Stewards Report

BATHURST HARNESS RACING CLUB

WEDNESDAY, 20^TH NOVEMBER 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

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

 

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP WARATAH HEAT – 1730 metres

GABBYS SPORTSTAR– Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.

ULTIMATE TROUBLE– Pre-race blood sample.  When questioned in relation to the performance, driver J Turnbull explained that despite his efforts after the start he was unable to establish the lead and obliged to race without cover during the early and middle stages.  He said that the mare travelled relatively well until being placed under pressure approaching the 500 metres and from that point responded moderately but was unable to improve.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.  Trainer Mr N Turnbull said that the mare’s recovery would be monitored prior to making a decision on a future racing program, with the intention to have it placed in lower grade races.

REBOUNDER– When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted in the early stages, trainer/driver Mr J O’Shea explained that he had attempted to establish the lead if possible without exerting too much pressure, however when unable to achieve this he was trapped wide in the early stages and obliged to restrain to the rear of the field after being unable to obtain a position in the running line.

MORESCO– Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETTY PLATT PACE – 1730 metres

ZEN MASTER– Pre-race blood sample.

TULHURST TERROR– Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.

GWYNETH P NZ– Post-race swab sample.

FOUR STAR LINCOLN– Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn.  Held up and unable to obtain clear running at any stage in the home straight and went to the finish without being fully tested.

 

RACE 3 – DUDLEY HOTEL PACE – 1730 metres

IDEAL DENNY– When questioned in relation to the performance, driver H Ross explained that he had been instructed to lead if possible, however after being driven with vigour after the start he was unable to achieve this and was obliged to race without cover during the middle stages.  He said that whilst in this position IDEAL DENNY had a tendency to over race, then when placed under pressure approaching the 400 metres could not respond and weakened from that point.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

ROAD TO RECOVERY– Post-race swab sample.

WINDY HILL LUCY– Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 4 – BREED YOUR MARE AT SUCCESS STUD PACE – 2260 metres

DORRISTOPAYTHEBILL– Pre-race blood sample.

ALWAYSBMINNIE– Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn, then had to be eased after entering the home straight when crowded momentarily by HALL STITCHED UP, which shifted out marginally.  Unable to obtain clear running at any stage thereafter and went to the finish without being tested.

HALL STITCHED UP– Hung in after the start and was eased passing the winning post on the first occasion when racing tight on the inside of MAJOR ENVY NZ, which shifted in marginally when not quite clear.  Over raced during the middle stages.

MAJOR ENVY NZ– Hung in for some distance after the start.  Post-race swab sample.

ALWAYSBMYPONY– Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn, then in the early part of the straight when being shifted out in an effort to obtain clear running, contacted the sulky of MAJORY ENVY NZ, became unbalanced, broke stride and galloped for a short distance and was restrained in the run to the finish.  Subsequently I Ross the driver of ALWAYSBMYPONY was reprimanded under AR 168(1)(a) for attempting to establish a run where there was insufficient room to do so.

 

RACE 5 – ID24 FUNCTION ON SALE NOW PACE – 1730 metres

HAVEYOUCHECKEDIN– Pre-race blood sample. 

SMOOTH BUZZ– Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 6 – LION NATHAN PACE – 1730 metres

ROYAL FOCUS– Driver B Hewitt’s left foot dropped below the sulky rest momentarily near the 300 metres when activating gear.

PUPPETEER – Pre-race blood sample. 

UNCLE CRAIGO– Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 7 – BREED TO A COBBITTY EQUINE STALLION THIS SEASON PACE – 1730 metres

RUSTY DANCER– Post-race swab sample.

SMOKING SHANNON– Pre-race blood sample.  Raced greenly and hung in at stages during the race.

GRACE SHANNON– Raced greenly in the early stages then shifted in abruptly approaching the turn after the start despite the efforts of its driver which caused BRONX which was racing on its inside to be checked very severely, blundering and breaking stride.  Connections were advised that prior to racing again GRACE SHANNON must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial.

BRONX– A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had sustained minor abrasions to both its fetlock joints and displayed a slow recovery rate.

JOHEMIAN– Following required satisfactory performance connections were advised, that the gelding would be eligible to take it place in the mobile barrier draw. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages.

UNCLE TONY– Hung in for some distance rounding the turn after the start.

 

RACE 8 – BATHURST TOYOTA 2YO PACE – 1730 metres

BETTOR BRILLIANCE– Broke stride free of any external factors and galloped approaching the 400 metres.  Connections were advised that a stand down period of 14 days will now be applied to the filly and prior to racing again must perform tractably in two official qualifying trials. 

STUDLEIGH SUNRISE– Hampered and had to be shifted in approaching the 400 metres when attempting to avoid BETTOR BRILLIANCE. 

WINDY HILL WHISKEY– When being checked to avoid BETTOR BRILLIANCE had to be shifted out and thereafter locked wheels with MAMMALS GIRL, resulting in both runners having to be checked severely, becoming extremely unbalanced and W Rixon the driver of WINDY HILL WHISKEY eventually being dislodged. W Rixon was uninjured. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

AUNTIE LOU– Post-race swab sample.

TAKE HIS PLACE– Pre-race blood sample.  Broke stride during the score up, was reluctant to pace and subsequently out of position at the start.  Connections were advised that the gelding would continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 4 – I Ross – Rule 168(1)(a) – ALWAYSBMYPONY
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 7 – JOHEMIAN – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – GRACE SHANNON – 1 trial Race 8 – BETTER BRILLIANCE – 2 trials & 14 days
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil