Stewards Report

RWWA STEWARDS’ SUMMARY REPORT

MEETING HELD AT ALBANY ON FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER 2025

Weather:  Fine      Track:  Good

Stewards:M Thomas (MT), P Webster (200T)                             

Veterinary Surgeon:Dr S Rogers        

Starters:K Reeves (Starter/Gear) P Douglas (Mobile/Brands)

Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.

RACE 1 – SOUTHCOAST SECURITY SERVICE PACE (2265MS)

FLYING EMBERS-Late scratching at 4:53pm when Trainer Mr G Waters advised the Stewards of a float breakdown and he was therefore unable to arrive to the course.

KALUGA BAY-Late scratching at 5:52pm on veterinary advice after the mare threw itself to the ground twice in the parade ring. When questioned, Trainer Mr A Shanks stated that the mare resented the go straights in the pre parade ring and consequently threw itself to the ground on two occasions and that he will now consider gear changes to overcome this problem for future starts. A warning was placed against the mare’s pre-race behaviour.     

GRACES STAR (C Peterson) - Gave ground from the 800m to be beaten approximately 199m.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare was slow to recover and was showing signs of muscle tightness. The mare will now be stood down for a period of 7 days and until a veterinary clearance is provided before racing or trialling again.  

DOWN TENNESSEE (A Suvaljko) - Broke gait after the start was effected.  The gelding will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.

RACE 2 – ALKOOMI WINES 3YO PACE (1832MS)

IM SPUD (T Stone) - Raced greenly throughout various stages of the event.

RACE 3 – ALBANY PONY TROTS PACE (2265MS)

BLING IT UP (K Madden) - Raced three wide through the early and middle stages. Over-raced throughout and was retired from the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.  The gelding is now stood down from racing for a period of 6 days and until the completion of a satisfactory requalifying trial. Trainer Mr A Shanks was interviewed regarding the performance and advised that he will engage a senior driver for future starts to have the gelding race more tractably as it had failed to . Stewards advised Mr Shanks that a senior driver embargo would now be placed against the gelding for future starts.

RACE 4 – ALBANY SIGNS PACE (2265MS)

All clear was delayed to allow Driver J Suvaljko (GOTA GOOD WARHOL) to view the photo finish image footage and following this review, no further action was taken and all clear was issued on the judge’s numbers as semaphored.  

IM BOSS (C Peterson) - Broke gait after the start was effected and took no competitive part in the race.  The gelding will now be placed outside of the draw for future mobile barrier events.

SANFORD BART (W Andrews) - Gave ground from the 400m with a beaten margin of approximately 65.1m. A warning was placed against the gelding's racing performance.

RACE 5 – HARRY CAPARARO MEMORIAL PRELUDE 1 4YO+ PACE (1832MS)

WHEEL FAST (A Markham) - Driver Mr A Markham reported that the lugging pole had become detached shortly after the start. Upon inspection the gear was found to be in good order and no further action was taken.

ADDA LOMBO (T Stone) - Broke gait broke gait when entering the front straight on the final occasion.

General: Stewards inquired into the reason for ADDA LOMBO (T Stone) breaking gait when entering the front straight on the final occasion. Mr T Stone stated that there was pressure from the three wide line which caused contact to the mare’s off- fore causing it to break gait. Driver L Kennelly (REDDY TO FLY) put forward that the gelding hung in despite his efforts to correct his drive and further advised that it was racing with a hood for the first time which may have contributed to it hanging inwards. Mr L Kennelly also advised that Trainer H Reeves will now consider making gear changes for future starts to rectify its racing manner. After considering all evidence and viewing the patrol footage a warning was placed against REDDY TO FLY’s racing manners and Mr L Kennelly was reminded of his obligation to make every effort to prevent horse from hanging when under pressure in future.

RACE 6 – HARRY CAPARARO MEMORIAL PRELUDE 2 PACE (1832MS)

ZIGGY VERMEER (W Andrews) - Driver W Andrews reported that the gelding off side hopple  broke shortly after the start was effected. This gear was inspected and found to be in good order therefore no further action was taken.

RACE 7 – GREAT SOUTHERN PEST & WEED PACE (2265MS)

General: Driver A Suvaljko (ESCAPEFROMREALITY) - Out of position at the start. Driver A Suvaljko was reprimanded under HR162(1)(j).

RACE 8 – J & S CASTLEHOW PACE (2265MS)

DAISY JONES-Late scratching at 9:28pm on veterinary advice when the mare threw itself down in the parade ring. The mare has now been stood down for a period of 7 days.

STEP IT UP (K Madden) - Beaten approximately 150.4m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. The mare is now stood down from racing for a period of 6 days and until completion of a satisfactory requalifying trial.

SUB MARINER (A Suvaljko) - The gelding was beaten approximately 97m. A warning was issued against the gelding's performance.

NEVERTELLMETHEODDS (L Kennelly) - Inconvenienced behind a tiring runner leaving the front straight after receiving the bell.

RACEDAY SUMMARY

M Thomas

Stipendiary Steward – Harness

This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.