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ON THE BIT - FRIDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 2022

THE boy from Burrumbeet James Herbertson upstaged a crack field to win last night’s Australian Drivers’ Championship at Globe Derby.

It’s a win that almost didn’t happen when Herbertson and Kate Gath – Victoria’s two representatives – were bumped off their flight from Melbourne to Adelaide.

Delays to flights for other interstate drivers forced South Australian officials to push the start of the Globe Derby meeting back an hour to ensure the quality and integrity of the prestigious series.

“I turned-up to get on the flight and even though I was booked on, I was told first-in, best-dressed and I didn’t have a seat so I got moved back to a 3pm flight, which meant I wouldn’t make the start of the series,” Herbertson said.

“I went to the café and saw Kate (Gath) where she told me the same thing happened to her.

“It was stressful and certainly a bit of a headache to get here.”

It was worse for Tasmanian representative Rohan Hillier. His flight was cancelled, forcing him out of the series.

In a fantastic 11-race series which went right down to the wire, Herbertson prevailed by just two points in a trifecta of Australia’s young guns.

Herbertson finished with 61 points from NSW star Cam Hart (59) and WA’s Emily Suvaljko (57).

“It still hasn’t really sunk in,” Herbertson said. “It’s a pretty unreal moment.

“Winning is incredible because I’m surprised I even got the call-up to represent the state (Victoria). We’ve got so many great drivers.

“I was very nervous going into it. Representing your state is a big thing.”

The win continued Herbertson’s meteoric rise through the ranks. He finished second in the Victorian Drivers’ Premiership to Hall of Famer Chris Alford last season and has raised the bar again to hold a 19-win lead over Greg Sugars in the premiership.

Herbertson has also secured Inter Dominion pacing and trotting drives on Supreme Dominator and Maori Law.

“I’ve had a fantastic couple of years with some great support,” he said.

“I’m proud of the fact I’ve been to do without the backing of any of the really big stables, more teaming with so many different trainers.

“When you win big races with the smaller stables, you really feel a big part of it all.”

AUSTRALIAN DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL STANDINGS

61 James Herbertson (Vic)

59 Cam Hart (NSW)

57 Emily Suvaljko (WA)

56 Wayne Hill (SA)

54 Narissa McMullen (Qld)

52 Ryan Hryhorec (SA)

49 Gary Hall Jr (WA)

48 Kate Gath (Vic)

45 Grace Panella (NSW)

38 Conor Crook (Tas)

37 Dani Hill (SA)

28 Pete McMullen (Qld)

*Note: Dani Hill was late replacement for Rohan Hillier

GLOBE DERBY PARK - SATURDAY 24th SEPTEMBER 2022
Race 1: BIANCO REINFORCING CLAIMING PACE
RUTHLESS ARMBRO (3) is a chance of finding the front tonight. If he hits the lead he will be hard to run down.
ARTHUR LOWE (2), HIT THE SKY (6) and JAKES SPORTWRITER (5) are also chances.
 
Race 2: HYGAIN FIBER FRESH PACE
IM LADY MADELEINE (8) ran a very good race last week after facing the breeze and getting defeated by LEER. She was beaten by 5.4 metres. She looks ready to win again.
MAJOR LINCOLN (5) has won two of his last three starts and looks dangerous.
CARLY MORGAN (1) and SUNFINE (3) are also chances.
 
Race 3: NORTH EAST ISUZU PACE
AMORE ROCK (2) is a very hard horse to work out. Before his 77 metre defeat last week he was racing very well. It may pay to put a line through that run. He is a chance of bouncing back tonight since he can put in a bad run occasionally but perform well the run after.
THE SNEAKY FOX (8) will get a nice run through from the second row.
TOBY OGARA (7) and BETTOR BEONTOIT (4) are also chances.
 
Race 4: SAHRC LIFE MEMBERS PACE
LOU LOU QUICK (6) has won two of her four starts since returning from a spell. If she can get the right run tonight she will be hard to beat.
BIG BLACK BETTY (5) is first up and has the ability to feature tonight if she can produce her best run.
OHOKA AGENT (3) and IM REGGIE (2) are also chances.
 
Race 5: 2022 VALLEY HORSE TRANSPORT PRIDE OF PETITE
ILLAWONG MOONBEAM (6) was a winner two starts back when she defeated SUPER ANGUS by 7.5 metres. She ran second last week in a tough race. She is going to be hard to beat tonight if she can bring her best run.
OUR SPITFIRE (4), KYVALLEY SURFERGIRL (1) and WINSOME RUBY (3) are also chances.
 
Race 6: BARGAIN STEEL CENTRE PACE
RUDI SANDEL (3) has won two of his last three starts. He defeated SIR ROMAN by 1.4 metres last start. From where he is drawn he should be too good for this field.
SECRET OPERATION (6) is better than his last run shows. He should be an improver tonight.
IM JIMMY JAMES (5) and SIR ROMAN (1) are also chances.

Race 7: TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE
JAWSOFLINCOLN (4) showed none of his usual gate speed last week which cost him. Gaita Pullicino is back in the sulky tonight and she has a tremendous strike rate with this horse. He will be hard to beat if he brings his best performance.
STRATOFORTRESS (6), WRANGLER (2) and CULLENBURN (3) are also chances.
 
Race 8: VALE PHIL HOUSTON TROTTERS HANDICAP
LOVELORN (2) ran an impressive third last start. He looks ready to win again. He will be hard to beat against this field.
ENROLLED (4), LORD CHANCELLOR (5) and IM HECTOR (3) are also chances.
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Race 1   6-3-1-4
Race 2   1-5-8-4
Race 3   3-8-2-6
Race 4   6-2-3-4
Race 5   4-6-1-8
Race 6 BB 3-6-7-1
Race 7   4-6-2-5
Race 8   2-4-5-6
GLOBE DERBY PARK - MONDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2022
 
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2022 2yo SOUTHERN CROSS & GOLDEN NURSERY ELIGIBILITY
Please be reminded that as per the conditions of the Southern Cross Racing Series announced in August 2019 for foals born in the 2019-20 breeding season the following criteria applies:
2019-20 SA BRED FOALS
  • If your current 2yo was born in SA and the relevant Southern Cross fees have been paid there is no further eligibility required. SA Bred Southern Cross eligible horses can be owned and trained by any individual(s).
 2019-20 SA OWNED FOALS
  • If your current 2yo was born in a State other than South Australia, is 100% SA owned/leased and the relevant Southern Cross fees have been paid, it must also be domiciled in South Australia and under the care of a trainer licensed with HRSA for not less than 60 days prior to being eligible to compete in the Southern Cross Racing Series.
 Therefore, if your current 2yo was made Southern Cross eligible via the SA Owned clause above and you intend to compete in the 2022 Southern Cross Racing Series commencing Saturday November 26, a stable return must be lodged in the name of a South Australian trainer no later than Tues September 27.
  
Similarly, any 2yo looking to compete in the 2022 Alabar Golden Nursery Series which was born in a state other than South Australia must be under the care of a South Australian trainer and domiciled in SA by no later than Tuesday September 27. Once again, the SA trained requirement does not apply to 2yo’s which were born in SA.
INQUIRY – PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE – TRAINER G (GRAEME) HOWARD (SMART PLAY)
 
HRSA Stewards have concluded an Inquiry into the circumstances that Cobalt was detected in the pre-race urine taken from the registered horse SMART PLAY prior to Race 9 at Mt Gambier on Friday 4 March 2022.
 
Evidence was heard from Trainer Mr Graeme Howard on 23 August 2022 and 6 September 2022.
 
Mr Howard was charged with an offence under Rule 190 parts (1), (2) and (4) in that being the Trainer of the registered horse SMART PLAY on 4 March 2022 at Mt Gambier he did present SMART PLAY to contest Race 9 – Troy Bull MP Pace 1700M when not free of a prohibited substance, namely Cobalt.
 
Mr. Howard pleaded guilty to the charge.
 
Mr Howard’s Trainers licence was suspended for a period of twelve months effective from 1 July 2022.  Stewards also ordered that the Trainer not hold a pecuniary interest in any horse starting at a race meeting during the period of the suspension.
 
In determining the penalty Stewards acknowledged;
  • Mr Howard’s early guilty plea to the charge;
  • His co-operation throughout the Inquiry;
  • Mr Howard’s submission in relation to penalty, including character references provided in support of the Trainer;
  • His previous exemplary offence record during fifty years participation including in excess of 100 previous samples; as well as
  • Various subjectives including Mr Howard’s support of the MGHRC as a long-term donor and sponsor including support of the Club’s cattle initiative.
Stewards reviewed penalties for similar offences in South Australia and other jurisdictions and consider the penalty recognises the seriousness of the offending and responded to the need for the penalty to act as a general deterrent, in order to uphold the integrity of the harness racing industry.
Mr Howard was informed of his right to appeal the decision.
 
DISQUALIFICATION OF THE HORSE –
As HRSA Stewards are satisfied that the substance Cobalt at the level reported is a substance prohibited by the Rules, acting in accord with Rule 195 they ordered the registered horse SMART PLAY (placed second) be disqualified from Race 9 held at Mt Gambier on Friday 4 March 2022, the Troy Bell MP PACE.
            The placings are amended in accord –
            First -               6.  IRISH MURPHY
            Second -         2.  HILLDALE SUNRISE
            Third -             3.  EL BANCO
            Fourth -           4.  MAJESTIC REACTOR
            Fifth -               1.  SHEZ AN ANGEL
  
FAILURE TO PRODUCE LOGBOOK –
HRSA Stewards found that Mr Howard had failed to respond to the basic provision of Rule 190B (1) and found the Trainer guilty of an offence in not complying with the provisions of Rule 190B (1) & (4) and announced a penalty of a fine of $ 250.
 
RECOVERY OF COSTS –
Under instruction, HRSA Stewards acting under Rules 310 (1) and (2) order that fees of $ 250 be recovered from the Trainer as part-recovery of costs in regard to the issue of the Certificate of Analysis issued by ChemCentre WA.
   
GM Loch

Acting Chief Steward HRSA

This Scoring Up Edition features Mel Kittel’s interview with WA Young Gun Emily Suvaljko.  Also included is the interview with Nick Brown as heard on SEN’s Trots Life & Lachie shares his Best Bets for Globe Derby on Saturday night.

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