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Harness – Stewards Inquiry – Race 1 Gloucester Park 2 December 2016 – FIFTH EDITION NZ
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TheDiva
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Given widespread speculation within the industry regarding this matter the following is provided in the interests of clarity and transparency.
Following the running of Race 1 at Gloucester Park on 2 December 2016, Stewards commenced an extensive investigation into all aspects of that race, in particular the disappointing performance of pre-post favourite FIFTH EDITION NZ and the wagering activity on that race.
On the 2 March 2017 a Stewards inquiry was commenced into a report received from RWWA Investigators, Mr Trevor Styles (Harness Form Analyst) and Mr Paul Criddle (Investigator) concerning the above.
Trainer of FIFTH EDITION NZ Mr Greg Bond (represented by counsel) and Driver Mr Ryan Warwick were directed to attend the inquiry.
After hearing evidence from several witnesses interviewed by the Investigators, the inquiry was adjourned and resumed on 12 April 2017 to admit further evidence and any submissions that either Mr Bond or Mr Warwick wished to bring forward.
The Stewards have today issued Mr Bond with the following charges arising from evidence heard to this stage of the inquiry;
Charge 1
Rule 209 False Information
A person employed, engaged or participating in the harness racing industry shall not knowingly
or recklessly furnish false information to the Controlling Body, the Stewards or anyone else.
Particulars
Particulars of the charge are that you did knowingly furnish false information to the Stewards,
namely that during a phone call with the Chief Steward Mr Carl Coady on 5 December 2016 you stated that you had included your runner FIFTH EDITION in a first four bet on Race 1 at Gloucester Park on 2 December 2016 when that was false.
Charge 2
Rule: 243 Behaviour detrimental to the industry
A person employed, engaged or participating in the harness racing industry shall not behave in a way which is prejudicial or detrimental to the industry.
Particulars
The particulars of the charge are that you as a licensed trainer behaved in a way that was prejudicial to the industry as is set out in the matters below;
Prior to Race 1 at Gloucester Park on 2 December 2016 in which FIFTH EDITION a horse trained by you was drawn to compete, you were aware from comments made to you by the Driver Mr R Warwick of the horse hanging and cross firing when he drove it in track work on Tuesday 29 November 2016
And;
On TAB Radio on the morning of the race meeting, spoke positively as to the prospects of the horse in the race including indicating it was the best of the night for the Bond team but omitted to make any reference to the matter brought to your attention by Mr Warwick in relation to the horse hanging and cross firing when he drove it in track work on Tuesday 29 November 2016
And
Expressed to the owner Mr Gartrell in a phone call to be beware given this matter that you were aware of from Mr Warwick
And
In relation to this race in question you had multiple bets, by way of a First Four with multiple combinations and a Quadrella, which deliberately did not include FIFTH EDITION at all.
Driver Mr R. Warwick has been advised that the panel after considering all the evidence heard to this stage of the inquiry do not believe that any charges are applicable in relation to him at this time.
The inquiry is to be resumed at a date to be determined subject to the availability of Mr Bond’s counsel as soon as is practicable, in order for Mr Bond to respond to these charges. The inquiry thus remains at a preliminary stage with the panel maintaining an open mind with respect to all matters.
Until the conclusion of the inquiry RWWA will not be making further statements.
Media Contact: Denis Borovica – General Manager Racing Integrity
Ph: 9445 5427 [email protected]
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I've always just thought he was a terrible judge when discussing his horses but clearly he is just treating the punter with utter disdain.
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I could maybe understand a battler coming on and being less than truthful about a runner if they were desperate, wouldn't be happy about it but could understand.
Someone who has had his level of financial success to do something like this makes me bloody angry. How do some of these participants look others in the eye?
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RACE 1: WESTSIDE AUTO WHOLESALE SAN SIMEON QUALIFYING HEAT 3 MS PACE (2130M)
LIMESTONE BAY NZ (Shannon Suvaljko) – Pre race blood samples were taken. Post race swab samples were taken. Stewards questioned driver Shannon Suvaljko in regard to the improved performance of this gelding in tonights event. Mr Suvaljko put forward that he felt that if LIMESTONE BAY NZ could lead it would be very competitive as he felt the only danger in the event was FIFTH EDITION NZ (Ryan Warwick) which was having its first start in the state. He said the horse had lead and raced very competitively in past runs. Stewards noted the comments of Mr Suvaljko.
FIFTH EDITION NZ (Ryan Warwick) – Had a tendency to hang in throughout the event. Performed poorly. Stood down from racing for 6 days and until such time as the completion of a satisfactory trial. A subsequent veterinary examination after the event found this runner to have cuts and abrasions to its off fore leg after cross firing during the running of the event. When questioned, Driver Ryan Warwick put forward that FIFTH EDITION NZ had hung in at previous starts before joining the Bond Stable but had worked well in the lead up to tonights event. Mr Warwick expected a forward showing in tonights event and notified a gear change will be made before FIFTH EDITION NZ is next produced.
BROOKIES JET NZ (Chris Voak) – Inconvenienced approaching the home turn on the second last occasion.
ERIC JAMES (Troy Lewis) – Had a tendency to over race when the pace eased approaching the home turn to receive the bell. As a result was inconvenienced and contacted another sulky, breaking gait as a result. No action was taken under the circumstances. Tightened racing towards the back straight on the final occasion.
ARGYLE RED (Aiden DeCampo) – Pre race blood samples were taken. Driver Aiden DeCampo reprimanded under the provisions of rule 163(1)(a)(i) for crossing in that racing towards the back straight on the final occasion shifted from the one wide line to the marker pegs when not clear of ERIC JAMES (Troy Lewis) causing that runner to be tightened for racing room.
At the time - he said it was a very trivial matter - so if you take that as fact - i would say that the multiple 1st 4s taken - are probably in the sum of $30- $40 maximum - and the quadrella ticket is probably $10 - thus it is a beat up about nothing
Who knows why Greg Bond said what he said - maybe just maybe - he said what he said so the horse was guarnteed of running - if he had said on the radio that the horse was hanging in and cross firing - the stewards might have scratched it - he might have wanted to see how the horse raced
Greg Bond has come across ( prior to this ) as a top ambassador for trotting - so i would give him the benefit of the doubt
The only way Bond could be in trouble would be if his multiple 1st 4 cost about $400- $500 - but it wont be - i bet you his 1st 4 cost about $25 and the quaddie ticket about a tenner - it will be for a pidddly amount
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He came across as a good bloke and to be promoting the industry this day too, only problem is he was talking utter bs, blatantly lying. How do we know this hasn't happened every single time he has done an interview? As I stated earlier some of the opinions of how he thinks races will be run/how horses will perform has been a mile off how I have had them lined up.
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The pool of punters/supporters in this sport are dwindling day by day. It's arrogant cases like this that continue to drive them away. Bond honestly wouldn't give a stuff about the punters that keep this industry alive because he makes his coin out of his business not harness racing.
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We have been round long enough not to take notice of what trainers/ drivers/ jockeys/ commentators / say. The good thing is the horses become under the odds and you get a better price for the one you like...
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Don't think the old pork pie would fit on my melon..
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