HARNESS RACING STEWARDS REPORT
CLUB:LAUNCESTON PACING CLUB
DATE:SUNDAY, 5 APRIL 2015 / TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
STEWARDS: / A CROWTHER (CHAIRMAN)
A O’CONNELL
B BAUDINETTE
P HALL
C BRYDON
J AINSCOW
S TICEHURST (STARTER)
VETERINARY SURGEON: / DR S RICHTER & DR K BARRETT
RACE 1 – ROBERTS SINCE 1865 STAKES – 2200 METRES
Pre-race swab samples were taken from DANCING DA VINCI, IMA GINGER ROGERS, ONE MANS PASS and BUSTED.
BERRIE DAMOUR was out of position at the start. Connections have been advised that the filly has been placed on her last chance in the draw for future mobile start events.
Driver Christian Salter pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 162(1)(y) for failing to meet the minimum sectional time requirements for this event. Mr Salter was fined the sum of $100.
After completing two successful consecutive starts as a RODM, PRISONER has now reverted to an ODM horse.
Post-race swab samples were taken from DANCING DA VINCI.
RACE 2 – MITAVITE STAKES – 2200 METRES
Pre-race swab samples were taken from BAROOZA, BILLY KHAN, PARWILL, BALDOCK and BLACK OPS.
DAYS LIKE THIS broke free of interference passing the winning post on the first occasion. Connections have been advised that the filly has been stood down from racing for a period of 14 days and until the completion of two satisfactory trials.
Shortly after the start NETHERBY ROAD hung in and then had to be checked away from FUNDAMENTALIST.
DAYS LIKE THIS contacted a marker peg racing into the back straight on the final occasion.
PARWILL raced rough near the 400 metres.
NETHERBY ROAD which tired over the concluding stages underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a poor recovery rate. Trainer Brett Jaffray has indicated that blood samples would now be taken from the mare. Results of the blood tests showed no abnormalities.
Stewards inquired into the reasons for BAROOZA breaking with 1500 metres to run. After taking evidence from drivers Todd Rattray (BAROOZA), James Austin (BILLY KHAN), Duncan Dornauf (FUNDAMENTALIST) and Ben Parker (NETHERBY ROAD), Mr Parker pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 163(1)(a), the particulars being that he allowed his mare to shift from a position three wide towards a position one off the pegs when insufficiently clear to do so, checking FUNDAMENTALIST which then checked BAROOZA which broke and BALDOCK was obliged to race inside marker pegs to avoid interference. Mr Parker’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of three race dates commencing midnight 5 April 2015 and expiring midnight 17 April 2015. Stewards further inquired into an incident which occurred racing down the back straight and then towards the 400 metres on the last occasion. After taking evidence from the same four drivers it was established that FUNDAMENTALIST (Duncan Dornauf) had on two occasions partly shifted outwards before being corrected and as a result NETHERBY ROAD was obliged to race wider taking BAROOZA out onto BILLY KHAN which was inconvenienced. Stewards were not satisfied to the required standard that Mr Dornauf had a charge to answer noting that whilst the shift was abrupt the shift on both occasion were to a small degree. Mr Dornauf was reminded of his obligations when trailing and when attempting to shift ground.
RACE 3 – TASRACING STAKES – 2200 METRES
Pre-race swab samples were taken from LIAMS DREAM, IMUNSTOPPABLE, CHARLIE JAMES and FATHER FRANK.
CHARLIE JAMES tired from the 400 metres and locked wheels with MONARCO PLAYBOY. LIAMS DREAM which was trailing was checked. A post-race veterinary exam of CHARLIE JAMES revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer Rodney Ashwood stated that he would have blood samples taken and would advise the results, further stating that the colt would now be spelled.
RACE 4 – ISLAND BLOCK AND PAVING GOLDEN SLIPPER – 1680 METRES
Pre-race swab samples were taken from all runners in this event.
KWIATKOWSI broke in the early stages of the score-up but then regained its position in time.
SOHO SHANGHAI NZ hung in and contacted a marker peg in the back straight on the final occasion.
TIMELY SOVEREIGN hung out and momentarily raced rough on the first turn. The gelding raced rough and hung in from the 600 metres when tiring.
HILLVIEW JAKE had a tendency to hang out during the event.
Post-race swab samples were taken from HILLVIEW JAKE the winner of the event.
RACE 5 – BRIDPORT HOTEL NORTH EASTERN PACING CUP – 2698 METRES
Pre-race swab samples were taken from CHOPSTIX BORIS, SKY TOWER, ESTEVAO, PEACE CORPS NZ, CRANBRE, SOMETHING EYRE NZ, POKER STORM and RESURGENT SPIRIT.
GLENWOOD JASPER was slow out and as a result CRANBRE was inconvenienced behind that gelding and then broke, POKER STORM was also inconvenienced and broke.
COOL WHARTON which broke after the start has been placed out of the draw for future standing start events.
CHOPSTIX BORIS raced rough after the start.
Early in the home straight, after establishing a run in the one out line, MIGHTY JASPER which was racing to the inside of ESTEVAO which was hanging in then locked wheels with that gelding and remained locked for some distance. POKER STORM was then checked off the back of those two runners.
Post-race swab samples were taken from VANDE VELDE the winner of the event.
There were three claims lodged for SKY TOWER, lots were drawn to determine the successful claimant which was a partnership consisting of Stephen Walters, Robert Cunningham and Richard Hodgetts.
RACE 6 – ROBERTS CELEBRATING 150 YEARS STAKES – 2200 METRES
Pre-race swab samples were taken from TISU TOOTA, LE PREMIERE, BRAVO CHARLIE and JUFFS CROSSING.
STONETHACHRISTIAN pulled hard whilst being restrained in the early stages. When unable to be restrained to the rear the gelding then raced around to sit outside the leader before tiring over the concluding stages to be beaten 57 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding showed a normal recovery rate. The gelding has been placed on its last chance to race truly.
Driver Christian Salter (MISS LIVELY) was reprimanded under AR 163(1)(a) for the manner in which he shifted ground approaching the 400 metres. LUCKY DAVE NZ was inconvenienced as a result.
RACE 7 – LEES ORCHARD EASTER CUP – 2698 METRES
Pre-race swab samples were taken from all runners in this event.
Runners for this race were directed to be on track two hours prior to the running of the event. In addition Stewards conducted raceday property inspections and horse inspections and all day surveillance at the stables of trainers Rohan Hillier(RULE LIKE A KING) and Nathan Ford(STAR CHAMBER).
LIVIN IT LOVIN IT NZ was again fractious before the start on a number of occasions. The gelding has been stood down from standing starts races until the completion of a satisfactory standing start trial and willthen continue to be placed right out of the draw for future standing start events.
As the start was effected TONY MACARONY then stood flat footed before then swinging sideways inwards and then contacting WHODEANI whose driver Gareth Rattray was dislodged. Mr Rattray then pulled the gelding up from the race.
Stewards inquired into an incident racing off the back straight just inside the mile. After taking evidence from drivers Grant Hodges (RIVERBOAT JASPER), Natalee Emery (ARDLUSSA EXPRESS) and Grant Campbell (MOTU CRUSADER NZ), Mr Hodges pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 163(1)(a) for causing interference, the particulars being that he allowed his drive to shift outwards when insufficiently clear of ARDLUSSA EXPRESS and as a result that gelding had to be checked by driver Natalee Emery. Mr Hodges licence to drive in races was suspended for two race dates commencing at midnight 5 April 2015 and expiring at midnight 13 April 2015.
On the home turn OUTRAGEOUS EL NZ (Gavin Lang) hung in. At the same time ARDLUSSA EXPRESS which was held up behind the tiring STAR CHAMBER shifted out, LIVIN IT LOVIN IT NZ was inconvenienced and hung out. CALL THE MARSHALL which was trailing then broke.
Driver Paul Hill (SHANGHAI KNIGHT NZ) was reprimanded under AR 163(1)(d) for causing OUTRAGEOUS EL NZ to contact a marker peg shortly after the start.
Post-race swab samples were taken from RULE LIKE A KING and THE MAJORITY NZ, winner and second placegetter respectively.
RACE 8 – TASMANIAN MEDICAL LABORATORIES PACE – 2200 METRES
Pre-race swab samples were taken from WASHIES CHANCE NZ, MELPARK MAESTRO and KICKITTOCHRIS.
Trainer Geoff Smith was fined the sum of $50 under the provision of AR 210 for his late driver notification on DODGERMEMATE.
THE FAMILY GUY hung out and raced rough after the start.
Stewards inquired into the reasons for WASHIES CHANCE NZ sustaining a flat tyre on the first turn and after taking evidence from drivers Adrian Collins (CLAMOROUS), Tim Yole (WASHIES CHANCE NZ) and Gareth Rattray(MELPARK MAESTRO), Mr Yole pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 163(1)(a) and was suspended for two race dates commencing midnight 5 April 2015 and expiring midnight 13 April 2015. In determining penalty Stewards considered Mr Yole’s record under this rule, his guilty plea and mitigating factors in the incident.
FARAWAY MAN was held up for clear racing room rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight
RACE 9 – NEIL PITT’S PACE – 2200 METRES
Pre-race swab samples were taken from RED SUN BLISS, STONER RAINBOW and MY KODA KASPER.
RED SUN BLISS hung out in the score up and then hung out after the start and then again in the back straight on the first occasion.
SUPERSUB NZ pulled hard whilst racing in a trailing position. The gelding then shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
FLASH DESIRE pulled hard in a trailing position and was held up for a clear run rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
Stewards queried driver Rohan Hillier(STONER RAINBOW) as to the tactics adopted and the performance of the gelding. Mr Hillier explained that he had driven forward from its favourable draw in line with the gelding’s recent racing pattern and that after a quick lead time of 41.6 seconds he had then been able to run the first half of the last mile in 63.2 seconds. The gelding then tired from the 500 metres and was beaten 40 metres. A post-race veterinary examination showed the gelding to have recovered satisfactorily. In the days following the race trainer Steve Lukac advised that the gelding would now be spelled after its hard run. Stewards intend to examine betting patterns on the race.
RACE 10 – ROBERTS CELEBRATING THE PAST, BUILDING THE FUTURE STAKES – 2200 METRES
EKTORAS which galloped out has been placed on its last chance in the draw for future standing start events. STAREESHAR which was drawn outside EKTORAS was inconvenienced as EKTORAS shifted out when galloping.
TOUCHWOOD TOPSTA which galloped out has been placed on its last chance in the draw for future standing start events.
NEONJET which galloped out has been placed on its last chance in the draw for future standing start events.
JANE GRANT shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
ABSTRACTION was held up und unable to obtain a clear run in the home straight.
Post-race swab samples were taken from JANE GRANT the winner of the event.
RACE 11 – TOTE RACING CENTRE PACE – 1680 METRES
SIDURI underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to run.
PARIS EXPRESS which tired over the concluding stages underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to show signs of stiffness after the event. Trainer Keith Toulmin has advised he would now space the mare’s runs.
GENERAL
New Norfolk Pacing Club @TPC – 30th March 2015 – Race 5
Driver Kevin Denny pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 238 for failing to notify the intended tactics for his multiple runners. Mr Denny was fined the sum of $100.
New Norfolk Pacing Club @TPC – 30th March 2015 – Race 5
Trainer Shaun Kennedy (GUYS DELIGHT) reported that the mare would now be spelled after having blood samples taken.
SUMMARYREPRIMANDS / R6 C Salter – AR 163(1)(a) Causing interference
R7 P Hill – AR 163(1)(d) Forcing horse over pylons
FINES / NNPC 31.3.15 K Denny – AR 238 Fail to comply with requirement of controlling body. - $100
R1 C Salter – AR 162(1)(y) Sectional times - $100
R8 G Smith – AR 210 Late driving notification - $50
SUSPENSIONS / R2 B Parker – AR 163(1)(a) 3 race dates – 5/4/15 – 17/4/15
R7 G Hodges – AR 163(1)(a) 2 race dates – 5/4/15 – 13/4/15
R8 T Yole – AR 163(1)(a) 2 race dates – 5/4/15 – 13/4/15
HORSE ACTIONS / DAYS LIKE THIS – SD14D SD2T
COOL WHARTON – ODS
LIVIN IT LOVIN IT NZ – SDSS
TONY MACARONY - ODS
PRE-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 1 / DANCING DA VINCI
Race 1 / IMA GINGER ROGERS
Race 1 / ONE MANS PASS
Race 1 / BUSTED
Race 2 / BAROOZA
Race 2 / BILLY KHAN
Race 2 / PARWILL
Race 2 / BALDCOK
Race 2 / BLACK OPS
Race 3 / LIAMS DREAM
Race 3 / IMUNSTOPPABLE
Race 3 / CHARLIE JAMES
Race 3 / FATHER FRANK
Race 4 / SOHO SHANGHAI NZ
Race 4 / TIMELY SOVEREIGN
Race 4 / HILLVIEW JAKE
Race 4 / KWIATKOWSKI
Race 4 / POCKETS OF COURAGE
Race 5 / CHOPSTIX BORIX
Race 5 / SKY TOWER
Race 5 / ESTEVAO
Race 5 / PEACE CORPS NZ
Race 5 / CRANBRE
Race 5 / SOMETHING EYRE NZ
Race 5 / POKER STORM
Race 5 / RESURGENT SPIRIT
Race 6 / TISU TOOTA
Race 6 / LE PREMIERE
Race 6 / BRAVO CHARLIE
Race 6 / JUFFS CROSSING
Race 7 / SHANGHAI KNIGHT NZ
Race 7 / RIVERBOAT JASPER
Race 7 / TONY MACARONY
Race 7 / THE MAJORITY NZ
Race 7 / RULE LIKE A KING NZ
Race 7 / CALL THE MARSHALL
Race 7 / OUTRAGEOUS EL NZ
Race 7 / ARDLUSSA EXPRESS NZ
Race 7 / WHODEANI
Race 7 / BLACK CENTURIAN
Race 7 / TRULY BLISSFULL
Race 7 / LIVIN IT LOVIN IT NZ
Race 7 / STAR CHAMBER
Race 7 / MOTU CRUSADER NZ
Race 8 / WASHIES CHANCE NZ
Race 8 / MELPARK MAESTRO
Race 8 / KICKITTOCHRIS
Race 9 / RED SUN BLISS
Race 9 / STONER RAINBOW
Race 9 / MY KODA KASPER
POST-RACE SWAB SUMMARY
Race 1 / DANCING DA VINCI
Race 4 / HILLVIEW JAKE
Race 5 / VANDE VELDE
Race 7 / THE MAJORITY NZ
Race 7 / RULE LIKE A KING NZ
Race 10 / JANE GRANT
A CROWTHER
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