Stewards News

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http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia...-kicking-horse

3 mths is a little light IMO, something closer to a year in my book

[Messenger]

This may have been going on for a long time as I really cannot keep up with all the places one can find harness news but I am going to give it the thumbs up whether it is an old or new iniative:
Good to see Supplementary Stewards Reports in the HRV newsroom

http://www.hrv.org.au/news-room/

eg

http://www.harness.org.au/news-artic...?news_id=27578

I have complained in the past about not knowing where to look for adjourned inquiries from stewards reports (they were often tacked onto any old subsequent stewards report) so this is a good sign IMO
I would only suggest that it might be better placed in 'Stewards Reports' than News and I hope it includes adjourned inquiries

[Messenger]

The winner of Race 2 at Shep tonight - Magicnracing, attracted a bit of the stewards' attention
PRS VXBR OPS D/CSU D/CT PH 3WM W1 HI WP QUER D/F PRB
13 comments there - it is a bit like a glossary of stewards terminology LOL
See if you know all the abbreviations before you use the link (and hover) to check your answers

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-re...ic#SPC06101506

[Adaptor]

All of that and it still won !
Withstanding the protest as well !!!

It hadn't had a start since Dec 2013 !

[Messenger]

Second place-getter Hot To Rock disqualified in the last at Shep tonight. I guess it had to be for going inside the pegs (and not waiting long enough for sprint lane). Somebody remind me to read the Stewards Report when it comes out

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-re...ic#SPC30101508

[Hermione]

Quite interesting link Like the one further down D/CTALK and wonder at what stage of the race, pre? during? or after? that this took place? Keep up the good work This is in response to Post 53 btw

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Race 4 at Bendigo tonight is going to make interesting reading - the Stewards summary reads dreadfully for promoting our code.
2 drivers fined for talking and the trainer of one of them fined for the stablemate

We might need Nathan to fill in the gaps for us (nice 2nd)

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-re...ic#BNC01111501

ps Another small field producing a fast time - not what you expect (only .6 outside 2150 Tk Rec - track must have been fast as one of the 1650's also super quick)

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Second place-getter Hot To Rock disqualified in the last at Shep tonight. I guess it had to be for going inside the pegs (and not waiting long enough for sprint lane). Somebody remind me to read the Stewards Report when it comes out

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-re...ic#SPC30101508

Stewards were fully satisfied that Hot To Rock NZ had progressed forward to a degree where it gained a noticeable advantage in obtaining a run it was otherwise not entitled to and therefore disqualified Hot To Rock NZ from its 2nd placing under the provisions of 66(h) for gaining an unfair advantage and all clear was given on the new numbers of 6, 4, 3, 2 and 7. Driver Josh Aiken (Hot To Rock NZ) pleaded guilty to an associated charge under AR163(1)(c) for permitting his horse to race inside the line of two marker pegs racing around the home turn on the final occasion. The licence to drive in races of Mr Aiken was suspended for a period of 2 weeks to commence midnight 1 November 2015. In assessing penalty stewards took into account Mr Aiken’s guilty plea, the frequency with which Mr Aiken is currently driving, the usual penalties which apply under such circumstance, however placed significant note on the fact of Mr Aiken’s immediate admission of his wrongdoing and once realizing he raced inside the line of marker pegs he attempted to take immediate corrective measures.

http://www.harness.org.au/stewards-r...&fromstate=vic

2 weeks is not enough. Did Stewards also take into account that lots of EW, place, Tri punters lost their money because of Mr Aiken's incompetence?

Race 4 at Bendigo tonight is going to make interesting reading - the Stewards summary reads dreadfully for promoting our code.
2 drivers fined for talking and the trainer of one of them fined for the stablemate

We might need Nathan to fill in the gaps for us (nice 2nd)

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-re...ic#BNC01111501

ps Another small field producing a fast time - not what you expect (only .6 outside 2150 Tk Rec - track must have been fast as one of the 1650's also super quick)

Fullness Of Time underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having started at Tabcorp Park Melton on the previous evening and was subsequently cleared to start.

Chris Alford (Milly Perez) and Alex Ashwood (Cillas Boy NZ) were both cautioned for talking during the pre-race circle formation prior to the start.

Fullness Of Time tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 59m and a warning was issued.

Alex Ashwood driver of Cillas Boy NZ pleaded guilty to a charge under AR163(1)(a) for causing interference in that racing around the first turn he permitted his drive to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of Fullness Of Time resulting in that horse contacting the near side sulky wheel of Cillas Boy NZ and pacing roughly which in turn resulted in Lots More Art NZ, which was racing to the inside of Fullness Of Time, being tightened and racing in restricted room for some distance and racing roughly in consequence. The licence to drive in races of Mr Ashwood was suspended for 4 weeks to commence midnight 7 November 2015. In assessing penalty stewards took into account the driver’s guilty plea, the current frequency with which Mr Ashwood is driving, the degree of interference suffered to other runners which resulted in contact to the legs of Fullness Of Time and Cillas Boy NZ receiving a flat tyre which in the opinion of stewards had diminished that horse’s capability of remaining competitive throughout the race. Stewards were also mindful that this was the fifth breach of the interference rule by Mr Ashwood inside an 11 month period; a factor which carried significant weight when determining penalty.

Zac Steenhuis (Fullness Of Time) was queried in relation to the tactics adopted on this mare and in particular his reasons for obtaining the lead which appeared contrary to the recent racing pattern of the horse. Mr Steenhuis advised that after racing the previous evening and being held up once surrendering the lead and racing three positions back on the marker pegs, connections advised it was their desire to have the mare race forward in an attempt to lead. When questioned in relation to these instructions trainer Larry Eastman confirmed that that was the intention of connections. In assessing the matter Mr Eastman was subsequently fined $100 under AR44(1) for failing to advise of tactics to be adopted which were contrary to the most recent racing pattern of Fullness Of Time

http://www.harness.org.au/stewards-r...&fromstate=vic

So Fullness of Time with Mr Steenhuis teaming up for the 2nd night in a row puts pay to the 2nd favourite and 'coincidently' helps stablemate and favourite win - gets off scot free
While the stitched up Mr Ashwood on Cillas Boy gets 4wks
No wonder we get labelled the red hots

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QDT - Do stewards think they have to ask this question whenever an odds on favorite gets beaten?
In race 5 at Melton, Hall Of Famer from gate 1 did not look like he was able to hold the lead but got a QDT
probably because he had odds on favorite Hectorjayjay SR1on his back who also got a QDT (for gambling on HOF holding the lead?)

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We now have access to a weekly Victorian Stewards wrap on video

http://www.harness.org.au/news-artic...?news_id=29598

Such a program could prove interesting but the first 2 examples were so obvious that they did not warrant inspection
I am still not sure why the 3rd regarding Jason Lee only warranted a fine compared to the first 2 and as for the explanation of the differing driving tactics on Tribal Fella - the acceptance of the explanations is laughable IMO

Good to see captions available but computer generated captions throw up some funny ones
eg Trots fans = trucks vans
Cody Winnell = Cody what lol

ps Rumour going around that Cody has been approached to be the stand in double for Ryan Gosling