Stewards Report

BATHURST HARNESS RACING CLUB

FRIDAY, 1^st NOVEMBER 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	C. Jasprizza (Chairman), M. Jasprizza, N. Moy, M. Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	B. Watson
Veterinarian	Dr G. Liebich
Swab Official	G. Jasprizza
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 2260metres

General:

A false start was declared on the first occasion when a number of horses contacted the mobile barrier arm prior to the start due to the mobile not accelerating away from the field.

GRINFARON - Out of position at the start. Due to the previous false start no action was taken. Gave ground over the final 300 metres. Driver M. Johnson reported that the mare failed to travel after the false start and that he would look to make gear changes prior to the next start.

LIMBO LILLY - Stewards questioned Driver P. Betts in regards to the driving tactics adopted on the mare during the early and middle stages of the event and the overall performance. P. Betts stated that the mare races best in front as it has a tendency to lose concentration when trailing runners. P. Betts added that due to the false start after finding the lead on the second occasion the mare over-raced in the early stages of the event when asked to withstand a challenge from runners wider on the track. P. Betts said that she was able to obtain a slower first quarter however when challenged by POPS LEGACY near the 1100 metres she attempted to maintain the lead however the mare wasn't able to muster sufficient speed and therefore was crossed near the 1000 metres. P. Betts further added that once crossed the mare commenced to give ground and subsequently didnt respond to her driving. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. In view of the performance the mare will be stood down until  it can complete one satisfactory trial.

TOSSIES SON NZ - Stewards questioned Driver E. Dwyer in regards to the performance of the gelding which weakened over the final 400 metres. E. Dwyer stated that due to the false start the gelding raced keenly throughout the event and as such when asked for an effort from the 400 metres failed to respond to her driving. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

POPS LEGACY - Pre-race blood sample. Out of position at the start. Due to the false start no action was taken. Post-race swab sample.

VAMOS - Inconvenienced in the latter stages of the score up and was out of position at the start due to GRINFARON being out of position.

MISTER MANAGER - Driver T. Bullock was fined $100 under Rule 170(1)(a) for allowing his left foot drop from the sulky rest over the final 100 metres.

RACE 2 – TUESDAY NIGHT POKER AT THE RSL PACE – 1730metres

ULTIMATE TROUBLE - Post-race swab sample.

WUNDERLAND - Pre-race blood sample. Driver D. Gatt-Bouquet was reprimanded under Rule 170(1)(b) for allowing his left foot drop from the sulky rest when activating gear.

BORROWED TIME - Pre-race blood sample.

RACE 3 – HYNASH GROUP  PACE – 1730metres

General:

Stewards considered an objection lodged by Driver W. Cassell (MATTERSON EXPRESS) which was placed 2^nd by the judge against the winner JOES REDEMPTION (N. Turnbull) for alleged interference over the final 100 metres. After taking evidence from both driver and viewing the films it was established that near the 100 metres JOES REDEMPTION shifted out under pressure however didn’t impact the running of MATTERSON EXPRESS who was continually being driven forward. Approaching the 30 metres JOES REDEMPTION again shifted out under pressure and dictated the line of MATTERSON EXPRESS for a short distance obliging its driver to steady. As Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that had the interference not occurred that MATTERSON EXPRESS would have finished in advance of JOES REDEMPTION the protest was dismissed and the all-clear given.

BILL SHANNON – Pre-race blood sample.

MATTERSON EXPRESS – Near the 30 metres steadied when JOES REDEMPTION shifted out.

OLLIE ONE SHOT – Driver P. Tanti was advised that he must modify his whip action to ensure he complies with the rules.

LOOKOUT NZ – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages of the event.

JOES REDEMPTION – Shifted out under pressure over the final 150 metres. In view of the gelding’s recent record it will now be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial. Post-race swab sample.

RACE 4 – MOORHEAD CRANES PACE – 1730metres

COLLATERAL BEAUTY NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

ART OF TERROR – Post-race swab sample.

LAYLA SHANNON ­– Stewards questioned Driver T. Bullock in regards to the amount of vigour shown between the 100 metres and 50 metres when driving the mare out. T. Bullock stated that the mare resists the whip and doesn’t respond and therefore he was trying to get the best from the mare via using his voice and flicking the shaft over the final 100 metres. In noting the comments Stewards advised Driver T. Bullock that it would be expected that the mare be driven out in a similar manner in future race starts.

RACE 5 –BREED YOUR MARE AT SUCCESS STUD PACE – 1730metres

LLANFAIR LLEWELLAN – Raced roughly after the start.

SIX TIMES A LADY NZ – Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

WHATABOUTBRONSON – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

DARK LUSTRE – Post-race swab sample.

STUDLEIGH STARLITE – Pre-race blood sample.

RACE 6 – BLINDS BY DESIGN 2YO PACE – 1730metres

RANDOM MAHONEY – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

MAMMALS BLAZE – Raced roughly in the score up and was out of positon at the start. A warning was issued.

WEE BIT BETTOR – Near the 600 metres raced roughly for a short distance.

TAKE HIS PLACE – Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. Will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile starts.

YARRAMAN JOLT – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

RACE 7 – BOURKES HORSE RUGS 2YO FILLIES PACE – 1730metres

TULHURST TOOT TOOT – Inconvenienced between the 500 metres and 300 metres behind the tiring DEAR DARLING.

BETTOR BRILLIANCE – Near the 150 meters became unbalanced and galloped. In view of the performance it will be stood down until the completion of 1 trial.

ROYAL VILLA – Pre-race blood sample.

REASONABLY SWEET – Checked near the 350 metres when DEAR DARLING was given ground quickly.

DEAR DARLING – Stewards questioned Driver N. Turnbull in regards to the tactics adopted in the early stages of the event and the overall performance in tonight’s event. N. Turnbull stated that he elected to drive forward at the start and when commencing to shift down the track near the 1500 metres the filly paced roughly for a short distance and therefore lost his momentum. N. Turnbull added that once balanced he again worked forward and challenged for the lead and as a result had to work harder then he would have liked to cross TULHURST TOOT TOOT. N. Turnbull added that the filly was under pressure from the 500 metres and failed to respond to his driving. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. In view of the performance the filly will be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial.

DYNAMITES BEST – Post-race swab sample.

RACE 8 - BARKERS BUTCHERY OBERON MEAT RAFFLE NEXT WEDNESDAY PACE - 1730metres

SPARKLA – Near the 500 metres jostled with BOOMER SHANNON for some distance.

LAUREN LINO – Out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

MISS PENDLE HILL -  Stewards questioned Driver J. Coney in regards to the performance of the filly which weakened to be beaten 51 metres. J. Coney advised that the filly isn’t suited to racing on the larger Bathurst track and combined with the quick time it was detrimental to the overall performance. A warning was issued.

CELEBRITY CRUISE – Inconvenienced near the 400 metres when CAPTAIN JACK hung out and was tightened.

SAUCEY TOOTH - Inconvenienced near the 400 metres when CAPTAIN JACK hung out and was tightened.

CAPTAIN JACK – Pre-race blood sample. Near the 400 metres hung out and was placed in restricted room to the inside of SPARKLA which had shifted up the track slightly. Post-race swab sample.

BOOMER SHANNON – Near the 500 metres jostled with SPARKLA for some distance.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2- D. Gatt-Bouquet – Rule 170(1)(b) – Dropped foot - WUNDERLAND
Fines	Race 1 – T. Bullock – Rule 170(1)(a) – Dropped foot – MISTER MANAGER - $100
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 6 – TAKE HIS PLACE - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – LIMBO LILLY – 1 trial Race 3 – JOES REDEMPTION – 1 trial Race 7 – BETTOR BRILLIANCE – 1 trial Race 7 – DEAR DARLING – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil