TIMARU HARNESS RACING CLUB
16 MARCH 2010
WEATHER: Fine TRACK: Fast
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS: N M Ydgren, K R Williams, S P Renault
RACE 1: AVON CITY FORD TROT:
Advertised start time: 12.10pm Actual start time: 12.11.02pm
As the start was declared MYSTIC REIGN swung sideways inconveniencing MAN FRIDAY with MAN FRIDAY breaking shortly after. Stewards prior to clearing places, confirmed with Mr D B Earnshaw as the driver of MAN FRIDAY that this horse had broken free of interference. Over the early stages YOU'RE MY ANGEL and SUNBRITE broke while SEEKER DHU broke briefly after approx 150m. BOULTER'S LOCH also broke over the early stages with this horse continuing to gallop for prolonged periods. MAN FRIDAY broke again rounding the final bend while LASTDAYOFLIFE broke just short of the winning post after trotting roughly in the run home. Authorisation of 2nd place being awarded to SEEKER DHU was withheld until it was confirmed that the mare had complied with the breaking horse regulations when breaking after 150m. Authorisation of 4th place being awarded to LASTDAYOFLIFE was withheld until it was confirmed that the mare had also complied with the breaking horses regulations and was not lapped on when in a break over the line. WISHING DEL broke in the run home. S J Hale as the trainer of BOULTER'S LOCH was questioned regarding the poor performance of this filly. Mr Hale stated the horse was unbeaten at workouts and trials and was disappointed with the performance. Stewards advised Mr Hale that the filly had been stood down from all stake bearing events until the mare could trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards on one occasion. Trainer R H Jenkins was fined $50 by the JCA under Rule 865(2) for being late to advise INEEDASPELL would race with half blinds. Trainer G Cron also admitted as breach of Rule 865(2) for late notifying a gear change for SUNBRITE and was fined $50 by the JCA.
RACE 2: MAGNESS BENROW/NZ SIRE STAKES FILLIES MOBILE PACE
Advertised start time: 12.40pm Actual start time: 12.40.30pm
The rein pricker on PERUVIAN BANNER was removed prior to the start after the filly warmed up unfavourably. SOUTHWIND ARDEN was back at despatch after being unable to hold it's position. LA SOIREE paced roughly on a number of occasions and had an inclination to hang. A veterinary inspection was requested but failed to reveal any abnormalities. Co-trainers M Purdon & G Payne admitted a breach of Rule 865(1) for failing to advise that SOUTHWIND ARDEN would race without the half blinds that were previously notified and was fined the sum of $100 by the JCA. Trainer R J Dunn was fined $50 by the JCA under Rule 865(2) for being late to notify the addition of pull down blinds to PERUVIAN BANNER.
RACE 3: MONARCHY MOBILE TROT
Advertised start time: 1.10pm Actual start time: 1.19.32pm
FIRE IN THE NIGHT and BEYOND REASON broke early in the initial score up. Immediately prior to the starting point BRAWLINWITHTHEBOYZ broke severely checking ALLBUDD, resulting in ALLBUDD falling to the track and a false start being declared. A veterinary inspection was carried out on ALLBUDD clearing this horse to race. There was a significant delay to the start of this event due to the sulky also requiring replacement. BRAWLINWITHTHEBOYZ was sent to the outside of the mobile gate for the restart. BEYOND REASON and SUNCHITA broke in the score up and were consequently back at despatch. ALLBUDD broke shortly after the start. After approx 200m FIRE IN THE NIGHT also broke. With approx 700m to run SUNCHITA and MINNIE JANE broke. The connections of FIRE IN THE NIGHT and BRAWLINWITHTHEBOYZ were warned to improve their fillies mobile barrier manners. Trainer J H Gameson was fined $100 by the JCA under rule 865(1) for failing to notify that TOPNOTCH LYN would race with half blinds.
RACE 4: LIS MARA MOBILE PACE
Advertised start time: 1.40pm Amended start time: 1.42pm Actual start time: 1.42.44pm
The start of this event was put back 2 minutes at the request of the TAB. ANZUS PRIDE failed to move away from the mobile gate at the start taking no part in the event. Stewards declared this horse ineligible until such occasion that it could trial satisfactorily behind the mobile at an official trial. After approx 150m ZOEROTTEN (R G Anderson) broke inconveniencing FLETCHER CHRISTIAN when racing in confined quarters on the inside of MAKORA STREET (P D Young). COOL UNDER FIRE when racing last broke with approx 900m to run. Mr P Fraser as the trainer of COOL UNDER FIRE was questioned regarding the consistently poor performance of this horse. Mr Fraser stated after today's effort he would more than likely finish training this horse. Stewards advised him that the gelding had been declared ineligible from all stake bearing events until such time it could satisfactorily compete in an official trial before Stewards. Trainer/driver (P D Young) was charged with a Breach of Rule 869(4) alleging he had driven in a manner causing interference to ZOEROTTEN shortly after the start when shifting down the track when suitable clearance did not exist for him to do so. The JCA found the charge proved and suspended Mr Young's horseman's licence up to and including 28th March 2010. Trainer R G Anderson admitted a breach under Rule 865(1) failing to advise that ZOEROTTEN would race without fixed earplugs and Mr Anderson was fined the sum of $100 by the JCA.
RACE 5: ADDINGTON FUNCTION CENTRE MOBILE PACE
Advertised start time: 2.10pm Actual start time: 2.10.57pm
STORMY MAESTRO broke late in the score up being back at the start with this gelding again breaking in the run home. With approx 150m to run STAR MACH (T Chmiel) broke after coming into contact with ARTISON (R H Jenkins) after this gelding shifted out for a run. Stewards lodged an information against trainer/driver (R H Jenkins) under Rule 869(4) alleging he had driven in a manner that caused interference to STAR MACH with this enquiry being opened and adjourned until Friday the 19th of March. Trainer B A Lilley admitted a breach under Rule 865(4) failing to notify that STAR MACH would race without woollen blinds and was fined the sum of $100 by the JCA. Trainer J P Reardon defended a charge under Rule 865(2) for late notifying MR COMPETITIVE would race with woollen blinds. Mr Reardon failed to attend this hearing however acting under rule 1109(1) the JCA continued without his presence and fined Mr Reardon the sum of $50.
RACE 6: LION BEVERAGES HANDICAP PACE
Advertised start time: 2.40pm Actual start time: 2.41.45pm
Over the early stages NASHOTA and SHIRAE MORN broke with SHIRAE MORN being retired from the event. SHIRAE MORN was placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer M G Larter. The connections of NASHOTA were advised that their mare had been declared unruly for future standing starts. With approx 1550m to run LIVE LEA moved inside a number of pylons when racing in the trail. Stewards alleged that LIVE LEA had gained an advantage by shifting inside the marker line in excess of 30m and due to this a protest was lodged under Rule 869(7C) into the placing of first of LIVE LEA. After viewing the replay and hearing the evidence from all concerned parties the JCA dismissed the protest. LONG JOHN ANVIL (favourite) raced in the one one before improving to race in the trail with approx 1500m to run with the gelding failing to run on finishing in 10th place.
RACE 7: EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES PACE
Advertised start time: 3.09pm Actual start time: 3.17.03pm
A false start was declared after Starter P Lamb believed that WINSOME FALCON had broken through the barrier strand with WINSOME FALCON being sent to the unruly position for the restart. MAHALA TAJ was also sent to the unruly position after becoming fractious prior to the start. MAHALA TAJ was then declared a late scratching by the Stipendiary Stewards acting under Rule 213(1)(e) after the mare threw itself onto the track and continued to display poor standing start manners. The connections of MAHALA TAJ were advised that the mare has been stood down from all stake bearing events and must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards from standing starts on one occasion. Further to this the horse was also declared unruly for future standing starts. PATH OF A NATIVE and COOL JACCKA broke over the early stages settling at the rear of the field. KOTARE KEISHA paced roughly with approx 700m to run when racing back on the pylons. Authorisation of all placings were withheld until the start had been reviewed after driver P T Court advised that WINSOME FALCON had not caused the false start and was of the opinion that PATH OF A NATIVE was to blame with the barrier strand then becoming caught on his own horse. Upon the completion of this event Stewards lodged an information requesting of ruling from the JCA to determine whether WINSOME FALCON should be declared a late scratching under Rule 213(1)(j) in that WINSOME FALCON had been denied a clear start after being unjustly sent to the unruly position by the Starter. Stewards believed that the chances of the horse had been materially prejudiced by being made to start from the unruly position when bets placed would be on the assumption the horse would be starting from the 3 position on the front line. After hearing from Starter P Lamb, Driver P T Court and Stipendiary Stewards the JCA were of the opinion that the gelding had been denied a fair start with it subsequently being declared a late scratching from 4th place. Amended placings were 1st SHE'S A MYSTERY, 2nd MELODIE, 3rd FUN INCLUDED and 4th STANTON LIGHT. COOL JACCKA (Favourite) after galloping at the start settled in last position a significant distance from the leader and failed to make any impression over the final stages finishing in last place. Trainer D E Taylor was charged under Rule 865(4) in that he failed to notify that COOL JACCKA would race in pull down blinds and was fined the sum of $100 by the JCA.
RACE 8: SPEIGHTS PACE
Advertised start time: 3.40pm Actual start time: 3.42.13pm
TARPORT SPIRIT swung sideways as the start was declared with this mare breaking over the early stages. CARAMEL SUNDAE also broke over the early stages settling at the rear of the field.
SWABBING: HIGHVIEW EBONY - M Purdon & G R Payne, ANVILS DELIGHT - P B Burrows, SPRINGBANK SAM - P M Williamson, HABARI - M L Price, MISTY DIAMOND - J D McDonald, LIVE LEA - G D McStay,
General: The following trainers were fined $50 for late notifying drivers, R2 -M P Jones INNOCENT ART, R4 - B A Lilley LADY MARY G, M J Smolenski FLETCHER CHRISTIAN, R G Anderson ZOEROTTEN, R5 - K M Barron STORMY MAESTRO, J P Reardon MR COMPETITIVE, S R McNally JAYZ MACHINE, R6 - D J & C M Butt MARC A ANVIL, P M Anderson BORN TO WIN, R7 - N R McGrath MAHALA TAJ.
Adjourned Enquiry - from Ashburton HRC 10/03/10
Trainer G D Smith admitted a breach under Rule 865(4) failing to advise that NEW YEAR BOPPER would race without a driver carrying a whip and was fined the sum of $100 by the JCA.
This may not necessarily be the last report pertaining to this meeting as all race videos will be further reviewed.
N M Ydgren
STIPENDIARY STEWARD
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