, namely phenylbutazone and oxyphenbutazone. Mr Hillier pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined the sum of $2000. In assessing penalty stewards considered the following: Mr Hillier’s lengthy career as a trainer and that this was his first offence under this rule, Mr Hillier’s guilty plea and forthright evidence and also that the offence took place in a trial.
SUMMARYREPRIMANDS / R5 – R Hillier – AR 163(1)(c) - Shift inside marker peg
R7 N Ford – AR 156(3)(b) – Excessive whip action
FINES / R1 P Williams – AR 210 – Late driver notification - $50
R6 Z Slater – AR 273(6)(a) – Wrong number - $100
R10 E Murdoch – AR 210 – Late driver notification - $50
SUSPENSIONS / R6 G Rattray – AR 163(1)(a) – 3 race dates 5/5/14 – 16/5/14
HORSE ACTIONS / CASANOVA CULLEN NZ – ODM
SAFARI SUNSHINE – ODM
GOTHIC RAGE – SD10D SD1T
PARIS EXPRESS – ODM
LOUI STUART – SD10D SD1T
PRE-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 1 / RAINBOW PHOENIX
Race 1 / CHOPSTIX BORIS
Race 2 / STAMPEEDING
Race 3 / VILLIFY
Race 3 / I AM MISTER RED
Race 5 / SKATING BOOTS
Race 5 / FIERCE TURBULENCE
Race 6 / BIGGERNBETTERMAX
Race 6 / UDOIT
Race 7 / STAR CHAMBER
Race 7 / REMEMBER JOE
Race 9 / PRISONER
Race 9 / FRANKIE FALZONI
Race 9 / SAPPHIRE RIVER
Race 9 / WASONIE SNAKE
Race 10 / LADY ELAINE
Race 10 / UDONTGETME
Race 10 / AGENT LIZBON
POST-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 2 / GO LIKA SAAB LOMBO
Race 5 / BROOKEFIELD LAD
Race 9 / PRISONER
Race 10 / LADY ELAINE
A CROWTHER
CHAIRMAN
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