Stewards Report
Bathurst 05/06/2024
BATHURST HARNESS RACING CLUB
WEDNESDAY 5 JUNE 2024
STEWARDS REPORT
Stewards |
M Ross (Chairman), N Moy, M Jasprizza & T Quick |
Starter |
P Bandy |
Veterinarian |
Dr G Liebich |
Swab Official |
G Jasprizza |
Track |
Good |
Weather |
Overcast |
RACE 1 –CLEARWATER TANKS LADYSHIP PACE – 1730 metres
STUDLEIGH STARLITE – Yielded ground from the 500m to finish in 8th position beaten 38m.
GWYNETH P NZ –Over raced during the middle stages of the event. Driver Blake Medlyn reported the deafeners failed to release.
PLATINUM JEWEL – ($6.50) Trainer/driver Bernie Hewitt was queried into the overall performance of the filly which finished in 5th position beaten 13.1m after racing outside the leader from the 1000m. Mr Hewitt attributed the performance to the filly maynot have been suited racing outside the leader in a final half 57.7 seconds against stronger opposition.
MAJOR ENVY NZ – Post-race swab.
SHANNONSIDEAL –Pre-race swab.
RACE 2 – GALMAX, ANGAS AND AGPOST FENCING PRODUCTS PACE – 2260 metres
TAKE OUT – ($8.50)Tightened and hung inwards contacting marker pegs entering the first turn. Tightened & contacted marker pegs approaching the 350m when TWENTYEIGHTBLACK hung inwards momentarily. Driver Mat Rue was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 9th and last position beaten 25m after trailing the leader throughout. Mr Rue advised the gelding felt flat throughout the event which he contributed to TAKE OUT havingconsistent recent racing. Mr Rue advised connections were considering giving the gelding a slight let up from racing.
TWENTYEIGHTBLACK – ($5.50) Pre-race swab. Tightened entering the first turn when SABELLA SHANNON hung inwards. Pulled hard during the early & middle stages of the event. Trainer/driver Nathan Turnbull was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 8th position beaten 20.1m after racing outside the leader throughout. Mr Turnbull advised the main contributing factor to the gelding’s performance was due TWENTYEIGHTBLACK pulling throughout the event.
SABELLA SHANNON – Hung inwards entering the first turn tightening the racing room of TWENTYEIGHTBLACK momentarily.
CHASE THE STARS NZ –Post-race swab.
SPECULATING – Back in mobile draws.
RACE 3 – PHILMAC- THE CONNECTION YOU CAN TRUST PACE – 1730 metres
General: Prior to the running of this event the on course paramedics were required to treat a patron resulting in an indefinite delay due to the patient requiring to be transported to Bathurst Base Hospital via Ambulance New South Wales.
This event was rescheduled to start at 6:16pm.
JAYJAYBENNY – Post-race swab.
TAMANISHA TERROR – Pre-race swab.
SMOOTH OVERARM NZ – ($4.80) Driver Amanda Turnbull was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 6th position beaten 6.9m after trailing the leader throughout. Ms Turnbull advised the gelding to be disappointing and advised connections would now look to give SMOOTH OVERARM NZ a slight let up from racing.
RACE 4 – RIDLEY ANIMAL NUTRITION PACE – 1730 metre
General: This event was rescheduled to start at 6:36pm.
CARLO GAMBINO NZ– ($10.00) Trainer Chris Judd was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the gelding which finished in 10th and last position beaten 45.2m after racing three (3) back the marker pegs. Mr Judd advised the gelding to be disappointing and was at a loss to explain the performance other than CARLO GAMBINO NZ had not started since 18th May 2024. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
WATCHMEDAZZLE – Driver Jett Turnbull was issued a reprimand under AHR Rule 170(2) for allowing his upper body protrude outside the confines of the sulky over the concluding stages.Post-race swab.
PAS DE CHEVAL – ($14.00) Driver Justin Reynolds was issued a reprimand under AHR Rule 170(1)(b) for allowing his foot to protrude below the foot rest when activating removable gear. Driver Justin Reynolds was queried into the tactics adopted upon the mare in particular when leading clear and unchallenged from the 1200m he record the second & third quarters in 29.5 & 27.4 seconds. Mr Reynolds advised PAS DE CHEVAL was racing keenly after obtaining the lead however felt the mare was commencing to relax & racing well within itself when recording the second quarter in 29.5 seconds. Mr Reynolds advised after passing the 800m PAS DE CHEVAL hind leg came into contact with the sulky on two (2) occasions which caused PAS DE CHEVAL to commence racing fiercely despite his efforts to steady the mare at that stage of the event which was the main reason to the third quarter being recorded in 27.4 seconds. After viewing the available replays stewards noted the comments of Mr Reynolds and advised himself and the stable to make the necessary adjustments with the sulky to avoid any reoccurrence going forward.
THERESA LOVE NZ – Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior to obtaining clear running.
IAM THE CAPTAIN – Pre-race swab.
CASSIUS DECK –Checked approaching the 500m when CARLO GAMBINO NZcommenced to give ground.
RACE 5 – ROTECH RURAL PACE – 1730 metres
General: This event was rescheduled to start at 6:56pm.
Stewards inquired into the reasons for HALL MOST AN ANGEL (O Frisby) when improving along the marker line was tightened and directed into the sprint lane when ZACHARY SHANNON (T Bullock) shifted inwards approaching the 1200m. After taking evidence from both drivers and viewing the available replays it was established that HALL MOST AN ANGEL whilst racing three (3) back along the marker line & some distance off RAINBOW TITANwhich was following the leader MISTER BLUECHIP as HALL MOST AN ANGEL was improving at speed ZACHARY SHANNON was directed from a running line position to a marker line position when having sufficient room to do so simultaneously as the leader MISTER BLUECHIP (J Locke) had shifted up the track into a running line position giving all trailing runners a false line to follow combined with the racing manners of HALL MOST AN ANGEL being unable to restrained when improving quickly and therefore being shifted into the sprint lane prior to regaining a position along the marker line a short distance latter. Stewards could not place blame on any one driver or horse for the incident and took the matter no further.
MISTER BLUECHIP – Pre-race swab.Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having not started in the preceding 12 months. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities. Post-race swab.
ALWAYS BE RONNIE – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having not started in the preceding 12 months. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities
HALL MOST AN ANGEL – Tightened and inconvenienced passing the 1200m.
ROCKIN IN PARADISE –Broke gait on three (3) separate occasion during the event and will now be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of stewards on one (1) occasion. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a superficial laceration to its off hind leg. ROCKIN IN PARADISE received precautionary treatment however no stand was required.
BOHEMIAN BRAWLER –Driver Blake Medlyn was reminded of his obligations when applying the whip to the gelding.
FAKE MINT –Hung inwards during the score up & was out of position when the start was effected despite the efforts of its’s driver. FAKE MINT broke gait shortly after the start and will now be placed right outside the draw in future mobile start events. Took no competitive part in the event. In taking this action stewards were mindful of FAKE MINT poor barrier manners.
RAINBOW TITAN – ($9.50) Driver Madi Young was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the gelding which finished in 8th position beaten 33.6m after trailing the leader throughout the event. Ms Young advised RAINBOW TITAN had its work load reduced following its most recent start & had missed a start at Dubbo Friday 31st May 2024 with meeting being abandoned which she felt was the main factor to the gelding’s performance.
RACE 6 – TOWN & COUNTRY RURAL SUPPLIES PACE – 2260 metres
General: This event was rescheduled to start at 7:18pm.
ROSE OF JULIANA – Yielded ground from the 500m to finish in 10th and last position beaten 68.8m. A warning was issued against the racing competitiveness of ROSE OF JULIANA.
QUESTRO QUEEN NZ – Driver Emma Turnbull was reminded of her obligations when applying the whip to the mare.
HEZ ON THE BUZZER NZ – ($8.00) Trainer Nathan Turnbull was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the gelding which finished in 9th position beaten 64m after racing outside the leader throughout the event. Mr Turnbull advised HEZ ON THE BUZZER NZ was not suited racing without cover in a strong tempo event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed HEZ ON THE BUZZER NZ to be 2/5 lame in the off hind leg. HEZ ON THE BUZZER NZ will now be stood down from racing pending a veterinary clearance.
ALWAYSBMINNIE –Driver Justin Reynolds was fined the sum of $100 under AHR Rule 170(1)(b) for allowing his foot to protrude below the foot rest when activating removable gear. In taking this action stewards were mindful Mr Reynolds was reprimanded earlier in the evening.
TAPAGANOOSH – ($2.40 Fav) Driver Amanda Turnbull was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 7th position beaten 22.2m after leading. Ms Turnbull advised after being urged forward from the start to obtain the lead TAPAGANOOSH failed to settle and pulled hard throughout the event over the long distance which was the main factor to the gelding’s performance. Ms Turnbull added the stable would look to give TAPAGANOOSH a slight let up from racing & attempt to restrict the gelding to the shorter distances going forward if possible.
ROCK STEADY – Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior to obtaining clear running.
GISSELLE – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.
RACE 7 – THUNDERBIRD LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PACE – 2260 metres
General: This event was rescheduled to start at 7:38pm.
HALL CASH – Over raced during the middle stages of the event.
HAZZA IS WATCHING – ($2.15 Fav) Driver Amanda Turnbull was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 7th position beaten 13.3m after racing outside the leader throughout the event. Ms Turnbull advised HAZZA IS WATCHING pulled hard during the event combined racing over the longer distance which she felt were the main reasons to the gelding performance. Ms Turnbull advised in her opinion HAZZA IS WATCHING is better served racing over the shorter course distances which connections would attempt to restrict the gelding to going forward.
NEVERTOOLATE –Held up over the latter stages of the event.
NIRVANA PRINCE – Pre-race swab.
HOOKED ON WINNING NZ –Post-race swab.
RACE 8 – RPM PIPES MAIDEN PACE – 1730 metres
General: This event was rescheduled to start at 7:58pm.
KARLOO DIDDY –Pre-race swab.
HYDEEHO NZ –Pulled hard during the early & middle stages of the event.
DOLLY ROCKET – Post-race swab.
SHAUN SHANNON – ($19.00) Driver Travis Bullock was queried into the tactics adopted upon the gelding in particular during the early stages if he gave consideration to restrained the gelding to the rear of the field prior improving forward to obtain the position outside the leader from the 1000m & then of overall performance of the gelding which finished in 9th and last position beaten 73.1m. Mr Bullock advised he did give consideration to direct the gelding to the rear of the field after the start however when he attempted to restrain the gelding it commenced to race roughly and felt if he was to restrain the gelding to any more degree it would break gait so he elected to improve forward when do so SHAUN SHANNON had to endure more work than expected to obtain the position when HYDEEHO NZ (Amanda Turnbull) was pulling hard despite the efforts of its driver to obtained the cover from SHAUN SHANNON, which was the main factor to SHAUN SHANNON yielding ground from the 400m. After viewing the available replays & the comments of Mr Bullock which were confirmed steward felt the tactics adopted were not unreasonable in the circumstances. SHAUN SHANNON will now be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of stewards on one (1) occasion. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
SUMMARY |
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Reprimands |
Race 4 – J Reynolds – Rule 170(1)(b) Race 4 – J Turnbull – Rule 170(2) |
Fines |
Race 6 – J Reynolds – Rule 170(1)(b) – $100 |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Barrier Information |
Race 2– SPECULATING – BMD Race 5– FAKE MINT – RODM |
Trials/Stand Down |
Race 5 – ROCKIN IN PARADISE – SD1T Race 6 – HEZ ON THE BUZZER NZ – SDVC Race 8 – SHAUN SHANNON – SD1T |
Late Scratching |
Nil |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
Medical Clearance |
Nil |
Follow up’s |
Nil |
