Stewards Report

BATHURST HARNESS RACING CLUB

WEDNESDAY, 6^TH NOVEMBER 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), M Jasprizza, T Quick, M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	N Moy
Veterinarian	Dr J Holman
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – STU VALENTINE 4 BLOODSTOCK INSURANCE PACE – 1730 metres

SWEET ADDITION NZ– When questioned in relation to the performance trainer/driver Ms A Turnbull explained, that despite racing in a prominent position in the early and middle stages, the filly failed to travel at any stage and when placed under pressure approaching the 400 metres was unresponsive and ran to the finish in a disappointing manner.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.  Ms Turnbull said that SWEET ADDITION NZ would leave her stable.

SPECIAL SPIN– Pre-race blood sample.  

MISTERFOURTHOUSAND – Post-race swab sample.

ZACHARY SHANNON– Raced in restricted room approaching and rounding the home turn, then was unable to obtain completely clear running in the home straight.

 

RACE 2 – BARKERS BUTCHERY MEAT RAFFLE ON TONIGHT IN THE CLUBHOUSE PACE – 2260 metres

REBOUNDER– Pre-race blood sample.  Had to be checked for some distance approaching and passing the 400 metres when racing behind ROCKNROLL RAIDER when that runner weakened, then raced in restricted room rounding the home turn and when being shifted wider at the entrance to the home straight to obtain clear running forced MAGIC MATTEO to be hampered and shifted wider on the track.  Subsequently trainer/driver J O’Shea was reprimanded under AR 163(1)(a)(iii) for shifting ground when insufficiently clear. 

TAMANISHA TERROR– Hampered and had to be shifted out abruptly approaching the home turn to avoid ROCKNROLL RAIDER. 

TULHURST TERROR– Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.

ROCKNROLL RAIDER– When questioned in relation to the performance driver A Turnbull explained, that despite leading with ease during the middle stages, ROCKNROLL RAIDER was unresponsive when placed under pressure approaching the 400 metres and weakened noticeably from that point despite her efforts.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding displayed a slow recovery rate.  Ms Turnbull said that ROCKNROLL RAIDER would be spelled.

OUR CHIQUITITA– Pre-race blood sample.  Hung in at various stages during the race, then when being corrected at the entrance to the home straight on the final occasion, shifted out abruptly and impeded REBOUNDER momentarily.  Passing the 100 metres driver J Callaghan’s left foot dropped momentarily below the sulky rest when activating gear.  Post-race swab sample.

ALWAYSBMYPONY– Had to be steadied momentarily and shifted out passing the 400 metres when racing behind REBOUNDER which was being checked to avoid ROCKNROLL RAIDER.

 

RACE 3 – BCIT SOLUTIONS PACE – 2260 metres

ARTFUL PRINCE– When questioned in relation to the performance trainer/driver W Judd explained, that whilst being prominent in the early stages the gelding resented the challenges issued to it rounding the turn passing the winning post on the first occasion and after eventually being crossed by ROAD TO RECOVERY,ARTFUL PRINCE over raced and was reluctant to settle.  He said that this continued during the middle stages and when placed under pressure passing the 600 metres the gelding was unable to respond and weakened from that point.  Mr Judd attributed this to the pressure sustained in the early stages and the spacing of ARTFUL PRINCE’S race starts, which resulted in it being unable to properly compete at the distance of tonight’s event.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.   Mr Judd was advised that a warning for poor performance would be placed on the racing record of ARTFUL PRINCE.

TULHURST TIMMY– Trainer/driver Mr N Hurst was fined $100 under AR 163(1)(c)(i), for allowing the gelding to contact marker pegs rounding the home turn in the final occasion.

FOUR STAR LINCOLN– Pre-race blood sample.

GABBYS SPORTSTAR– Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.  Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – RELIANCE BANK PACE – 2260 metres

SNAKESKIN– Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

MIA ON– Hampered for some distance approaching the 100 metres and had to be shifted out to avoid LADY ROCKABELLUM.

A LIL BIT OF LOVE– Broke stride and cantered for a short distance in the early stages of the score up.  Taking into account all the circumstances, trainer/driver Ms A Turnbull was advised that the provision of last chance in the mobile draw would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

LADY ROCKABELLUM– Broke stride free of any external factors and galloped approaching the 100 metres.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

 

RACE 5 – THE BATHURST RSL PACE – 1730 metres

BETTER SHUSH– Pre-race blood sample.  

DOUBLE FEAR– Driver D Morris was cautioned in relation to the manner that he applied the whip inside the 150 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

MAJOR ENVY NZ– Raced roughly for a short distance inside the 500 metres when placed under pressure.

 

RACE 6 – MEMBERS BADGE DRAW NEXT WEDNESDAY PACE – 2260 metres

AUNTIE LOU– Post-race swab sample.

BAIL DENIED– When questioned in relation to the performance driver J Callaghan explained, that despite establishing the lead with ease after the start, the colt raced greenly throughout and failed to travel at any stage.  He said that when placed under pressure inside the 300 metres BAIL DENIED responded moderately and ran to the finish without improving.  Mr Callaghan said that he understood that BAIL DENIED would be transferred out of the stable of Jason Grimson.

XCITE ME NZ– When questioned in relation to the performance driver C Fitzpatrick explained, that XCITE ME NZ pulled very hard in the early stages and he was unable to restrain it in a manner that prevented it contacting the sulky of SAPPHIRESNDIAMONDS approaching the 1700 metres.  He said that this resulted in XCITE ME NZ breaking stride, galloping uncontrollably and when being restrained XCITE ME NZ again took charge, ran to the outside of the track and could not be driven in a manner that allowed it to be competitive.  Connections were advised that prior to racing again XCITE ME NZ must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare displayed a slow recovery. 

HOMEBOUND– Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 7 – BREED YOUR MARE AT SUCCESS STUD PACE – 1730 metres

OUR LAST GRIN– Pulled hard during the middle stages.

RUSTY DANCER– Pre-race blood sample.

JOSEY MINT– Pulled hard during the middle stages.

COOP DE RED– Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start and galloped.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the colt’s racing record.

PIPPA CHEER– Weakened noticeably inside the 500 metres and tailed the field.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly displayed a slow recovery rate.  Trainer/driver G Betts was advised that prior to racing again, PIPPA CHEER must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

LETSTACOBOUTIT– Hung out during the score up, was difficult to drive and slow to begin.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

COUNTY COURT JUDGE– Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 8 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY 2YO PACE – 1730 metres

THE SAMUARI– Hung out for a short distance approaching the home turn and then in the early part of the home straight.

RUNKLE– Hung out throughout.  Post-race swab sample.

ROYAL VILLA– Pre-race blood sample.  

REASONABLY SWEET– Slow to begin.

HAVEUCHEDKEDHIMOUT– Fractious in the score up and reluctant to pace out of the circle.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – J O’Shea – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – REBOUNDER
Fines	Race 3 – N Hurst – Rule 163(1)(c)(i) - $100 – TULHURST TIMMY
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – ROCKNROLL RAIDER – 28 days – spell Race 6 – XCITE ME NZ – 1 trial Race 7 – PIPPA CHEER – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil