VIC - Stewards Supplementary Report
Tabcorp Park Melton – 21 October 2022
RACE 6 – ALDEBARAN PARK TRUE ROMAN TROTTERS FREE FOR ALL (GROUP 3) (2240 MS)
James Herbertson, driver of Nephew Of Sonoko pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for contributing to interference. The particulars of the charge being that rounding the first turn near the 1900m Mr Herbertson permitted Nephew Of Sonoko to be eased and shift outwards from a position on the marker peg line when insufficiently clear of Royal Charlotte causing that mare to suffer interference when being checked and breaking gait, which in turn caused Im Ready Jet to be inconvenienced and trot roughly. In assessing penalty in accordance with the HRV Minimum Penalty Guidelines, Stewards considered Mr Herbertson’s guilty plea, exceptional driving record under the applicable rule (Last offence December 2019, more than 3800 drives), his high driving frequency, degree of carelessness, degree of interference and the circumstances of the incident. Mr Herbertson’s licence to drive in races was suspended for 10 days to commence midnight 13 November 2022.
Swan Hill – 1 November 2022
RACE 7 – MESSINI PACE (2240 MS)
Jamie Madruga, trainer of No Win No Worries reported subsequent to the meeting, that the mare had been diagnosed with a mild virus. Mr.Madruga stated that No Win No Worries has been treated accordingly and would continue with the current preparation.
Yarra Valley – 3 November 2022
RACE 8– UNITED PETROLEUM YARRA VALLEY PACING CUP (GROUP 3) (2650 MS)
Jess Tubbs, trainer of Triple Eight NZ reported subsequent to the meeting, that the gelding had recovered well. Ms.Tubbs could offer no explanation for the below par performance and stated Triple Eight NZ would continue with the current preparation.
Maryborough – 6 November 2022
RACE 9 – IRT AUSTRALIA BREEDERS CROWN SERIES 25 (2YO COLTS & GELDINGS) (2ND HEAT) (2190 MS)
Brad Hewitt, trainer of Captains Knock advised subsequent to the run at Maryborough on 6 November 2022, that the colt had responded well to treatment for uticaria (hives). Mr.Hewitt stated Captains Knock would continue with the current preparation once fully recovered.
